An interesting, rather pessimistic piece from the Spinoff, about the lovely Roxy:
https://thespinoff.co.nz/business/22-05-2021/well-miss-our-cinemas-when-theyre-gone/
Peter McKenzie was also interviewed by Jesse Mulligan on RNZ Afternoons at www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/afternoons/audio/2018797874/cinemas-struggling-for-survival-around-nz

1. The Majestic in Taihape, which continues to screen a range of interesting new releases.
2. The Civic in Otaki, which is undergoing extensive renovations.  My hope is that screenings will return there, both for the Maoriland Film Festival and a regular programme.

.... but I am keeping an eye on new developments, in Oamaru and other places, and planning another trip to the South Island in July.  In the meantime, I have had several memorable cinema experiences; the centenary celebrations at Everybody's Theatre in Opunake and, more recently,  joining a near-full house in the Civic in Queen Street, for the premiere of Florian Habicht's new film JAMES & ISEY.  A magnificent setting for a magnificent film, which is now in general release.  Do get to see it.
I would love for the Civic to do more film screenings so I was pleased to see that Doc Edge 2021 has scheduled documentary screenings in mid-June.