They were designed and built by internationally renowned Austrian artist and architect Frederick Hundertwasser, who first visited Northland in 1970, and eventually adopted Northland as his home. Hundertwasser designs using a very recognisable style which features no straight lines, recycled bottles, ceramic pots, and the use of plants and trees. The Gaudi styled project has seen the town façade change as businesses adopt Hundertwasser styles, and has significantly benefited the towns economy due to increased tourists.

The toilets were recently awarded the prestigious Golden Plunger award - a world wide search for the best public toilets as voted by travelling public.

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