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Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival
31 Jul - 10 Aug 2025
The Civic
Tickets are on sale now for NZIFF 2025! Scroll down for our highlights or explore the full programme. Plan ahead, save money, and get in early with a Multipass.
Each year Auckland Live rolls out the red carpet and invites film buffs and fans from across Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau to step inside The Civic and escape into the many worlds offered by Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF).
The decades-long Auckland home of the Festival, the much-loved Civic brings a very special magic to the mix of highly anticipated dramas, comedies, documentaries, shorts, animations and more on offer in the annual film festival programme.
Visit NZIFF.co.nz for more information.
Auckland Transport Road and Footpath Upgrades: Wellesley Street Bus Improvements Project
From Sun 13 Jul 2025, the Wellesley Street Bus Improvements project will shift to The Civic side of Wellesley Street.
Access to The Civic and The Civic Box Office will remain open for all events. Please allow extra time when travelling to events at The Civic and follow all directional signage and detours that are in place.
Recommended Route: If you're arriving from Aotea Square or the Civic Carpark, we recommend using Queen Street for the most accessible route.
Stay Updated: For the latest updates and any changes to project timings, please visit this page.