The Great Subsidy Swindle: New Zealand’s Film Industry Faces the Music
We’ve pretended we’re a global powerhouse when we’re really just a subsidised sideshow. Trump’s tariff is a reality check and a chance to rebuild on solid ground. Let’s stop crying over spilt milk and start building businesses that can stand on their own.
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And Spider-Man Saves the Day
From the Back 40: A gotcha moment made smiles for miles when it comes to practicing what you get paid to preach.