The list below is incomplete - a more complete list is currently being compiled - please email us if you know of any other artists in Pukerua Bay.
Alistair Campbell
The renowned poet and novelist Alistair Campbell is a current resident of Pukerua Bay. He has composed several critically acclaimed poetry books and has also produced radio plays and a number of novels.
Peter Jackson
The world-famous movie director Peter Jackson was born in 1961 in Pukerua Bay and spent his childhood here. His first feature movie, Bad Taste, was partly filmed in the hills around Pukerua Bay.
Rob Waanders
Rob and his son Vincent dedicated many hours to "recycling" a huge macrocarpa tree in the Secret Valley into the sculpture titled "Discovery by Inspiration" which can be seen along the Secret Valley trail. An inventive flying fox arrangement was used to top and strip the macrocarpa without damaging the native bush underneath.
The sculptures at the entrances to the Secret Valley were also carved by Rob from branches of the macrocarpa tree.
If you know of a local resident artist, please email us - we are happy to showcase local talent, however note that under the rules of Wellington Community Net, we cannot host any advertisements for commercial services.