12:42 pm today

Avatar sequels bring more jobs to Wellington

From Midday Report, 12:42 pm today

The Wellington film industry is welcoming news of more Avatar jobs moving to the capital city. At least 150 visual effects jobs are expected to move from Los Angeles, as production of the Avatar sequels is consolidated in New Zealand. It will be a boost for the city as it grapples with sweeping public sector cuts; at least 6000 jobs have been axed, the latest at Kiwirail, with Wellington suffering most. Charlotte Cook speaks to Mark Westerby, is Screen Wellington's head of attraction.