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The company is currently filming a Lord of the Rings TV series in New Zealand.
Under a Memorandum of Understanding Amazon will get an extra 5 percent from the Screen Production Grant in addition to the 20 percent grant the production already qualifies for.
Amazon plans to spend about $650 million on season one of the show meaning it would be eligible for a rebate of over $160m.
Minister for Economic Development and Tourism Stuart Nash told
Morning Report the deal secured multi-year benefits to New Zealand and the subsidy was well worth it. This is fantastic, it really is, Nash said.
Government to give Amazon over $100m boost for Lord of the Rings filming
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Government to give Amazon over $100m boost for Lord of the Rings filming
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