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Government rolls out welcome mat to overseas films

Incentives are not the Govt’s favoured approach, but Nicola Willis says NZ has to compete with other countries.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has announced more funding for the international screen production rebate scheme.

NBR Staff Fri, 16 May 2025

Next week’s Budget will allocate an extra $577 million to the international screen production rebate, bringing the total funding for the rebate to $1.09 billion over four years.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis said the money would help bring investment, jobs, and income to New Zealand and boost

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