Survey results: Filming in Auckland
September 2018
Background
ATEED (Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development) is a council-controlled organisation responsible for bringing economic growth into Auckland.
Part of this is through attracting major film companies to Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), by positioning our region as a prime location to film large-scale productions. ATEED also assists with facilitating shoots and other related activities to support production companies.
While film production helps bring economic growth into Auckland, the general attitudes towards filming activities are not well known, apart from feedback received from members of the public inconvenienced by such activity.
The purpose of this survey was to better understand public perceptions of filming and how negative impacts of film productions could be reduced.
Find out more about ATEED's work with the film industry here.
How we will use the results
Results show that in general, Aucklanders tend to feel positively about professional filming productions taking place in Auckland, with 7 in 10 saying they'd like to see more filming in Auckland.
However negative impacts were also noted in the survey, particularly reduced access to public areas, reduced parking, and road closures. These survey results enable ATEED to understand the extent of these issues, to ensure film productions have as little negative impact on the public as possible.
Find out more in the Using the survey results sections within this report.
Answers to FAQs received in this survey have also been included on the last page.
Methodology
- 35,332 panellists received an invitation
- 4762 surveys were completed
- Survey was open for 12 days (30 Aug - 10 Sep 2018)
This survey was run on Auckland Council's People's Panel, a quick and easy way for Aucklanders to help shape Auckland by taking part in short surveys.
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