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Art of Kāpiti

We have a range of public art in Kāpiti, exhibited indoors in public buildings, and installed or created outdoors, often as part of our outdoor structures. Find out more about our local art, and public art programme.

Frances Hodgkins murals

Completed in June 2020, the temporary mural on the old Waikanae Library building honours iconic artist Frances Hodgkins,...

He rau ringa e oti ai – Many hands make light work

This mural on the wall of the Kāpiti Coast Museum in Waikanae, commissioned by the museum and supported by Council. He...

Kotahitanga, by local artist Theo Arraj, was created during the Kāpiti Coast Art Trail 2022, to provide a vibrant and...

Kāpiti Captured and Under Kāpiti Captured

Our new wharepaku block at Maclean Park is decorated with colourful and fun murals created by local artist Sarah Pou....

Metamorphic is located on the back walls of 5 Coastlands Parade, Kāpiti Lights, and was commissioned from local artist...

Paekākāriki water tank and wharepaku

A new commission by the Paekākāriki Community Board resulted in vibrant new murals in Paekākāriki, to complete a set of...

Paraparaumu Transport Hub bus shelters

Join us on a creative journey at the heart of Paraparaumu, where art and transportation seamlessly merge. Collaborating...

Pearl and Florrie's Way

This 15-metre mural lines “Pearl and Florrie’s Way”, the walkway from Beach Road in Paekākāriki to the beach. Local...

Te Horo Beach mural

This colourful mural covers all four walls of the wharepaku block at Sea Road, Te Horo Beach. The Waikanae Community...

Te Raranga Whare

The Te Raranga Whare mural was opened in 2022 on Te Whare Rāranga ō Paekākāriki (Weavers’ Whare) in Paekākāriki. It’s a...

This major artwork was commissioned by our Public Art Panel, after consultation with mana whenua and the Paraparaumu and...

Renowned artist Taupuruariki (Ariki) Brightwell (of Rongowhakataa, Ātiawa ki Whakarongotai, Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Toa...

We've worked with amenities organisations to help brighten up the big green or grey boxes you see sitting around next to...

Updated 18 December 2024