I recently created an comic, manga and illustration meet up group in Auckland.
Because I am sure there are lot of artists in the city and I think it would be a great to meet and start an art community that is focus on illustrations.
We have a meetup webpage, that you can visit and join at http://www.meetup.com/The-Auckland-Illustration-Meetup-Group/
And a facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/245871822104761/
In this group, we can share our latest artwork and get comment/critics. Talk about the tools, materials and the business side of art.
I plan to have weekly meeting during the weekends, where we can meet for a chat and do