Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis announced today that the Government will boost New Zealand's screen rebate for the goal of bringing Hollywood back to New Zealand. 

Overseas productions will now be able to claim a 25% rebate on what they spend here, up from 20%, when they invest more than $20 million.

Australia currently offers up to 40% while Canada and the UK offer around 30%.

Harry Harrison said to Heather du Plessis-Allan, "I wish we were sort of higher, but it allows us to play in the sand pit." 

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Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis announced today that the Government will boost New Zealand's screen rebate for the goal of bringing Hollywood back to New Zealand.&nbsp;
Overseas productions will now be able to claim a 25% rebate on what they spend here, up from 20%, when they invest more than $20 million.
Australia currently offers up to 40% while Canada and the UK offer around 30%.
Harry Harrison said to Heather du Plessis-Allan, "I wish we were sort of higher, but it allows us to play in the sand pit."&nbsp;
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Annie Murray and Harry Harrison: NZ Film CEO and Screen NZ Chair on screen rebate boost

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A push to get Kiwis talking about systemic issues leading to child abuse.

The Dear Children campaign has launched today - with a letter to kids and parents countrywide, focusing on preventing all forms of child maltreatment

Children's Commissioner Claire Achmad says child homicide cannot be ignored.

She told Ryan Bridge on average, one child is killed every five weeks, but it's not too late for change, so eventually children will grow up in New Zealand feeling safe.

She says it starts with awareness.

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A push to get Kiwis talking about systemic issues leading to child abuse.
The Dear Children campaign has launched today - with a letter to kids and parents countrywide, focusing on preventing all forms of child maltreatment
Children's Commissioner Claire Achmad says child homicide cannot be ignored.
She told Ryan Bridge on average, one child is killed every five weeks, but it's not too late for change, so eventually children will grow up in New Zealand feeling safe.
She says it starts with awareness.
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Claire Achmad: Children's Commissioner on Dear Children campaign against child abuse and homicide

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Public transport users in the Capital can start using debit and credit cards and phones on buses and trains - from next March.

Greater Wellington Regional Council will introduce contactless payments - at a cost of 5.5 million dollars. 

It's jumping the gun on the Government National Ticketing System, scheduled for mid-2027. 

Council Chair Daran Ponter told Ryan Bridge they don't trust the timeline. 
 
He says he's sick of telling Wellington commuters they can't have something that's available in Auckland and Australia.

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Public transport users in the Capital can start using debit and credit cards and phones on buses and trains - from next March.
Greater Wellington Regional Council will introduce contactless payments - at a cost of 5.5 million dollars.&nbsp;
It's jumping the gun on the Government National Ticketing System, scheduled for mid-2027.&nbsp;
Council Chair Daran Ponter told Ryan Bridge they don't trust the timeline.&nbsp; &nbsp; He says he's sick of telling Wellington commuters they can't have something that's available in Auckland and Australia.
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Daran Ponter: Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair talks doubts to National Ticketing System for public transport

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 8 December 2025, the EMA's Alan McDonald outlines why tomorrow's RMA overhaul is so desperately needed and why he thinks the Government is coming with the bazooka approach.

Will the big Netflix-Warner Brothers deal lead to fewer films in cinemas? Media commentator Duncan Greive weighs in.

The Children's Commissioner has launched a campaign against child homicide, but are the country's worst parents really going to pay attention?

Labour's Chris Hipkins rejects Andrew Coster's assertion he'd been briefed about the McSkimming affair - and says he has a witness.

Plus, the Huddle debate the Children's Commission's campaign against child homicide and whether the days of boozy and lavish Christmas parties are over.

Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

 

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 8 December 2025, the EMA's Alan McDonald outlines why tomorrow's RMA overhaul is so desperately needed and why he thinks the Government is coming with the bazooka approach.
Will the big Netflix-Warner Brothers deal lead to fewer films in cinemas? Media commentator Duncan Greive weighs in.
The Children's Commissioner has launched a campaign against child homicide, but are the country's worst parents really going to pay attention?
Labour's Chris Hipkins rejects Andrew Coster's assertion he'd been briefed about the McSkimming affair - and says he has a witness.
Plus, the Huddle debate the Children's Commission's campaign against child homicide and whether the days of boozy and lavish Christmas parties are over.
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Full Show Podcast: 08 December 2025 

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Annie Murray and Harry Harrison: NZ Film CEO and Screen NZ Chair on screen rebate boost

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