Kāhu
The king of the skies has landed.
The Kāhu (Swamp Harrier) is Aotearoa’s largest bird of prey — a soaring, scavenging raptor you’ve probably seen cruising above paddocks or feasting on roadside possum. Powerful and sharp-eyed, they’re nature’s clean-up crew and sky-high hunters with legendary agility and presence.
To Māori, the Kāhu is a symbol of leadership, victory, and sharp perception. When one flies overhead during hui, it’s seen as a tohu — a sign of strength or wisdom to come. With outstretched wings and focused stare, our Kāhu silhouette brings that mana to your backyard in striking form.
✓ Supersized silhouette – 46 cm high × 39 cm wide, approx. 450 g
✓ Symbol of strength – Represents foresight, clarity, and wild spirit
✓ Proudly NZ made – Cut and crafted in a family-run local workshop
✓ Built to endure – Made from 3 mm Corten® steel that weathers, not rusts
✓ Fast dispatch – Same-day shipping on weekday orders placed before 2 pm
✓ Gift-ready – Ships flat in a large 39 × 34 × 1 cm recyclable box
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Kāhu
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Each Metalbird is crafted from Corten® Steel, a premium, weathering steel made to last.
When it meets the elements, it doesn’t rust like your old BBQ. It transforms.
That change you’re seeing? That’s patina. A tough, protective outer layer that seals the steel, adds character, and preserves your bird for decades.
This isn’t paint. It’s nature’s way of ageing gracefully.
The Patina Process:
At first, you’ll notice bright orange spots (we call this the teenage phase). Soon enough, the whole bird will turn a bold orange, slowly shifting into deep burnt umber. Eventually, it settles into a moody charcoal that feels like it’s always belonged.
The Result? A piece of industrial art with a heartbeat. No peeling, no fading, just a bird that gets better with age.
what’s the word on the bird?
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