Special Species Spotlight Artwork Auction
The Special Species Spotlight Auction celebrates a tour of 14 villages across the Waitākere Ranges, with each village honouring its unique special species through a one-of-a-kind artwork. These pieces tell the story of our local biodiversity and the communities that protect it.
Now you can own one of these special works – place your bid in the silent auction today.
The silent auction will be followed by an in-person auction on Friday 27 February at 6pm, Titirangi Theatre (basement level), Lopdell House, 418 Titirangi Road, Titirangi.
The artworks can be viewed at Arataki Visitor Centre from 24 January - 8 February, and at Upstairs Gallery, Titirangi from 13 February-27 February.
The Special Species Spotlight is a project by the Pest Free Waitākere Ranges in partnership with Te Kawerau ā Maki. With great thanks to our supporters, the Waitākere Ranges Local Board, Auckland Council, Creative NZ, and to our auctioneer Ben Plumbly of Art+Object.
Auction terms and conditions
Special Species Spotlight – Art Auction
Terms & Conditions
1. Organiser
The auction is organised by Pest Free Waitākere Ranges Alliance Incorporated (PFWRA) (“the Organiser”).
2. Acceptance of Terms
By registering for, placing a bid in, or purchasing an artwork through this auction, bidders agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
3. Eligibility
Bidders must be at least 18 years of age and legally capable of entering into a binding contract under New Zealand law.
4. Auction Format and Timing
- The auction will commence with a silent auction, with bids submitted via a bid form during the exhibition periods.
- Artworks will be exhibited and open for silent bidding at the following locations and times:
- Arataki Visitor Centre: Monday 24 January – Sunday 8 February
- Upstairs Gallery, Titirangi: Friday 13 February – Thursday 26 February
- Silent bidding closes at 5:00pm on Thursday 26 February.
- The auction will conclude with an in-person auction on Friday 27 February.
- The highest valid silent bid received for each artwork will be presented as the starting bid at the in-person auction.
- All subsequent bids must be higher than the preceding bid.
- The highest bid overall, whether submitted during the silent bidding period or made in person at the auction, will be the winning bid, subject to confirmation by the Organiser.
5. Binding Bids
- All bids constitute binding offers.
- Where a bid is accepted as the highest bid at the conclusion of the auction, a legally binding contract of sale is formed.
- The successful bidder is obligated to complete the purchase in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.
6. Auctioneer Discretion
- The Organiser or auctioneer retains absolute discretion to manage the conduct of the auction.
- This includes the right to reject any bid, resolve bidding disputes, determine the order of bidding, and make final decisions on any matter relating to the auction process.
- All decisions made by the Organiser or auctioneer are final.
7. Payment
- Winning bidders will be notified following the conclusion of the auction.
- Payment instructions will be provided at that time.
- Full payment must be made within three (3) days of notification, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
- The artwork collection is from the Upstairs Gallery, 418 Titirangi Road, Titirangi.
8. Failure to Complete Purchase
If a winning bidder fails to complete payment within the required timeframe, the Organiser reserves the right, to the extent permitted by law, to:
- Cancel the sale,
- Offer the artwork to another bidder or re-auction the artwork, and/or
- Recover any reasonable costs incurred as a result of the bidder’s failure to complete the purchase.
9. Artwork Description and Condition
- All artworks are sold “as is”.
- Artwork descriptions, images, and statements are provided in good faith but are not guarantees.
- To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Organiser excludes liability for minor inaccuracies in descriptions or images.
10. Delivery of Artwork
- Following receipt of full payment, the purchaser will receive the original physical artwork.
- Any costs associated with packing, freight, or delivery are the responsibility of the purchaser unless otherwise stated.
11. Consumer Guarantees Act 1993
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits any rights a purchaser may have under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, where applicable.
Where the artwork is acquired for business purposes, the purchaser agrees that the Consumer Guarantees Act does not apply.
12. Intellectual Property and Licence
- The purchaser receives ownership of the original physical artwork only.
- The purchaser may not reproduce, copy, distribute, publish, adapt, modify, or otherwise use the artwork in any form or by any means, whether commercial or non-commercial.
- Ownership of the physical artwork does not transfer any copyright or intellectual property rights.
- All copyright and reproduction rights remain exclusively with Pest Free Waitākere Ranges Alliance Incorporated.
- PFWRA retains the right to reproduce, publish, distribute, display, and otherwise use the artwork for promotional, educational, fundraising, and commercial purposes, without further consent or compensation.
13. Use of Proceeds
Proceeds from the auction support the Special Species Spotlight campaign and associated conservation initiatives. The Organiser makes no guarantee that funds raised will be applied to any specific project unless expressly stated.
14. Privacy
Personal information collected as part of the auction process will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 and used solely for administering the auction and related communications.
15. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand, and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.
