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New Zealand are holding off their celebrations in the wake of The Lord of the Rings Oscar triumph until director Peter Jackson returns home from the US.

"Any decision about the form of the tribute should involve Peter," Wellington mayor Kerry Prendergast told BBC online.

"This is of huge importance to Wellington, so our emphasis will be on getting it right, not getting it quickly," she said.

The last instalment of the New Zealand-made trilogy won 11 Oscars last month.

The Return of the King made Oscar history by cleaning up in every categories it was nominated for, including best film.

"It was a complete surprise in terms of the sweep," Jackson said.

Jackson is a hero in his native land after his success in persuading Hollywood backers New Line Cinema to film the £210m project in New Zealand.