Tag: New Zeland Film Archive

“Archival documentary to give intriguing look at 1950s Auckland at Silo Park screening this March (This Friday the 28th March” NZHPT Media Release (20.02.2014)

NZHPT logo-NewHeritage Short Film;   PACIFIC MAGAZINE 23: REPORT ON AUCKLAND (1956)
Silo Cinema, Friday 28 March, 9:00pm

The New Zealand Film Archive has joined forces with The New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) and Silo Park to provide a unique opportunity for Aucklanders to step back in time. 
"The report-style short made in 1956 provides an intriguing snapshot of how Aucklanders lived at the time. Highlights include development of the Auckland Harbour Bridge, mid-century architecture, urban drift, motorway design and the specific development pressures of the 1950s." (more…)

Modernist Architecture on film : Pallet Pavilion 1st Feb 2014 (NZHPT Media Release)

NZHPT logo-New"If you're a fan of Modern architecture, you may like to pop along to this repeat screening of Four Houses from Four Decades."
"The film will be accompanied by a curated programme of New Zealand Film Archive films ... featuring modernist buildings"

Where: Pallet Pavilion, cnr Kilmore and Durham Streets, Christchurch
When: Saturday 1 February 9-10.10pm
Admission:Gold coin. Bar open 5-10.30pm at own cost. (more…)

“Reel Life In Rural New Zealand” Historic Films in 5 Heritage Woolsheds – NZ Film Archive and N.Z.H.P.T. Initiative

Credit: Pacific Magazine 9 (1955)

Credit: Pacific Magazine 9 (1955)

"Agriculture, history and incredible inventions from the Hawke’s Bay, Tararua and Wairarapa regions will be showcased in all their cinematic glory next month, when the New Zealand Film Archive and New Zealand Historic Places Trust partner to present a programme of films that spans the 20th century. The films will be screened in five NZHPT registered heritage woolsheds."

Event(s) details and Media Release as follows. (more…)