Mural in Oneroa Village

Background - how did the project start:


Words from some involved in the murals creation;

Ari Vanderschoot one of the lead artists.

“As an artist who had put away my paints to set sail and more recently a Sea Steward no longer at sea , painting this mural honouring Ocean life  with the Waiheke Marine Project and a group of talented students and Iwi was a great opportunity to combine my passions and give back to this community that welcomed us here with open arms.

What I loved  most about doing this mural was the fact that it involved both students and Iwi to use art to honour  our marine life while brightening up, not just Oneroa ,but especially  Adams dive shop ,so dedicated to marine protection”

Whetu kowahiwhai meanings:

Adam Whatton;

“I think the first thing for us to say is how stoked we are to be 'looking after' the mural for the community! It was fantastic to see such an awesome group of people come together to create the artwork, and the meanings behind it, so to be the ones that are hosting it is really awesome. 

It's also created yet another point where we can engage with visitors and the community about the health of Tīkapa Moana / the Hauraki Gulf, sharing some of our experiences and also our concerns as to the future of the coastline here”.

Thank you to these passionate contributors;

  • Waiheke Dive and Snorkel

  • NPKW- Mereana Berger, Jeanine Clarkin, Lorna Rikihana, Whetu-marama Rikihana, Chris Bailey, Sally Edwards

  • Ari Vanderschoot

  • Waiheke High School & Waiheke Sustainability Students

  • Waiheke Resources Trust- Kristin Busher MEI

  • Waiheke By Sea

  • Love Oneroa

  • Resene

  • Gerbrand Design

  • Waiheke Local Board - For funding the students Marine Education Initiative

  • Community resource recovery park- island waste collective free second hand paint

  • Community members going over and above- Scaffolding man, people coming to help painting, youth from the community getting involved