Waipā Public Art

Outdoor
Waharoa - Walk of Fame

Walk of Fame Waharoa

Te Wananga o Aotearoa

Artwork details

Date 2009
Medium  Stainless steel
Physical description The waharoa signals the entrance to a concrete walkway lined with 25 stainless steel posts denoting famous people relating to Te Awamutu.

Description

The “Te Awamutu Walk of Fame” came into being in 2009 through the “Heart of Te Awamutu” project. It was officially opened by Kingi Tuheitia on 15th November 2009 where 18 pou were unveiled.

In 2011 the Waharoa was officially unveiled. This was a joint project between Council and Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. The pillars have continued to be added to through community submissions.

Location

Selwyn Park on Arawata Street, Te Awamutu.