10 Nov 2025

Sculpture competition to mark re-opening of Art Gallery

From Nine To Noon, 10:30 am on 10 November 2025

Wellington City's Art Gallery, Te Whare Toi, is marking it's re-opening in Civic Square with a competition to create  a major outdoor sculpture.

The competition is open to a New Zealand or New Zealand born sculptor.

Until last year, the Gallery's rooftop was home to a 5 metre tall sculpture of a hand balanced on two fingers and featuring the artist's face on the back.

It's hoped the winning sculpture will be a new civic landmark at street level.

Kathryn's joined by Charlotte Davy the director at the Wellington City  Gallery, Te Whare Toi.