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Moerewa Rugby Club Mural




 I spotted this mural in Moerewa recently painted on the side of their rugby club. No idea who painted it but it's sad that people have sprayed graffiti over parts of it. Even above, the window off the building seems to be falling off, in a state of disrepair even.  One of New Zealand's small quiet towns...

Linking up with Mural Monday.
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Susan Heather said…
That looks so sad, such a pity as the mural is lovely.
7 March 2021 at 14:20
Tom said…
...it's sad that this building hasn't received better maintenance.
7 March 2021 at 14:53
Tigger's Mum said…
That's a shame. Graffiti is really common here which is why we haven't posted any of the few wall paintings we have found around us. Is the rugby club still in use?
7 March 2021 at 19:58
Andy said…
Graffiti taggers are a pain in the butt.
7 March 2021 at 22:37
Graham Edwards said…
It's sad that someone should decide to ruin someone else's work. The building looks in need of very urgent care. That window looks decidedly dangerous.
7 March 2021 at 23:45
local alien said…
Great mural as usual. Pity about the graffiti .
8 March 2021 at 05:58
Amypie71 said…
I'm not sure, I've seen people exercising on the rugby field next door to it
8 March 2021 at 07:31
Mae Travels said…
Very imaginative mural. Too bad about the state of the building.

be well... mae at maefood.blogspot.com
8 March 2021 at 07:54
Teresa said…
Beautiful mural. But oh my those Windows are dangerous.
8 March 2021 at 14:26
Ju-Lyn said…
That's the only trouble with outdoor murals - they are subject to the harshness of being out there. It does cheer the building up so much!

Ju-Lyn
https://touringmybackyard.wordpress.com/
8 March 2021 at 14:54
Bleubeard and Elizabeth said…
I can tell that was once a lovely mural that told the story of the Rugby Club. Sad about the tagging and the state of the building, but a lovely find, Amy.
8 March 2021 at 19:10
Iris Flavia said…
Oh, it really looks kinda sad. The mural has an interesting style, though.
8 March 2021 at 22:37
Sami said…
A nice mural Amy, what a pity about the tagging and the building's disrepair.
Thanks for participating in Monday Murals.
9 March 2021 at 00:28
PerthDailyPhoto said…
Looks like a really good mural Amy,so perfect for its position, taggers are such a pain!
9 March 2021 at 03:05
carol l mck said…
Wonderful mural and great photo ~

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9 March 2021 at 03:05
Sharon said…
That's a very nice mural with lots of color. That falling window seems so out of place.
9 March 2021 at 04:40
Bill said…
It's a nice mural but it's too bad someone felt the need to tag it. The upkeep of the building could be better too.
9 March 2021 at 05:37
William Kendall said…
Sad that the building isn't being taken care of.

Graffiti taggers deserve to get hit in the face.
9 March 2021 at 14:18
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