'These two redwoods is believed to have been planted by Ernest W. Hodgson, a local businessman and chairman of the Wakefield Domain Board. According to his obituary notice in the Nelson Evening Mail of 3 October 1935, " He took the keenest interest in all bodies working for the benefit of the district". He was also well known for being instrumental in beautifying Wakefield with tree plantings on the Domain and in St. John's Churchyard. He lies buried near the Wellingtonias (see notes for Reg. nos. 263c-d.). He married Alice Adelaide Baigent, a grand-daughter of Edward Baigent'. Elizabeth Baigent 1992.