It’s almost time to crack out the snacks, drinks, a comfy chair or bean bag and head to the Karangahake Hall.
That’s because once a month, the Karangahake Hall committee will host a movie night at 6pm with a kids movie, and then at 8pm with a movie for the adults.
Committee secretary Aura Hurrell told The Profile they got a projector last year and hosted a few movie nights.
“So I was like, okay, I’ll just keep doing it until people stop coming.”
With movie nights set to run each month throughout 2026, people have the opportunity to pencil in the dates and plan ahead, with the next event set to kick off on February 13.
“We’ve just got the projector and a screen. So I just pop that up and we’ve got a couple of couches there and I put up a few tables and chairs. But people bring bean bags or camp chairs and little snacks,” Aura said.
“There’s a microwave there and an oven if people want to heat up microwave popcorn. But people turn up with pizza and fish and chips and stuff.”
The Karangahake Hall Facebook page is the best spot for people to stay up to date and find out when the movie nights are on.
“I put the posts up there each month. I put the main one up and then each month, once I actually know what movies I’ve got to play, I’ll put one up kind of like the week before,” she said.
“People can just bring their koha. And if they don’t have it, that’s fine too, you know, if they can’t afford it, it’s just about getting people out and getting everyone together.
“It all just goes towards the running and maintenance of the hall, so every little bit helps,” she said.
“It’s just real casual. Just bring your stuff and come along, and I’ll put the movie on.”
DETAILS: Follow Karangahake Hall on Facebook and keep up to date with the list of movie nights. Don’t forget to take a koha for entry, snacks and comfy seating.
By DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA
