Zephyrometer

The Zephyrometer is a civic sculpture in Evans Bay, Wellington. It was made by Christchurch artist Phil Price and installed in 2003. It is a kinetic sculpture consisting of a concrete cylinder holding a 26m tall needle which sways to show wind direction and speed (Wellington is known to Kiwis as "Windy Wellington").

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External links

* [http://www.sculpture.org.nz/engine/SID/10007/AID/1097.htm Zephyrometer official page] from the Wellington Sculpture Trust
* [http://citylink.co.nz/services/webcam/zephyrometer/ Webcam view of the Zephyrometer] from Citylink
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/zephyrometer/ Zephyrometer pictures] at Flickr