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Bird sculpture by Paul Dibble - Resource cover image

Bird sculpture by Paul Dibble

This bronze pīwakawaka is the work of sculptor Paul Dibble. The work, titled Gateway, features a large fantail, perched on a Corten steel base, and references Maui myths, with the pīwakawaka perched on a stylised leafy gate.

The s...

Creator:      Raphael Cardoso for IMCA
Place:          Corner of Main Street and Andrew Young Street
Date:          2020

Square Circular - November 2001

The Square Circular was Palmerston North City Council's monthly community publication, informing Palmerstonians of PNCC initiatives, activites, and events. This month's issue includes: Christmas in the Square; Awapuni Landfill; conservation; weed...

Creator:      Palmerston North City Council
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          November 2001

[Installation of Paul Dibble's bronze sculpture Pacific Monarch] - Resource cover image

[Installation of Paul Dibble's bronze sculpture Pacific Monarch]

These images were taken for a story that appeared in the Manawatu Evening Standard on 17 December 1992, but were not printed. Another image was published instead.

Creator: Manawatū Evening Standard
Date: December 1992

'Palmerston North sculptor Paul Dibble's bronze work Pacific Monarch is hoisted into place at the Manawatu Art Gallery'

This image was published in the Manawatu Evening Standard on 17 December 1992.

Creator: Manawatū Evening Standard
Date: December 17, 1992

Paul Dibble's 'The Garden' and mural by Haser displayed outside the Civic Administration Building

In 2017, a mural by Auckland graffiti artist Haser was installed in the Civic Administration Building courtyard after the Beats and Brushes festival. It was a gift from the artist to the Palmerston North City Council.

In November 2017, Paul Dibbl...

Creator:      Elizabeth Gardner
Place:          Main Street, Palmerston North
Date:          April 20, 2018

Stu Schwartz 2, The Taylor-Jensen Gallery - Manawatu Conversations

Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio, 18th August 2020. Part 2 of 4. Establishing the Taylor-Jensen Fine Arts Gallery, 1997. Gallery content and objectives. Involving the artists. Paul Dibble and others. Jack Register. Public artwor...

Creator:      Stuart Birks
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          August 18, 2020

[Gordon Cumming unveils bronze tablet commemorating centenary of Palmerston North Hospital]

This image was taken for a story that appeared in The Manawatū Evening Standard on 21 December 1994, published with the caption: "A bronze tablet to commemorate the first 100 years of the Palmerston North Hospital was unveiled last night. Hospit...

Creator: Manawatū Evening Standard
Date: December 21, 1994

[Paul Dibble with 'Concrete in the Garden' installation]

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatū Evening Standard on 9 November 1981, titled 'Concrete in the Garden.' It describes the installation of the same name by the Palmerston North artist Paul Dibble (1943-2023) that was on vie...

Creator: Manawatū Evening Standard
Date: November 9, 1981

Paul Dibble's 'The Garden,' displayed outside the Civic Administration Building

In November 2017, Paul Dibble's bronze sculpture 'The Garden' (2002), was temporarily exhibited in the Civic Administration Building courtyard on Main Street. The following year the sculpture was permanently installed in Havelock North.

Creator: Elizabeth Gardner
Date: March 20, 2018

"Dancing in the street" - Paul Dibble's sculpture 'Who's Afraid'

The "Who's Afraid" sculpture was unveiled outside the Regent Theatre in Broadway on 3 July 2011. It was the sixth work commissioned by the Palmerston North Public Sculpture Trust. It is by local artist, Paul Dibble.

The sculpture is in bronze of ...

Creator:      Sonya Holm
Place:          Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North
Date:          March 2017

'All Creatures Great' by Paul Dibble

This bronze sculpture, dating from 1996, is located outside the central branch of the Palmerston North City Library.

Creator: Heather Glasgow
Date: March 8, 2017

'The Nectar Eaters' by Paul Dibble

This sculpture dates from 2003 and is located at the Universal College of Learning (UCOL) on Princess Street.

Creator:      Colin Rush
Place:          Princess Street, Palmerston North
Date:          2000s

In Still Ponds the Universe is Reflected

Temporary sculpture by Fran Dibble. Sponsored by Zimmerman Art Gallery and hosted in their pop up sculpture corner on Main/Andrew Young Streets.