What does a sustainabiliy artist do with 425 WaterCare worker boots to stop them going into landfil?
Giant Green Gecko (Moko Kākāriki)Boot Sculpture
A permanent public sculpture built from retired Watercare boots — West Auckland
Fondley known as "Cedric"
Awesome Watercare ladies dropping off the stinky boots
Water Care Media Team taking footage of the drop off to Zero Waste and first interview about what Lisa Watkins is planning to make.
I promised the staff at Courtney Engineering a home made morning tea for all their amazing work and delivered it to their door before Christmas!
Awesome Watercare ladies dropping off the stinky boots
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Boot Gecko (Moko Kākāriki) is a permanent public sculpture built from hundreds of retired Watercare safety boots, transforming industrial waste into a joyful, resilient landmark that celebrates sustainability, community, and place in West Auckland.
Why it Matters......
Waste diverted (Watercare boots)
Community + education (workshops / volunteers)
Joy + place (public landmark, local identity)
Project Status
Media / Updates
