Local screen industry hit by Newshub closure

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English - February 28, 2024 18:17 - 6 minutes - 6.12 MB - ★★★★ - 11 ratings
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The devastating effects of Newshub's closure on news production will be shared by the local screen industry.
Shows partially funded and commissioned by TV3 have an uncertain future, and one industry leader says the workforce connected to the channel has been effectively cut in half.
Andrew Szusterman is an executive member of the Screen Production and Development Association and managing director of South Pacific Pictures. He spoke to Corin Dann.