Photo: SuppliedA cafe owner in the North island town of Sanson says a memorial to the children of the Field family is a chance to let mother Chelsey Field know "her little ones' lives mattered". The memorial would be a focal point for herself, friends and family to visit and remember the children. Vivienne Withers said that as she constructed the fairy garden on the cafe grounds, she said she decided she had to dedicate it to the children. "I take things to heart and when this happened I was just starting this little fairy garden," Withers said. She said she approached a local trophy engraver who was able to include images of the children on the plaque.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 07, 2026 12:40 UTC