The Royal Theatre Raetihi

The Royal Theatre Raetihi is a historic single-screen theatre and community cinema in the small township of Raetihi, Ruapehu District, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. Located at 23 Seddon Street, it serves local residents and visitors to the central North Island, including those heading to Tongariro National Park. The venue operates as a small community arts space hosting film screenings, live performances, local productions and events. The theatre retains heritage character and is not a multiplex — it offers a single auditorium with modest facilities rather than large-format screens (IMAX) or premium multiplex features. It plays an important cultural role in Raetihi and the surrounding rural area.