I co-own a DVD/Blu-ray rental business in Matamata , New Zealand , and thought I'd start a Facebook page of my film hobby hoping to be in contact with more local collectors. I visit this forum daily and will always as it is great.
Cheers, Clinton.
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From: Waharoa,North Island,New Zealand
Registered: May 2010
posted November 09, 2015 04:44 PM
The town is Hobbit mad - well most of the town are - I actually haven't been out to the movie set as it doesn't really interest me much. It's a multi-million dollar tourist attraction that the info centre says is great for Matamata businesses for $$$$$! But to be honest the money goes to the Hobbit site and maybe a coffee shop near the info centre as the tourist place has its own pub etc. But it has put Matamata on the map!
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From: Waharoa,North Island,New Zealand
Registered: May 2010
posted November 10, 2015 05:40 PM
Yes it sure does,and statues etc.I used to work opposite the Hobbiton sign and I wish I had a $ for every photo taken of it....I'd be a millionaire,much like the owner of the farm the tourist attraction is on!!!
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