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Sheep and dogs in Tirau


I love Tirau, it's one of those small towns where you just have to stop and look around.  The sheep, above, hosts a wool and craft shop inside and like the dog building was built in the 1990s both created by local artisan Steven Clothier. The ram on the right was added later in 2016.



 This farm dog hosts the local i-site visitor centre where people can find out about what to do there. We drove through here on our way back from Taupo in which it was a crisp Autumn day.

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Tom said…
...they sure are huge in your neck of the woods.
22 April 2021 at 08:00
Bill said…
The sheep and dogs buildings are very cool. Thanks for the info yesterday on family search.
22 April 2021 at 08:57
Susan Heather said…
I love the looks on the sheep's faces.
22 April 2021 at 12:54
Tigger's Mum said…
Isn't his work fabulous? I love his artworks.
22 April 2021 at 17:14
local alien said…
You people are incredibly imaginative! What a wonderful way to brighten a small town. Love them. Thanks for showing all these travel photos
22 April 2021 at 17:47
Iris Flavia said…
That is so clever (and kinda cute), I´d march right in - did you have time for that? Pics?
22 April 2021 at 18:14
PerthDailyPhoto said…
Oh my gosh that first shot is classic Amy 😀 This is probably the most unique visitor centre I've seen. We certainly have our fair share of BIG things in OZ and NZ 😉
23 April 2021 at 01:07
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
Well yes, that town is way worthy of a stop and look ...I’ve never seen anything like those buildings...rather incredible. I’d want to see what they were like inside (and I suppose that’s the idea). Great photo ops! How fun.
23 April 2021 at 03:41
DawnTreader said…
Yikes, that huge dog looks scary to me! (I like the sheep better...)
23 April 2021 at 06:04
Billy Blue Eyes said…
Awesome sculptures
23 April 2021 at 06:26
Carol @Comfort Spring Station said…
It looks like such fun to have that in the neighborhood.
23 April 2021 at 07:50
Spare Parts and Pics said…
These are fun. Very whimsical!
23 April 2021 at 07:56
kwarkito said…
Amazing architecture. I love it !
23 April 2021 at 08:49
kwarkito said…
Amazing architecture. I love it !
23 April 2021 at 08:50
Jim said…
Cool Big Things.
23 April 2021 at 09:37
magiceye said…
They look so cute and attractive!
23 April 2021 at 12:37
The Padre said…
Outstanding - Wag More, Bark Less - Happy Earth Day

Cheers
23 April 2021 at 14:55
At Home In New Zealand said…
I drove through there today, or, I should say, crawled through there. It was a real bottleneck on my way home so I never even thought of stopping and browsing their fascinating shops. I love the eyes in the sheep, so expressive :)
23 April 2021 at 16:44
carol l mck said…
They are delightful ~ great photos ~ XX

Living moment by moment,

A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
24 April 2021 at 04:55
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
These made me laugh!! Great find.
24 April 2021 at 09:17
NatureFootstep said…
lol, this made me smile! And that´s a great thing"
What a fun idea for buildings. :) COOL!
26 April 2021 at 04:35
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