Katy Hayward Print - Walking with Aroha - Brown Kiwi

This one is wonderful — it has so much richness and storytelling in it. For Shopify though, I’d shorten and structure it so customers aren’t overwhelmed while still preserving Katy’s voice and all the beautiful details.

Walking With Aroha

Limited Edition Fine Art Print by Katy Hayward

‘Walking with aroha’ features a curious brown kiwi taking a stroll through beautiful Aotearoa | New Zealand native bush. Crowned with delicate mānuka flowers and accompanied by an incredible collection of native companions, this artwork is a joyful celebration of the richness and uniqueness of our natural world.

Kiwi are one of Aotearoa’s most treasured national icons — deeply cherished across cultures and symbolic of our extraordinary native wildlife and natural heritage.

And beyond that… kiwi are simply incredibly cute.

Imagine a giant feathered poi stomping through the forest at night on strong little legs, with no tail and no need for wings — confidently sniffing along with that remarkable long beak in search of delicious grubs beneath the forest floor.

This artwork gently reminds us of the important role we all play in conservation — keeping dogs under control, protecting native habitats, and supporting the people helping care for our unique wildlife.

Hidden Native Treasures

This piece includes a collection of carefully illustrated native species and forest details.

Native companions featured:

• Hura | Giant centipede

• Pupurangi | Kauri snail

• Kahukura | Red admiral butterfly

• Pepe para riki | Common copper butterfly

• Rauparaha’s copper butterfly

• Glade copper butterfly

• Pepe ao uri | Common blue butterfly

• Janita’s tussock butterfly

• Mumutawa | Ladybird

Native flora featured:

• Kauri leaves, seeds and cones

• Tānekaha foliage

• Rimu foliage

• Tōtara foliage

• Ponga | Silver fern

• Mānuka flowers and leaves

The Story Behind the Artwork

Created by Northland-based artist Katy Hayward, this illustration was inspired by her aroha for exploring beautiful bush tracks with her little family — with a special nod to her daughter’s love of fancy headpieces at this stage in her life.

Artwork Details

• Limited Edition: 250 prints

• Printed in: Aotearoa New Zealand, 2025

• Paper: Mohawk Superfine Eggshell, 270gsm

• Stock: FSC Certified mixed pulp from responsible sources

• Finish: Textured fine art print

Available Sizes:

• A4 — 210 × 297 mm

• A3 — 297 × 420 mm

Supplied with:
✓ Backing board

Care Instructions

To ensure the longevity of your print:

• Handle with care

• Avoid hanging in direct sunlight

• Frame using UV-resistant glass for best preservation

Colour Variation

Every effort has been made to represent colours as accurately as possible. Slight variations may occur depending on your screen settings and device display.