The Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Bill has passed its third reading in parliament.

It follows years of contention over what to do with the severely earthquake-damaged cathedral.

The legislation will enable fast-tracking of resource management and consenting, and support the creation of a Reinstatement Trust.

Christchurch Greater Regeneration Minister Megan Woods said the legislation gives certainty to the delivery of the cathedral.

"We are recognising the Cathedral's contribution to the cultural, social, and economic well-being of our city."

Christchurch based National list MP Nicky Wagner says it's time to get on with the job.

"This is a significant heritage building, it is the symbol of our city, and I hope ever Christchurch person, Cantabrian and visitor to our city, will be proud of the reinstatement."

The reinstatement will see $10 million in ratepayer's money spent on the rebuild, even though more than half of Christchurch residents told council they do not support the plan.

The Anglican Church synod voted in September to rebuild the cathedral, which was seriously damaged in the February 2011 earthquake.

The church accepted the Government's offer of a $10 million grant and a $15m suspensory loan.

$13.7m is coming from a trust,

The Government has estimated the total cost at $104 million.

- with content from NZ Newswire