Fans enthusiastic about <i>Hobbit</i> deal
The announcement The Hobbit will be shot in New Zealand has been greeted enthusiastically by Lord of the Rings fans all over the world.
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CTU: <i>Hobbit</i> labour law changes 'opportunistic'
A union leader has berated the Govt for selling the "fundamental rights" of workers to convince Warner Bros to keep The Hobbit in NZ.
Govt's <i>Hobbit</i> pact: One deal to rule them all
Up to $34m in tax breaks and help with marketing costs and a change to labour laws are the price of keeping The Hobbit in NZ.
<i>John Armstrong</i>: Mega-money yells, and NZ rolls over
What kind of a country sells its democratic soul for 30 pieces of silver? The answer is a small one. And one where the economy shows little sign of recovery in the short term.
Relief all round that <i>Hobbit</i> will stay
Two industry heavyweights on opposing sides of The Hobbit row have welcomed confirmation the movies will be shot in NZ.
<i>Hobbit</i> to stay in NZ
Filming of The Hobbit will stay in New Zealand after an agreement was reached between the Government and studio executives at a crisis meeting today.
Key to make <i>Hobbit</i> announcement
Prime Minister John Key will be holding a press conference this evening to discuss the future of The Hobbit.
PM: I'm not going to write cheques NZ can't afford
The Govt is continuing to negotiate with Warner Brothers on The Hobbit films but does not have an open chequebook.
Jackson: <i>Hobbit</i> union 'had gun to our head'
Sir Peter Jackson has produced a letter which he says counters claims by NZ Actors' Equity that they sought a meeting with the producer prior to blacklisting The Hobbit.
Union warns against <i>Hobbit</i> law change
A union leader is concerned a precedent could be set which would challenge New Zealand's sovereignty if the Government changes labour laws to entice Warner Brothers to film The Hobbit in the country.
<i>Hobbit</i> needs new law - expert
Only a new law will give Warner Bros the guarantee it wants on labour laws to keep The Hobbit in NZ, an employment law expert says.
<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Hobbit folk grovel to feudal movie lords
Every employee in the land should be concerned at the hammering the actors have got for daring to ask for meaningful negotiations.
No decision yet in <i>Hobbit</i> talks - Key
John Key has emerged from crisis talks with Warner Brothers executives over the filming of The Hobbit, saying there is still no decision on where filming will take place.
No <i>Hobbit</i> 'bidding war' - PM
John Key says he has made it clear to Warner Bros that the Govt cannot go to extreme lengths to keep The Hobbit films in NZ.
Union guarantees no <i>Hobbit</i> industrial action
The union behind an actors' boycott of The Hobbit has given an unconditional guarantee that it will not take any more industrial action against the film production.
'This is our livelihood' - Middle Earth's real-life battle
A video clip has highlighted the anger and high stakes involved in the row over The Hobbit.
TVNZ reveals payout of $2.1m to departing staff
TVNZ dished out an average of almost $50,000 each to 44 staff whose contracts were "terminated" in the past financial year.
Hobbit studio confirms it is looking abroad for filming locations
Warner Brothers have confirmed that they are considering alternative locations in which to film the two Hobbit films.
<i>Media</i>: Jackson's bitter truths win media war
Sir Peter Jackson and his business interests seem to have won the media battle over The Hobbit.
Power boss' $1.3m top Govt pay
Mighty River Power chief executive Doug Heffernan is NZ's highest-paid government employee with a $1.32m package.
Actors' Equity <Hobbit> meeting in Auckland cancelled
An Actors' Equity meeting to be held in Auckland tonight has been canned over fears technicians and other workers in the film would picket.