Native presence. Warm light. Built for New Zealand gardens.

Bring your garden to life — day and night

There’s something heart warming about native birds in a garden. The Kakaruwai sculpture captures that feeling in weathering steel — quiet, watchful, and deeply connected to the land.

By day, it stands as a bold feature among planting.
At night, it glows softly, casting warm light and shadow through your space.

Handcrafted in Christchurch, this is more than decoration — it’s a piece that settles into your landscape and belongs there.

Why homeowners and landscapers choose Kakaruwai

- Designed and made in New Zealand
- Crafted from certified weathering steel — made to weather beautifully over time
- Built-in 300 lumen solar light creates a warm soft evening glow
- No wiring, no maintenance, no fuss
- Strong presence without overwhelming your space

Choose your size

Select the size that suits your garden or project:

Small – Subtle feature for garden beds and entryways
Medium – Balanced focal point for patios and courtyards
Large – Statement piece for open landscapes

Built for real outdoor living

Corten steel is designed to evolve. Over time, it forms a rich, protective patina that deepens in colour and character — no painting, no upkeep required.

This means your sculpture won’t just sit in your garden — it will age with it.

Easy to Install, Easy to Love

Each sculpture comes with mounting flanges, use suitable bolts or screws to secure to your deck, patio, or concrete slab, so setting up your new garden feature is a breeze.

Designed for New Zealand conditions

From coastal sections to inland landscapes, this piece is built to handle the elements.

No rust run-off once fully weathered
Stable, durable construction that will last decades
Suitable for year-round outdoor use

Common questions

How long does it take to develop its patina?
The weathering process begins immediately and develops over weeks to months depending on conditions (needs moisture for the patina to develop quickly. Quicker in autumn and winter).

Does it need maintenance?
No. Once the patina forms, it protects the steel naturally.

Is the light included?
Yes — the integrated solar light is included for NZ orders.

Can it be secured to the ground?
Yes — it can be fixed depending on your base surface. Ideal for both residential and commercial installs.