We no longer support requests to install personal memorials in our parks and public spaces.
Personal memorials like plaques and benches in public areas can make some people feel uncomfortable or unsure of how to behave around them. They can also affect the intended purpose of a park or public space.
To make sure we keep our parks and public spaces welcoming, easy to use and enjoyable for everyone, we reviewed our guidelines on personal memorials.
Our guidelines
We no longer support the following personal memorial or commemorative items in our parks or public spaces:
- plaques
- benches
- trees.
Exceptions
Local boards make the final decisions about requests for personal memorials in parks and public spaces.
They might approve a personal memorial in these areas if it is for:
- an important historical person with a significant connection to the park or space
- an event or person of regional or national importance.
Local boards might also approve a park or community memorial if it has:
- cultural significance
- strong support from the community or mana whenua. Hapū and iwi with ancestral relationships to certain areas in Tāmaki Makaurau where they exercise customary authority.
Even in these cases, the memorial must not affect how the park or space is used and enjoyed.
If your request meets one of the exceptions, contact us to find out what you need to do next.