He can see his community coming together under that roof for an occasion once commonplace in Raetihi - a night out at the movies.
Matthew Dallas is a Regional Editor for Stuff - Manawatū, focusing on local news and events in the Manawatu region of New Zealand. With a passion for storytelling, Matthew covers a wide range of topics including community events, human interest stories, local arts and culture, and profiles of notable individuals in the region.