Naming sponsor sought for Whale Song sculpture project
A major opportunity for one sponsor to become part of Whale Song’s cultural, environmental and creative legacy.
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Project coverage and updates
Whale Song in the news.
A selection of project milestones, media coverage and community updates from the Whale Song journey.
A Whale Song Update
An update for supporters, donors and the wider community as the Whale Song team continued to progress the project.
Estimating the Economic Impact of Whale Song
Independent economic analysis helped explain how Whale Song could support visitation, business resilience and regional value.
New Zealand’s largest public sculpture
Media coverage explored Whale Song’s scale, ambition, environmental purpose and fundraising requirements.
Whale Song project receives important support
Coverage of formal project support and Whale Song’s potential importance to Kāpiti.
Bronze whales and a regenerated stream
An earlier look at the connection between Whale Song, a central park vision and restoration of the Wharemauku Stream.
Project Milestones
Project Milestones
Nine years of development
Consultation, planning, design development and community engagement.
Cultural partnership
Iwi partnered with Puketapu ki Paraparaumu Hapū.
Engineering progress
BECA structural concept work and delivery planning.
Funding momentum
$1.3m+ raised and committed, including a major $1m sponsorship commitment.
Two-Staged Programme Agreed
Stage One will deliver four whales and the foundations for all seven. Stage Two will complete the remaining three whales, realising the full Whale Song vision.
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