Whangarei Film Society - screenings for Thursday June 19th
Good People
The film night for Thursday 19th June for WFS will be in the Capitaine Bougainville Theatre at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei.
This is a WFS Puanga Matariki special event - ONE NIGHT ONLY
At 6pm and 8pm, WFS will screen the documentary featuring NZ's home grown music powerhouse - Alien Weaponary: Kua Tupu Te Ara.
Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara
New Zealand, 2024 Doco, 95 mins
Cast: Henry De Jong, Lewis De Jong, Ethan Trembath, Turanga Morgan-Edmonds, Niel De Jong, Jette De Jong
This doco takes you to the very start of Alien Weaponry’s journey in 2010 with Waipu brothers, Henry De Jong and Lewis, who were then just ten and eight years old.
We see their first performances at Smokefree Rockquest, to European metal festivals, through to their international headlining concerts.
These tours have the occasional amusing brotherly spat, but also with random outbursts of “Tutira Mai Ngā Iwi”, joined by anyone who knows the words.
But what is most impressive about these young men is their commitment to keeping te reo Māori and Māori culture alive. Their music is written and performed in te reo Māori and tells the stories of tangata whenua (people of the land), the band members’ ancestors and denounces colonisation.
Henry and Lewis are still rising and still championing indigenous culture to the world.
A WFS Puanga Matariki film night special event - ONE NIGHT ONLY. Don't miss it.
View the trailer at www.youtube.com...
Tickets: Door sales only. $10 WFS members. Non-members pay $5 extra as an Associate Membership fee per film. (Total of $15)
All welcome. Cash only please – no Eftpos available.
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Sunday Christmas Market @ Reyburn House Town Basin
Sunday 14 December · 9:00AM – 2:00PM
Reyburn House, Town Basin, Whangārei
Get ready for a festive day out at our Sunday Christmas Market!
Wander through a wonderland of arts, crafts, handmade gifts, delicious food, and unique local shopping—perfect for those last-minute Christmas presents or a special treat for yourself!
- Dog Friendly – Bring your furry friends along
- Free Parking
- Free Entry – Everyone welcome!
Whether you're supporting local makers, enjoying the holiday atmosphere, or just looking for a relaxing Sunday outing by the water, this is the place to be.
Location: 17–30 Reyburn House Lane, Town Basin, Whangārei
Come and celebrate the magic of the season with us! ✨
See you there!
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