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What does a sustainabiliy artist do with 425 WaterCare worker boots to stop them going into landfil?

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Boot Gecko (Moko Kākāriki)

A permanent public sculpture built from retired Watercare boots — West Auckland

Boot Gecko Proposal front page
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WE HAVE CONSENT TO BUILD!!! - NOW WE JUST NEED FUNDING! 

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10 Second Story......

The 10-second story

Why it Matters......

​Waste diverted (Watercare boots)

Community + education (workshops / volunteers)

Joy + place (public landmark, local identity)

Project Status

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  • Site and consent COMPLETED

  • Landowner approval COMPLETED

  • Council specialist review COMPLETED

  • Planning and reporting COMPLETED

  • Engineering / fabrication (in progress)

  • Source Funding

  • Build + install (TBD)

  • Unveiling (TBD)

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