19 Sep 2019

Changes to "Hobbit Law" will protect those working on LOTR series - Robyn Malcolm

From Morning Report, 7:39 am on 19 September 2019

The actor who protested against the treatment of New Zealanders working on the Hobbit says recent changes to the "Hobbit Law" will protect those working on Amazon's Lord of the Rings series. After months of speculation, the tech giant has confirmed what's thought to be the world's most expensive TV series will be shot in New Zealand. It's expected to benefit both the film industry and the economy, but some are worried the show's mega budget may take Middle Earth away from its humble beginnings. Katie Scotcher reports.