Find your new favourite artworks online
For the first time in its history, this year will see the Auckland Art Fair go online. From 11am NZST on Thursday 30 April until Sunday 17 May, Artfair.co.nz will be hosting a Virtual Art Fair where you will discover more than 30 galleries from New Zealand and Australia displaying works that would have otherwise been seen at the 2020 Auckland Art Fair.
The Virtual Art Fair is in recognition of the artists who have already made special works for the Auckland Art Fair that couldn’t happen, and the galleries who have supported them in doing so.
“It comes at a time of global uncertainty, when the importance of art, community and culture are especially apparent,” their team said in a recent statement.
The Auckland Art Fair is designed to be “a celebration – as best we can – of the talent and diversity of art making by artists from our region; not only across New Zealand and Australia, but also around the wider Pacific-rim. We hope that, wherever possible, some of these artists and galleries will be supported by someone buying a work of art.”
Browse, look, enquire and consider as you get to know new galleries and artists in support of contemporary culture at a time when the artists and galleries really need it.
Find out more at www.artfair.co.nz.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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0% Yes, supporting people is important!
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0% No, individuals should take responsibility
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0% ... It is complicated
Position available at Chartwell Church - Mainly Music Facilitator
Make a Difference in Young Lives
Chartwell Church is seeking an enthusiastic and engaging person to facilitate our weekly Mainly Music sessions during term time. This is a rewarding role where you’ll support young children (0–5 years) and their caregivers through music, movement, and connection in a warm, welcoming environment.
About the Role
As the Mainly Music Facilitator, you will:
Lead and facilitate the weekly Mainly Music session on Friday mornings
Create a caring, inclusive, and supportive environment for children and caregivers
Work alongside volunteers to ensure sessions run smoothly
Prepare music and session content ahead of time
Hours
On site: Fridays, 9:00 to11:00am during school term time
Preparation: Approximately 1 hour per week (in your own time)
About You
You will ideally:
Enjoy working with young children and adults
Be confident leading music and group activities (singing ability helpful but not essential)
Have strong communication and organisational skills
Be warm, reliable, and able to foster a sense of community
Be supportive of the values and mission of Chartwell Church
Applications
Applications close 22 February.
For further information, please contact the Church Office on 07 855 7434 or send your CV to the Parish Administrator at
office@chartwellchurch.org.nz
Starting gun sounds for housing on Te Rapa Racecourse land with re-zoning
Hamilton City councillors have signed off on a plan change that could see Te Rapa Racecourse swap stables for townhouses.
The deputy mayor says this paves the way for “basically creating a new suburb within the city”.
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