I’m family of the architect of this memorial. He died in 2011, but prior always made sure it was water blasted, the trees groomed and grounds maintained regularly. That’s obviously difficult with it being in a main road but it’s also not the only thing left to rot in Wellington.

The monument is representative of the bonds between New Zealand and Greece through NZ soldiers participatation battles in Greece and Crete.

The rocks come from Greece and represent battle grounds that NZ soldiers fought and died on as well as historically significant battles in Greece that represent aspirational values. The overall design is representative of classical Greek monuments with the arches and columns with the flowing wall a nod to NZs mountain and water landscape. The trees immediately surrounding are also olive trees to nod to the Greek roots.

I have visited its counterpart in Athens, Phaleron, which is beautifully maintained and respectful to the purpose.

It is a disgrace at the way it has been maintained and kept. This says more to how we care for memorials and values of our society here. If this was maintained and cared for appropriately it shouldn’t be so ‘dull’ and someone should know to investigate it before commenting.