Wellington Writers Walk Sculpture
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Overview
A new artwork is coming to Wellington’s iconic waterfront Writers Walk – the Walk’s first sculpture in te reo Māori, and the first addition to the Walk since 2013. We’re urgently seeking funding to complete installation in time for Matariki 2026. With your help, we'll make it happen!
The sculpture's text – ‘He Karakia mō Puanga mā Matariki’ by Ben Ngaia (Te Āti Awa) – is reflected in the sculpture and landscape design, all strongly relating to Matariki. The waterfront location, near Te Papa and with a view of the harbour and towards Matariki as it rises, lends itself to engaging with Matariki mā Puanga and Matariki Ahi Kā celebrations, and to year-round reflection and contemplation.
Donors
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Anonymous
Let's go! Very happy to help get this over the line.
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Tanya Ashcroft
So looking forward to this addition to the walk!
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Bill Manhire
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Angie Belcher
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Anonymous
Project Updates
We've reached 85% of our target!
Kia ora koutou,
Thanks to 109 amazing supporters, we've reached 85% of our target with a little under two days left of the campaign! We're so close to the target now, and only need another $2,583 to get us over the line.
Thanks again to each and every one of you who has donated – we are so grateful for your donations, sharing of posts, and your kind and equally generous messages of support and encouragement and love for the Writers Walk.
We’re entering the very last stretch of our campaign, which runs until 6pm on Wednesday 20 May. If you’ve been meaning to support us, this is the moment. If you’ve already donated, sharing the campaign now could make all the difference. Every donation and every share helps!
Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou. Thank you again for your support and encouragement so far.
Ngā manaakitanga,
Wellington Writers Walk
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