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Huge ‘Hobbit’-themed eagle sculptures to depart New Zealand airport

Two giant eagle sculptures inspired by “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” have loomed over visitors to Wellington Airport for more than a decade. Now, they will take their final flight and depart the airport on Friday.

The Associated Press on MSN · 5h

A giant sculpture of Gandalf riding an eagle departs Wellington airport for good

Sculptures of two giant eagles from the “Lord of the Rings” films will be removed from New Zealand's Wellington Airport this month after looming over travelers for 12 years

Devdiscourse · 3h

Wellington Airport's Iconic Hobbit Eagles Soar Away

Wellington Airport's iconic eagle sculptures, symbols of New Zealand's film connection, are being removed after a decade. Despite tourist popularity, the airport seeks a new theme. The eagles leave behind a legacy tied to Peter Jackson’s films,

49mon MSN

Huge Gandalf statue to be removed from airport after 12 years of delighting tourists

For over a decade, travellers at Wellington Airport have been greeted by a fantastical sight: two colossal eagles, straight ...

BusinessDesk4d

High Court action against Wellington International Airport flight path changes postponed

A community group challenging flight path changes from Wellington International Airport has successfully delayed a hearing ...

4don MSN

Wellington under first-ever red alert in its history as 160km/h gusts slam city

Wellington faced extreme weather. A red wind warning was issued. Gusts reached 160 kph. Thousands were without power.

The Gazette5d

Wild weather in New Zealand disrupts flights, shutters schools

Flights at Wellington International Airport had been cancelled by the afternoon and ferry service between the North and South Islands was suspended. A number of local schools and the Victoria ...

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