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Whare Manaaki o te Tai Poutini

On the fence around one of Greymouth's local Maori groups named "Whare Manaaki o te Tai Poutini" (a space for the whole community of Greymouth who offer programs around community meals, playgroups, te reo sessions, gardening etc) is this mural.



Apparently Christine Harvey from Christchurch Moko, her daughter and some of the Whare Manaaki team painted it. I like it, it's bright and colourful.

Linking up with Mural Monday.

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The Happy Whisk said…
Very bright and pretty. Fun to see stuff like this.
8 January 2023 at 14:41
Tom said…
...this is so bright and colorful.
8 January 2023 at 14:48
local alien said…
Very bright and cheerful. Another great mural. Lovely to see these around
8 January 2023 at 20:39
roentare said…
Beautiful mural art
9 January 2023 at 00:31
magiceye said…
Bright and beautiful!
9 January 2023 at 02:13
Bill said…
Nice and cheerful, brightens up the day.
9 January 2023 at 05:01
gz said…
Lovely work! Far nicer than a grey wall
9 January 2023 at 12:31
Bleubeard and Elizabeth said…
Simply beautiful and colorful.

9 January 2023 at 13:30
Amila said…
Very colourful mural. It looks so energetic.
Thanks for sharing.
Have a great day!
9 January 2023 at 14:22
Iris Flavia said…
Looks wonderful - but leaves the house rather ugly...
9 January 2023 at 17:18
Tigger's Mum said…
I love the idea of a community centre like that.
9 January 2023 at 21:47
Sami said…
Very colourful mural and I like the sea creatures that were painted as well.
Thanks for participating in Monday Murals Amy.
10 January 2023 at 04:10
DawnTreader said…
Should make the place easy to find!!! :)
10 January 2023 at 05:20
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
It's beautiful mural and I love that it celebrates Maori culture .
10 January 2023 at 06:34
Barbara Rogers said…
A mural which gives everyone a view of beauty.
10 January 2023 at 09:41
Barbara Rogers said…
A mural which gives everyone a view of beauty. (Second try.)
10 January 2023 at 09:41
Jim said…
These are cool.
10 January 2023 at 16:28
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