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286 days ago

Whangarei Film Society AGM and first film for 2025

Geoff from Central Whangarei

Good People

Please join us for the WFS AGM and 2025 Season Launch on Thursday, February 27th at 6pm.

It will be held at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei in the Capitaine Bougainville Theatre.

There will then be a short interval where people can renew their subscriptions. The annual membership fee for 2025 remains the same at $30 and includes one free ticket.

People also have the option to pay their membership fee online. Go to whangareifilmsociety.org

We will then show our first film of the 2025 season, Conclave.

Members from 2024 who attend the AGM will be able to see the film for free.

Please note: There will be one screening only for the evening at 7:15pm. There will NOT be an 8pm screening.

Thank you to all for your continued support of WFS. Hope to see you there.

CONCLAVE
UK, 2024, Drama
115 mins, Rated M (strong language)
Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Isabella Rossellini

After the unexpected death of the beloved Pope, Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running the conclave, which means assembling cardinals from the world over to secretly select a new pope.

But once the Catholic Church's most powerful leaders have gathered and are locked together in the depths of the Vatican, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope's wake - secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church.

"Sumptuously produced and superbly acted." – Counterfire

Showing at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei on Thursday, 27th February at 7:15pm (following the WFS AGM) and Thursday, 6th March at 8pm

View the trailer at: www.youtube.com...

Tickets: Door sales only. $10 WFS members. Non-members pay $5 extra (Total of $15) as an Associate Membership fee, per film.
All welcome. Cash only please – no Eftpos available.

Like us on Facebook or go to whangareifilmsociety.org to be sent weekly updates.

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We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?

Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.

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When tourists take over the streets and parking disappears, where do you find your calm?
Or is summer’s hustle something to enjoy rather than escape?

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‘Tis the season to not get scammed ...

The Team from New Zealand Police

As Christmas gift shopping moves increasingly online, scammers are ramping up their activity across the country.

Dunedin’s Investigation Support Unit is seeing more and more people fall victim to scams and other fraudulent activity, particularly on Facebook Marketplace.

There are a few ways to avoid the scams and keep yourself safe doing online trades this holiday season, says Southern District Service Delivery Manager Senior Sergeant Dalton.
🔒 “A good first step when looking to purchase something on Marketplace is to check when the seller’s Facebook profile was created. If it’s very recent, there is a higher risk that they have just created this account for a one-off fake item.”
🔒 Another important step is to make sure the seller’s profile name and bank account name match up. “We’re seeing a lot of scammers claiming their bank account name is different because it belongs to their partner or family member - that’s a huge red flag."
🔒 “When you’re selling, never trust a screenshot anyone sends you showing that payment has been made. Check your own bank account to make sure a payment has gone through."
🔒 “Quite frankly, it’s best for all parties to agree to pay, or be paid, for items in cash and in-person. Ideally in a public place with CCTV coverage."
🔒 "If you’re buying a car, check Carjam.co.nz to see if it’s stolen or if there’s money owed on it.”

A reminder: Suspicious activity can be reported on 105

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