1st May 2017
AvondaleHere is a painted utility box we have probably passed by a 100 times and only just noticed. Unnamed and unsigned, so as usual if you know the artist or recognise the style please let us know.
1st May 2017
ArmletA three piece sculpture cast in bronze, Armlet is by Christine Hellyar and is part of the Auckland University art collection.
1st May 2017
Hollywood AveEdith Diggle painted this transformer on Hollywood Ave, Titirangi, featuring Mallard ducks and their young amongst flax bushes.
2nd May 2017
Te Kahui MatarikiTe Kahui Matariki represents the seven stars of the Matariki (or Pleiades) constellation. These seven pou carved by James Tapiata can be found in Robbins Park, Tauranga. The third figures (close up) is Tupu a Rangi who deals with the navigational aspects of Matarangi.
2nd May 2017
EelsEels, a multi-part sculpture by Whare Thompson. Hunt around Olympic Park in New Lynn and you will find several clusters of eels in the bushes and down by the stream.
2nd May 2017
Just for FunOur 750th marker on the map is 'Just for Fun' by Jonny4Higher. Try to spot the kiwi, dragon, flying saucer and more whimsical figures on this playful mural.
3rd May 2017
Awhi RitoAwhi Rito is a three part sculpture by Dr Richard Shortland Cooper. This sculpture is part of the permanent collection at the Auckland Botanic Gardens and is spread out over three locations in the gardens. Use our map to find them all.
4th May 2017
John StAdded a page to our site for the works of Elliot Frances Stewart. The mural pictured is on John St in Pukekohe. Visit the page at Elliot Francis Stewart
4th May 2017
Manukau Millennium SculptureVisitors to Manukau will be familiar with this sculpture on the corner of Great South and Manukau Station Roads. Manukau Millennium Sculpture is by Dr. Richard Shortland Cooper, to see more of his work visit Richard Shortland Cooper
4th May 2017
Washed UpThis is Washed Up by self taught Auckland sculptor David McCracken. The sculpture is part of the art walk at The District, in the grounds of the Auckland Airport.
8th April 2017
Cross StreetCross Street (behind Karangahape Rd) has a number of murals by various street artists. This is one we have not seen before, perhaps everytime we have visited the roller door has been up? By Andrew J Steel
6th May 2017
Mormon TempleA well known Hamilton landmark the Mormon Temple has been pictured here by Jordan McGuire on a utility box on Tuhikaramea St.
7th May 2017
Sinton WindowsWhen state highway 18 was built through Hobsonville Sinton House Homestead was unable to be relocated. This sculpture by John Radford incorporates windows from the original homestead into the artwork.
7th May 2017
GraftingsAdded our 85th artist page featuring the art of Greer Twiss. Greer Twiss Graftings is made up of ten small bronzes, nine of native New Zealand birds and a pear tree.
8th May 2017
EmbraceOn Broadway, Matamata you can find this sculpture, named Embrace by artist Saskia Riemersma, installed in 1993.
8th May 2017
Te Tiaho O MatarikiIn 2012 Neil Miller created this sculpture for Hamiltons Garden Place working with galvanised steel and epoxy paint. It has a special anti-climb coating to discourage people from scaling the sculpture.
8th May 2017
Young Atlas of the AntipodesA new mural for downtown Tauranga, this is Young Atlas of the Antipodes by french street artist Seth Globepainter.
8th May 2017
Otara Town CentreOur 760th marker on the map is another colourful creation from Elliot Francis Stewart, this one on a wall in the Otara Town Centre.
10th May 2017
PiwakawakaAn interesting monochromatic mural in Grey Lynn featuring Piwakawaka (NZ Fantail).This is by Charlotte Hawley.
10th May 2017
Te Pou-ihi o Miropiko PaOn the banks of the Waikato River in Miropiko reserve is this Pou named Te Pou-ihi o Miropiko Pa. Carved by Wiremu Puke.
10th May 2017
ChevronPart of the University of Aucklands Art Collection is this sculpture by Neil Dawson titled Chevron. Find more art works by Neil at Neil Dawson
11th May 2017
ManurewaWith help from the Manukau Beautification Charitable Trust students from Green Meadow Intermediate painted this mural on the shops at the corner of Puriri Rd and Churchill Ave in Manurewa.
11th May 2017
Fragmented InteractionsAnother of the sculptures in The District at Auckland Airport is Fragmented Interactions by Gregor Kregar.
11th May 2017
Mr GYou may have seen Mr G (Graham Hoete) on TV recently painting a large mural in Paeroa. Here is another of his recent artworks, this one from Mt Maunganui.
12th May 2017
Forest Lake RdOur 270th mural on the map is a message of water conservation by Alex McLeod on the side of a water reservoir on Forest Lake Rd in Hamilton.
13th May 2017
FlippersFlippers by Aaron McConchie brings forth memories of classic pinball machines and invites the viewer to see life as a game.
13th May 2017
Bearly Used BooksBlockhouse Bay is awash with murals by Louis Statham. Bearly Used Books shows the bay at high tide and in full colour, a little unusual for Louis as most of his murals are monochromatic.
15th May 2017
Tank TrapThis is Tank Trap by Jamie Pickernell a part of the Sulphur Lake Sculpture Trail in Rotorua. Tank Trap was one of the original sculptures in designed for Rotorua's WWI Galipoli commemoration. This is marker 780 on our map.
18th May 2017
Trusts StadiumOutside the Trusts Stadium in Henderson stands this magnificent bronze and basalt sculpture of a spinning top. This is a kinetic sculpture as, despite its size and obvious weight, the top can be spun. It is mounted on hidden bearings so with a bit of effort can be moved by anyone keen enough to try. The sculpture is by Steve Woodward, we are unaware of its title so if you know please send us a message.
18th May 2017
SOSNapier based Cinzah Seekayem uses his artistic talent to express his views on environmental issues. His vibrant use of colour attracts the viewer into his murals and helps people to take in and understand the story behind the work.This mural named SOS can be found in Mt Maunganui.
20th May 2017
(Big Bird) Egg ChairAn interactive sculpture (Big Bird) Egg Chair by Samantha Lissette invites the viewer to take a seat, relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the Auckland Botanic Gardens.
20th May 2017
Lincoln HeightsOutside the school at Lincoln Heights is this colourful painted utility box by Monique Rush. We have added a page for Monique on our site (www.outdoorart.nz) to check out her other box in Newham Place.
21st May 2017
TarapungaAnother colourful addition to the collection of Paul Walsh painted utility boxes, this time his attention is on our threatened bird life. Tarapunga or Red-billed gull is native to NZ but numbers are declining due to introduced predators.
21st May 2017
Rotorua historian Don StaffordRotorua historian Don Stafford is captured here by Chris Newman. Don Stafford spent most of his life researching the heritage of Rotorua, the city he loved. This painted box can be found on Devon St, Rotorua.
21st May 2017
Bethells BeachMarker number 790 on the map is a painted transformed at Bethells Beach showing snapper swimming through kelp. The artwork is not signed so if you know the artist please send us a message.
22nd May 2017
BashoA big thanks to Wynne Parker at the Takapuna Library for identifying this sculpture of a Japanese kami or spirit figure as 'Basho' by Torbay sculptor Ian Day. Installed in Potters Park, Takapuna in 1998.
22nd May 2017
Elliot Francis StewartUpdated two markers on the map with better photos and new information and of course to give credit to the artist. Both of these murals are by Elliot Francis Stewart, one in Eden Terrace the other in Glen Innes.
25th May 2017
DevonportA new mural from Erika Pearce painted in April this year down Devonport way. Auckland's North Shore is slowly getting more colourful.
25th May 2017
Oratia Our ValleyAnother wonderfully painted utility box by Monique Endt welcoming visitors to the Oratia valley. Monique has been busy of late, we will have more updates as soon as we can pin point her work on the map.
28th May 2017
Ship of FoolsFletcher Vaughan's 'Ship of Fools' uses an origami boat made from a map of the world to comment on climate change and our planets fragility.
28th May 2017
PeacockPainted early this year in Ponsonby Central is this colourful mural of a peacock by Adore.
29th May 2017
Mt MaunganuiThere are actually five panels to this photo realistic mural by Jeremiah in Mt Maunganui but due to some obstructions and shadows this was the best photo we could get at the time. Gives you an excuse to visit Mt Maunganui to see the whole mural for yourself.
29th May 2017
KiwifruitCommemorating the development of the green kiwifruit in Avondale by New Zealand horticulturalist Hayward Wright around 1924 is this painted box on Orchard St. Artist unknown, if you know the artist please drop us a line.
30th May 2017
Matau a MauiMaui fishing up the North Island is the greatest legend in Maori literature. Standing 3.5 metres tall Matau a Maui (The Hook of Maui) by Joe Kemp is a larger than life sculpture of the hook from the legend made from his grandmothers jawbone.
30th May 2017
Collingwood LaneAnd that brings us to marker number 800 on the map. An untitled mural from Rotorua artist Jacob Chrisohoou in Collingwood Lane, Hamilton.