Regional Info

In this section of the website you will find information about your region, as well as the Grand National Final.

This includes: 

  • Who your regional manager is and how to get in touch with them
  • Any filming rules and guidance for your region
  • The judges in your region
  • Dates, times and locations of the heats
  • Dates, times and locations of the regional finals

Shortlists, finalists and results will also be published in this section.

Watch your film at the heats!

See your region's schedule here: https://www.48hours.co.nz/heats/

Please note: There are no tickets required for the heats, they are run on a first in first seated basis.

Shortlist and Finalist Nominations

Ōtautahi / Christchurch

Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland

  • Shortlist: Announcement on the 28th of August!
  • Finalists: Announcement on Facebook live on the 1st of September, 6:30PM.

Across Aotearoa

  • Shortlist: Announcement on the 3rd of September!
  • Finalists: Announcement on Facebook live on the 7th of September, 7:00PM.

Te Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington

  • Shortlist: Announcement on the 7th of September!
  • Finalists: Announcement on Facebook live on the 9th of September, 7:00PM.

Secure your tickets for our Regional Finals!

Download Posters: Regional Finals Poster - Digital and Print

Christchurch Regional Final

Hoyts ENTX Theatre, 627-643 Colombo St, Christchurch

Tuesday 8th September, 5:30pm - Buy your tickets here!

Across Aotearoa Regional Final

Livestreamed on the @48Hours Youtube Channel

Friday 18th September, 7:00pm - Watch online here!

Auckland Regional Final

The Hollywood, 20 St Georges Rd, Avondale, Auckland

Saturday 19th September, 7:00pm - Buy your tickets here!

Wellington Regional Final

Embassy Theatre, 10 Kent Tce, Mt Vic, Wellington

Wednesday 23rd September, 7:30pm - Buy your tickets here!

Come along to our Grand National Finals!

Grand Finals

Embassy Theatre, 10 Kent Tce, Mt Vic, Wellington

Saturday 17th October, 6:00pm - Buy your tickets here!