I spied some of these cheerful boxes while out walking near my home in Auckland and they inspired me to discover more of them throughout New Zealand.
A few years ago, the Keep NZ Beautiful Society and telecommunications company Chorus created a cabinet art programme to bring smiles and deter taggers.
Here are some of my favs from the project.
More info: chorus.co.nz
This is how telecommunications cabinets usually look like
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"Christmas Lights" By Paul Walsh
"Going Retro" By Amanda Herbert
Endangered Black Robin By Kelly Jarvis
"My Cat Likes To Hide In Boxes" By Viv Walker
"Great Horned Owl" By Jordan McGuire
Artist Paul Walsh
Really like this, reminds me of the aquarium I had, I miss it !!!
"Tiger" By Jordan McGuire
Artist Jimmy Robertson
Artist Brent Larsen
Ancient Rototuna (Eel Lake) By Brady Walker
Artist Paul Walsh
I've seen this one! It's up on one of Auckland centrals busiest streets.
Artist Shane Walker
Artist Monique Dillon
Native Tui On Wharariki Flowers (Mountain Flax) By Richard Baker Aka Popx Art
Artist Monique Dillon
"Cosmic Shower" By Meghan Jackson
Beautiful colors, the sparkle looks genuine, the water mist is wonderful. Love this!
Native Pukeko By Paul Walsh
Woven Flax And Tartan Kiwiana By Andy McCready
"Wax-Eye" By Paul Walsh
Love that the "focus" of the pic is on the cute birdies, then the blurred background is great.
"Snorkelling" By Paul Walsh
"Tuis In Aro Valley" By David Marshall
"Pear Pressure" By Jeff Mitchell
Artist Alex McLeod
"Breakwater" By Phil Jones
"Student Cat" By Paul Walsh
"Athena" By Alex McLeod
Artist Anne McDonald
Flightless Kakapo Parrot By Jack Pillans
I saw this on t.v., national geographic, otherwise didn't know of this parrot, well done !!!
"The Modern Working Dog" By Paul Walsh
Artist Amanda Herbert
Artist Anne McDonald
"Opaheke" By Hawaiki Hurihanganui
Artist Paul Walsh
Artist Chris Newman
"Mt Te Aroha" By Elanor McKenzie
Artist Kim Garside
Artist Monique Dillon
Artist David Marshall
Artist Jennifer Jane
Kokako And Saddleback Native Birds By Kelly Jarvis
"Retro Kiwiana" By Andy McCready
Mother Nature By Freya Thompson
Crayfish By Alex McLeod
Artist Bruce Greig
Artist Corey Harbrow
Rare Blue Koura (Crayfish) By Paul Walsh
"Abstract Landscape" By Christie Wright
Artist Paul Walsh
Located Beside A Dairy (Convenience Store), By Bruce Greig
Artist Paul Walsh
Native Tuatara By Paul Walsh
Native Tui And Pohutukawa Flowers By Kane “Scream” Smith And Emily Roberts
Artist Amanda Herbert
Artist Amanda Herbert
Artist Maxine Burney
Love this Maxine, the dogs' face, smile, cat looks grumpy !!!