Waipukurau's fully licensed, single-screen cinema, enjoy the latest blockbusters and quality films on our big screen in clear, crisp definition.
Our screening schedule is lighter than usual over the coming weeks due to solar panel installations on the roof and underground power works on Northumberland Street. We appreciate your patience during this time — and don’t worry, we’ve still got some great upcoming releases on the way!
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"This Town" Movie Premiere at the Civic Theatre Waipukurau - August 2020. "This Town" written, directed by and starring David White, and was filmed in Central Hawke's Bay in 2018. "This Town" was the first New Zealand film to release in cinemas post Covid-19 2020 lockdown.
Movie's Admission Fee's
Adults - $12
Senior Citizens / Students (15-18y) - $10
Children (3-14y) - $7
Children (0-2y) - free
Our movie theatre operates Wednesday - Sunday - We do not pre sell movie tickets and our ticketing and snack kiosk opens 30mins prior to movie start time.
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Current Movie Schedule
Our movie theatre operates Wednesday - Sunday - We do not pre sell movie tickets and our ticketing and snack kiosk opens 30mins prior to movie start time.
Like our Facebook Page and keep up to date with all the latest releases and upcoming movie schedules.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie - Rated PG
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is an animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros., and follows The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which was released in 2023 and earned more than $1.3 billion worldwide. Both the 2023 film and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie are produced by Chris Meledandri of Illumination and Shigeru Miyamoto of Nintendo. The film will be co-financed by Universal Pictures and Nintendo and will be released worldwide by Universal Pictures. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is directed by returning filmmakers Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, from a screenplay by returning screenwriter Matthew Fogel, with Brian Tyler returning to compose the score.
Hoppers - Rated PG
In “Hoppers,” scientists have discovered how to “hop” human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals! Using the new technology, Mabel (Curda) will uncover mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could have imagined. Produced by Nicole Paradis Grindle, “Hoppers” also features the voices of Bobby Moynihan and Jon Hamm.
The Magic Faraway Tree - Rated G
THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE follows Polly and Tim and their children Beth, Joe and Fran – a modern family who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. Soon after the family’s arrival in the countryside, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric residents, including treasured characters Moonface, Silky, Dame Washalot and Saucepan Man. At the top of the tree, they are transported to spectacular and fantastical lands and, through the joys and challenges of their adventures, the family learn to reconnect and value each other for the first time in years
Holy Days - Rated PG
From the team behind the Kiwi hit Uproar, Holy Days is a hilarious, heartwarming 1970's dranedy with a star-studded cast: Judy Davis, Miriam Margolyes, and Jacki Weaver. When young Brian discovers plans to close a convent of delightfully eccentric nuns, he sets off on a wild road trip across New Zealand to save them. Packed with laughs, quirky characters, and heart, this is a joyful adventure the young at heart will adore.
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert - Rated PG
EPiC: ELVIS PRESLEY IN CONCERT is the groundbreaking new cinematic experience from visionary director and Academy Award®-nominee Baz Luhrmann, inviting audiences to see Elvis perform and tell his story as never before. Drawn from newly unearthed footage of Elvis’s legendary Las Vegas residency and US tour, the film places audiences on stage and in the room with Elvis at the height of his powers. Just pure performance and Elvis in his own words, revealing the entertainer, the musician, and the man behind the icon. This is Elvis as you have never seen or heard him before. this is finally the Elvis ‘World Tour’ he never got to go on.
