Source: Auckland Council
The Sunnynook community has united to honour flood victims and volunteers with a bright, beautiful mural that symbolises hope and resilience.
The North Shore neighbourhood was hard hit by the Anniversary weekend floods last year, with two local men tragically losing their lives.
Local artist Regan Hill-Male painted the mural at a community event surrounded by a local audience.
According to the mural artist Regan, the whole point of it all is to make people happy, and that is why everyone has worked so hard to make this all happen.
Daniel Neweth, age 25, was one of two local men who died in flood waters; his father attended the mural celebration.
“The mural uplifts the community spirit with the brightness and clarity of colours. It marks a significant event and helps pull the community together,” he said.
Melissa Powell from the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board attended to show her support and represent Auckland Council at the event.
The community partnered with the Milestone Foundation and Woolworths New Zealand to fund the mural and the day’s festivities. Find out more by watching the video here.
