Rural Month Old Time Cinema Screening

Next date: Friday, October 16, 2026 | 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM

Rural Reels at Blast From The Past!

This October, we’re heading back to the country for a special Rural Month edition of our Old Time Cinema experience

In celebration of Manawatū's Rural Month, we’ve put together a screening that celebrates rural life, farming communities and a little slice of our agricultural past.

Alongside our usual collection of fascinating vintage cinema shorts, we’ll be dusting off some very special locally filmed rural shorts from our collection – giving you the chance to see familiar countryside, local history and rural life captured on film.

And, of course, it wouldn’t be a Blast From The Past cinema experience without the treats!

What your ticket includes

Your $20 ticket includes freshly popped popcorn, old-school Jaffas, ice cream, tea and coffee, and a full screening of vintage cinema shorts you simply won’t find on the streaming services.

• Local rural history on the big screen - check!
• Rare vintage cinema shorts - check!
• Popcorn, Jaffas & ice cream included - check!
• Tea and coffee station - check!
• Plenty of FREE onsite parking - double check!

Session times

• Matinee Session - 2pm to 4pm
• Evening Session - 7pm to 9pm

So round up your neighbours, bring the family or gather a few mates and join us for an evening celebrating the people, places and stories of rural New Zealand.

It’s not just a trip to the movies – it’s a trip back in time.

Blast From The Past Old Time Cinema and Specialised Events, 192 Puke Puke Road, Oroua Downs, Himatangi.

When

Location

Blast From The Past Old Time Cinema and Specialised Event, 192 Puke Puke Road, Oroua Downs, Himatangi Beach, View Map