Wayfinder Sculpture, New Lynn

Wayfinder is a superb 6.5 metre high steel sculpture of a waka that symbolically carries the hopes and dreams of New Lynn communities.  A fine example of community art, the shape reflects the waka once carried across the portage between the Waitemata and Manukau Harbours.   More.

The Corner Post

A scaled-up corner post stands on the corner of Walters and Sandringham Roads, Mt Eden in a pedestrian plaza linking Eden Park with Kingsland Station.

Billy Apple used a mathematical concept called the 'golden ratio' in the overall dimensions of the plaza as well as the placement of elements within the geometric design.  The numerical ratio of 1:1.618 often occurs in nature and was first recognized by the ancient Greeks. The green “field” was created using a product made of recycled glass embedded in resin.

Mainstreet Seat and Table, Onehunga

On the corner Onehunga Mall and Church Street is a handcrafted ceramic seat by Karen Kennedy illustrating Onehunga's heritage buildings. Installed in 1999, it has become an icon for the town. Chess is played on the matching table, which features secret messages for those who take the time to look underneath it.

Wind Tree, Wynyard Quarter

Installed now in Jellicoe Plaza, Japanese artist Michio Ihara’s stainless steel sculpture was produced as a result of the Auckland International Sculpture Symposium in 1971 and first installed in Queen Elizabeth Square in 1977.  The wind tree features trusses that are designed to swing in the wind.

Auckland Domain sculptures

Artworks by eight of New Zealand's leading contemporary artists were installed in Auckland Domain during 2004 to 2006. The artists, Chiara Corbelletto, John Edgar, Charlotte Fisher, Fred Graham, Christine Hellyar, Neil Miller, Louise Purvis and Greer Twiss were commissioned to create site specific works for these locations. Click here to visit the website

Cytoplasm, Viaduct Basin

Phil Price's kinetic work consists of 16 pod-like discs that move both individually and collectively in the wind.  Only 200 metres away from Te Aurere’s berth at the Maritime Museum the sculpture is one of seven on the waterfront public art trail between Britomart and the Viaduct Basin.  Click here to visit the website