Council plans artwork for Hawera’s Korimako Lane

South Taranaki District Council is seeking expressions of interest to create an artwork for the soonto-be-developed Korimako Lane in Hawera.

South Taranaki Mayor Ross Dunlop says the commission is open to artists who currently or previously have lived in South Taranaki.

“It’s exciting and very appropriate to be able to support local artists to contribute to works in our community spaces.”

Korimako Lane links the Napier Street carpark with High Street and is part of an overall Hawera town centre redevelopment plan. New shop frontages will also be developed to open onto the lane.

Community development advisor Ella Borrows says the artwork should reflect the town’s cultural and historical heritage while acknowledging korimako is the Ma¯ ori term for bellbird.

“Artists are encouraged to evoke a unique sense of place and to balance the need for a strong visual impact with a siteappropriate approach to design.

“The artwork can be functional, abstract or multidimensional, but must be practical and achievable within a budget of $4000 including installation. As the artwork will be located outdoors it will also need to be durable to the natural weathering elements of wind, salt and sun.”

■ Email ella.borrows@stdc.govt.nz or South Taranaki District Council on

0800 111 323 by 5pm, August 3. The artwork is to be completed by November 8 and installed by November 23.