Public Art
Supporting public art has become a part of the city's culture and identity. The Collections Team, working together with other units within the Hamilton City Council, are responsible for the conservation and care of these works.
In 2005, Hamilton won the Creative New Zealand Arts Provision: City and Regional Councils Award. This award was won on the strength of the city's art policy development which has led to the recent integration of public art in Hamilton city locations.
Tekoteko and Maihi Carvings
Hopuhopu - c/- Waikato Raupatu Lands Trust
Installed in 1987 when the new museum building opened.
The tekoteko and Maihi wood carvings are located on the Waikato Museum roof, on the river bank side of the building.
Ripples
Neil Dawson
The Ripples sculpture was commissioned in 1987 by McCaw, Lewis and Chapman for the opening of the Waikato Museum building in Grantham Street. It is a suspended sculpture, comprised of a 6 metre span of carbon fibre reinforced polyester resin, which represents the ripple effects of a falling stone hitting the water. It hangs between the canopy of trees, approximately 20 metres in the air, above the Waikato Museum riverbank. Artist Neil Dawson from Christchurch was responsible for creating the sculpture.
The Millenium "Koru Family" Sculpture
Carla Van de Veen
Located on the bank of the Waikato River, below the Waikato Museum, the koru family sculpture was gifted to Hamilton City by the Year 2000 Millenium Committee to commemorate the family in 2000. Made out of Hinuera Stone by Carla Van de Veen of Te Aroha.
