Last year, under a shroud of secrecy, a group of Hollywood A-Listers descended upon Huntly in the rural Waikato.
Those famous names included Jack Black, Jason Momoa and Emma Myers.
They were in Huntly for the filming of A Minecraft Movie - which is based on the video game created in 2011.
A Minecraft Movie is in New Zealand cinemas today - but Waikato District councillor David Whyte was lucky enough to see a preview ahead of the general public.
He speaks to Emile Donovan about what he thought of the film and what it means for the region.
Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, Sebastian Hansen and Jason Momoa. Photo: © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved.
