Parua Bay Community Centre public toilet block mural

Published on 11 February 2026

A photo of the mural on the back of the Parua Bay Community Centre public toilet block.

Thanks to Whangārei artist Earnest Bradley, the Parua Bay Community Centre public toilet – formerly of Matapōuri Beach – has rolled into its new home as a colourful crowd‑pleaser beside the skatepark. 

Bradley's mural brings the walls to life: a skateboarder launches across the front wall, with Mount Manaia standing tall behind them. 

A cheeky kiwi on the right gives a nod to the community’s much‑loved kiwi-recovery programme, balanced by a tūī on the left.

At the back, the rolling waves of Ocean Beach keep the coastal vibes flowing. 

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