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Regional Wrap
Winter Film Growth in the Bay

Regional Wrap
Winter Film Growth in the Bay
How Tauranga is seeing increased production, training opportunities, and a thriving local film community despite the cold.
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, film production, filming permits, economic growth, locations, crew, business ease, international project, local drama, TVNZ, Tohea apprenticeship, youth training, MBIE, Waiariki Films Studios, Steambox, Greenstone TV, up-skilling, film festivals, Matariki, Frankie Jean and the Morning Star, Film Bay of Plenty, film community, workshops, local filmmakers, restructuring, film industry.
How Tauranga is seeing increased production, training opportunities, and a thriving local film community despite the cold.


Regional Wrap
Auckland Film Industry Update

Regional Wrap
Auckland Film Industry Update
Navigating the winter hiatus, maintaining safety, and supporting collective bargaining in the screen sector.
Auckland, winter hiatus, film industry, Covid safety, health and safety, Film Industry Working Group, Minister, Blue Book, screen industry workers, contractors, collective bargaining, SPADA, NZAPG, advertising and producers, working conditions, membership, freelance crew, overtime, travel time, midnight loading, large productions, Evil Dead, Sweet Tooth, Cowboy Bebop, GSR, UAP production, Guild membership, screen sector support.
Navigating the winter hiatus, maintaining safety, and supporting collective bargaining in the screen sector.


Regional Wrap
Wellington's Film Industry Update

Regional Wrap
Wellington's Film Industry Update
Wellington experiences a shift in production workload, the end of Wellington Paranormal, and ongoing infrastructure growth.
Wellington, film production, TVC, techs, Auckland, long-running shows, Wellington Paranormal, Cuba Mall, overseas success, TV commercials, producers, directors, medium budget, Level 2 hiccup, infrastructure development, film industry growth, NZTECHO, crew capacity, production delays, local talent, screen industry.
Wellington experiences a shift in production workload, the end of Wellington Paranormal, and ongoing infrastructure growth.


In Focus
In Pursuit of as Sustainable Future

In Focus
In Pursuit of as Sustainable Future
Exploring Dunedin’s growth as a prime filming location and the thriving local content creation scene.
Dunedin, film industry, filming locations, Māori heritage, Scottish heritage, Otago Gold Rush, Larnach Castle, Out of the Blue, The Power of the Dog, The Royal Treatment, film crews, local production, Dunedin crew, NHNZ, ARL, Infinitum Studios, Theatreworks, local filmmakers, film infrastructure, regional development, documentary production, film studios, local content, creative industries, regional funding, sustainable film industry, Te Puna Kairangi Premium Fund, local storytellers, South Island productions.
Exploring Dunedin’s growth as a prime filming location and the thriving local content creation scene.


President's Rave
Supporting the NZ Film Industry

President's Rave
Supporting the NZ Film Industry
Addressing media misconceptions about the Screen Production Grant and the benefits of offshore productions to New Zealand's economy.
New Zealand Film & TV, NZSPG, Screen Production Grant, COVID-free status, offshore productions, media reporting, Hollywood in NZ, tax rebate, Amazon Tolkien show, foreign investment, film industry, production incentives, skill base, local production, industry growth, economic benefits, NZ economy, government coffers, film industry education, political support, public misconceptions, film workers, vendors, suppliers.
Addressing media misconceptions about the Screen Production Grant and the benefits of offshore productions to New Zealand's economy.


Wide Angle
ACC Challenges Film and TV Industry to Have a Hmm

Wide Angle
ACC Challenges Film and TV Industry to Have a Hmm
Understanding the risks of concussion on film sets and how to manage and prevent injuries in the industry.
concussion, film set safety, ACC, injury prevention, work-related concussion, New Zealand film industry, health and safety, stunt injuries, film production risks, ScreenSafe, injury claims, Preventable campaign, workplace safety, risk management, safety guidelines, concussion management, Four R's, work-related injuries, ACC claims, injury costs, safety culture, health and safety regulations, film industry well-being, safety protocols, film workers.
Understanding the risks of concussion on film sets and how to manage and prevent injuries in the industry.


Editorial
NZTECHO #89 Highlights

Editorial
NZTECHO #89 Highlights
Mid-year reflections, new contributions from Dunedin, and upcoming health-focused articles for the screen industry.
NZTECHO, film industry, Crew Wellington, Crew Auckland, health risks, onset workers, concussion, melanoma, Dunedin office, Rebecca Rowe, regional opportunities, production updates, Jymi Best, newbie column, health articles, industry contributions, local film productions, ACC, industry challenges, film sector support, NZ film news.
Mid-year reflections, new contributions from Dunedin, and upcoming health-focused articles for the screen industry.


Behind the Scenes
Guild Updates and Safety Focus

Behind the Scenes
Guild Updates and Safety Focus
COVID-19 reminders, child safety guidelines, upcoming workshops, and rate card review for the screen sector.
COVID-19, ScreenSafe, SIGANZ, child safety, working with children, NZ Child Safety Guidelines, Blue Book, professional respect, harassment, bullying, racism, rate card review, screen sector, guild updates, volunteer committee, Set Ready Go, workshops, legal support, contracts, mental health, crew safety, sexual harassment, bullying prevention, production training, Screen Skills, Marg Slater.
COVID-19 reminders, child safety guidelines, upcoming workshops, and rate card review for the screen sector.


Newbie Profile
Chris Hiles

Newbie Profile
Chris Hiles
Insights on New Zealand’s film industry growth, challenges, and the value of people and the Guild.
New Zealand film industry, RNZ, TV3, sound mixers, broadcasting, career reflections, industry challenges, infrastructure, Guild membership, crew working conditions, superannuation, kiwi saver, late lunch penalties, low-budget productions, NZ On Air, Film Commission, tax rebates, non-unionized industry, career shoutouts, Tony Johnson, Sam Spicer, Chris Sara, industry growth, work-life balance, Number 8 wire, creative ethics, sound mixers, film crew, Guild contributions.
Insights on New Zealand’s film industry growth, challenges, and the value of people and the Guild.


Regional Wrap
Dunedin's Production Highlights

Regional Wrap
Dunedin's Production Highlights
Netflix and local productions create opportunities for new talent and showcase Otago’s stunning locations.
Dunedin film industry, Netflix, The Royal Treatment, Under The Vines, One Lane Bridge, Central Otago, Queenstown productions, local crew, new talent, filmmaking opportunities, regional showcase, GSTV, young filmmakers, New Zealand locations, winter filming, tourist-free NZ, Nicola MacAllan, Otago productions, film community, Easter break, airwave showcases.
Netflix and local productions create opportunities for new talent and showcase Otago’s stunning locations.


Regional Wrap
Bay of Plenty's Film Growth

Regional Wrap
Bay of Plenty's Film Growth
A vibrant film hub emerges with diverse productions, international talent, and thriving local initiatives.
Bay of Plenty, New Zealand film, local productions, international projects, indigenous drama, Steambox Collective, Rotorua studios, White St studios, Tauranga Independent Films, networking events, Film Bay of Plenty, screenwriters group, writing challenges, guest speakers, Daryl Belbin, Joss King, Combat for Film workshop, children and teens, martial arts, TVNZ anthology, local drama, Anton Steel.
A vibrant film hub emerges with diverse productions, international talent, and thriving local initiatives.


Regional Wrap
Canterbury's Film Scene Blossoms

Regional Wrap
Canterbury's Film Scene Blossoms
Growing productions, fresh talent, and a steady influx of professionals energize Canterbury’s film industry.
Growing productions, fresh talent, and a steady influx of professionals energize Canterbury’s film industry.
Growing productions, fresh talent, and a steady influx of professionals energize Canterbury’s film industry.


In Memorium
Remembering Paul Verall

In Memorium
Remembering Paul Verall
Honoring the life of SPFX technician Paul Verrall, a beloved partner, father, and industry professional.
Paul Verrall, SPFX technician, industry tribute, tragic accident, family, loved partner, adored father, grandparent, best mate, brother, uncle, life celebration, industry loss, remembrance, special effects, legacy, loved ones, February 2021.
Honoring the life of SPFX technician Paul Verrall, a beloved partner, father, and industry professional.


Regional Wrap
Addressing Skills and Safety

Regional Wrap
Addressing Skills and Safety
Highlighting crew shortages, training gaps, and on-set electrical safety in New Zealand’s screen industry.
screen industry, New Zealand, crew shortages, training gaps, sound recordists, grip department, 2nd Assistant Camera, on-set safety, electrical equipment, appliance testing, portable appliance tester, CV reviews, young talent, equipment standards, workplace safety, crew member injury, Sioux Macdonald, Guild vice president, international productions, industry growth, mentorship, technical safety.
Highlighting crew shortages, training gaps, and on-set electrical safety in New Zealand’s screen industry.


Regional Wrap
Wellington's Production Boom

Regional Wrap
Wellington's Production Boom
A surge of film and TV projects keeps Wellington's crew and studios buzzing with back-to-back shoots.
Wellington film industry, production boom, Project X, A24 shoot, Avatar, Wellington Paranormal, TVCs, crew shortages, location scouts, Avalon studios, film projects, night shoots, regional productions, Otaki, Whanganui, winter filming, Crew Wellington, industry workload, busy season, Loren Taylor, sequel, prequel, GT.
A surge of film and TV projects keeps Wellington's crew and studios buzzing with back-to-back shoots.


In Memorium
Remembering Paul Francis Richards

In Memorium
Remembering Paul Francis Richards
Remembering a respected cinematographer, mentor, and cherished friend of the screen industry.
Paul Richards, documentary cinematographer, industry mentor, film industry, tribute, legacy, friendship, humor, fatherhood, wilderness lover, tramper, golf, whiskey enthusiast, industry giant, farewell, Te Rerenga Wairu, spirit of the North Raki, industry loss, Stich, cinematography.
Remembering a respected cinematographer, mentor, and cherished friend of the screen industry.