Annette Main
Mayor
Wanganui District Council

Art auction fundraiser for Mayoral Relief Fund

Mayor Annette Main says a fundraising auction currently being run by the Wanganui District Council is yet another example of the generosity being shown to our community.

The auction, being run on TradeMe, is for a painting of the Whanganui River and all proceeds from the sale will go to the Mayoral Relief Fund to assist those worst hit by the June weather event.

The painting is by Melbourne-based artist Ian Evans. Ian Evans was a pilot, formerly based in New Zealand, who would fly to remote parts of New Zealand to paint the scenery. It was donated to the Council to help people affected by the June event.

Mayor Main expressed her appreciation for the donation of the painting.

“This is a stunning depiction of the Whanganui River so is a fitting artwork for this fundraising auction. The flooding event in June showed a tremendous depth of kindness amongst those in our community and from people throughout New Zealand and overseas. The generous donation of this painting is another example of people wanting to help in the best ways that they can.”

You can view the auction online at http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=968756304

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