ARL News

Whilst working on The Open Championship of golf in the UK in July this year, ARL CEO, Ian Taylor, was contacted by London based ex-pat Euan Harkness who had an idea for a “Living Cathedral" in his home city of Christchurch. The concept was developed by Danish firm Schulze plus Grassov, and Grimshaw Architects, as an idea for replacing the Christchurch Cathedral that was severely damaged in the 2011 earthquake. Ian believed enough in the concept to offer the visualisations for free. "I happen to think that the Living Cathedral, a concept that sets the old cathedral as the altar of a new, inclusive place of remembrance, is wonderful" says Taylor.

On Sunday (September 22 NZDT) America's Cup racing was postponed due to unfavorable wind conditions on San Francisco harbour. TVNZ switched from the satellite feed back to normal Sunday programming, which included the show 'Marae Investigates'. The 'Marae' team asked 'What does the America's Cup mean for Maori?". ARL CEO Ian Taylor, Waka Maori expert Joe Conrad and professional sailor Leah Fanstone were asked for their opinions by the broadcast team - ARL's 'Kia Kaha San Francisco' video features throughout the item.