02 Nov 2010 — The New Zealand film industry has been given another major boost with news that two sequels to the world’s biggest movie, Avatar, are set to be made in Wellington.
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Weta in line for ‘Avatar’ film sequels
Tuesday, 02-Nov-2010Wellington is world’s ‘coolest little capital’
Tuesday, 02-Nov-201001 Nov 2010 – It’s no surprise to the locals, but Lonely Planet has just made it official – Wellington is “the coolest little capital in the world”.
New Zealand secures Hobbits and Middle-earth
Friday, 29-Oct-201028 Oct 2010 — The Hobbit will stay home in Middle-earth after a deal that confirms Sir Peter Jackson’s much-awaited prequel to ‘The Lord of the Rings’ is to be filmed in New Zealand.
Small New Zealand winery has won a top international pinot noir award
Sunday, 12-Sep-2010New Zealand pinot wins top wine award — A small relatively young New Zealand winery has won a top international pinot noir award, beating 19 other countries including many of the world’s most famous wine producers.