1st April 2020

Cook St

Created in 2016 by artists Ka-lani Mua Ianusi and Bruce McLachlan this mural can be found on Cook St, Hamilton East on the wall of the Duck Island Ice Cream shop.

2nd April 2020

Wildlife On The Avon River

This @chorusnz cabinet in Parklands was painted by local graffiti and tattoo artist 'Smeagol Does Art' who has a penchant for playful pop culture and nostalgic cartoons. This cabinet is located outside the Parklands Library. Photo used with the kind permission of Phil Le Cren

3rd April 2020

Kaikoura Shark Tank

Having been painted in 2009 by Jono More this mural of a Basking Shark has stood the test of time. The mural was created to raise awareness of the plight of the plankton feeding basking shark once seen in numbers off the coast of Kaikoura but now rarely seen at all. With numbers of these sharks at very low levels any conservation efforts and public awareness is vital to save what is the second largest fish on the planet. Photo provided by Denise Donovan

4th April 2020

Wellington Wharf

The art of Wellington artist Sean Duffell can be found all around the city, his colourful style is instantly recognisable. This mural is in a very prominent position on Wellington Wharf near the Dockside Restaurant and Bar. Photo kindly supplied by Calien Edmonds

5th April 2020

Pou Whenua

The space on the corner of Moleworth St and Lambton Quay, in front of the Beehive, was redeveloped by the Wellington Council in 2004. This space was originally the waterfront, the site of a beach and a place for the local iwi to land their waka. As part of the redevelopment this pair of pouwhenua, commissioned by the Wellington Tenths Trust and created by Ra Vincent, were installed along with specialised slow pulsing lighting that, at night, symbolise waves lapping on the beach. Standing 6.2 metres tall the pou represent two upturned waka a practice of the local people that represented the end of a journey.

6th April 2020

Southern Cross Stone

The Southern Cross Stone sculpture on Trafalgar St in Nelson was created by Takaka Hill sculptor Bruce Mitchell. Based on a crystal formation known as the stone cross the sculpture represents the Southern Cross constellation that guided both Pacific Island and European navigators to New Zealand. The sculpture is made from seven tonnes of black marble sourced by the sculptor from the Golden Bay area and is arranged to match the North/South, East/West points of a compass.

7th April 2020

Kaikoura scuba

On the side wall of @sealswimkaikoura is this wonderfully evocative mural by B M Pettit of a snorkeller swimming with a pod of dolphins. The black shaded border with the sunlight streaming in from above gives the feeling of discovery of a taonga in the depths below.

8th April 2020

Takaparawha

This pou found at Takaparawha Park (Bastion Point) was designed by Lenard Philips and Te Aroha Witika of Orakei Marae. The pou takes the shape of a tauraparapa (the stern post of a waka) and stands on a concrete plinth that represents the toka (rock) that once stood below the point and acted as a beacon for waka heading to the beaches at Okahu and Mission Bays.

9th April 2020

Inside Out

Chris Finlayson is well known throughout the Nelson and Tasman regions having contributed a large number of murals throughout Nelson, Motueka, Takaka and beyond. His murals show a deep connection to both the environment and the local community with many of his works having been produced in public spaces for the enjoyment of locals and travellers alike. This toilet block mural, called Inside Out, can be found in the seaside community at Ligar Bay at the western end of Golden Bay. Photo kindly provided by Denise Donovan

10th April 2020

Take Time To Slow Down

Coninuing with a theme of capturing shadows then transforming them in various shades of blue Jeremy Sauzier took up the call from the local police unit in Riccarton to provide some community art by painting this @chorusnz cabinet in recognition of the efforts made to cut down on vandalism in the area. Photo used with the kind permission of Phil Le Cren

11th April 2020

Ruru Beatbox

The art of local Taupo artist Tane Lawless can be seen in many places in and around Taupo. He has also contirbuted several murals to the Graffiato Street Art festivals over the years. Tane has a keen interest in the plight of our native birds, especially the karearea, they often feature in his works. Find this mural on Gallagher St in the Taupo town centre.

12th April 2020

Wadestown Medical Practice

The mural on the outside walls on the first floor of the Wadestown Medical Practice at 104 Wadestown Road in Wellington were painted by Ellen Coup in 2017. The mural has displays of a few NZ natives flowers like the Kowhai and the rare Kaka Beak as well as a playful 3D view inside the doctors rooms. Photo kindly provided by Ellen Coup

13th April 2020

Maia Bus Stop

The bus stop at Maia in Dunedin, between Ravensbourne and St Leonards, was painted by Filipa (the Fairy) Crofskey (@filipafairyland). Filipa is a self employed Dunedin based artist who has painted a wealth of murals around Dunedin including a good number of the famous Dunedin bus shelters. Her repertoire also includes lantern making, an art she lends her hand to for the Midwinter Carnival which has been held in Dunedin since 1997. Photo thanks to Sam and Paul Corliss

14th April 2020

Te Amorangi

The Nga Hau e Wha National Marae on Pages Rd in Aranui, Christchurch was formally established in 1980 after a settlement process was agreed upon by the local iwi and the Christchurch Council. The settlement was made to redress the historical promise to establish reserve lands after Ngai Tahu sold most of Canterbury to the New Zealand Company in 1848. The phrase Nga Hau e Wha means The Four Winds which in context of the marae means a meeting place for all peoples from all places. The site has many traditional carvings including a fully carved wharenui and this pare (lintel), called Te Amorangi, which stands at the entrance to the marae, welcoming all visitors to the site. The main images on the pare represent Governor William Hobson and a Maori Rangatira flanking the Treaty of Waitangi while below is a waka to represent the principal canoes from the great migration of Maori to Aotearoa. Photo thanks to Sam and Paul Corliss

15th April 2020

Aberdeen Rd

The nursery rhyme Hey Diddle Diddle is brought to life on this @chorusnz cabinet found outside Aberdeen School and Kindergarten in Dinsdale, Hamilton. The artwork is unsigned so if you know who painted this cabinet please drop us a line.

16th April 2020

Patterson Ave

This @vectornz electrical transformer is really trying to blend into its surroundings. The stencilled artwork on Patterson Ave is by @floxnz and features an abundance of native flowers that might be found around Mission Bay village.

17th April 2020

St Marys Rd

The bus shelter on the corner of The Centre and St Marys Road in Waipu has been decorated by an unknown artist in a nice array of bright colours, accentuated vividly by the night photography of @shadows_surgeon

18th April 2020

Giant Octopus

This @chorusnz cabinet in Somerfield, Christchurch evokes memories of the Jules Verne novel 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. The painting comes from the creative brush of Christchurch artist and designer Joel Hart. Photo used with the kind permission of Phil Le Cren

19th April 2020

Heartland Sculpture

Take a short walk through Tongariro South Domain in Taupo to find the Heartland Sculpture by Brett Taylor. This sculpture, created in 2011, recognises Taupo as the heart of the North Island and was designed to pay homage to the early settlers of the region. The stone heart at the centre of the sculpture, painted in a brilliant red, is complemented by the warmth of two massive Matai logs held together by bronze straps. Look also for several bronze stars near the top of the structure which represent the stars used as navigational aids by early settlers.

20th April 2020

Seismic

Seismic by Louise Purvis consists of four 1.6m wide discs made from Carrara marble. The sculpture is site specific, located in Wellington on the corner of Lambton Quay and Bunny St. Each of the four disc is named to represent a different seismic feature of this corner of Wellington. Topographical Map Section shows the location of a segment of Wellington’s fault line; Seismic Shock records the impact of an earthquake at the centre of the fault line; Split shows the resulting movement of the tectonic plates while Disrupt shows the disruptive impact of the earthquake. The sculpture was created for the Wellington Sculpture Trust and installed in 2006.

21st April 2020

Seal

Visible from Buxton Square in Nelson this giant black and white mural of a baby seal was painted by Belgium street artist ROA in 2014. ROA was in New Zealand to paint a mural for the Rise street art festival in Christchurch but was encouraged to bring his brand of street art to Nelson with a crowdfunded campaign organised by Eelco Boswijk and George Shaw.

22nd April 2020

Conduct Cumulus

These oversized yellow and white bubbles delight and amuse visitors to the Southern Quadrangle of the Christchurch Arts Centre. The sculpture named Conduct Cumulus was created by Auckland based Korean born artist Seung Yul Oh for the SCAPE Public Art season 2017. Photo thanks to Sam and Paul Corliss

23rd April 2020

Birds of New Zealand

This is a reasonably new painting on a @chorusnz cabinet on Waiheke Island. The painting by Chris Paterson includes some iconic imagery that the island is famous for: Native birds, fishing and viticulture. Thanks to Fraser Elder for sending in this photo.

24th April 2020

Ruaumoko

The youngest son of Ranginui and Papatuanuku is Ruaumoko the God of earthquakes and Volcanoes. In this mural, painted for the Taupo Graffiato street art festival, @Jonny4Higher gives us a magnificent impression of the strength of Ruaumoko and the impact he has had on the landscape of New Zealand.

25th April 2020

Berrymans Lane 14

From Beats, Bites and Brushes part two comes this mural by @GASPOne (Liam Hindley). Visit Berrymans Lane in Palmerston North is check out this mural along with many more by other great artists all in one place.

26th April 2020

Lake Rd

Northcote on Aucklands North Shore needs more art and @aresartifex (Jesse Jensen) is willing to oblige. This @chorusnz cabinet painting is a great reminder of summer at the beach that we can enjoy all year round.

27th April 2020

Hapori

This creative mural found behind the Richmond Town Hall, Nelson was a collaborative effort by Abby, Amy, Annabelle, Ben, Lianna, Meila and Siena with the support of Waimea Intermediate School youth workers Millie Bourke, Xaylan Waters and Mel Phipps. The brightly coloured mural communicates the importance of community in bringing us all together to strive for better times.

28th April 2020

Van-Gogh Landscape

It is not every day that you find a Vincent Van Gogh painting on our streets but that is exactly what you can see on Manchester St in Ashburton. This @chorusnz cabinet painted by Bruce Greig is a replica of an 1890 painting of a garden of Irises by the Dutch post-impressionist painter. A beautifully decorated cabinet for the residents of Ashburton to enjoy. Photo used with the kind permission of Phil Le Cren

29th April 2020

Taupo Fresh Water Fish

This mural detailing the various fresh water fish species of New Zealand was painted during the Taupo Graffiato 2019 event by @YELZ. Species include the various kokopu, inanga and koaro all of which are under threat in their natural environments from over fishing, pollution and invasion of habitat from other introduced species.

30th April 2020

Hands

The Street Prints Otautahi street art festival was held in 2017 and produced murals around the centre of Christchurch, out at New Brighton and this mural in Lyttleton. Claire Foxton's work, painted on the wall of the Norman Kirk Memorial Pool, uses her signature mix of muted colours to produce a stand out mural that lifts this wall from the mundane to the magnificent. Photo thanks to Sam and Paul Corliss