Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival has announced its dates for 2023 – and a return to its regular format.
Movie lovers around Aotearoa will welcome the return of Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival in just a few months. The festival has announced cinema dates commencing from July and staggered around the country through August and September. Welcomely, after last year’s leaner festival following two years of COVID-19-impacted events, NZIFF expands back to 17 towns and cities across Aotearoa, including new regions Whangārei and Gisborne.
We’re also happy to see the festival confirm a return to its regular format: “running across three weekends of winter in all major centres”.
No titles have been announced as yet, but will likely include films direct from Cannes and other major global festivals, as well as once more showcasing New Zealand features, docos and shorts.
NZIFF 2023 Dates and Locations
Whangarei: 17 – 27 August
Matakana: 10 – 27 August
Auckland: 19 July to 6 August
Hamilton: 9 – 29 August
Tauranga: 10 – 27 August
Napier: 10 – 27 August
Havelock North: 17 August to 3 September
Gisborne: Dates tbc
New Plymouth: 17 August to 3 September
Palmerston North: 17 August to 3 September
Masterton: Dates tbc
Wellington: 27 July to 13 August
Nelson: Dates tbc
Christchurch: 10 – 27 August
Timaru: Dates tbc
Dunedin: 3 – 20 August
Gore: Dates tbc
While you’re waiting for more info, why don’t you watch one of our 20 favourite films of NZIFF 2022?
