Southern Rata
Tree species
Metrosideros umbellata
Planted
17 March 2014
Location
North bank of the Water of Leith, in front of School of Business building
Overview
Reegan Stanners (1991–2013)
Reegan was born in New Plymouth. He went to Frances Douglas Memorial College NP and Sacred Heart College Auckland.
Reegan lived and breathed Otago University. He would often be seen sitting outside his Hyde St flat just watching the students move by. He would walk through campus greeting his friends with that cheeky smile. When he wasn't studying, Reg loved to make the most of the facilities by meeting up with mates at the Cook, or heading along to concerts.
Memories of Reegan during his time at University live on through his family and also through his many friends, long after they have left University. The number of lives he touched during his short time here is immense, and shows the kind of guy he was. Reegan was a happy, caring, friendly person who had time for everyone. He will always be missed.