$800k of public money on a film about Jacinda Ardern
Erika Whittome made this Official Information request to New Zealand Film Commission
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From: Erika Whittome
Dear New Zealand Film Commission,
The NZ Film commission has approved $800k in public funding for a $3.2 million feature film on the former Labour Leader and PM Jacinda Ardern. The NZ Herald article says " commission bosses are confident it will be a success..."
Would you please share all the minutes, correspondence, text messages and all emails regarding the decision to make this particular film.
Please include the proposed budget, and confidence estimates on its financial success , including any foreign distribution deals, advertising budgets, security detail for the former PM etc.
Yours faithfully,
Erika Whittome
From: Tayla Hancock
New Zealand Film Commission
Kia ora Erika,
I wish to advise that we have received your request for information under the Official Information Act 1982. I calculate that we have until 9 April 2024 to respond, however, we will endeavour to provide you with a response as soon as is possible.
Ngā mihi
Tayla
Tayla Hancock (she/her/ia)
Senior Advisor, Policy and Performance
Chair, Staff Diversity and Inclusion Committee
New Zealand Film Commission | Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga | Level 3, 119 Ghuznee St, Wellington 6011 | PO Box 11546, Manners Street, Wellington 6142
T: +64 4 896 6183
www.nzfilm.co.nz | ondemand.nzfilm.co.nz
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From: Tayla Hancock
New Zealand Film Commission
Kia ora Erika,
Please find attached a letter advising of an extension of our response to your request for information.
Ngā mihi
Tayla
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From: Erika Whittome
Dear Tayla Hancock,
I have made a complaint to the Ombudsman regarding this request for information which has not been answered.
Yours sincerely,
Erika Whittome
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