The memorial has aggressive rusting in the internal frame that needs to be repaired.
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The historically and socially significant memorial was dedicated in 1937. The Christchurch RSA previously wanted the memorial to be moved to Cranmer Square, but at a council meeting on Thursday, Canterbury RSA president Stan Hansen said there was now a desire to have the cenotaph relocated within the Square. National RSA president BJ Clark said there was a lot of emotion surrounding the future of the cenotaph and it must remain in the Square. However, not everyone was keen on the idea of moving the memorial.