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Monterey Cinema

Auckland, New Zealand

One of the leading lights of independent cinema in New Zealand is the Monterey Cinema, run by the inimitable Kelly Rogers—an industry legend!

Being a trailblazer is a path few tread, but when it goes well, it brings many rewards for those who have no fear. Having been deeply involved in all aspects of independent cinema, Kelly has literally “been there, done that”. Frustrated with his old ticketing system, Kelly looked very hard at the available options. After much careful analysis, only one option stood out—Veezi. Not only was it one of the best, most cost-effective cinema management software systems, but also capable of running the Monterey and other associated sites to Kelly’s exacting requirements.

Don't just take our word for it though, Kelly explains the rationale behind his decision:

"After years in the business, I've had to figure out some things and now have a reputation for doing things my way. Call it my 'indie' spirit. Having a good system in place is critical; finding a cost-effective solution for my kind of cinema was another matter! Believe me, I've looked at the options!

“Frustrated, I talked to the experts at Vista and they revealed the perfect solution. Veezi's got the smarts and benefits of Vista, while leaving out the stuff I don't need. And it’s priced right too! An easy decision if you're into anything that's good for your business.

“Even better, I got to trial it free for 30 days, so I was confident changing software. And if you are one of those who doesn't have online ticketing, now is your chance to try. Smartest decision you'll ever make.

“Now you're in the know, next time you see me, it's your shout!”

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“I have literally sat on the beach and logged in using my tablet. I love that everything happens in real time and you don’t have to wait to the end of the day for reports, it’s all there. 

~ Mark & Jess Walker
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“The earthquake took out 22 screens across Christchurch, and we put one back in. We were oversubscribed. We had the whole market to ourselves for a year. 

~ Jeremy Stewart
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People come from other towns to find out how we do it”

~ Beth Firman
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“I want my customers to experience the magic of the cinema, one that matches the magic of the movie—just like it used to be.”

~ Danie van der Merwe
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After years in the business, I've had to figure out some things and now have a reputation for doing things my way. Call it my 'indie' spirit.”

~ Kelly Rogers
Monterey Cinema
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“The traffic was heavy. It added to the excitement at the box office, but the kiosks have made it more efficient for our patrons...

~ Jen Holson
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“Every year, we try to find new ways to give our audience a better experience.”

~ Johnathan Brownlee
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“Hands down, Veezi is what I need. It is reliable, and I can plan and act whether I am in the office or not.”

~ Geoff Glen
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It's simple and intuitive to use and is run by a great bunch of people! Our town put in the time, and Veezi runs our theatre and keeps our finances tight … just the ticket!”

~ Vernon Woods
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“Veezi is flexible and able to cope with everything we throw at it.”

~ Norman & Beth Hunter
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"At full capacity we have over 400 cars, that’s 900 to 1000 people at any one time. The curse of drive-ins are the grid locks, but with Veezi we now have a dedicated person moving along the queues of cars selling tickets via a tablet, in advance of reaching the box office."

~ Chip Sawyer
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"Before the theater, everybody went out of town for activities. There was nothing to do in Yoakum..."

~ Tammy Steinmann
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