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The finance minister says New Zealand is at risk of missing out on film productions as international competition intensifies.
The government is expanding eligibility for the International Screen Production Rebate scheme to allow smaller budget productions and digital effects only projects to benefit from the rebate.
Nicola Willis said the country's screen sector contributed $3.5 billion to the economy each year.
"These changes ensure New Zealand remains a serious contender in an increasingly competitive global screen industry.
"They will help diversify our screen economy, build stronger partnerships in growing mar
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