Wellington unveils latest terminal showpiece

Wellington Airport has unveiled its new terminal centrepiece: an illuminated artwork sculpture representing the local bird spirit Manu Muramura. The New Zealand hub is known for its terminal showpieces.

The artwork, which has a total length of 15m and is suspended above the main terminal concourse, was created by a team of designers and sculptural artists at Wētā Workshop in Miramar. It features a fibreglass body and wings with steel armature, polycarbonate feathers and 3D printed head complete with internal lighting.

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