Piwakawaka / Fantail

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: the Pīwakawaka.

In Māori tradition, the Pīwakawaka is seen as a messenger — a guardian, a symbol of transformation, and sometimes a spiritual presence. Whether gifted as a remembrance piece or installed simply to bring some motion and meaning to a garden, this bird always carries something deeper.

Crafted from 3mm Corten® steel, it’s designed to endure the elements and grow more beautiful with time. The metal weathers naturally, forming a deep patina that blends into your surroundings — while always catching the eye.

Beautiful garden companion – 27 cm H × 24 cm W, approx. 300 g
Easy to gift – Flat-packed in an A4 box (31 × 21 × 1 cm)
Proudly made in NZ – Crafted in a local family-run workshop
Built for the outdoors – Weathering Corten® steel ages beautifully
Meaningful memorial gift – A natural symbol of presence and memory