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  • 5/5/2025
EXPLORE Auckland's underground art scene as Matt hunts for street art gems in the infamous K Road district! 🎨

Under moody grey skies, Matt takes you on an authentic walking tour through Karangahape Road, Auckland's edgy cultural and nightlife hub. With candid commentary and a Melbourne street art enthusiast's perspective, he compares these two vibrant Australasian cities and their approach to urban creativity.

Does Auckland's art scene match its reputation? Follow Matt's unscripted journey as he navigates this notorious district, documenting both impressive finds and surprising gaps in the city's creative landscape. From commercial art installations to authentic street expression, this exploration reveals Auckland's true artistic identity beyond the tourist façade.

Perfect for art lovers, urban explorers, and culture seekers looking for the authentic pulse of New Zealand's largest city. Matt's genuine reactions and dry humor make this more than just a tour—it's a real insight into Auckland's creative soul.

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Timestamps
0:00 Hunting for Hidden Art: Karangahape Road Graffiti
0:10 Ginger Monster
1:16 Auckland Street Art

Music
Speak The Truth - Go By Ocean - Ryan McCaffrey

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Transcript
00:01G'day it's Matty and we are in Auckland having a look around and I'll tell you
00:08what there's it took about the land of the long white cloud bloody grey so
00:15grey here at the moment so I am on a bit of a hunt for some street art I figured
00:23Chris is going out with a couple of friends I'm gonna go and explore and it's
00:29curious the the area that I've landed in first is a place called K Road K Road's
00:35known for people not stopping when there are traffic this is funny so it's it's
00:42the the nightclub stripper district blah blah blah whatever and this typically is
00:49the sort of place in Melbourne in particular where you'd find a little bit
00:55more of a street art sort of thing more around the pubs and clubs type area
00:59so that's what I'm on the hunt for and closest we've seen anything is back
01:06over behind me there there's the ginger monster you would have seen the big
01:09hands hanging over the fence and more of a marketing attempt than anything else so
01:14let's see what we can find
01:44so
01:50so

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