22/10/2026
🌿 A New Landmark for Pukekohe 🌿
We're incredibly proud to have played a role in bringing Te Putanga to life, a striking new public art pou now standing in Pukekohe.
Designed by renowned Māori artist, muralist, and founder of Wheku Design, Michael (Mike Tupaea), alongside Ipu Collective, Te Putanga celebrates local history, identity, and the connection between whenua, whānau, and community.
Working closely with Mike, the team at Scott's SteelWorkz was responsible for the fabrication and assembly of the sculpture, including the precision cutting, internal steel framework, and structural construction that transformed an inspiring concept into a lasting public artwork.
This project marks our second major collaboration with Mike, and it has been a privilege to contribute our engineering expertise to a piece that tells such an important story for our region.
We love seeing steel transformed into something meaningful, and Te Putanga is a wonderful example of how art, culture, and craftsmanship can come together to create something truly special.
If you're in Pukekohe, make sure you stop by and see this incredible new landmark for yourself.
👉 Have you seen Te Putanga yet? Let us know what you think in the comments.
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