Venue Information

Venue Information

Hoyts Northlands: Main North Road, Northlands Shopping Centre, Papanui

Ph 0508 4 HOYTS (446 987)

Wheelchair Access/Special Requirements

Please advise the ticket seller when purchasing your tickets if you have difculty with stairs, or have any special requirements.

Car Parking

Free parking is available. Parking and Hoyts Northlands Cinemas access is through the adjacent carparking building off Sissions Drive.

Programme Changes

We reluctantly reserve the right to change the schedule by amending dates or replacing films. From Thursday 11 August confirmation of daily session times can be made by phoning the cinema. Any unavoidable changes will be advertised at the cinemas, in the daily Press advertising, and on the Festival website.

Please Arrive Early

There are no advertising films or trailers at the Film Festival. We reserve the right to ask latecomers to wait until the conclusion of the short film before they are seated. Session starting times will not be delayed in deference to late arrivals.

Mobile Phones

Please ensure mobile phones and pagers are switched off before entering the auditorium.

Censorship Classification

G Suitable for general audiences 
PG Parental guidance recommended for younger viewers 
M Unrestricted. Recommended more suitable for mature audiences 16 years and over
RP13 Restricted to persons 13 years and over, unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian
RP16 Restricted to persons 16 years and over, unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian
R13 Restricted to persons 13 years and over
R16 Restricted to persons 16 years and over

R18

Restricted to persons 18 years and over

Classifications will be published in the Festival’s daily newspaper advertising and displayed at the venues’ box office. Children’s tickets available only for films classified G, PG & M.

At the time of printing some films had not been rated. Until they receive a censor rating, they are considered R18 (unless clearly aimed at children) and can only be purchased by and for people aged 18 and over.