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

Magnify gives Auckland a reality check

One of the most sought-after events during Techweek AKL 2016 was the inaugural Magnify Conference, sponsored by ATEED. The sell-out virtual and augmented reality summit attracted more than 1000 delegates who took part in interactive workshops, panel discussions, and demonstrations of the latest...

Wed, 06/15/2016 - 14:56

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

Why Auckland's popularity as a film location just keeps on growing...

When it comes to recce scouting, the sky's the limit in 'the Land of the Long White Cloud' as Larissa Meikle finds out Auckland’s popularity as an international filmmaking destination means production crews are spoiled for choice when it comes to locations. In fact New Zealand has a long and proud...

Tue, 06/23/2015 - 03:24