Private reward offered after Harawene dog sculpture theft
Ross Dawson, private donor
Historical offer · current validity unconfirmed
April 2024 offer; current validity unconfirmed. See source for conditions.
Payment and eligibility are governed by the reward provider’s conditions.The bronze memorial to Harawene, a stray dog cherished by Rotorua residents, was stolen from Te Ngae Road over Easter 2024. 1News reported that a plaque and two paws remained. A private reward was subsequently advertised in April; its current validity is unconfirmed.
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