It's been in the same spot since 1880 - but its owner says the building's "done its dash".
The 43-year-old has been remanded at Christchurch's Hillmorton Hospital for several months.
The project to restore it has been plagued by budget blowouts and delays ever since.
"Fortunately no one has been injured at this stage, however Police remain concerned it is only a matter of time."
Emergency services were called to the crash at about 11pm on Friday.
"Those kids have spent most of their lives with the anxiety of their mother being terminally ill."
Marjan and Nigel Joyce leave behind their two young daughters.
She left for the UK when her alleged fraud was uncovered.
Crops and grasses are growing poorly due to a severe lack of rain.