Sense of place
Whale Song gives Kāpiti a nationally recognisable landmark with a story grounded in place.
Education and conservation
Every drain leads to the sea.
Whale Song will provide an exciting and immersive educational perspective during construction and as a finished work of art.
Its learning role includes Kāpiti’s whaling history, the near extinction and recovery of whales, marine conservation, plastic pollution, river health, wetlands, biodiversity and the duty to protect our oceans and their inhabitants.
- Whale Song Activity Sheets for schools and families
- Humpback whale anatomy, tubercles, flukes, baleen and migration facts
- Kāpiti whaling history maps and classroom learning
- Hands-on/tactile learning around Piripoho
- Future app and AR-supported environmental storytelling
“This new park, complete with its enormous seven whales, urges us to restore the health of our ocean, the stream and the natural world.”
Takiri Cotterill, Puketapu Hapū Te AtiawaValue of public art
Public art builds identity, pride, visitation and memory.
Community wellbeing
It creates a shared public space for families, schools, visitors and community events.
Economic catalyst
Major public art can support visitor spend, business confidence, storytelling and regional visibility.
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Whale Song is a community-led project. We thank all our partners and supporters who are helping shape a legacy for future generations.