Mātātā/Fernbird

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Mātātā/Fernbird - Anawhata’s Special Species

TITLE: Forever fernbird

ARTIST: Matt Coates

MEDIUM: Watercolour

DIMENSIONS: 430mmHx550mmW

Rarely seen and seldom celebrated, the fernbird is captured here in a moment of quiet revelation. In Forever Fernbird, Matt Coates uses watercolour to mirror the bird’s secretive nature, inviting the viewer to pause and look closely.

Based in Titirangi, Coates draws inspiration from Aotearoa’s native flora and fauna, and is recognised for his delicate, vibrant depictions of New Zealand’s wild landscapes and wildlife. His work celebrates the intimate beauty of our native species, encouraging a deeper appreciation of the natural world.

Online bidding* ends: 12:00pm, 27 February 202612:00pm, Friday 27 February 2026Pacific/Auckland

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