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

#1

"Christmas Lights" By Paul Walsh

"Christmas Lights" By Paul Walsh

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Francis
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it is so shiny.. I MUST MURDER IT *destroys everything in the room*

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#2

"Going Retro" By Amanda Herbert

"Going Retro" By Amanda Herbert

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#3

Endangered Black Robin By Kelly Jarvis

Endangered Black Robin By Kelly Jarvis

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#4

"My Cat Likes To Hide In Boxes" By Viv Walker

"My Cat Likes To Hide In Boxes" By Viv Walker

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Yvonne Daniel
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just beautiful. I really admire this artist's work.

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#5

"Great Horned Owl" By Jordan McGuire

"Great Horned Owl" By Jordan McGuire

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#6

Artist Paul Walsh

Artist Paul Walsh

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sharron lynn parsons
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Really like this, reminds me of the aquarium I had, I miss it !!!

#7

"Tiger" By Jordan McGuire

"Tiger" By Jordan McGuire

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#8

Artist Jimmy Robertson

Artist Jimmy Robertson

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RaroaRaroa
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This looks like a painting of and Underwater Dogs photo.

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#9

Artist Brent Larsen

Artist Brent Larsen

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Ann C
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did you see the tiny surfer snail dude at the base? Adorable!

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#10

Ancient Rototuna (Eel Lake) By Brady Walker

Ancient Rototuna (Eel Lake) By Brady Walker

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#11

Artist Paul Walsh

Artist Paul Walsh

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Christine Holl
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've seen this one! It's up on one of Auckland centrals busiest streets.

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#12

Artist Shane Walker

Artist Shane Walker

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#14

Native Tui On Wharariki Flowers (Mountain Flax) By Richard Baker Aka Popx Art

Native Tui On Wharariki Flowers (Mountain Flax) By Richard Baker Aka Popx Art

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#15

Artist Monique Dillon

Artist Monique Dillon

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#16

"Cosmic Shower" By Meghan Jackson

 "Cosmic Shower" By Meghan Jackson

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Andrea Bernier Hall
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful colors, the sparkle looks genuine, the water mist is wonderful. Love this!

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#18

Woven Flax And Tartan Kiwiana By Andy McCready

Woven Flax And Tartan Kiwiana By Andy McCready

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#19

"Wax-Eye" By Paul Walsh

"Wax-Eye" By Paul Walsh

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Andrea Bernier Hall
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love that the "focus" of the pic is on the cute birdies, then the blurred background is great.

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#20

"Snorkelling" By Paul Walsh

"Snorkelling" By Paul Walsh

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Tors Stroths
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3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is before someone sprayed some tag across it :(

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#21

"Tuis In Aro Valley" By David Marshall

"Tuis In Aro Valley" By David Marshall

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sharron lynn parsons
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is very well done, love the color technique !!!

#22

"Pear Pressure" By Jeff Mitchell

"Pear Pressure" By Jeff Mitchell

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sharron lynn parsons
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well done, good shading, it's important to add shading !!!

#23

Artist Alex McLeod

Artist Alex McLeod

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#24

"Breakwater" By Phil Jones

"Breakwater" By Phil Jones

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#25

"Student Cat" By Paul Walsh

"Student Cat" By Paul Walsh

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sharron lynn parsons
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well done Paul, love the background, nice effect !!!

#26

"Athena" By Alex McLeod

"Athena" By Alex McLeod

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#27

Artist Anne McDonald

Artist Anne McDonald

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Yvonne Daniel
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Another marvelous work of art. Such a talented artist.

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#28

Flightless Kakapo Parrot By Jack Pillans

Flightless Kakapo Parrot By Jack Pillans

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sharron lynn parsons
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I saw this on t.v., national geographic, otherwise didn't know of this parrot, well done !!!

#29

"The Modern Working Dog" By Paul Walsh

"The Modern Working Dog" By Paul Walsh

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KitKati
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He looks like he's seen some things 😁

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#30

Artist Amanda Herbert

Artist Amanda Herbert

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sharron lynn parsons
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Excellent, this is exceptional work, love the theme !!!

#31

Artist Anne McDonald

Artist Anne McDonald

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#32

"Opaheke" By Hawaiki Hurihanganui

"Opaheke" By Hawaiki Hurihanganui

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sharron lynn parsons
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well done, practice and you will get better !!!

#33

Artist Paul Walsh

Artist Paul Walsh

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#34

Artist Chris Newman

Artist Chris Newman

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Ann C
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This guy is the talented New Zealand actor Cliff Curtis.

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#35

"Mt Te Aroha" By Elanor McKenzie

"Mt Te Aroha" By Elanor McKenzie

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#36

Artist Kim Garside

Artist Kim Garside

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#38

Artist David Marshall

Artist David Marshall

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Francis
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

why are we not funding this? it looks so much better! there is no reason why we can't paint all these cabinets!

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#39

Artist Jennifer Jane

Artist Jennifer Jane

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#40

Kokako And Saddleback Native Birds By Kelly Jarvis

Kokako And Saddleback Native Birds By Kelly Jarvis

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#41

"Retro Kiwiana" By Andy McCready

"Retro Kiwiana" By Andy McCready

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#42

Mother Nature By Freya Thompson

Mother Nature By Freya Thompson

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#43

Crayfish By Alex McLeod

Crayfish By Alex McLeod

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#44

Artist Bruce Greig

Artist Bruce Greig

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#45

Artist Corey Harbrow

Artist Corey Harbrow

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#46

Rare Blue Koura (Crayfish) By Paul Walsh

Rare Blue Koura (Crayfish) By Paul Walsh

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#47

"Abstract Landscape" By Christie Wright

"Abstract Landscape" By Christie Wright

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sharron lynn parsons
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not fond of abstract, but is well done Christie !!!

#48

Artist Paul Walsh

Artist Paul Walsh

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#49

Located Beside A Dairy (Convenience Store), By Bruce Greig

Located Beside A Dairy (Convenience Store), By Bruce Greig

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#50

Artist Paul Walsh

Artist Paul Walsh

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#51

Native Tuatara By Paul Walsh

Native Tuatara By Paul Walsh

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#52

Native Tui And Pohutukawa Flowers By Kane “Scream” Smith And Emily Roberts

Native Tui And Pohutukawa Flowers By Kane “Scream” Smith And Emily Roberts

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#53

Artist Amanda Herbert

Artist Amanda Herbert

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queen...<3
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that bear looks like it wants to take my soul....

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#54

Artist Amanda Herbert

Artist Amanda Herbert

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Yvonne Daniel
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one is too cute with the various bird expressions. I love it!

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#55

Artist Maxine Burney

Artist Maxine Burney

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sharron lynn parsons
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love this Maxine, the dogs' face, smile, cat looks grumpy !!!

#56

Native Huia (Extinct) And Tui By Aidan Walkbaekeen

Native Huia (Extinct) And Tui By Aidan Walkbaekeen

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