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Wellington Airport Bids Emotional Farewell to Giant Eagles

5/5/2025

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Wellington Airport bids a heartfelt goodbye to its beloved giant eagle sculptures, a stunning feature for the past 12 years. Crafted by Weta Workshop, these majestic figures will be dismantled this Friday, making way for a new, locally inspired display. Travelers and staff alike will feel the weight of this emotional farewell as they anticipate the upcoming reveal.

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Wellington Airport bids a heartfelt goodbye to its beloved giant eagle sculptures, a stunning feature for the past 12 years. Crafted by Weta Workshop, these majestic figures will be dismantled this Friday, making way for a new, locally inspired display. Travelers and staff alike will feel the weight of this emotional farewell as they anticipate the upcoming reveal.