$10k raised for Myanmar children

An auction of works by New Zealand artists has raised $10,000 for needy children in Myanmar.

Artists including Misery, Flox, Guido Anton, Drypnz and Andy Shaw created 15 artworks based on drawings by Burmese children.

The works were sold at auction at Wellington's Toi Poneke Gallery last night with the proceeds going to UK-based charity Children on the Edge's programme in Burma.

The artworks by the children and the New Zealand artists will be on display at Toi Poneke Gallery until April 23.

- NZPA