Mini Pīwakawaka
For the person who deserves a little something, just because. A small fantail with its tail fully fanned, ready to tuck into a parcel or find a tiny timber perch at home.
10 cm high × 10 cm wide; approximately 100 g. Made in New Zealand from 3 mm Corten weathering steel.
Style With
Mini Pīwakawaka
Small enough for a little thank-you.
The tail still does most of the talking. Mini Pīwakawaka keeps that recognisable fan in a palm-sized steel bird, with a small spike for sound timber. Give it a clear backdrop on a little wooden perch, or tuck its A6 envelope into a parcel for someone you have in mind.
Steel that changes with the seasons
Corten is weathering steel. Its grey surface changes through orange and brown tones as a natural rust patina develops. Colour and timing depend on the setting. Keep it well drained and allow for rusty runoff, which can mark paving, pots and nearby surfaces. This is unpainted steel, not a permanent black finish.
Choose a perch. Tap it in.
Choose sound, solid timber with space around the silhouette. Hold the branch securely, angle the mounting spike slightly downwards and tap the thick end with a hammer or mallet until steady. Hardwood may need a pilot hole. Wear gloves and eye protection. A timber fence post or wooden planter gives you an alternative to a living tree.
A little envelope with someone in mind.
A small thank-you, birthday extra or bird-lover’s gift in an A6 branded envelope. The bird and its mounting spike are one piece.
The useful details
Specifications and what’s included
10 cm high × 10 cm wide; approximately 100 g. Made in New Zealand from 3 mm Corten weathering steel.
One mini steel fantail with integrated timber-mounting spike, in an A6 gift envelope. Hammer or mallet not included.
Delivery and returns
Most orders leave our Auckland warehouse within 1–2 business days. We aim for same-day dispatch on orders before 12 noon NZT, Monday to Friday; this is not a guarantee. Standard delivery after dispatch is usually 1–2 business days in Auckland, 2–3 across the rest of the North Island and 3–4 in the South Island. Courier delays can occur. NZ-wide shipping is $9.99 NZD per order, with free standard shipping on orders over $150 NZD excluding rural delivery. Checkout confirms the applicable charge.
Request a return within 30 days of delivery. Keep the item unused, uninstalled and in original condition, without weathering, patina or marks. Email [email protected] with your order number first. You cover return postage unless Metalbird made a mistake.
Frequently asked questions
How big is it?
10 cm high × 10 cm wide; approximately 100 g.
What is it made from?
3 mm unpainted Corten weathering steel, made in New Zealand.
How do I fit it?
Choose sound, solid timber with space around the silhouette. Hold the branch securely, angle the mounting spike slightly downwards and tap the thick end with a hammer or mallet until steady. Hardwood may need a pilot hole. Wear gloves and eye protection. A timber fence post or wooden planter gives you an alternative to a living tree.
Do I need a tree?
No. Sound timber such as a fence post or wooden planter works too. For a living tree, check the tree-care guidance in our Help Centre before fitting. No tree-safety guarantee is implied.
Will it rust or stain?
Corten is weathering steel. Its grey surface changes through orange and brown tones as a natural rust patina develops. Colour and timing depend on the setting. Keep it well drained and allow for rusty runoff, which can mark paving, pots and nearby surfaces. This is unpainted steel, not a permanent black finish.
What comes with it?
One mini steel fantail with integrated timber-mounting spike, in an A6 gift envelope. Hammer or mallet not included.
Can I return it?
Request a return within 30 days of delivery. Keep the item unused, uninstalled and in original condition, without weathering, patina or marks. Email [email protected] with your order number first. You cover return postage unless Metalbird made a mistake.
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