Event Cinemas is Manukau has a prime location of being right in the mall, so if you're feeling like…read morecatching a flick after lunch at the food court, it's perfect. It's well put together with split levels for ticket buying and cinema-going. While there's tonnes of space in the main foyer, it can be a tight squeeze upstairs waiting to get into your cinema as there'e minimal waiting space. The cinemas themselves having comfy seats and are well-spaced out, the only thing about Events is the lack of Xtreme Screen in comparison to Hoyts. Sizes aside, the cinemas are good quality. There are snack kiosks just outside the cinema doors now so if you'e craving something during the film it saves running downstairs and waiting in line- so handy! What draws me back to Events every single time will be that the food is much cheaper than other joints like Hoyts who don't actually display their prices. That AND they do my favourite choc top with nuts, always so delicious!! I'd recommended Events to family solely for this reason because you get more bang out of your buck with the combos here.

It's been a while since we last visited this cinema complex. There seems to be so much space here…read more You also have the Gaming Arcade to kill time until your movie starts, and plenty of refreshment options available too. We found the seats comfortable and spacious, which was welcome during a 2 hour plus movie. The theatre itself was clean and tidy too. Although the cinema is upstairs, there is a lift for wheelchair access. I would ring prior to visiting to ensure someone is on hand for assistance.

The Capitol used to be one of my favourite teenage haunts when it was Charley Grays. It had late…read morenight movies on Friday nights and I once saw Auckland icon Killer Ray live here before a showing - probably The Rocker Horror Picture Show or A Clockwork Orange. It closed down for a few years in the 90s and eventually Clip'n'Climb opened amidst fears the old cinema had been ripped out. Thankfully this was not so and the theatre, its foyer and restrooms and have been restored to their former Art Deco period glory. I always especially loved the Powder Room - a good Powder Room is such a girlie pleasure. This is not a 100% faithful restoration as it includes contemporary touches but like its sister The Lido in Epsom, it is beautiful and luxurious with a full bar, lounge-y lobby and gourmet ice cream. The films on show here are usual Indie Festival types and often chosen I think for an older demographic who seem to be in force each time I am here. Make a night of it and get a cheap fast dinner at one of Balmoral's many eateries; the only problem you might run in to is parking so allow time for that before sitting back, relaxing into your huge seat with your goodies and enjoying the show.

A local, independent cinema in the Auckland suburb of Balmoral. You'll find it situated on…read moreDominion Road, just past the Balmoral Road intersection, and by all the amazing (and cheap) chinese restaurants. It doesn't look much from the outside (my flatmate did in fact wonder what kind of movies were shown there) but walk inside to find a beautiful foyer with chandeliers. A range of snacks are on offer, such as Movenpick ice creams and you can even enjoy a wine with your movie if you so desire. This one cinema wonder certainly delivers on its luxurious surroundings. The plush purple chairs are very comfortable, while the curtain across the screen is a sign of a bygone era. It is a nice change from the cinema mulitplexes that we have become so accustomed to. While the ticket prices haven't gone back to $5, there is still a Tuesday night special (adults $10.50). So make a night of it, perhaps visit a restaurant across the road for some homemade dumplings and then make your way to the cinema for a movie. Thank me later for that great idea.

If you're not into hanging around noisy, popcorn-strewn foyers that seem to be more about spacies…read morethan film, you've probably already started seeking out the suburban cinema experience. Monterey is really cinema as it should be. It has a distinctive suburban feel, but not in the run-down way. It's new and tastefully furnished, with a classy café area featuring bevelled mirrors, bookshelves, and lovely vintage crockery. It has several cinemas, each of them with a small number of comfy seats and tiny screens (at least by today's standards). I like best because you never feel like the film is an assault on your senses; I can walk out of the movie and not be dazed by how bright and quiet the real world is.

This cosy cinema, tucked away in Howick, East Auckland, has become an institution for those in and…read morearound the area. The decor and interiors are very vintage chic, as are the movie snacks - they offer Phoenix drinks and even roll & dip all their own ice creams by hand! The cinema also doubles as a cafe, with many coming in extra early for their movies to grab nibbles (Try the carrot cake warmed slightly - it's so darn good) and enjoy the coffee. Monterey has five relatively small screens, four of which seat around 45 and the largest screen seating 100. Each seat is large and luxurious, with even the front row placed back far enough to ensure nobody has to crook their neck in order to see properly. The feeling is boutique, but the prices are incredibly reasonable. You can get tickets for around $10 depending on the night or time of day. There's plenty of special events and perks for club members. Furthermore, the selections of movies are fantastic - with a great mix of big budget and indie fare. Overall, It's a very enjoyable place to view a movie, one which I highly recommend even if you're not a local.

A beautiful cinema with super comfy seats and licensed so you can enjoy a wine or beer…read more Excellent service at the counter. Enjoy hand scooped icecream and a few other snacks. Enjoy a movie and surrounding restaurants. The Lido is an icon and a sophisticated way to watch a movie or film. I always look forward to going out to the Lido and its a must do at least once in your life, maybe more if you can. :)

Thanks to my fellow yelpers in guiding me to this theatre. I had thought to go to Queen St cinema,…read morebut after reading the reviews, and seeing what people had to say about Lido, it was no contest. I'm so glad to make the trip here. The seats are for adults. Wine can be purchased from their bar and brought into the theatre. Parking is available for free across the street. Admission prices are fair. A most positive experience, as no one's cell phone went off during the film, and no one was looking at the phone (at least none that I could see)!!

I must admit I do not go to the cinema as often as I used too. This places has had quite a few…read morechanges in name of the years. Was my first time here under the Hoyts name. The seating was comfortable, the staff were still cleaning from the previous session. They could have held back a few minutes before letting us in to give them a chance to finish. For me the most surprising thing was having paid $20 for a ticket, they wanted extra for 3D glasses, and then extra to book online.

As I was waiting for to be served, there were staff members eating food while working, and some…read morestaff were very disrespectful when I asked. I think this experience would have been better for me and my kids if the staff were more tending and caring towards their customers and if they could have better customer service. And please tell the males who work to stop eating the food while working as to me it seems very unprofessional and non sanitary towards paying customers

We were thinking about what show we should pick and have chosen "The winter sky". It was just…read moreamazing, to see what stats and planets we can see with our naked eye from Auckland. At least in good weather. After the show we went outside to see the Saturn through telescopes. Not the Zeiss one, but smaller. I saw the Saturn through the telescope for the first time and it was the biggest happy moment I have had in years! You can actually see the planet and the rings! Super cool! We haven't had a chance to use the Zeiss telescope because of the weather, but we are definitely going to do this next time.

Even though the Stardome is now named after a benefactor (can't be helped I guess), it is still as…read morecool as it ever was. The staff don't mind if you just wander in and have a look around and the foyer alone has enough to amuse the kiddies for at least half an hour, probably longer. During the school holidays they run all kinds of fun stuff and if you haven't been before, it's unlike anything else you can do around the town. You absolutely have to be organised and book in advance and maybe the movie is a bit dated, but it's fascinating and presented in a way that makes astronomy accessible to everyone - even 3 year olds. There's an arty crafty session where the kids get to make their own (artistically questionable) souvenir but the highlight is that the film is shown Cinema 180 style on the ceiling. A bit hard on the neck but SO worth it. You can hire the Stardome for functions but when I looked into booking it for an event, I ran in to the problem of how to keep kids from playing unsupervised in the lobby so that's something to consider. I'm ashamed to say I have never been here in the evening and actually looked through that giant telescope at the night sky. I intend to do it every Winter but late nights out in Winter just don't seem to happen. This is the year.

Well the theater is surely oldish and the seats as well, but the sound is particularly great and…read moreenjoyable. Went to a concert last time and was surely not dissapointed . Also the welcome was nice and we'll organized. Good place for concert or local activities

Botany town centre is one of my favourite mall to be I love the atmosphere, layout I like how it's…read moreoutdoor indoor stores, like how got everything in one place, love the restaurants the cinemas library close to da people who loves n da area, nice friendly people it's clean and tidy love how they hav events and performance, activities for sckool holidays nice place to meet and catch up with friends and meet up with hot chicks nice place to be for sckool holidays nice place to hav dinner relax on a Friday afternoon and hav a cup of tea/coffee on a nice Saturday mornings there's some stores I want to hav there is footlocker and Wendy's Sundaes. And maybe a fun course for all ages for level 2-3 So keep it up botany your doing a good job keeping botany a nice tidy place for family/friends and to chill and relax.

It's been a while since my last visit. It seems that a major renovation is going on at the moment…read more I must admit the I was on the cinema side only, did not visit the warehouse side of this visit. Will have to come back in the New Year and see how the revamp went, it used to be one of my favourite places to shop !!!