The picturesque little town of Tirau is known as the Corrugated Iron Capital of New Zealand. Visitors may think it’s an odd claim to fame until they take a closer look along the main street. The eye-catching artworks of Steve Clothier adorn each building and few words are needed to explain what’s inside. Each unique sign tells a story – can you guess what it is?
These are wonderful artworks, but the poppies are easily my favourites. 🙂
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Yes I liked the poppies too.
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Yep I think the poppies have them all beat. 🙂
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And I have never heard of the place!!!!
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Well you should go the next time you are there. It’s on the highway between Rotorua and Auckland.
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Quite stunning. Thanks for sharing this gem of a town!
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You’re welcome. It was such a pretty little place.
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I love “poppys,” “fresh milk,” and “alley cats cafe.” How interesting and what a claim to fame. 🙂
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Poppys was the one I saw first and it really was lovely.
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These are amazing shots (and what an amazing town!) 😉
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I didn’t realise corrugated iron could be so interesting! It looks like a wonderful town.
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It was so pretty.
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How cool! It’s great when communities really commit to doing something together and it turns out so wonderfully. Looks like a fun place to visit!
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It was a great way to end our holiday!
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I love the cat (but them I’m biased!). How nice that the school has such a pretty welcoming sign. Cath
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I thought all the signs were so clever. It was fun finding them all.
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I’m sure you did, kind of a treasure hunt! I can’t imagine working with corrugated iron – ouch!
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It would be hard work I think.
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