Citizens' War Memorial and Setting

99 Cathedral Square · Central City · Statue

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The Citizens' War Memorial in Cathedral Square, Christchurch, is one of the two major memorials in the city to World War I. It is located immediately north of ChristChurch Cathedral. The annual Anzac Day service was held there until the February 2011 earthquake; since then the memorial has been behind the fence around the cathedral. It is a Category I heritage structure registered with Heritage New Zealand. Between 2021 and 2022, the memorial was repaired and shifted 50 metres (160 ft) to the west. The Citizens' War Memorial was used for the 2023 ANZAC day dawn service in Christchurch.

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Theatre Royal Façade, Dome, Staircase and Setting — 145 Gloucester Street
Former Government Buildings and Setting — 26/28 Cathedral Square

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