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Local cinema offering quirky seating options, freshly baked intermission cookies, and a full food menu.
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"Deservedly one of Wanaka's biggest attractions & just maybe a NZ National Treasure!" NZ Lonely Planet. This small classic movie theatre located in Wanaka is a real find. Comfy old sofas, an old Morris Minor, a cafe & bar serving delicious meals before, during or after the movie. Homemade icecream, world-famous hot cookies fresh every intermission & a warm welcome from the friendly staff & Patron. Loads of guides list the cinema as a "must do" & it is truly a memorable movie experience! Also on Instagram: paradiso_wanaka
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26/10/2026

Bring your Baby - Wednesday November 4, 10:30am
We've scheduled a screening of Verity for parents of little ones.
This screening will be lights on low and have lower sound - but will still be an excellent Paradiso experience.

14/09/2026

We're hiring - Duty Manager.
We are still looking for the right person to fulfil our duty manager position. This position is for an immediate start. Food and Beverage experience is required, Duty Manager experience is preferred.
The role will be up to 35 hours a week. If you are living in Wānaka long term and are keen to work in a fun environment managing an awesome team please reach out and send your C.V. to [email protected]

22/08/2026

Cinema Paradiso, Wānaka

Duty Manager

The right person will:
Live in Wānaka long term. Manage people confidently, leading a mixed team. Have excellent interpersonal skills with staff and customers. Work hard and stay calm under pressure while running shifts. Bring genuine warmth - hospitality experience preferred. 4–5 shifts per week including weekends. Manager's Certificate preferred but not essential.

Email CV to [email protected]

Cinema Assistant

The right person will: Have hospitality experience and enjoy a customer-facing role. Enjoy working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Be available until at least end of Summer 2027. 4–5 shifts per week including weekends.

Email CV to [email protected]

20/07/2026

Wānaka local wanted 🎬...
Cinema Paradiso is on the hunt for a new Duty Manager to join our team!
We're after someone who's available for 4 shifts a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. If you've got hospitality experience, love a fast-paced environment, hold your DM licence, and are keen to learn - we'd love to hear from you.
We're looking for someone in Wānaka for the long haul, keen to grow with us and become part of the Paradiso family.
Sound like you? Send your C.V. to [email protected]

16/07/2026

TERMINAL LAKE × THE QUIET EARTH A special screening of Terminal Lake, with director Q&A, followed by the landmark Aotearoa sci-fi feature The Quiet Earth.

17/06/2026

TODAY'S THE DAY 🎬 We've landed in Wānaka for our mini five-day festival at the iconic Cinema Paradiso.

It's not too late to get tickets to experience our 2026 most celebrated titles – the best of the best in architecture and design films. Book tickets online here: paradiso.nz

16/06/2026

“Spielberg’s best film in 20 years” Germain Lussier, Gizmodo
Link in bio for tickets

14/06/2026

Five nights of the most beautiful films you'll see this year.

The Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival brings together documentaries from around the world - and NZ - to share stories about the buildings, objects and people that shape our lives, shot likes works of art. We are lucky to be hosting a mini-fest of 5 films for 5 nights only from June 18-22.

Check the website for days and times

13/05/2026

Good luck to these two lads competing in the inaugural https://2026-aotearoa-stone-skimming-championships.raiselysite.com/ on Saturday.

Cinema Paradiso is thrilled to sponsor these two lads in their quest to see which brother can skim the furthest. Will it be Ben - armed with mathematical precision and calculated technique, or Olly, riding the effortless confidence that only a second-born boy can exude? We honestly can't wait to find out.

The fundraising link is below if you'd like to show your support for this wonderful way to bring awareness to skim for a cause supporting Melanoma New Zealand.
https://2026-aotearoa-stone-skimming-championships.raiselysite.com/ben

09/05/2026

We're looking forward to supporting Ben - and now Olly next weekend in the Aotearoa Stone Skimming Champs at Lake Hāwea Station.
Click the link below to donate - and support the boys to skim for a cause.

https://2026-aotearoa-stone-skimming-championships.raiselysite.com/ben

Address

72 Brownston Street
Wanaka
9305

Telephone

+6434431505

Website

http://www.paradiso.nz/

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