1st August 2019
Fairfield HallPainted in 2017 this mural can be found on the Community Hall at Fairfield in Hamilton.
2nd August 2019
Bream BayThe Chorus cabinet located on Commerce St in Whangarei was painted by Nathan Beauker. The painting features an image of Captain Cook who, on his first visit to the area in 1769, named the bay near Ruakaka 'Bream Bay' due to the ease with which the crew caught a sizeable number of bream fish.
3rd August 2019
You Missed a BitThis mural found along Service Lane 2 in Taupo is a collaborative piece by Sean Duffell and Clifton Mullholland. Without an official title we have given it the name 'You Missed a Bit' due to one of the many 'captions' that have been added to it.
4th August 2019
Delwyn LaneIn this mural Numa MacKenzie (NumaNaturesGentleman) incorporates a number of traditional patterns representing the cultures of Glen Innes. Here you will find devices that reflect Maori in the taniko and niho taniwha patterns as well as devices of the peoples of the pacific represented by niho mango, moana and raranga (sharks teeth, ocean and weave patterns).
5th August 2019
Victoria ReserveTo spruce up the Victoria Reserve toilets the Dargarville Council have used several mural panels from Sarah C Design @sarahcgallery. Sarah C has a large portfolio of indoor and outdoor mural panels that celebrate New Zealands landscape and culture all beautifully designed with a bright attractive colour palette, check them out in person in her gallery at 18 Thelma Road South, Mangawhai Heads.
6th August 2019
The Kings MaskThe Kings' Mask sculpture can be found in Kingitanga Reserve, Ngaruawahia opposite the historic Turangawaewae House. Made from stainless steel the sculpture is a contemporary representation of the ta moko of the first two Maori Kings. Behind the sculpture carved Oamaru stone has been shaped to form a korowai (cloak) as if draped over the shoulders of the king. The sculpture was unveiled on the 1st of June 2013 by Kingi Tuheitia.
7th August 2019
Maunu RdOn the corner of Maunu Rd and Ngahere Drive, Northland artist Pauline Gough has decorated this Chorus cabinet with a little bit of summer time relaxation. Pauline is a self taught, contemporary painter with a portfolio that focuses New Zealand landscape and farm animal imagery.
8th August 2019
Thomas Leslie HarveyThis statue by Otago sculptor Minhal Al Halabi was unveiled on the 16th of May 2014, the statue commemorates Thomas Leslie Harvey, the patriarch of Parnell Village. The restoration of a run down Parnell was the vision of Les Harvey who oversaw the conversion of dilapidated houses and shops into a community of cafes, craft shops and restaurants all in a Victorian style complete with courtyards, trees and gardens, many of which Les Harvey planted himself. The status depicts the man as seen by many, kneeling, as if tending the garden, dressed simply in his customary turtleneck jumper and cap.
9th August 2019
Ferry RdNick Lowry's Chorus cabinet painted in an older more established part of Christchurch harks back to an age where telephone technology was a lot simpler and easier to be out of contact. You can find this artwork on Ferry Rd in Woolston. Our thanks to Sam and Paul Corliss for sending us this photo.
10th August 2019
The Line of Fire'The Line of Fire' by Matt Gauldie is a statue of Sapper Moore-Jones located on Victoria St in Hamilton. The statue commemorates Horace Moore-Jones a military artist who drew maps, sketches and painted watercolours of the landscape during the Gallipoli campaign. One of his watercolours, Man with Donkey, became a well known image of the ANZAC spirit, depicting a military medic leading a donkey carrying a wounded soldier. The statue of wartime hero Sapper Moore-Jones was unveiled on the 27th of March 2015 and sits atop a seven tonne stone plinth that was cut from the battlefields of Gallipoli.
11th August 2019
NZ Native BirdsPukeko and Piwakawaka (Fantail) are the free spirits of the New Zealand native bird scene, common around most of the country and well adapted to the modern urban environment, often seen in suburban parks and around our waterways. This Chorus cabinet found on Pah Road in Papatoetoe was painted by Xixi Lin who chose to show these birds in a forest setting to remind us how truly beautiful our surroundings are.
12th August 2019
PugsAnne McDonald shows her love for Pugs with another colourful design for her Chorus cabinet found outside the headquarters of Badminton Canterbury on Pages Rd in Wainoni, Christchurch. Thanks to Sam and Paul Corliss for taking this photograph.
13th August 2019
The Girl and the LakeThe Girl and the Lake was painted by Larissa Spijkerbosch on a Chorus cabinet along Marino Rd, Rotorua.
14th August 2019
The Rugby World Cup CelebrationThe Rugby World Cup Celebration sculpture was commissioned by Wellington City Council and designed by Weta Workshop to commemorate the 2011 Rubgy World Cup. The sculpture celebrates rugby with its figurative depiction of a contest over the ball at a line-out while at the same time represents Wellington a collision of two tides along the earthquake fault line show in low relief below the players. While the figures of the players are generic in nature Weta workshop used All Black Victor Vito and Hurricanes players Jacob Ellison and James Broadhurst as models. The sculpture can be found on Jack Ilott Green in Wellington Civic Square. This photo was supplied by Deon de Clercq
15th August 2019
York StThis mural by Flox was designed in 2017 to showcase her wonderful art and to promote her collaboration with BLUNT umbrellas, imagery from this 2017 mural was replicated into the design of the umbrella. Flox continued the collaboration with the umbrella company in 2019 with a follow up design 'Fantastical Fantails'. Check out her website at for more details.
16th August 2019
Huntly KiwiRailVisible from SH1 as you pass through Huntly is this mural on the wall of a KiwiRail utility shed. The painting by an unknown artist intertwines imagery of a taniwha with that of an old steam train travelling along the tracks.
17th August 2019
Reflective LullabyIn 2013 two highly polished stainless steel gnomes were installed on plinths outside the Christchurch Art Gallery. Named Reflective Lullaby John and Reflective Lullaby Robert the giant gnomes guardianship of the gallery ended in June 2014. One of the gnones (or perhaps a brother?) can now be found outside @strawberryfare at 19 Bealey Ave in Edgeware. Thanks goes to Sam and Paul Corliss for sending us this photo.
18th August 2019
Coastal Walkway underpassThe walls of the underpass from the Puke Ariki Landing in New Plymouth under St Aubyn St through to the Coastal Walkway were decorated by a number of artist in 2015, this section was painted by Invercargill muralist Danny Owens aka DEOW.
19th August 2019
Flock of KotukuAfter receiving the photo of the Flock of Kotuku from the artist Ares Artifex we had to drive to Otahuhu to see it for ourselves. Wow, this mural is one of a kind, not only does it cover a huge wall it also extends to some of the shipping containers in the carpark below, a truly 3D mural that you can immerse yourself into. Fantastic. Jesse Jensen has also had a piece featured in The Big Idea titled 'Fighting for the freedom of visual speech'
20th August 2019
Ski BunnyMarker number 1,900 on the map is this fun little Ski Bunny from who else but Paul Walsh. The painting can be found on a Chorus cabinet outside the Farmers Store on Ruapehu Street in Taupo.
21st August 2019
Te Whanau a TauwhaoTe Whanau a Tauwhao was created in 1999 by Turangi artist Te Maari Gardiner. The mural shows the relationship the peoples of the area have with the land, the outlying islands and in particular with the sea. Tangaroa, god of the sea, can be seen in the centre of the mural with Tauwhao, ancestor of the local hapu, and her husband Tamaoho standing as guardians on the right hand side. On the left the younger generation are watched over by the guardian spirit of the toroa (albatross). Te Maari Gardiner is a graphic designer and illustrator of more than 60 books who specialises in producing Maori language books for the younger generation.
22nd August 2019
Hongi, the Breathe of LifeHongi, the Breathe of Life by Italian artist Millo was created for the Street Prints Manaia festival. The mural features the traditional Maori greeting or Hongi where two people press their nose and foreheads together at which point the breathe of life is exchanged and intermingled. Photo kindly supplied by shadows_surgeon
23rd August 2019
Keighleys RoadThis photo was sent into us by Kerryn Findlater. This Chorus cabinet located on Keighleys Road was painted by Haruko Furukawa, the second box painted by Haroku that we now have on the map.
24th August 2019
Newmarket AlleyThis drab and dreary alleyway between Teed St and Bourke St in Newmarket has been totally uplifted by this wonderful mural by Melinda Butt (MiN). The mural covers the walls on both sides of the alley as well as the floor. Melinda has done an excellent job of taking a darkened space and bringing it too life with a great mix of colours and shapes.
25th August 2019
JigsawThis unassuming monochromatic painting is called 'Jigsaw', it shows how a simplistic design can capture the attention and bring a bit of soul to our streets. It is one of several Chorus cabinets created by Amanda Herbert on the streets of the Waikato town of Cambridge.
26th August 2019
The MoverThe Mover on the wall of the Wellington Museum Hotel on Cable St, was created by Gabriel Heimler & Anna Proc. Initially studing art in Paris Gabriel Heimler later moved to Berlin where he created his best known mural 'The Wall Jumper' one of the most visited historical monuments in Berlin. Anna Proc worked with Heimler as a painter when restoring 'The Wall Jumper' before the couple moved to Wellington in 2010. Thanks to Deon de Clercq for providing this photo
27th August 2019
Tena ko te tumanako mo toku IwiTena ko te tumanako mo toku Iwi (Hope for my people) is a multi layered mural by Mike Tupaea with assistance from Bub Dewes and Isaiah-Matthew Rameka. Part carving, part painting the mural speaks to us of the connection between Rangiatea (the heavens) and whenua (the land). In the centre of the mural flanked by two trees is a Tohunga (priest) carrying a Ko named Hohou A Rongo (meaning to lash together with peace). The mural incorporates many traditional design elements including kowhaiwhai patterns which symbolise the future generations. Stunning night shot of this mural by shadows_surgeon
28th August 2019
Elizabeth YatesA new mural painted on the side of a building on Pearce St, Onehunga recognises a pioneer of women's political rights in New Zealand. Elizabeth Yates was voted in as mayor of Onehunga taking up her appointment on the 29th of November 1893. In doing so she became the first female Mayor in New Zealand and in fact anywhere in the British Empire. Her appointment was, at the time, controversial and she had a difficult time in office with three of her councillors opposing every proposal she submitted. Nevertheless she remains a pioneer of the women's suffrage movement. The mural was sponsored by the Onehunga Business Association and is unsigned by the artist involved.
29th August 2019
Under the SeaHeading south through Ashburton after you cross the Ashburton river keep an eye out on your left to spot this beautifully painted Chorus cabinet. The cabinet art project has been going for many years now, this cabinet was painted in the early years of the program by Bruce Greig a New York based Kiwi artist. This photo is used with the kind permission of Phil Le Cren.
30th August 2019
Avonside Drive Tanya BrownThis life sized sculpture by Hannah Kidd of a woman feeding a pair of stray cats was originally installed in the Re:Start mall in the Christchurch CBD. Whan Re:Start was closed down the popular sculpture was relocated to the South Frame laneways project that runs between Tuam and St Asaph Streets. Hannah Kidd is a New Zealand sculptor who uses corrugated iron and steel to create lifelike human and animal sculptures that remind the viewer of animation wireframes. Photo by Sam and Paul Corliss
31st August 2019
Pukuatua StThis mural created by Jeremy Shirley in 2016 down an alleyway off Pukuatua St in Rotorua reflects the geothermal nature of the Bay of Plenty city. Abundant green plant life and the brown earth is cut through with a red lava flow resulting in steam vents along the geothermal stream.