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Hibiscus Coast students have done a stunning job of decorating six Pepi (mini whale tail scultpures), which form part of an Auckland-wide public art project. The tails are being displayed at various Harcourt offices on the Coast and Coast Plaza. The six Pepi are among 80 on the art trail, as well as 80 Big Broos (large tail sculptures). The project is to raise awareness of the work the World Wildlife Fund-NZ does to look after Aotearoa’s ocean, including the Hauraki Gulf and its endangered resident, the Bryde’s whale. To find the trail map, go to: https://whaletales2022.org/whale-tales-art-trail.
There are more than 600 pictures on the tails as all children at Whangaparāoa Primary had the opportunity to contribute a sea creature drawing.
Whangaparāoa Primary School
We felt it was important that the design highlighted our beautiful environment. We love the Stanmore Bay beach area with its majestic pohutukawa trees and view of the islands in the Hauraki Gulf. Each of the birds pictured represents our whānau groups at school. The Māori designs represent the kaitiaki (guardian) role that we believe each of us has to protect and care for our environment.
Stanmore Bay School
Ōrewa Sea Scouts (due to illness, photos were unavailable)
