Horotiu (sculpture)
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| Location | Auckland City Center, New Zealand |
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| Coordinates | 36°50′56″S 174°45′55″E / 36.84901166086587°S 174.76515360828859°E |
| Designer | Chris Bailey and Sally Smith |
| Material | Bronze |
| Opening date | 2026 |
Horotiu is a bronze sculpture located on the corner of Queen Street and Victoria Street West in Auckland, New Zealand created by Chris Bailey and Sally Smith.[1] It depicts a 7.2 metre long spiraling tuna kūwharuwhara (New Zealand longfin eel).[2] It was unveiled on 29 July 2026.[3]
The sculpture was inspired by the Waihorotiu Stream which used to form a wetland in the area but now runs in pipes under Queen Street.[3] The Auckland Council contributed $632,000 towards the cost of the sculpture.[4]
References
- ↑ "Epic artworks bring themes of mana wāhine and kaitiaki to new CRL station precinct". OurAuckland. 30 July 2026. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
- ↑ Anastasia Manza (29 July 2026). "New Auckland artworks unveil the whakapapa and history of the land". Te Ao News. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
- 1 2 "Art brings tikanga Māori to one of Auckland's busiest streets". RNZ. 29 July 2026. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
- ↑ "Auckland Council defends $1.38m investment in Māori artworks at Te Waihorotiu Station". RNZ. 7 August 2026. Retrieved 7 August 2026.