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Posted by Clinton Hunt (Member # 2072) on November 08, 2015, 10:47 PM:
Hope this is allowed but if not then remove it with my apologies.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/512434208906044/
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.
Posted by Jonathan Trevithick (Member # 3066) on November 09, 2015, 01:24 AM:
Hi Clinton. I always used to stop in Matamata when travelling to Rotorua. Is Ronnies cafe still there?
Posted by Clinton Hunt (Member # 2072) on November 09, 2015, 03:12 AM:
Hi Jonathon,
Yes Ronnies Cafe is still there and even more cafes in town now!
Posted by Jonathan Trevithick (Member # 3066) on November 09, 2015, 05:32 AM:
Clinton, I guess the town still has a Hobbiton sign, too?
Posted by Clinton Hunt (Member # 2072) on 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!
Posted by Jonathan Trevithick (Member # 3066) on November 10, 2015, 05:59 AM:
Clinton, I guess the town still has a Hobbiton sign, too?
Posted by Clinton Hunt (Member # 2072) on 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!!!
Posted by Jonathan Trevithick (Member # 3066) on November 11, 2015, 02:46 PM:
Sorry, no idea why my post appeared twice!
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