The Civic Theatre Waipukurau opened on 12 November 1981, it was designed by Hastings architect Peter Holland to replace the old Municipal Theatre in Kitchener St which had to be demolished after being declared an earthquake risk. 

Today, the Civic Theatre Waipukurau complex is run by Sereena & Donald Parkinson, showing movies, and also operating Latitude 40 South Cafe and Roaring Forties Takeaways. The main cinema seats 260+ people, and is equipped with the latest digital-cinema technology, the largest screen in Hawke's Bay, dolby surround sound, and has a system for the hearing impaired.Civic Theatre Waipukurau also runs a number of movie fundraisers, and if you are interested in running a fundraiser for your club or group, please contact us. We have a number of options available, and are happy to work in with you.