A series of short films is the feature of the inaugural Puanga Pictures film festival.
The festival kicked off on Friday and finishes on Sunday, showcasing a range of New Zealand, Maori and local films. There will also be talks and discussions by filmmakers.
The feature night of the film festival is July 16. At 6.30pm at the Whanganui War Memorial Hall, will screen 'Kia Ora Shorts' - highlights from this year's Wairoa Maori Film Festival.
Handpicked by WMFF director Leo Koziol, the selection includes numerous award-winners - many have screened in the NZ International Film Festival and overseas film festivals.
Some well-known faces in the Kia Ora Shorts line-up include artist/activist Tame Iti in his first acting role as a teacher in Ow What!, performance artist Mika in the opening piece Taniwha, and Miriama McDowell in Paradise Lost - a short film by WMFF co-director, Hiona Henare, who will be in attendance for the weekend.