This is one of my favourite giraffes (definitely in the top three), and possibly one of the organizers' favourites as well, since instead of simply putting it on a plinth somewhere, it was displayed in its own little park, complete with fence and pathway.
Called Te Aroha Mutunga Kore, which translates to "Loved Forever" or "Endless Love", the Koru patterns were designed by Morgan Mathews-Hale and looked incredibly striking against the white background. Most of it was painted in monochrome, but certain parts (the eyes, under the chin, over the heart) resembled pāua shell.
These photos don't really do it justice; but I vividly remember just how quiet and serene the place was, despite being in the middle of a busy residential area.
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