Film Volcanic
Film Volcanic is a central North Island Regional film office initiative with stakeholders from the Bay of Plenty and Waikato councils. The purpose is to promote the region as a place for world-class screen production activity. Film Volcanic aims to market the diverse locations, assist the region to achieve accredited film friendly status, form partnerships with Film NZ and the other regional film offices and provide a facilitation service to support the screen production industry while in the Central North Island region. The Eastern Bay of Plenty Development Board is committed to supporting Film Volcanic over the next three years.
Contact
Mary Hermanson
Manager Marketing and Economic Development
Whakatane District Council
Private Bag 1002
WHAKATANE
NEW ZEALAND
Telephone 07 308 6722
Fax 07 308 6020
Mary.Hermanson@whakatane.govt.nz
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Whakaari (White Island) erupted as recently as 2001. Boulders the size of cars were tossed around the volcano crater.Movie time!
Opotiki is just 45 minutes’ drive from Whakatane. Check out the town's historic De Luxe Theatre and Shalfoon & Francis stores, which have been restored to their early-20th century grandeur. More: www.opotikinz.comAwesome spot!
This region was central to the first settlement of New Zealand (Aotearoa) by Maori, the tangata whenua (people of the land).Zip on down!
Whakatane is under five hours’ drive from Auckland, and just 90 minutes from Rotorua.Paradise!
Ohiwa Harbour is a haven for many rare and endangered species of birds. The hills above Whakatane are kiwi sanctuaries. There are many projects to restore and protect local environments. Whales, dolphins and Orca are often seen off the coast of Whakatane.Ka-boom!
Whakaari (White Island) erupted as recently as 2001. Boulders the size of cars were tossed around the volcano crater.Movie time!
Opotiki is just 45 minutes’ drive from Whakatane. Check out the town's historic De Luxe Theatre and Shalfoon & Francis stores, which have been restored to their early-20th century grandeur. More: www.opotikinz.comAwesome spot!
This region was central to the first settlement of New Zealand (Aotearoa) by Maori, the tangata whenua (people of the land).Zip on down!
Whakatane is under five hours’ drive from Auckland, and just 90 minutes from Rotorua.Paradise!
Ohiwa Harbour is a haven for many rare and endangered species of birds. The hills above Whakatane are kiwi sanctuaries. There are many projects to restore and protect local environments. Whales, dolphins and Orca are often seen off the coast of Whakatane.
