Brown Kiwi
Our national icon, immortalised in steel.
The North Island Brown Kiwi might be flightless, but it’s no lightweight. It has cat-like whiskers, hair-like feathers, and legs so powerful it can outrun a human. Sadly, what it doesn’t have is natural defence. Stoats, dogs, and habitat loss continue to threaten this incredible native bird — and yet, thousands of human Kiwis are fighting back, protecting 230,000 hectares of land to help save them.
This silhouette is a tribute to both birds: the nocturnal miracle in the bush, and the everyday Kiwi doing their bit. Nestled in your garden, it’s a proud nod to the wild and the wonderful.
✓ A Kiwi worth keeping... A meaningful way to honour Aotearoa’s native icon
✓ Impressively scaled... 43cm high by 31cm wide, approx. 1kg
✓ Locally made... Cut and crafted in a NZ family-owned factory
✓ Built to last outdoors... Made from 3mm Corten® steel that patinas beautifully
✓ Eco-conscious... Reflects the conservation work of thousands across NZ
✓ Easy to ship or gift... Flat-packed in a 39cm x 34cm x 1cm recyclable box
✓ Proudly Kiwi... Designed, made, and celebrated right here in NZ
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Brown Kiwi
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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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