4. LYNNE PILLAY (Labour—Waitakere) Link to this
to the Minister for Economic Development
What is the Government doing to support the development of the New Zealand film industry?
Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Minister for Economic Development) Link to this
We are boosting the film industry by improving the Large Budget Screen Production Grant and providing ongoing funding for Film New Zealand. We know that large-budget productions hold fantastic opportunities for our country and we want to take full advantage of these. In particular, the post-production digital and visual effects incentive recognises New Zealand’s strengths in design. This boost to our film industry is important to New Zealand’s transformation into a high-wage innovative economy. I note that it is broadly supported by everyone other than Rodney Hide and the editor of the Dominion Post.
What other reports has he seen on action the Government is taking to support economic transformation?
Hon TREVOR MALLARD Link to this
The other main announcement was around the food and beverage sector. We know that farming has traditionally been the backbone of our economy but we do need to think differently to really drive future growth in the food and beverage sector so that innovative nutrition solutions can be the new backbone to this economy.