Information on Commemorative Benches - Oriental Parade
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From: Anna Wilson
Kia ora,
Wellington City Council recently advised that the exact location of commemorative seats at Oriental Parade are able to be chosen by the donor:
"The placement of a slight angle and distance from the wall can be requested at the donor’s request to reflect the preferred harbour view of their deceased loved ones"
https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/36090122...
Are you able to please provide the communications from the 5 most recent donors regarding the angle and distance of the seat from the wall?
Yours faithfully,
Anna Wilson
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Wellington City Council
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Subject: Official Information request - Information on Commemorative Benches - Oriental Parade
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Kia ora,
Wellington City Council recently advised that the exact location of commemorative seats at Oriental Parade are able to be chosen by the donor:
"The placement of a slight angle and distance from the wall can be requested at the donor’s request to reflect the preferred harbour view of their deceased loved ones"
https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/36090122...
Are you able to please provide the communications from the 5 most recent donors regarding the angle and distance of the seat from the wall?
Yours faithfully,
Anna Wilson
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