Rural Month Old Time Cinema Screening

16th Oct 2026

Rural Reels at Blast From The Past!

This October, we’re heading back to the country for a special Rural Month edition of our Old Time Cinema experience

In celebration of Manawatu's Rural Month, we’ve put together a screening that celebrates rural life, farming communities and a little slice of our agricultural past.

Alongside our usual collection of fascinating vintage cinema shorts, we’ll be dusting off some very special locally filmed rural shorts from our collection – giving you the chance to see familiar countryside, local history and rural life captured on film.

And, of course, it wouldn’t be a Blast From The Past cinema experience without the treats!

Your $20 ticket includes freshly popped popcorn, old-school Jaffas, ice cream, tea and coffee, and a full screening of vintage cinema shorts you simply won’t find on the streaming services.

Local rural history on the big screen - Check!
Rare vintage cinema shorts - Check!
Popcorn, Jaffas & ice cream included - Check!
Tea & coffee station - Check!
Plenty of FREE onsite parking - Double Check!

So round up your neighbours, bring the family or gather a few mates and join us for an evening celebrating the people, places and stories of rural New Zealand.

It’s not just a trip to the movies – it’s a trip back in time.

Blast From The Past Old Time Cinema & Specialised Events 192 Puke Puke Road, Oroua Downs, Himatangi
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Dates

• Friday 16th Oct, 2026 02:00 PM - Friday 16th Oct, 2026 04:00 PM
• Friday 16th Oct, 2026 07:00 PM - Friday 16th Oct, 2026 09:00 PM

Prices

• Matinee Admission - $20.00
• Evening Admission - $20.00

Venue

Blast From The Past Old Time Cinema
192 Puke Puke rd, Oroua Downs, Himitangi
Manawatu Himatangi