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Whakamax Mural

Movie Villains - Whakamax

Jinan Dodd is an artist and musician from Whakatāne, New Zealand. He enjoys painting in a cubist style and takes influence from the likes of George Condo and Pablo Picasso. His graphic piece incorporating iconic movie characters is on the massive back wall of Whakamax Cinema. 

“First big scale mural for me, lucky to do it in my home town. I was asked to paint some movie characters, found some cool ones and added my favourite colours.” - Jinan Dodd

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Whakatāne
New Zealand

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Te Papaka pa is rich in Ngāti Awa history. From the summit, a magnificent panorama landward and seaward avails. Nowadays the site is no longer inhabited but is open to sightseers.  

Free heated pools, including a giant spa pool, The whole complex is surrounded by large recreation and play areas, where barbecue and picnic tables are available for families.

Everyone welcome, from first-time anglers to experienced fishermen. Because a day fishing is never a day wasted!

Not as well known as the other courses in our District, the Te Teko golf course provides a relaxing atmosphere ideal for the casual golfer and groups. 

The Mataatua waka first landed at Te Toka Tapu, which is sited opposite Turuturu Roimata (Statue Rock) at the Whakatāne river mouth. 

A collaboration between Owen Dippie and Tame Iti this mural is titled 'Te Tira Hou' the New Generation. 

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