Whangarei Film Society - screenings for Thursday May 15th
Good People
On Thursday, 15th May at 6pm WFS will be screening The Outrun, a powerful film based on Amy Liptrot’s best selling memoir about a woman's return to her home in Scotland.
Our 8pm screening is the heartwarming documentary from Bhutan about census workers who travel the country chatting with the locals about their satisfaction with life, Agent of Happiness.
PLEASE NOTE: After the screening on the 15th May, the next WFS screening will not be until Thursday 19th June as the Forum North venue is not available.
Films are screened at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei in the Expo Hall.
You can also renew your memberships for 2025. The annual fee remains at $30 and includes one free ticket.
THE OUTRUN
Scotland, 2024, Drama
112 mins, Rated M (strong language)
Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Paapa Essiedu, Stephen Dillane, Saskia Reeves
Based on Amy Liptrot’s best selling memoir of the same name, Rona is a recovering alcoholic, who returns to her home, the Orkney Islands in Scotland, after hitting rock bottom in London.
But once she is home, Rona finds it difficult to relate. She has had to deal with anarchy her whole life - her father has bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
This movie deftly takes the viewer on her journey of loss and addiction and back again in two intertwined stories - past and present that slip along next to each other, each revealing themselves, piece by piece. And Saoirse Ronan's performance embraces both stories with utter conviction.
View the trailer at: www.youtube.com...
Showing at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei on Thursday, 15th May at 6pm and Thursday, 26th June at 8pm.
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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Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.1% Yes
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46.9% No
Poll: Over summer, how do you reclaim your sense of home in Northland?
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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75% I enjoy the summer hubbub!
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25% Please, give me some peace
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0% I escape the region during summer
‘Tis the season to not get scammed ...
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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