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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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    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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    #5

    "Great Horned Owl" By Jordan McGuire

    "Great Horned Owl" By Jordan McGuire

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    Artist Paul Walsh

    Artist Paul Walsh

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    "Tiger" By Jordan McGuire

    "Tiger" By Jordan McGuire

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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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    Artist Shane Walker

    Artist Shane Walker

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    Artist Monique Dillon

    Artist Monique Dillon

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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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    Native Pukeko By Paul Walsh

    Native Pukeko By Paul Walsh

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    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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    #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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    #26

    "Athena" By Alex McLeod

    "Athena" By Alex McLeod

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    #27

    Artist Anne McDonald

    Artist Anne McDonald

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    Flightless Kakapo Parrot By Jack Pillans

    Flightless Kakapo Parrot By Jack Pillans

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    #29

    "The Modern Working Dog" By Paul Walsh

    "The Modern Working Dog" By Paul Walsh

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    Artist Amanda Herbert

    Artist Amanda Herbert

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    #31

    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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    #34

    Artist Chris Newman

    Artist Chris Newman

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    "Mt Te Aroha" By Elanor McKenzie

    "Mt Te Aroha" By Elanor McKenzie

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    Artist Kim Garside

    Artist Kim Garside

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    Artist Monique Dillon

    Artist Monique Dillon

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    Artist David Marshall

    Artist David Marshall

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    Artist Jennifer Jane

    Artist Jennifer Jane

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    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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    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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    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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    Artist Paul Walsh

    Artist Paul Walsh

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    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

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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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    #58

    Artist Shane Walker

    Artist Shane Walker

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    #59

    Native Tui With Fuchsia Flowers By Aroha Novak

    Native Tui With Fuchsia Flowers By Aroha Novak

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    Artist David Marshall

    Artist David Marshall

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    Artist Lilah Bowers

    Artist Lilah Bowers

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    #62

    "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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    Artist Carrie Bolton

    Artist Carrie Bolton

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    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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    #67

    Classic New Zealand Lollies By Viv Walker

    Classic New Zealand Lollies By Viv Walker

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    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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    #71

    Artist Jenni Corbett

    Artist Jenni Corbett

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

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    Artist Paul Walsh

    Artist Paul Walsh

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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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    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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    "Phone Home" By Amanda Herbert

    "Phone Home" By Amanda Herbert

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