Christchurch residents opposed to the demolition of the New Zealand city's iconic cathedral will take their message to the streets this afternoon.
Protesters are expected to gather at Cranmer Square, before marching to Worcester Street, on the edge of the central city red zone.
The rally has been organised by the Restore Christ Church Cathedral group and has the support of former Christchurch MP Jim Anderton.
Mr Anderton told The Press last week that the protest will show the "depth of concern" about saving the historic building.
"If we could put thousands of people on the street, that would focus the minds of the government and get the attention of everybody," he said.
The demolition of ChristChurch Cathedral began in March after it was deemed too badly damaged by the Christchurch earthquakes to be repaired.
The Anglican Church is planning to build a so-called cardboard cathedral a few blocks away in Latimer Square.
The Christchurch City Council voted last Thursday in favour of halting demolition "to enable deeper and more open consideration of restoration options".
The Historic Places Trust has also called for a pause to the demolition work.
