1st April 2018
Collingwood StNearly there, uploading the murals from BOON Hamilton Street Art 2017 that is! This one was painted by TnT (Tim and Tracey Croucher) and is located on Collingwood St at the intersection of Tristram St. This is only a part of the mural so head to Hamilton to view the full artwork.
3rd April 2018
Walmsley RdMichael C. Esquivel painted this Chorus cabinet on Walmsley Rd in Mangere Bridge in December 2017. It was painted as part of the annual competition run by the Manukau Beautification Charitable Trust to bring art to our streets and deter tagging of these boxes. Through this artwork Michael wanted to highlight the connection of the people to the environment.
4th April 2018
Bell Crossing StThis utility box seen from SH1 in Huntly is signed as Caitlin. Judging from the art style we are guessing this is Caitlin Moloney who has contributed a couple of murals to the street art in Hamilton. If anyone can confirm this or knows any different please drop us a line so that we can update our database and website.
4th April 2018
MilestoneHaving just loaded out 'History' page for January 2018 onto the website we realised that a milestone had been passed without notice...one year of posting public outdoor art onto our map and updating this FB page. Yay! So we thought we should celebrate that with some favourite photos that were added to the map before we started this page. 'Follow the Light' is by Charles & Janine Williams found on Nuffield Lane, Newmarket. The second is by Benjamin Work on Atkinson Ave, Otahuhu and the sculpture is Twist by Misery (Friends Of Misery) on Pitt St. Oh yeah and some stats...460+ posts, 1280+ markers on the map, 100+ featured artists...and we have only just started.
5th April 2018
Sandspit ToiletsThe colours of this mural covering the toilet block at Sandspit were stunning when it was originally painted in 1999. It has faded over time but then that was 19 years ago! The mural is by Johnny Mulvay, our featured artist #106. Check out more of his work on this page Johnny Mulvay
6th April 2018
PungaIn 'Punga' artists Kim Groeneveld and Trent Morgan make reference to local Maori culture with the shape of the sculpture resembling a hinaki (eel trap) while the materials used, wooden poles, rope and steel remind the observer of the current locale adjacent to the marina. The sculpture was created in 2011 and is installed along the Whangarei town basin sculpture walk.
7th April 2018
Bankwood StThis is the second piece from Brady Walker Art that we have added to the map, Quite a large mural on the side of the Bankwood St Superette in Hamilton. Really like the 'spirit' created by the spray in the crest of the wave.
8th April 2018
MessangerPainted in Tauranga in 2017 is 'Messenger' by Charles & Janine Williams. The ruru is the mokai of the local iwi Ngai Tamarawaho and is said to have appeared as a messenger on a number of occasions. The mural design incorporates a couple of waka oars to symbolise the landing site of the Te Waka Tapu O Takitimu at nearby Paritaha Point. The location, close to Otamataha Pā, reminds us of the historical significance of the surrounding area.
9th April 2018
Pioneer WomenThis sculpture by Irene Wilcocks on Seddon St in Waihi commemorates the pioneer women of the early 20th century who lived and raised families in very basic conditions. Here a woman baths her child in a traditional old galvanised bath with water heated in a large pot hung over an open fire.
10th April 2018
Triangle ParkA big thank you to the team at Massey Library and their reference librarian Anne Pearson from Kumeu Library, together they have helped us to identify the artist behind this mural on the toilets at Triangle Park in Massey West as Elliot Francis Stewart. We have updated his page on our website to include this beautiful artwork. Elliot Francis Stewart
10th April 2018
Tauhei CowTauhei Cow is another of the cows from the Morrinsville Herd (Herd of Cows? - Morrinsville's Street Art). Painted by Birgitt Shannon (Art by Birgitt) who is a full time artist from Katikati. Tauhei Cow can be found on Canada St outside the Morrinsville Heritage Centre.
11th April 2018
TamawhariuaTamawhariua situated outside the museum in Katikati represents Tamawhariua and his wives Whakahinga and Hikonga the ancestors of the local hapu, Ngai - Tamawhariua. The pou was carved by James Tapiata in 2016 from locally grown pine, readily available and ecologically sound.
12th April 2018
SlitSlit is another of the sculptures from the bi-annual Sculpture on the Gulf festival that can now be found in Alison Park on Waiheke Island. Created by Charlotte Fisher the original artwork, exhibited in 2007, was made up of five components named Hole, Slot, Bearing, Sighting and Slit. The last element, Slit, was purchased by the Waiheke Community Local Board for permanent display in the park. Zoom in to Waiheke Island on the map (www.outdoorart.nz) to find the exact location.
13th April 2018
TauhouIn 2017 the Christchurch City Council ran a design competition for a new mural on the side of the IBIS hotel on Hereford St with the public voting on their favourite. The winning design was by Brandon Warrell which turned into this stunning mural of a Tauhou (Silvereye) and Kowhai flower. Thanks to Sam and Paul Corliss for kindly supplying the photo.
15th April 2018
Tirau StOn Tirau St in Putaruru is this mural showing some landmarks and history of the town with the central feature being the nearby Blue Springs. Painted in 1999 the mural is simply signed as Michelle. Despite its location on the main road the mural has weathered quiet well.
16th April 2018
Service Lane 2There is a lot going on in this excellent mural by Cracked Ink. Coming in at a massive 24 metres long (for a total of 125 square metres) Apparently it took 4 and a half days to complete and we can see why. Painted for Graffiato Taupo 2016 the mural can be found on Service Lane 2 just off Tamamutu St. Although originally from the UK, Cracked Ink has been on the NZ street art scene for over 10 years and has contributed to a good number of street art festivals around the country, we will be adding more from him to our map soon. (Map)
17th April 2018
StegapedeAnd this is Stegapede, painted by Boris Bandits (a collaboration of two Wellington artists - E Bone & Gwil). Stegapede was one of the original murals painted for the 2015 edition of BOON Hamilton Street Art, it can be found along Ward St.
18th April 2018
Sunday in a Bush Camp'Sunday in a Bush Camp' was painted by Anne de Silva from Matamata in 1993 it was painted over two stages over three years. This is the first mural we have added to the map from Katikati and is part of the collection organised by Katikati Open-Air Art. The mural depicts a typical scene from a bush camp set up to fell local Kauri. To find the mural zoom in to Katikati on our map at OutdoorArt.nz
19th April 2018
Ratiti MyaThe seven pieces that make up sculptor James Wrights 'Ratiti Mya' weigh in at over 700kgs. The steel artwork, exhibited at the Sculpture in the Gardens 2015 event, was purchased for permanent display in the grounds of the Auckland Botanic Gardens. The Ratitie family of flightless mostly large and long legged birds include over very own Moa and Kiwi. The sculpture was inspired by the Gondwana collection at the Gardens with the Gondwana supercontinent having a number of Ratitie, the name references these birds with Mya being an abbreviation of Million Years Ago.
20th April 2018
Tanners PointJust north of Katikati on the southern edge of Shelly Bay is the small seaside community of Tanners Point popular for its deep water all-tide boat ramp. In 2016 Shane Walker (Shane Walker Artworks) used his artistic skills to bring the seaside view inland a little and brighten up what was a rather dull grey toilet block. We think he has done a great job capturing the essence of the area and the local bird life found by the shore.
21st April 2018
Plains PioneerPlains Pioneer (2010) by Paul Dibble was commissioned to mark the 100 year anniversary of the land ballots in the Hauraki Plains. The sculpture represents the workers who dug the enormous Plains drainage system by hand thus allowing the previously swampy alluvial plains to be converted for use as farm land.
22nd April 2018
Erin Joan ForsythFeatured artist #107 is Erin Joan Forsyth. Erin is an Auckland artist, illustrator, curator and studio owner who, over her career, has produced a large body of work from monochromatic and colour paintings through album covers, fashion clothing and large scale murals. This is her contribution to the every growing body of work that is Bradley Lane NZ. FInd more of her work at Erin Forsyth
23rd April 2018
Dare to DreamCompleted in May 2015 this mural, on Walton St, was a gift to the people of Whangarei by SIMONE ANDERSON - ARTIST. As the information beside the mural states it was produced with the assistance of a team of local artists and was part of the Colour Our City initiative. The main artist, Simone, is the founding director of The Incubator Creative Hub in Tauranga.
24th April 2018
Bus StopsWe have added a few more of the Hamilton bus stops painted by Jeremy Shirley bringing the total number of artworks for him up to 30. The new photos include these 3 bus stops on Sandwich Rd, Mardon Rd and Hukanui Rd respectively.
25th April 2018
Thames HospitalAt the rear of the Thames Hospital is this large brightly coloured mural by Paul Silvester. The inscription on the mural reads...'This mural is dedicated to John Hovell who began planning the work before he died in June 2014. Paul Silvester, surgeon and occasional artist, has used elements of John's artistic style of kowhaiwhai that expresses the intimate relationship of Ngati Porou maori with the coastal environment and its resources.
26th April 2018
Always Have HopeMarker number 1,300 on the map is by Mica Still. This mural is found on service lane 5 in Taupo and was painted during one of the Graffiato events though we are not sure which year as Mica has contributed to 4 of these events in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2017. If anyone can help out with the year this one was painted just drop us a line so we can keep the database accurate.
27th April 2018
Year of the DogPainted for the Chinese New Year is this Chorus cabinet painted by Paul X Walsh. This box can be found on Wiremu St just off Dominion Rd in Mt Eden, an area bustling with chinese restaurants, cafes and takeaways. This is artwork #46 for Paul featured on our website Paul Walsh
28th April 2018
Athenree HomesteadThe Athenree Homestead mural in Katikati was painted by Val Tubman in 1992. The mural depicts the homestead built by Irish settlers Adela and Hugh Stewart who lived at the property from 1878 to 1906. The homestead in the mural is framed by a variety of plants in flower, the garden was the passion of Adela who maintained it with seeds sourced locally and from overseas.
29th April 2018
North CoromandelThese two murals found in north Coromandel were painted by Rebekah Pearson. The first is at the Tuateawa boat ramp while the second is located in Little Bay. Rebekah is an Irish born artist resident in the Coromandel, her artwork can be found for sale in various outlets around the peninsula. Check out her website at Rebekah Pearson. The photos are used with the kind permission of the artist./p>
29th April 2018
PokaiwhenuaThe Waikato River Cycle Trail starts on Horahora Rd where the Pokaiwhenua Stream meets the Waikato River. In 2014 leading New Zealand sculptor Fred Graham gifted the design of this steel sculpture to mark the start of the trail. The design references a bridge that used to exist at Aniwaniwa before the river was damned while the pattern cut into the structure depicts rapids flowing over river stones.
30th April 2018
TechsAnother excellent mural from BOON Hamilton Street Art painted by Techs in 2015. A very large mural which makes it difficult to photograph, you had better head to Alexandra St in Hamilton and visit in person to appreciate the scale. Not to mention that it is right alongside The Battle of Orakau mural so well worth the visit to see them both.