We are passionate about sharing New Zealand’s history - not just the relatively easily accessible colonial and post-colonial stories, but also māori kaupapa – the stories of our mana whenua. We believe there is still a long way to go, but we’re keen to do our bit in this important mahi, and to support māori and other ethnic voices to be heard loud and clear.
In 2012 Snapper Graphics created a suite of signs and displays for the Department of Conservation at Maungauika North Head. The project involved some innovations, which we’d like to share. Now the Maunga Authority are the kaitiaki (guardians) of this site, we are involved with a review and updates of these signs.
We have been experimenting with new ways to add value to interesting locations. Great potential for viewpoints and for showing people around places they can’t enter.
Clients: Auckland Council - Local Boards and Regional Parks, Shakespear Open Sanctuary Society. 2017 - now.
Basic interpretive signs - a selection of small projects covering local stories, using a simple template.
Client: Auckland Council, 2008 - now.
Design of exhibition displays and signage at Queen’s Redoubt, Pokeno - 2018–now.
One of our largest and most exciting projects was developing the interpretation along the Timber Trail, now one of the most popular routes in Nga Haerenga The New Zealand Cycle Trail.