Trustees
The Dunedin Midwinter Carnival is produced and presented by a charitable trust called Dunedin Midwinter Celebrations. Established in 2003 the Trust works to support seasonal celebrations of relevance to our local community and environment.
The Trust has a strong focus on supporting the arts and the work of our talented arts community. Each year the Trust brings together a team to produce the Midwinter Carnival and other events. To carry out this work, the Trust relies on the generosity of our funders and sponsors as well as donations from the public.
Interested in becoming a trustee?
We’re always seeking passionate individuals with fresh perspectives to join the Trust and help us bring our vision to life. Whether you have experience in business, marketing, fundraising, or simply a deep love for the Carnival, we welcome you to share your talents and make a real difference.
If you are keen to get involved, send an email to dunedin.midwinter@gmail.com with your CV and cover letter. Together, we can light the way for an even brighter future for the Dunedin Midwinter Carnival.
Trustees
Paul Smith, Chairperson
Paul has worked in the arts and event management for many years. Paul is currently director of Artsenta, an art studio for people in the mental health community.
Richard Knights
Richard is a real estate agent who has called Ōtepoti Dunedin home since 2010 and loves being a part of the best little big city in the world. In his downtime, he runs the online Facebook community What’s News Dunedin? and enjoys promoting the amazing city we all share.
Jett Groshinski
Jett is a Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Finance student and currently works as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Otago. Jett is also currently serving as the Chairperson for Young Labour in the Southern Region.
Sarah Ellis
Sarah brings a background in legal policy and has spent the past five years working across a range of roles in the Dunedin arts sector. She is deeply committed to supporting the arts, with a particular focus on youth engagement and strengthening community connections.
Best A. Uthakhamkong
Best is Producer Brand Content – Team Leader at the University of Otago. He brings experience in brand, marketing and strategy, and is passionate about supporting the success and community spirit of the Dunedin Midwinter Carnival.
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