Public declarations of love

More than 360 messages have been left for loved ones on Stuff's Love Wall, created especially for Valentine's Day.

Along with messages readers have posted songs, videos, photos and even messages to their pets.

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Gavin Clark knows there is nothing quite like a massive billboard when professing your undying love on Valentine's Day.

The Hamilton teacher entered and won a competition organised by Westfield Chartwell, which gave him the chance to have a personal message to his wife, Cherie, posted on a billboard at the Hamilton mall today.

His message reads: "You're my life, my world, my wife. Always on my mind, I was so lucky to find. My beautiful wife."

Mr Clark said he entered the competition after his wife sent him a link to the competition site.

"I don't think she thought I would enter, let alone win it."

But the suburban Romeo was undeterred and saw the billboard as a great way to do something special for his wife on Valentine's Day.

"She is the most amazing person I have ever met in my life. She makes me happy and I could never find anyone else who could match her."

The couple were married in 2009 and last September son Caenan was born.

They met 4 ½ years ago while on working as teachers in the Middle East. Mr Clark is originally from Scotland.

Mr Clark said his wife was blown away when he told her about the billboard. He said they were planning to have a special roast pork dinner tonight to celebrate Valentines Day – but his wife would probably have to cook it because he had to work until 5pm.

"A roast on a Monday night – it must be special."

Other billboard entries:

Captain, you're my hero. I love you more than you'll ever know. Looking forward to holding your wrinkly hand – Daniel.

Come nestle my pet and I will protect thee from the fiercest storm and the dragons march at dawn.

Dear Entrepreneurial, meet me at our "place" for coffee. April 16th 6pm, it will be 8 years – Love you Sinders.

Dear Vampire, I'll miss you when I'm in Auckland but I love you from anywhere, forever – Love from Tinkerbell.

Hi Jigglypuff!!! You're so cute when moody, I can't take you seriously when you're angry!! Happy Valentines Day.

Trevor you are very clever but I won't tattoo on my butt Trevor Forever. I Love you – Your wife Sue

Your love has sustained our 38-year marriage. Your cooking has cemented it. I love you, my valentine.

Your smile is oh so fine. Your lips taste like red wine. Rachel, will you be my valentine – Andy

Toes curl, breathing stops. The hours between waiting for your truck in the drive, 40 years is not enough – John

Tawhiri, my dearest valentine for all eternity, with love from me to you – your darling wife and lifetime friend, Tapeka.

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- Karla Akuhata, Waikato Times and Stuff