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Richard Bluck, cinematographer, Kapiti Coast, Television One, Avalon, freelancer, Techos’ Guild, The Blue Book, film industry, collective voice, fair treatment, sustainable industry, low-budget NZ films, health and safety, Guild, Wellington branch, NZCS, New Zealand Cinematographers Society, film workers, film advocacy, industry competitiveness, safety practices, industry development, NZ film.

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