Tūturiwhatu/NZ Dotterel

Tūturiwhatu/NZ Dotterel - Karekare’s Special Species

TITLE: Dotterel

ARTIST: Mandy Patmore

MEDIUM: Acrylic on reclaimed rimu

DIMENSIONS: 300mm diameter

Patmore’s striking artwork presents the critically endangered tūturiwhatu (New Zealand dotterel) in lifelike detail, painted on reclaimed native timber—a tribute to our fallen forests and fragile coastlines. Through her meticulous craft, she celebrates this unique species while highlighting the urgent need to protect its habitat from further decline. The work is both a visual treasure and a call to care for the natural world, making it a meaningful addition to any collection.

Based on Auckland’s West Coast, Mandy Patmore is a multi‑media artist whose practice focuses on endangered native species and habitat loss. Her work has been recognised nationally for artistic excellence and community engagement, combining skill, purpose, and advocacy to create art that resonates with both collectors and conservationists alike.