The Lions Club of Helensville Provides the community with assets through projects.

HELENSVILLE ENTRANCE SCULPTURE

Our next project is to install a large art sculpture at the entrance to Helensville to celebrate the river and our unique landscape.

Designed by Jeff Thomsen, resident of Helensville and world renowned sculptor, the art will be placed at Mill Road outside Te Awaroa Museum.

The sculpture will take the form of a tree supporting the outline of the Kaipara River. The sculpture will embrace a design that both reflect Te Ao Māori and Helensville’s European settler history.

The tree is both a symbol of the natural environment and a reminder of the history of Kauri logging in the district.

Included will be symbols representing the railway line and Highway 16. It will also have the imprint of the streets of Helensville and Parakai, A&P Showgrounds and Parakai thermal area.

It will stand 6 to 7 meters high and is estimated to cost around $60,000 to $70,000, which has been raised by Helensville Lions and kind sponsors.

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