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Scoop
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Lighting Up Christ Church Cathedral For Matariki
Press Release – Christchurch Cathedral Reinstatement Hurihanga transforms the Cathedral's exterior into a canvas of light, honouring stories of renewal, remembrance, and whakapapa through breathtaking visuals and mtauranga Mori. Flare Ōtautahi Street Art Festival, Offline Collective and Christ Church Cathedral Present As part of Ōtautahi's Matariki celebrations, the city's most iconic heritage building has been illuminated by a powerful projection created by the Offline Collective's Sam Emerson (Ngāi Tahu) in collaboration with collective members Michael Duggan and Charlie Pitts. Hurihanga transforms the Cathedral's exterior into a canvas of light, honouring stories of renewal, remembrance, and whakapapa through breathtaking visuals and mātauranga Māori. Flare project manager Selina Faimalo said this latest public art activation invites us to pause, wonder, reflect and connect in a conversation. ' Hurihanga adds meaningful layers to the iconic Cathedral to reflect Ōtautahi's navigation of our past, present and future to reveal our connections to place and each other in recognition of Matariki' she said. The Cathedral's Dean, Ben Truman, noted Christ Church Cathedral has a long history of celebrating all kinds of special and civic occasions, alongside diocesan events. He said, 'offering the Cathedral as a canvas for this Matariki celebration display continues our Anglican legacy of bicultural celebration and is an exciting way to unite our community around whakapapa and whakapono, remembering our personal and collective histories of family and faith.' Hurihanga has been made possible by many donors who supported a crowdfunding campaign, highlighting the power of the community. The artistic lead Emerson said, 'We created Hurihanga to reflect ancestral stories and the significance of Puaka, the star to which Te Waipounamu looks for Matariki. The brightest star in Tautoru (Orion's Belt), in Māori mythology Puaka's appearance means Te Waka o Raki is rising to bring loved ones to their final resting place in the celestial kingdom, a reminder to acknowledge those who came before us, but also to celebrate the present, and to dream for the future.' 'Hurihanga harnesses this wairua and draws on the symbolism of the cycles of time, of wind, rain, lightning and the growing, harvesting and storage of food, to create a sprawling, transformative story that takes viewers on a journey far beyond the physical setting,' Emerson said. Suggesting the power of art and the diverse ways we can creatively activate our shared landscape, through the powerful lens of Te Aō Māori imagery and storytelling, Hurihanga is a must-see! Explore a new way of seeing the heart of the city this winter with this striking collaboration every day from 6pm – 10pm from tonight. Wednesday 11 June, for one month.
Scoop
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Lighting Up Christ Church Cathedral For Matariki
Flare Ōtautahi Street Art Festival, Offline Collective and Christ Church Cathedral Present Hurihanga As part of Ōtautahi's Matariki celebrations, the city's most iconic heritage building has been illuminated by a powerful projection created by the Offline Collective's Sam Emerson (Ngāi Tahu) in collaboration with collective members Michael Duggan and Charlie Pitts. Hurihanga transforms the Cathedral's exterior into a canvas of light, honouring stories of renewal, remembrance, and whakapapa through breathtaking visuals and mātauranga Māori. Flare project manager Selina Faimalo said this latest public art activation invites us to pause, wonder, reflect and connect in a conversation. ' Hurihanga adds meaningful layers to the iconic Cathedral to reflect Ōtautahi's navigation of our past, present and future to reveal our connections to place and each other in recognition of Matariki' she said. The Cathedral's Dean, Ben Truman, noted Christ Church Cathedral has a long history of celebrating all kinds of special and civic occasions, alongside diocesan events. He said, 'offering the Cathedral as a canvas for this Matariki celebration display continues our Anglican legacy of bicultural celebration and is an exciting way to unite our community around whakapapa and whakapono, remembering our personal and collective histories of family and faith.' Hurihanga has been made possible by many donors who supported a crowdfunding campaign, highlighting the power of the community. The artistic lead Emerson said, "We created Hurihanga to reflect ancestral stories and the significance of Puaka, the star to which Te Waipounamu looks for Matariki. The brightest star in Tautoru (Orion's Belt), in Māori mythology Puaka's appearance means Te Waka o Raki is rising to bring loved ones to their final resting place in the celestial kingdom, a reminder to acknowledge those who came before us, but also to celebrate the present, and to dream for the future." "Hurihanga harnesses this wairua and draws on the symbolism of the cycles of time, of wind, rain, lightning and the growing, harvesting and storage of food, to create a sprawling, transformative story that takes viewers on a journey far beyond the physical setting," Emerson said. Suggesting the power of art and the diverse ways we can creatively activate our shared landscape, through the powerful lens of Te Aō Māori imagery and storytelling, Hurihanga is a must-see! Explore a new way of seeing the heart of the city this winter with this striking collaboration every day from 6pm - 10pm from tonight. Wednesday 11 June, for one month.
Irish Times
20-05-2025
- Irish Times
Burglar who robbed dean of Christ Church Cathedral's residence during wedding is jailed
A serial burglar with more than 200 convictions who robbed the dean of Christ Church Cathedral's residence during a wedding has been jailed for 3½ years. Zachary Purcell (36) walked into the Christ Church deanery in Dublin 8 on July 23rd, 2022 while Dean Dermot Dunne was hosting a wedding, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard. He stole an iPad and some jewellery with a total value of €2,000 and a credit card that was the property of the church, Marc Thompson BL, prosecuting, told the court. Purcell used the card to buy €50 worth of goods at a deli shop. Purcell was arrested after his DNA was found on a water bottle he left at the deanery and he was recognised by gardaí on CCTV footage. READ MORE Purcell, of Westcourt, Basin Street Upper, Dublin 8, pleaded guilty to this burglary and another burglary offence at the Morgan Hotel, Dublin 2, on July 9th, 2022 – some two weeks before the Christ Church offence. He has 201 previous convictions, including 35 burglary offences. His other convictions include theft, robbery, possession of stolen goods, violent disorder and possession of knives. The court heard that on the day in question, the dean was holding a wedding at the residence, when Purcell walked in through an open gate past the guests and into the house. The wedding party moved on to another venue and when the dean returned home later that evening, he noticed some items had been taken. The stolen iPad and jewellery were never returned, the court heard. In relation to the Morgan Hotel incident, Garda Ian Gallagher told the court that Purcell was ejected from the hotel around 8.30am on the morning in question before it later emerged that two American tourists had found him in their bedroom when they checked in. He had stolen some minor items from a trolley, the court heard. None of the injured parties made victim impact statements, the court heard. Karl Monahan BL, defending, said Purcell had a long history of drug addiction and has been in and out of custody since his teenage years. He rehabilitated himself a number of years ago and secured building work on the national children's hospital for a period of time, before he relapsed into drug use. Purcell has been in custody since last year on another offence and has again rehabilitated and is now methadone-free, the court heard. Sentencing Purcell on Tuesday, Judge Orla Crowe said the court was dealing with two burglaries in a short space of time. She noted the offences were committed when Purcell was on bail for another offence. She said Purcell had an 'entrenched drug addiction which has overwhelmed his life' and has led to criminal offending 'with all of the consequences for all of the victims of his 201 convictions'. She described his current rehabilitation as 'commendable' but said she must give a custodial sentence. She said she would structure the sentence in order to aid Purcell's return to society. The judge handed down a sentence of 4½ years and suspended the final 12 months on a number of conditions.
BreakingNews.ie
20-05-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Serial burglar who robbed the Dean of Christ Church Cathedral's residence is jailed
A serial burglar with more than 200 convictions who robbed the Dean of Christ Church Cathedral's residence during a wedding has been jailed for three and a half years. Zachary Purcell (36) walked into the Christ Church Deanery in Dublin 8 on July 23rd, 2022, while Dean Dermot Dunne was hosting a wedding, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard. Advertisement He stole an iPad and some jewellery with a total value of €2,000, and a credit card which was the property of the church, Marc Thompson BL, prosecuting, told the court. Purcell used the card to buy €50 worth of goods at a deli shop. Purcell was arrested after his DNA was found on a water bottle he left at the Deanery, and he was recognised by gardaí on CCTV footage. Purcell, of Westcourt, Basin Street Upper, Dublin 8, pleaded guilty to this burglary and another burglary offence at the Morgan Hotel, Dublin 2, on July 9th, 2022 – some two weeks prior to the Christ Church offence. He has 201 previous convictions, including 35 burglary offences. His other convictions include theft, robbery, possession of stolen goods, violent disorder and possession of knives. Advertisement The court heard that on the day in question, the dean was holding a wedding at the residence when Purcell walked in through an open gate past the guests and into the house. The wedding party moved on to another venue, and when the dean returned home later that evening, he noticed some items had been taken. The stolen iPad and jewellery were never returned, the court heard. In relation to the Morgan Hotel incident, Garda Ian Gallagher told the court that Purcell was ejected from the hotel around 8.30am on the morning in question, before it later emerged that two American tourists had found him in their bedroom when they checked in. He had stolen some minor items from a trolley, the court heard. None of the injured parties made victim impact statements, the court heard. Advertisement Karl Monahan BL, defending, said Purcell had a long history of drug addiction and has been in and out of custody since his teenage years. He rehabilitated himself a number of years ago and secured building work on the National Children's Hospital for a period of time, before he relapsed into drug use. Purcell has been in custody since last year on another offence and has again rehabilitated and is now methadone-free, the court heard. Sentencing Purcell on Tuesday, Judge Orla Crowe said the court was dealing with two burglaries in a short space of time. She noted the offences were committed when Purcell was on bail for another offence. She said Purcell had an 'entrenched drug addiction which has overwhelmed his life' and has led to criminal offending 'with all of the consequences for all of the victims of his 201 convictions'. She described his current rehabilitation as 'commendable' but said she must give a custodial sentence. She said she would structure the sentence in order to aid Purcell's return to society. The judge handed down a sentence of four and a half years and suspended the final 12 months on a number of conditions.
The Journal
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Journal
Norman People? Calls for projects as Ireland to mark millennium since birth of William the Conquerer
ORGANISATIONS CAN NOW submit projects to be included in a cross-country celebration of a millennium since the birth of William the Conquerer. The year-long commemoration will take place in 2027 and aims to mark how the Normans shaped the island of Ireland, as well as the rest of Europe. Housing and Heritage Minister James Browne said the Normans 'left their mark in monumental ways' and he wants this new initiative to leave a lasting legacy, by promoting tourism and boosting the economy. The Normans, who landed in Wexford's Bannow Bay in 1169, were responsible for the foundation of many Irish towns. They also built castles, abbeys and cathedrals that are still standing today. These include St Patrick's Cathedral and Christ Church Cathedral. The 'European Year of the Normans' will consist of multidisciplinary events, such as exhibitions, live performances, cross-border artistic residencies, re-enactments, student exchanges, sports, research and more. It will also involve partners from Normandy, the Channel Islands, Italy, the United Kingdom, Norway, and Denmark. The events will take place from March to October 2027. However, projects outside this timeframe can still be considered. Advertisement Project proposals will be accepted until 30 June, 2025. The Minister said that in the coming months, stakeholders will be coordinating to support the delivery of 'Norman-focused projects'. 'Obviously, Wexford will play its full part, from Norman Enniscorthy, through New Ross and the many other Norman-influenced places across the country,' he said. It will build on Norman history initiatives such as the Norman Way in Wexford. The first Norman king of England, William the Conquerer, began his reign after he won the Battle of Hastings in 1066, defeating King Harold's English army. The Normans then continued their sieges in Ireland. Richard de Clare, also known as Strongbow, is one of the most famous Anglo-Normans to invade. Wherever the Normans settled, new political, social, and legal orders emerged. Their network across Europe carried languages, cultures, technologies and traditions. William the Conquerer's exact date of birth is not known but it's estimated to be some time in 1027 or 1028. He died in 1087. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
