Canterbury Mornings

A Great Christchurch Building Trust spokesperson says a controversial farewell speech from the city's departing Anglican bishop was unnecessary.The Bishop delivered a scathing final sermon on Sunday, directing criticism at the City Council, the Great Christchurch Building Trust.Victoria Matthews says it's become a "silly dance" where everyone is waiting for the first party to put forward their financial contribution.But Phillip Burdon told Chris Lynch the fundraising committee hasn't formally been set up yet.Philip Burdon says it's unfortunate Victoria Matthews chose her farewell reflections to attempt to polarise a debate that is over.