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East Auckland locals are invited to enjoy an upcoming public screening of the family-friendly movie Wonka on the Pōhutukawa Coast.
The Movies in Parks event is being staged by the Pōhutukawa Coast Youth Council in Beachlands on July 12.
Group member and spokesperson Ty Mealings says for many years, Movies in Parks was a highlight on the local calendar.
“It was a chance for families to connect, kids to experience the magic of movies together, and the community to come together in a positive, shared space.
“In recent years, these events haven’t been able to continue in the same way due to Auckland Council funding and changing priorities following Covid-19.
“This year, a group of local young people have taken the lead to bring it back.
“The event will be a community screening of Wonka on Saturday, July 12, at Te Puru Community Centre, starting at 5.30pm.
“This event has been fully self-organised and youth-led, with the aim of showing just how much this kind of event still means to our community.
“Through surveys, interviews, and talking with locals, we heard again and again: people want Movies in Parks back, and they want to see more free, safe, family-friendly events in the Pōhutukawa Coast.”
Entry to the screening of Wonka is free and food and drinks are available for purchase. The event is sponsored by Ray White Beachlands.
Te Puru Community Centre is at 954 Whitford-Maraetai Road, Beachlands.
The Pōhutukawa Coast Youth Council has also created a Givealittle page to help the group raise money to stage events in the local community.
People can support its efforts online here: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/by-youth-4-youth.
