Metalbird: Huia Garden Art

The last accepted sighting of this incredible wattlebird with the strikingwhite-tipped tail feather was in 1907. Its extinction is blamed on the loss ofits ancient forest habitat and being hunted for its tail feather as a hatdecoration, which became fashionable in Britain after the Duke of York wore oneon a 1901 visit to New Zealand. Maori named the Huia after its loud distresscall “uia, uia, uia” or where are you?" How sadly apt. While nothing canbring back the Huia, you can celebrate it forever in your backyard.

✓ 28cm high by 34cm wide approximately 300g
✓ Easy to send our regular boxes are standard letter size, measuring 31cm x21 cm x 1cm
✓ Same day dispatch on orders placed before 2pm on weekdays
✓ Made locally in a family-owned factory, right here in NZ
✓ Crafted from 3mm Corten steel and designed to last a lifetime
✓ Easy to install holding on a downwards angle simply tap the thickest end ofthe stake with a hammer or mallet until secure

Install Tip: Hold the Huia firmly in one hand while tapping your hammer ontothe flat surface end of the branch. If installing into a post, you may need topre-drill a hole first before installing.

Delivery Times

Due to the high level of demand we kindly ask that customers be patient with us and to expect that orders will take longer than usual to be dispatched during Level 3. 

Due to the significant increase in the number of parcels being sent around New Zealand at present and additional safety procedures in place for COVID-19, NZ Post is experiencing some delivery delays. Please allow an additional 5 working days after dispatch for delivery of your order.

We encourage you to track your delivery progress using NZ Post's Tracking tool and contact us if your delivery is overdue by more than these 5 working days after dispatch.

Heavy and Bulky Goods

Please allow an extra 1-3 days for heavy and bulky goods like chairs and desks.

New Zealand Delivery Rates

We charge a flat rate of $4.90 NZD per shipment, not including heavy and bulky goods. 

Please note we have a $50-$60 rate for shipping heavy and bulky goods like chairs and desks which will be calculated at checkout. 

Most orders are shipped using New Zealand Post and these parcels are shipped with no-signature required. For our heavy and bulky goods, these are shipped via Mainfreight with signature required.