From 6-21 Feb an exhibition of life sized monkey art pieces will showcase over the two weeks in various locations in Parnell before being auctioned for charity. During the exhibition period, patrons will be able to make silent auction bids.

Using the intelligence and clever wit of the monkey, Parnell Road will put on a colourful display of as many monkeys and monkey-themed ideas as it can possibly find space for. Other Parnell shops, cafés and restaurants will showcase monkeys in a variety of ways, from merchandise to menu options, window displays and other creative surprises.

Children and families can join in the fun by finding the Mighty Ape monkeys and entering a competition to win a $1,000 voucher to spend at Mighty Ape.

Saturday 13 February, excitement will build with 2 performances by a Lion Dance Troupe in Heard Park.

The Year of the Monkey celebration will conclude with the auction for the Starship Foundation - National Air Ambulance Service at Webb’s auction house on the 12th March.

This is an event not to be missed! Local and international visitors alike will be enthralled with the artists’ creations, the colours and visual feast during Chinese Year of the Monkey celebrations in Parnell.

Working in cooperation with ATEED, who will be staging the annual Lantern Festival at the Domain this year, this is set to be an annual signature event for Parnell, for two weeks each February. For more info please go to parnell.net.nz