Reefton Cinema screenings to pause temporarily between 18 June and 2 July 2026

Movie screenings at the Reefton Cinema will temporarily be on hold from Thursday 18 June to allow for staff leave. Normal screenings will resume on Thursday 2 July 2026 in readiness for the school holidays.

Only cinema screenings are affected – public information sessions will be hosted at the facility on Tuesday 16 June (Reserves Management Plan) and Thursday 25 June (West Coast Local Government Reform community drop-in session).

Acting Group Manager Community Services Shelley Jope says: “We understand the importance of cinema services for Reefton and the wider community, and any action involving reducing operating hours is not taken lightly.”

Recruitment for a part-time support role will begin in the coming weeks to provide better service and build resilience for the cinema team.

Council apologises for any inconvenience the short-term operating hours change may cause.

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For further information please contact:
Community Engagement Team
Buller District Council
Media.Enquiries@bdc.govt.nz 

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