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Rainbow Warrior memorial

Rainbow Warrior memorial

The Rainbow Warrior memorial at Matauri Bay, Northland was created by sculptor Chris Booth between 1988 and 1990. It was commissioned by Ngati Kura and New Zealand China Clays to commemorate the sinking of the Rainbow Warrior by French agents in 1985.

Photo copyright Jonathan Clark

See also Chris Booth's website.

How to cite this page: 'Rainbow Warrior memorial', URL: http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/media/photo/rainbow-warrior-memorial, (Ministry for Culture and Heritage), updated 14-May-2007

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