Photo: ReutersA deal to boost the local economy has been struck between the government and the global giant Amazon. The company is currently filming a Lord of the Rings TV series in New Zealand. Amazon plans to spend about $650 million on season one of the show, meaning it would be eligible for a rebate of over $160m. "But what I can tell you is Amazon is going to spend about $650 million in season one alone," he said. "Amazon and MBIE will work together to establish agreed-upon themes that align Amazon's and New Zealand's goals on a season by-season basis.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 15, 2021 22:07 UTC