'Avatar 2' production creates a rift in New Zealand over alleged political favoritism

As per reports, Avatar 2 begins production in New Zealand a few weeks ago. Director James Cameron along with his team had to spend 14 days in self-isolation as per guidelines. However, filming has started a feud in country as many residents are t happy with decision. Read to kw more.

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Avatar 2 production creates drama in New Zealand

New Zealand currently has new or active case of COVID-19 and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has loosened lockdown. However, ir borders are still shutdown until things get stable. Hollywood production and or industry need special permission from government to cross border and begin work, which was granted to Avatar 2. As per reports, or industries are having a difficult time to get special permission.

David Seymour, ACT Leader, called move “an insult to working New Zealanders,” in an interview with a daily. He questioned rules at borders. At moment, it seems to him that if you are a friend of government, you are in business. If you are t, you are on your own. Seymour stated that re should be one rule for everyone. It is “unacceptable for politicians” to be picking and choosing who can enter country, he ted.

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According to reports, nine out of ten special permissions to enter New Zealand border have been denied. On or hand, Avatar 2 filmmakers were given permission. It is because movies’ massive production will bring a lot of jobs to locals which will help m in making much-needed money.

Judith Collins, spokesperson of National Party, said that she is t opposed to production of Avatar sequel as it will bring help that ecomy needs. However, she believes re should be clearer regulation. Collins said that it certainly would seem that some are t getting same treatment. re must be a lot of small businesses wondering if re are different rules for different people. She questioned that why does this particular venture get preferential treatment.

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As per reports, ar unnamed big Hollywood project is eyeing to start production in New Zealand. In an interview, Iain Cossar, Ministry of Business, Invation, and Employment, said that both productions were granted special permission since y both met criteria. y will provide employment to around 600 New Zealanders. significant level of ecomic activity from each production also played a key role. It is reported that 56 film workers crossed borders among 201 special exemptions made.

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