Premium Obituary: Entrepreneur Barrie Everard devoted his life to entertainment He changed the face of cinema in New Zealand and was a pioneer in private radio and film distribution. Nevil Gibson Tue, 22 Nov 2016 Barrie EverardBerkeley CinemasJohn BarnettFilm industryNZ Film Commission
Hoyts to buy out Barrie Everard's Berkeley cinemas Australia's Hoyts Corporation is beefing up its New Zealand cinema business with the purchase of Barrie Everard's Berkeley Cinema Group.The Auckland-based company is the fourth largest cinema circuit in this country and the second largest in Auckland, with 21 screens in four complexes at Botany Downs, Mission Bay, Takapuna and Hibiscus Coast.The third-largest is the US-owned Reading, which has large complexes in Wellington and Christchurch and seven other locations. It was previously a co-owner with Mr Everard of Botany Downs. Nevil Gibson Wed, 17 Mar 2010 BusinessHoytsBarrie EverardBerkeley CinemaReading
