NZ airport to remove Hobbit-themed eagle sculptures20 hours ago Share Save Koh Ewe BBC News Share SaveWellington Airport The giant birds will be unfastened from the airport ceiling to make way for a new mystery exhibitFor more than a decade, a pair of Hobbit-inspired eagle sculptures have cast a watchful eye over visitors at New Zealand's Wellington Airport. The spectacular New Zealand landscapes featured in Mr Jackson's films are a consistent draw for tourists, who are greeted at the airport by the eagle sculptures. "It's not unusual to see airborne departures from Wellington Airport, but in this case, it will be emotional for us," Wellington Airport chief executive Matt Clarke said in a statement. The giant eagles will be placed in storage and there have not been long-term plans for them. Wellington Airport The sculptures were installed in 2013 amid the release of The Hobbit trilogy