Hi Steve and a warm welcome to "The Board" also.
Great to hear that you have such a "close" connection with this Goose, I photographed it back in December (
see this thread), and it has remained at this location ever since. There is also a short video clip that includes the Goose on my website
www.16Right.com (see the 16R Video menu) or
Youtube.
I have great memories of watching some "Goose" movements (no pun intended) in Auckland harbour in the late 60s, and it is definitely on my list of
amphibian favourites.
I will keep an eye on the aircraft for you, and let you know if I hear of any plans for its future.