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Commemorative memorials can be seats with a plaque, trees, a sculpture or artwork. They help celebrate the lasting legacy of deaths, births and special events.
Commemorative trees update
Applications for commemorative trees are on hold while the scheme is being reviewed.
Thank you for your patience.
You can apply to donate a commemorative seat with a plaque. The seat is maintained by Council and the plaque is your responsibility.
The seat’s design and location must meet Council requirements.
For more information, email commemorativeseats@wcc.govt.nz
Seats can be in areas like:
There are several areas that are either full or not suitable for seats.
These include:
Find out more about our parks and reserves
Seat plaques are generally 80x250mm and have 15 – 25 words.
Plaques may be added to existing seats, but you need permission from the Council.
The design depends on the location because it will need to match existing furniture in the area.
In remote areas a bench seat may be needed, and in some areas it may be possible to choose a picnic table.
The cost for a standard seat and plaque in a park or reserve is $2,800.
If it’s in a more remote location, costs range between $2,000 - $4,000.
The cost includes the seat, plaque, installation and future maintenance of the seat.
Sculptures and other commemorative artwork are managed under the Council's Public Art Policy. Page 7 of the policy gives guidelines for getting, commissioning or accepting gifts of public art.
Public Art Policy