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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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#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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Keli Jarvis
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is old blue :) she was the last breeding female and repopulated her whole entire species of black Robin. Habitat destruction and introduced pests, had them on the brink of extinction, They are only found on Chatham islands now. - keli. J

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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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#6

Artist Paul Walsh

Artist Paul Walsh

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Artist Jimmy Robertson

Artist Jimmy Robertson

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Artist Brent Larsen

Artist Brent Larsen

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Ancient Rototuna (Eel Lake) By Brady Walker

Ancient Rototuna (Eel Lake) By Brady Walker

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Artist Paul Walsh

Artist Paul Walsh

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Christine Holl
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4 years ago DotsCreated 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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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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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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4 years ago DotsCreated 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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4 years ago DotsCreated 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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#21

"Tuis In Aro Valley" By David Marshall

"Tuis In Aro Valley" By David Marshall

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#22

"Pear Pressure" By Jeff Mitchell

"Pear Pressure" By Jeff Mitchell

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#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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#27

Artist Anne McDonald

Artist Anne McDonald

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#28

Flightless Kakapo Parrot By Jack Pillans

Flightless Kakapo Parrot By Jack Pillans

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4 years ago DotsCreated 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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Artist Amanda Herbert

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Artist Anne McDonald

Artist Anne McDonald

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#32

"Opaheke" By Hawaiki Hurihanganui

"Opaheke" By Hawaiki Hurihanganui

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Artist Paul Walsh

Artist Paul Walsh

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#34

Artist Chris Newman

Artist Chris Newman

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Artist David Marshall

Artist David Marshall

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Francis
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4 years ago DotsCreated 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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#40

Kokako And Saddleback Native Birds By Kelly Jarvis

Kokako And Saddleback Native Birds By Kelly Jarvis

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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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Artist Corey Harbrow

Artist Corey Harbrow

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#47

"Abstract Landscape" By Christie Wright

"Abstract Landscape" By Christie Wright

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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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#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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Artist Amanda Herbert

Artist Amanda Herbert

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4 years ago DotsCreated 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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Artist Maxine Burney

Artist Maxine Burney

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Native Huia (Extinct) And Tui By Aidan Walkbaekeen

Native Huia (Extinct) And Tui By Aidan Walkbaekeen

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#57

Gannets By Janice Hambly

Gannets By Janice Hambly

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Native Tui With Fuchsia Flowers By Aroha Novak

Native Tui With Fuchsia Flowers By Aroha Novak

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#62

"Nelson Heritage" By Marilyn Andrews

"Nelson Heritage" By Marilyn Andrews

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#63

"Parrot" By Anne McDonald

"Parrot" By Anne McDonald

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Artist Carrie Bolton

Artist Carrie Bolton

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Carrie Bolton
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, that’s me! Carrie Bolton art on face book or cboltonart.webs.com

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#65

Artists Kane "Scream" Smith And Emily Roberts

Artists Kane "Scream" Smith And Emily Roberts

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#66

Native Piwakawaka (Fantail) With Hibiscus Flowers By Gynelle Blake

Native Piwakawaka (Fantail) With Hibiscus Flowers By Gynelle Blake

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Classic New Zealand Lollies By Viv Walker

Classic New Zealand Lollies By Viv Walker

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Christine Holl
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like i'm the only person in NZ who can't stand jelly airplanes. Give me a bag of milk bottles though and I'm a happy camper!

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Artist Paul Walsh

Artist Paul Walsh

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Classic New Zealand Buzzy Bee Toy By Alex McLeod

Classic New Zealand Buzzy Bee Toy By Alex McLeod

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Kiwi And Other Native New Zealand Birds By Tom Wallace

Kiwi And Other Native New Zealand Birds By Tom Wallace

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Native Kereru Wood Pigeon And Tawa Tree By Kane “Scream” Smith And Emily Roberts

Native Kereru Wood Pigeon And Tawa Tree By Kane “Scream” Smith And Emily Roberts

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#74

"Rotorua Mud Pool Fun" By Heidi Stook

"Rotorua Mud Pool Fun" By Heidi Stook

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Native Pukeko By Tom Wallace

Native Pukeko By Tom Wallace

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Classic New Zealand Buzzy Bee Toy By Mark Haldane

Classic New Zealand Buzzy Bee Toy By Mark Haldane

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#77

Oratia In West Auckland By Monique Endt

Oratia In West Auckland By Monique Endt

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#78

"Sheepdog" By Jennifer Jane

"Sheepdog" By Jennifer Jane

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"Mermaids" By Amanda Herbert

"Mermaids" By Amanda Herbert

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#80

"Phone Home" By Amanda Herbert

"Phone Home" By Amanda Herbert

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