Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival
The Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival screens a range of films over a two week period. The Christchurch leg of the festival is on from 6 to 23 August 2026 (with encores on from 25 to 31 August).
The Christchurch Film Festival was founded in 1977. It includes a range of films from different genres and countries including those by New Zealand filmmakers.
Follow the Festival
- Times and dates for Christchurch screenings
- Visit the Festival website
- View the NZIFF YouTube channel
- Follow @NZIFF on Instagram
- Follow @NZFF on Twitter
- Like New Zealand International Film Festival on Facebook
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Recent necrology, June 2026
Some well-known people who have died recently including actors Anthony Head and Penelope Keith, and artist, David Hockney.
How to watch a horror film | Speaker Series @ Tūranga
Aug 13th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dr Erin Harrington explores how appreciating the craft of filmmaking can help us better understand – or even develop – one’s love of horror.
DVDs, CDs, and talking books now free
Jul 01, 2026
From Wednesday 1 July 2026, you can borrow DVDs, CDs, and talking books from the library for free.
Science documentaries on Kanopy
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