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Wellington, New Zealand, September 16th, 2021.
The ground breaking, iconic and classic film ‘This is New Zealand’ is being released to community cinemas throughout New Zealand for the first time in fifty years.
The film, originally screening at the World Fair Expo ’70 at Osaka in Japan… View moreWellington, New Zealand, September 16th, 2021.
The ground breaking, iconic and classic film ‘This is New Zealand’ is being released to community cinemas throughout New Zealand for the first time in fifty years.
The film, originally screening at the World Fair Expo ’70 at Osaka in Japan from the beginning of 1970 to over 1,500,000 people, was produced as a result of Britain preparing to join the European Common Market in the 1970’s.
New Zealand suddenly had to start promoting itself to the world, and the star attraction at that event was the revolutionary 20-minute film 'This is New Zealand’, and no-one could have predicted how this would become a watershed moment in New Zealand's film-making history.
The film was made by the National Film Unit, and introduced visitors at the New Zealand pavilion to a glorious three-screen presentation with highly inventive camera work and editing, showing everyone where we are, who we are, and what a spectacularly beautiful land we live in.
'This is New Zealand’ weaved together a tapestry of cinematic mastery daring to stretch the boundaries of technical restraints, providing visual effects with an incredible sound track, not thought possible in the era in which it was produced and described by Sir Peter Jackson as ”A genuinely creative piece of filmmaking”.
It was such a huge hit and landmark for New Zealand cinema, that following the Expo it was brought back and screened in the four main centres of New Zealand, being viewed by a further 350,000 people.
After being held in storage by Archives New Zealand, in 2006 ‘This is New Zealand’ was given a stunning digital restoration by Park Road Post, making it look and sound better than it ever did before, winning a Bronze World Medal at the 2007 New York Festivals.
The film along with a documentary detailing its production is gradually being rolled out, following a premiere at the beginning of July this year in the Roxy Cinema at Miramar, just a few hundred metres from where it was made.
The film is still drawing an enormous amount of praise with Carole Sweney commenting after its first public screening in the Shoreline Cinema at Waikanae;
“It’s been such a pleasure to catch up with this documentary of New Zealand life in the 1960s that was beautifully shot, edited and scored.
The Director Hugh Macdonald is right to take it around the country again as he and his crew put a lot of energy into this documentary, being such a huge success at the 1970 Expo in Osaka and shown in just a few cities in New Zealand in 1971.
I could still feel the pride not only in our country, as quaint as some aspects look now, but also in this amazing film made by a young team dedicated to solving many challenges to produce an excellent centrepiece for the New Zealand Pavilion.”
The Empire Cinema at 214 The Parade, Island Bay will be screening the two movies from the 23rd September and tickets can be booked at www.empirecinema.nz....
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The Kapiti Pakeke Lions Club will be holding a Garage Sale on Saturday 2 October at 8 am on the corner of Realm Drive and Glen Loch Place, Paraparaumu. The beneficiaries of this sale are local charities. Good selection of goods. Ring Barry Cody 904 0568 for information.
After years of searching for a new recruit for their business, Auckland engineering firm Stainless Machinings turned to Competenz’s free job matching service to find them an ideal candidate. In the space of a few short months, school leaver Stuart Martin joined the company.
“We’d been … View moreAfter years of searching for a new recruit for their business, Auckland engineering firm Stainless Machinings turned to Competenz’s free job matching service to find them an ideal candidate. In the space of a few short months, school leaver Stuart Martin joined the company.
“We’d been trying to recruit a young person for a couple of years, says Stainless Machinings owner Brian Lawry. “Competenz provided us with an excellent service and took all the hard work out of finding someone."
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I have a professional ETL E-TECH 19" full height server rack. I will include a Netgear Pro 1Gb switch, 3 x Cable management rack, 5 shelves and 1 sliding shelf
Has been used for our home automation system and is great for this, but could be used for a music studio, IT practice lab or home … View moreI have a professional ETL E-TECH 19" full height server rack. I will include a Netgear Pro 1Gb switch, 3 x Cable management rack, 5 shelves and 1 sliding shelf
Has been used for our home automation system and is great for this, but could be used for a music studio, IT practice lab or home automation.
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Voirry Velova'a is the proud mum of MR OB.
"This is my big boy MR OB he’s a tuxedo cat and I thought he would be cool for Pet of the Day on Neighbourly."
"Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please … View moreVoirry Velova'a is the proud mum of MR OB.
"This is my big boy MR OB he’s a tuxedo cat and I thought he would be cool for Pet of the Day on Neighbourly."
"Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in."
An update on a SPCA dog that was successfully adopted.
"Remi has been a ball of crazy adorable energy since the start. Meaning she fits right in with our big family and is always happy to meet new people. She continually find ways to get up to mischief but she's so cute it's … View moreAn update on a SPCA dog that was successfully adopted.
"Remi has been a ball of crazy adorable energy since the start. Meaning she fits right in with our big family and is always happy to meet new people. She continually find ways to get up to mischief but she's so cute it's impossible to get mad at her. She has adjusted really well to living with three cats and six chickens (although the cats were very unimpressed at first).Our entire family has fallen in love with her and can't wait to see what crazy adventures she gets up to next."
Homeowners on the Kāpiti Coast may soon have coastal erosion information included on Land Information Memorandums (LIMs), a prospect which split the community and ended up in the High Court more than a decade ago.
A report commissioned by the Kāpiti Coast District Council to better understand … View moreHomeowners on the Kāpiti Coast may soon have coastal erosion information included on Land Information Memorandums (LIMs), a prospect which split the community and ended up in the High Court more than a decade ago.
A report commissioned by the Kāpiti Coast District Council to better understand coastal hazards in the face of climate change is adding fuel to the already fiery issue of mapping at-risk areas as part of Takutai Kāpiti, its coastal adaptation programme.
If you want to tell us what you think about having coastal erosion information on your LIM contact kate.green@stuff.co.nz
We have these sofas and an ottoman free to a good home . The leather fabric is moulting so they would be suitable for a garage or a games room. They will need throws . Must pick up from Te Horo. Ring 021 941 865 Chris
OUR GIRLS ARE BACK HOME.
They are very hungry and thirsty and getting cuddled to death.
Thank you for all of you thoughts and well wishes.
We are so happy and relieved 🙂
The Kapiti Pakeke Lions Club will be holding a Garage Sale on Saturday 2 October at 8 am on the corner of Realm Drive and Glen Loch Place, Paraparaumu. The beneficiaries of this sale are local charities. Good selection of goods. Ring Barry Cody 904 0568 for information.
Wall Unit - professionally manufactured
lacquer 3 pot black gloss finish
Height 2m x 700mm width x 450mm depth
Has 6 adjustable shelves
All items shown do not come with wall unit
Cost us in excess $2900 to have made
top gap presently holds stereo unit 700x 350 with adjustable shelf
2nd gap holds… View moreWall Unit - professionally manufactured
lacquer 3 pot black gloss finish
Height 2m x 700mm width x 450mm depth
Has 6 adjustable shelves
All items shown do not come with wall unit
Cost us in excess $2900 to have made
top gap presently holds stereo unit 700x 350 with adjustable shelf
2nd gap holds lcd tv 700 x 550
then fixed shelf
below is drawer with heitch soft close runners
below is cupboard with adjustable shelves With soft close 2 door smoky glass cupboards. 700mm x 700mm 2 additional shelves which can be added anywhere
In excellent condition.
Down sizing
Needs to be picked up in paraparaumu beach
great for tv, stereo and other items
Reduced price as we need to down size - in excellent condition, no scratches marks. As new.
Cost us in excess $1900.00 to have made
Pick up paraparaumu
Photos do not give justice to this gorgeous wall unit
Had unit professionally manufactured cost over $2500
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Climate insights is looking forward to supporting the Neighbourly community, helping kiwis protect their homes against climate change and live better within their communities. Climate Insights use science-based… View moreWe're very excited to announce Climate Insights as our new Neighbourly partner.
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