Welcome to the Talking Poles Website
Tokoroa's Talking Poles were first suggested in 1996 as a feature for the town's retail area upgrade. The project was enthusiastically supported by residents and to date, 14 poles are on display. Eventually, there will be over 50 arranged in a trail, mainly around the central shopping area.
The Talking Poles project aims to depict the variety of cultures in our community. Because of our forestry heritage, many of the poles are made from pine and other local woods. However, mediums such as ceramic and steel will also be encouraged.
The project is managed by a community committee and administered by the South Waikato District Council. It has generous support from Carter Holt Harvey, TANGs and the Community Employment Group.
Latest News
14 - 04 - 2010
World Carving Symposium Tokoroa Talking poles is having World Carving Symposium from 19 February to 12 March 2011 Poles to be minimum 4 meters high subject to design Stone 2 meters high please use Application Form
13 - 02 - 2010
all Mail to be sent to:
Talking poles Trust
P.O Box 133
Tokoroa 3420
New Zealand
03 - 08 - 2009
Tokoroa Talking Poles is having World Carving Symposium Owing to the small number artist that apply to come we have cancel the Symposium next year 2010 and will now hold it in February 2011
