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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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    "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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    "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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    #9

    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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    #11

    Artist Paul Walsh

    Artist Paul Walsh

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    Christine Holl
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    5 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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    #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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    5 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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    5 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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    sharron lynn parsons
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    5 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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    #30

    Artist Amanda Herbert

    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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    #33

    Artist Paul Walsh

    Artist Paul Walsh

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    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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    5 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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    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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    #45

    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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    #48

    Artist Paul Walsh

    Artist Paul Walsh

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

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

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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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    #54

    Artist Amanda Herbert

    Artist Amanda Herbert

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    #55

    Artist Maxine Burney

    Artist Maxine Burney

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    #56

    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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    "Nelson Heritage" By Marilyn Andrews

    "Nelson Heritage" By Marilyn Andrews

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    "Parrot" By Anne McDonald

    "Parrot" By Anne McDonald

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    #64

    Artist Carrie Bolton

    Artist Carrie Bolton

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    Carrie Bolton
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    5 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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    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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    5 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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    #68

    Artist Paul Walsh

    Artist Paul Walsh

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    #69

    Classic New Zealand Buzzy Bee Toy By Alex McLeod

    Classic New Zealand Buzzy Bee Toy By Alex McLeod

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    #70

    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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    "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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    Oratia In West Auckland By Monique Endt

    Oratia In West Auckland By Monique Endt

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    "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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