Rialto Channel is a New Zealand owned independent film and documentary channel offering a premium service to SKY Television subscribers. Rialto uncovers the movie world's best hidden treasures. From international winners to films made in NZ's own backyard. Rialto Channel has recently launched a new website and one of the brand new features is the Blog page where you’ll find Francesca Rudkin giving us the who’s who and what’s what on Rialto Channel and the wider film industry. Francesca has spent the last 15 years working in the media as a film and music reviewer, a television presenter and producer and voice over artist. Read More…

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To celebrate the trilogy we’re giving away the Millenium Trilogy on DVD, plus bonus disk: ‘Documentary Millenium: The Story’. Five sets to be won! Click here to enter.

• To enter, contestants must post a picture of them in an iconic or high-traffic location dining or preparing their own signature dish at our facebook page.
• Multiple entries are allowed.
• The most interesting photo will win.
• The winner will be announced on Monday 10th Oct through email correspondence.
• The prize does not include travel to and from Auckland nor accommodation.
• The festival organiser's decision is final and no correspondence shall be entered into.
• Table in the Corporate Marquee is for Wednesday 19 October 5.30 - 9.30pm and includes:

• » Fast track entry into the event.
• » Access to the exclusive Carlton Corporate Marquee.
• » Glass of premium NZ Cuvee on arrival.
• » A seated 3-course taster menu prepared by Taste restaurants.
• » Fine wines paired with your dishes by a leading sommelier.
• » Wines, beers and soft drinks served throughout.
• » Additional 50 Crowns per guest (the event currency).
• » Reserved seating at our festival features.
• » Complimentary Taste of New Zealand event guide.

• The festival organiser reserves the right to refuse entry.
• The festival organizer reserves the right to remove intoxicated individuals from the event venue.