Mural project to spruce up ablution block at Whanganui's Kai Iwi beach

Artist Michelle Sigley is creating a mural on the Kai Iwi beach ablution block. Photo / Bevan Conley

The ablution block at Whanganui's Kai Iwi beach is being transformed by artist Michelle Sigley.

The mural, which Sigley is paying for herself, predominantly features native birds - though there is some other wildlife as well.

A Whanganui District Council spokesperson said a meeting was held with local hāpu and residents to discuss ideas for the mural.

Earlier this year Sigley, who is known as "The Flawsome Artist", painted two toilet tanks at Ototoka Beach in another self-funded project.

Ideas for the mural were discussed with local haapu and residents. Photo / Bevan Conley