Graffiti in Auckland w/ CAPO, Dr Ruben Woods and Shane Henderson: June 7th 2022

In the past few months, following Auckland's long lockdowns, residents saw a boom in graffiti on public structures.  

This has led to a lot of discussion about the artform, and its place in the cultural zeitgeist.

While everyone from artists to politicians to locals agree that graffiti on private residential property is vandalism, the conversation of painting on public structures like bridges and trains has been more divided.

Jack Horsnell spoke with Graffiti artist, CAPO, street art expert, Dr Reuben Woods and Auckland Councillor Shane Henderson to understand why this discussion is taking place.