# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Special Species Spotlight
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am – Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am
- **Event Description**: You are warmly invited to the opening of the ‘Special Species Spotlight’ exhibition brought to you by Pest Free Waitākere Ranges Alliance.

The Special Species Spotlight 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.

The in-person auction of these works will be on Friday 27 February at 6pm, Titirangi Theatre (basement level), Lopdell House, 418 Titirangi Road, Titirangi. 

On show at the Upstairs Gallery from 13 February - 01 March 2026.

The Special Species Spotlight is a project by the Pest Free Waitākere Ranges Alliance in partnership with Te Kawerau ā Maki. With great thanks to supporters, the Waitākere Ranges Local Board, Auckland Council, Creative NZ, and to our auctioneer Ben Plumbly of Art+Object.

Exhibition Artists:

Anna Crichton | Monique Endt | Ted Scott | Matt Coates | Derek March | Clem Larsen | Noah Hunt | Jay Linden | Camille Joy | Stephanie Nierstenhoefer (OOAK) | Celeste Strewe | Kendra Stoner | Romina Romero | Mandy Patmore
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/special-species-spotlight/200029647558119
- **Event Categories**: art, exhibitions, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 10

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029647558119?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=auckland-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Auckland
- **state**: AU
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Upstairs Gallery
- **lat**: -36.9381733745
- **long**: 174.65547385
- **full address**: Upstairs Gallery, Auckland, New Zealand

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Upstairs Gallery (https://allevents.in/org/upstairs-gallery/8088652)

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Upstairs Gallery, Auckland, New Zealand
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Upstairs Gallery
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, exhibitions, theatre
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Special Species Spotlight ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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