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A garden moment with Aotearoa’s most joyful bird.It’s hard not to smile when a fantail appears — flitting between trees, chattering loudly, and always keen to follow you through the bush. This life-sized silhouette captures the cheek and charm of one of Aotearoa’s most treasured native birds...

More heard than seen, but always unforgettable.The elusive Ruru (Morepork) is New Zealand’s only surviving native owl, known for its eerie echoing call that fills the forest after dark. With 270-degree neck rotation and silent flight, it’s a master of the night, hunting insects, mice, and lizard...

Big. Bold. Beautiful. The Kererū doesn’t do subtle, and neither does this sculpture.From its thunderous wingbeats to its comical landings in fruit-laden trees, the Kererū is a beloved icon of the Aotearoa skies. Known for its striking size, iridescent plumage, and important ecological role, this...

A rare moment between parent and chick, captured in steel.The cheeky flick of a fantail’s tail is a welcome sight in any Kiwi backyard. but catching one mid-feed, baby in tow? That’s rare magic. Our Fantail & Baby silhouette captures this fleeting moment in 3mm Corten® steel — full of life, c...

Two's company – and when it comes to Kererū, it’s downright majestic.Larger than life and loud enough to prove it, the Kererū is a native icon with presence. When two show up together? It's a proper power couple moment. With their smart tuxedo vests, glinting green neck feathers and clumsy lan...

To kick off breeding season, male Tūī gather in circles to out-sing each other in showy "song battles" — and with two voice boxes each, it's like the NZSO of birdsong. Female Tūī watch on, selecting the best performer while enjoying their unique high-frequency courtship song, "the trill."Wheth...

Bring the beauty of native New Zealand birds to your backyard with our life-sized Kōtare silhouette.The Kōtare’s impressive bill is not just pretty — it’s a mighty tool for survival. Known for its territorial dive attacks and unique burrowing habits, this iconic native Kingfisher is all acti...

Our national icon, immortalised in steel.The North Island might be flightless, but it’s no lightweight. It has cat-like whiskers, hair-like feathers, and legs so powerful it can outrun a human. Sadly, what it doesn’t have is natural defence. Stoats, dogs, and habitat loss continue to threaten th...

Bird of the century. Icon for the ages.Feast your eyes on the magnificent Pūteketeke, the slender-necked, punk-plumed showstopper that captivated the world during Bird of the Century. Known for its outlandish synchronized courtship dances, the Pūteketeke (or Great Crested Grebe) isn’t just a mas...