Film & Television

Auckland's temperate coastal climate makes the great outdoors accessible all year round. Art and landscape combine at various gardens and events across the region, providing art lovers plenty of opportunities to enjoy art in the outdoors.

Barrie Osborne is an internationally renowned US film-maker who moved to New Zealand while working on major film projects.

A band of larger-than-life characters emerged from remote corners of New Zealand to make their mark on the world stage in 2005.

The Lord of the Rings was filmed over 274 days, using 350 purpose-built sets in more than 150 locations all over New Zealand (including 30 Department of Conservation sites).

Summary of organisations and resources important to the New Zealand film industry.

Tolkien fans fascinated by the world Peter Jackson captured on film during his 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy continue to travel New Zealand searching for the real Middle-earth.

A young New Zealand artist who produced her first national masterpiece at the age of eight, is a costume maker behind the hugely successful 3D blockbuster, Avatar - now the world’s #2 movie of all time.

When Peter Jackson flew over New Zealand scouting film locations for his next big project, he was impressed by the green hills and peaceful pastures surrounding the little farming town of Matamata.

High-flying Kiwis are making a name for themselves in the global movie industry – coupling daredevil talent with a passion for action.

New Zealand is once again being showcased on the big screen by Peter Jackson in his latest film, King Kong.