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The Perfect Holiday Gift

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Pūteketeke's Friend

$19.99

Easy & Fun To Install

Create Special Moments

Timeless Piece of Art

Supports Bird Conservation

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Introducing our remarkable ​Pūteketeke​ 'friend'! Celebrating an extraordinary moment in election history, the Pūteketeke not only won the ​Forest & Bird bird of the century election but ​the heart of John Oliver, the famed USA chat show host who unexpectedly became Pūteketeke's campaign manager​.  

As proud partners of Forest & Bird, Metalbird creates a silhouette of the winner every year, directing 30% of all proceeds to F&B. You can check out the Pūteketeke here, and because no Pūteketeke is complete without their biggest supporter, add the 'friend' clip-on at cart.

Our Pūteketeke Friend is:

 5.5" high by 3.5" wide approximately 3.5oz
 Easy to gift wrapped in a A6 branded envelope 
 Made locally in a family-owned factory, right here in the USA
 Crafted from 11 gauge Corten steel and designed to last a lifetime
 Easy to install simply hook onto the back of your Pūteketeke Metalbird, or find a creative way to display anywhere that you want!

More than a quirky turn of events, it symbolizes the unexpected support and funding raised for the native birdlife of Aotearoa by our North American friends. This event wasn't just about competition; it was a celebration of global unity and support for nature​. 

Our birds are designed with 1/8-inch CorTen steel to form a protective patina that deepens and strengthens with the seasons. This patina will deepen in shade over the years until it reaches a deep brown/charcoal black hue.

This self-sealing aspect of CorTen steel provides a quality guarantee of up to 100 years, ensuring that our product lasts a lifetime and remains completely corrosion resistent.

What might initially resemble generic rust is simply the air and water-tight patina forming over a six month period, so don’t panic! Your Metalbird is doing exactly what it’s been designed to do, and this patina will protect the steel from any further damage and disintegration.

CorTen steel does not require any treatments, oils or chemical additives and is therefore extremely environmentally friendly.

We’ve partnered with DHL and FedEx to get your Metalbird to you swiftly and reliably. Shipping rates are now calculated at checkout based on the weight of your order and delivery address and we still offer free shipping on all orders over $150 :

  • Domestic rates range from $9.99 to $19.99.
  • Alaska and Hawaii : Due to the extra distance, shipping is set at $29.99.

We also offer worldwide shipping with rates calculated at checkout, so no matter where you are, we’ll do our best to get a little piece of nature to your doorstep. For faster, local shipping options, check out our other Metalbird stores in New Zealand, Canada, UK, Australia and Europe!"

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INSTALL IS FUN & EASY

Step 1 : Unbox your Metalbird

Step 2 : Pick the perfect spot & tap tap tap

Step 3 : Admire for decades to come

MADE FROM PREMIUM AMERICAN CORTEN STEEL

Corten Steel or ‘Weathering Steel’ is used in high-end exterior architecture, for good reason. Exposed to the elements, within weeks it develops a patina that seals the steel and preserves it for decades. It also leaves a beautiful even coloring that will get darker over the years.

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