WRAIGHT, Megan:
Megan Wraight, internationally acclaimed and celebrated landscape architect who has had considerable influence on the design of public and private spaces, has died of cancer aged 58. Megan's connection to the land and her ability to celebrate culture, history, art and nature was expressed in a wide variety of large-scale urban projects throughout New Zealand and overseas. In 2006, she received the International Federation of Landscape Architect award, one of the industry's highest international honours, and in 2013 she was the first landscape architect to receive the Arts Foundation of New Zealand Laureate Award. She is survived by her husband Paul and daughter Wawe, and her siblings Tim, John, Brenda and Erena Wraight.
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I am so sorry to hear of Megans passing. Condolences and love to all the family.
Jennie Benecke
September 27, 2020
It is with great sadness that I heard of Megan's passing. Working with her was a great honour and a pleasure- we had a lot of fun, and so much admiration for each other. I send condolences to
Wawe (we never met, but you were often and fondly spoken of). It was a pleasure to spend several years working on Tiramarama Way, Tamaki Makaurau - the best way to appreciate your creativity and integrity. Thank you for the opportunity to share, and the time we spent together.
Lisa Reihana
September 7, 2020
I will miss you enormously Megan, you were a huge inspiration, thank you for being such a magical free spirit in our land, one way or another you have influenced and brought colour and delight to all of our lives and reminded us of how precious and magical our wonderful landscapes are. You reminded us how important it is to bring a deeply informed sense of ecology with artful eye and plantswoman's craft to our homes, towns and cities.
I also want to thank you for being such a kind and thoughtful kindred spirit to both Evie and me through the last few years. I have lost count of how many times Megan and Evie backed each other through their very very tough journey's, both of them stayed incredibly positive, they sent each other photos of flowers to brighten their days when they found the going tough, looking out for each other during chemotherapy sessions or hospital visits. Both had stubborn determination, a wonderful sense of humour and huge hearts that reached out to support all those around them, when in fact it was these two bright souls who were sick.
Sending hugs and love, and of course red flowers to Paul and Wawe XOX
chris moller
September 3, 2020
A sad loss to our whanau Megan - still remember you as a horse loving teenager. Arohanui Wraight whanau.
Vanessa Wraight
September 3, 2020
Condolences to Megan's family. Such a huge loss to the architectural family. She has certainly made a wonderful contribution to our environment.
Emma Weir Equus Industries Ltd
September 2, 2020
Condolences Rayner and Lawrence Wallen
September 2, 2020
The members of the Garden Design Society of New Zealand wish to acknowledge Megan, in both the significance and influence of her work, and also as an open and thoughtful soul who was generous in giving her time to talk to the society and share her practice. Our love as a society extends to those closest to her and we hold her in the highest regard in our hearts.
Xanthe White
September 2, 2020
A sad loss that Megan, an artist of the land and healing, has passed. She will continue to live on in the spirit of her work.
Condolences to her family.
Arohanui.
Trudy Crerar
September 1, 2020
Keep sticking to your knitting Megan, you were so damn good at it!
Claire Walker
September 1, 2020
All my love goes to Megan's family and friends, she was an incredible woman with the biggest heart. I'm honoured to have known her.
Maddie Bramley
September 1, 2020
Very, very sad for you all. Much love to all of you.
Sandra Mead
September 1, 2020
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