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Avatar: The Way of Water, benefitted from New Zealand's International Screen Production Rebate.

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The rebate changes lower entry costs, expand eligibility, and aim to keep New Zealand competitive in the global screen market.

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This year was meant to be the one when New Zealand closed the income gap with Australia and stemmed the exodus. Instead, more Kiwis than ever are leaving for a better life.

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The whitebait season ends on October 31.

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Critics say banning rough sleepers from central Auckland only displaced the problem and caused further harm.

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