Murray says he was impressed by the cow sculpture plan that had been promoted in Te Awamutu (before Morrinsville ran with the idea) and toyed with buying a fibreglass cow similar to the one at VE Vets.
Then he decided a carving would be better suited and reflect his interest in trees and farm forestry.
Another chainsaw carver had initially been approached, but then decided he couldn't handle the project.
Wayne has been chainsaw carving for 34 years, winning competitions at the Mystery Creek National Fieldays, Kawerau Wood Festival and other events throughout the North Island.