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Showing posts with label New Zealand. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New Zealand. Show all posts

Monday, July 25, 2011

Sheep And Dog Buildings, Tirau, New Zealand

The Sheep Building, Tirau, New Zealand
Tirau is a small town [population 732, 2006 census] in the Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island and lies around 30 miles or so south of Hamilton. Traditionally a farming community the town has started to generate income as a tourist destination. The town was in decline during the late 20th century and was on its last legs by the late 1980's. A revival of sorts was initiated in 1991 by Henry Clothier, a local businessman. Tirau's location is significant in that it lies ...