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Caroline M
Greater Wellington, New Zealand12 contributions
Awesome
Jun 2021
What a fun beautiful display. The characters are very well done and the children will love it. Amazing
Written 7 June 2021
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Uhuru6948
Wellington, New Zealand186 contributions
Very Lively Sculpture
May 2021
Our daughter loved the Hairy McLary stories. Even if you're not a New Zealander, and particularly if you have young kids, this sculpture on the Tauranga waterfront is well worth a visit.
Written 27 May 2021
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Pam S
Tauranga, New Zealand50 contributions
Hairy McClary.
Jan 2021 • Family
Grandson loved climbing over , on and around the dogs. He is a bit too young to know the characters but he will certainly be introduced to them.
Written 2 February 2021
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155richard81
Tauranga, New Zealand578 contributions
Great for the children and adults alike.
Jul 2020
These bronze statues of the characters from Hairy Maclary are a great place to visit right by the water.
Written 13 August 2020
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The Wannies
Tauranga, New Zealand27 contributions
Fabulous Kiwi Icons
Feb 2020
Thank you Tauranga for bringing our favourite story book characters to life! We love the collection of Hairy Maclary characters.
Written 17 July 2020
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Paul B
Chesterfield, UK1,160 contributions
Unusual sculpture
Feb 2020
On the main Strand and easy to find. Worth a look at if you are passing by. Right by the ocean. Take a photo
Written 18 February 2020
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Rob Ryan
Wellington, New Zealand8 contributions
Lovely statue on beachfront
Feb 2020
I did not know story till local shared it with me. Very lovely to hear it. The statues make you stop and take notice and then you hear the background
Written 13 February 2020
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wing6rider
Canberra, Australia1,064 contributions
Weird to review? But still..
Feb 2020
..well done for placing such and interesting art work here. My favourite as the sleeping dog? Now to continue our walk along this foreshore.
Written 9 February 2020
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davidwilliambarnes
Blackpool, UK1,278 contributions
Lovely set of friends
Feb 2020 • Couples
Situated on the waterfront in Tauranga these well behaved pets get plenty of attention! I personally think they are a great idea and they certainly bring a smile to your face. I do recognise a couple of others from my granddaughters books - Hercules Morse and Bitzer Maloney.
Written 4 February 2020
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Todd
Raleigh, NC6 contributions
Great tribute to the books
Nov 2019 • Couples
The sculptures inspired us to buy the books. Our grandchildren love the books and enjoy seeing pictures of us with the sculpture characters.
Written 15 December 2019
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