Film Auckland is pleased with the Auckland Regional Council Parks and Heritage Sub-Committee report that has lifted proposed restrictions on filming at six key sites in the Waitakere Ranges.

Earlier in the year the ARC announced a variation to the ARC Regional Parks Management Plan which would have seen limitations on filming in some key areas of the Waitakere Ranges such as Piha, Karekare and Whatipu.

Film Auckland carried out extensive work in lobbying on behalf of the film industry throughout this process, and was a catalyst in mobilising the local film industry into making submissions. There were over fifty film submissions, a great many of these from industry practitioners and suppliers. Many of these submissions were heard at the hearings, including an extensive submission presented by Film Auckland.

Roi Macgregor, Deputy Chair of Film Auckland, led the submissions process on behalf of the organisation. "I am extremely gratified about the outcome of the report. Film Auckland is certainly proud of the advocacy role they have taken in this process as issues like these are crucial to our industry's well-being."

"It is also very pleasing that the film industry worked so well together in putting our case forward. The industry has always had a professional approach to filming in the Waitakere Ranges and it was reassuring that the Councillors involved were open to listening to our concerns."

"As well as our own submission, key industry organisations such as the New Zealand Film Technicians Guild and Film New Zealand made compelling submissions. And so many film industry professionals either got behind our submission or presented their own. This result is great news for the Auckland film industry and it is encouraging that we can work together in what is a frequently competitive environment, for common goals."

The report and recommendations of the ARC Parks & Heritage Committee will now go to a full Council vote on the 24th of September.

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