5 year lease agreed for Auckland Film Studios (AFS)

Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) has agreed on a five-year lease for Auckland Film Studios (AFS) with Panuku Development Auckland (which now has responsibility for the site as part of its property portfolio on behalf of Auckland Council). The lease will commence on 29...

Wed, 09/27/2017 - 14:03

It’s all about location

Auckland's booming screen sector has received some great coverage in the hugely influential UK-based industry publication The Location Guide, with the latest online issue featuring an interview with Michael Brook, Manager Screen Auckland. Michael talks about Auckland's world-class screen sector...

Tue, 08/08/2017 - 10:50

Auckland screen growth reinforces need for new infrastructure

As Auckland-based production Hunt for the Wilderpeople – which was filmed in 2015 at locations including the Waitakere Ranges, Karekare, Anawhata, Puhoi and Ponsonby – racks up box office receipts and critical acclaim, Statistics New Zealand has released data which shows Auckland’s screen production...

Fri, 04/15/2016 - 02:04

Power Rangers journey down under

Auckland takes a starring role in the latest episodes of Saban Brands’ Power Rangers Dino Charge airing on Nickelodeon in the US. The first of two episodes set in New Zealand, World Famous (in New Zealand) aired this weekend to the delight of fans, and will be followed up by Journey Down Under on...

Fri, 11/20/2015 - 15:06