New Zealand's NZ On Air gives nearly $22m in taxpayer rebates to game development studios
New Zealand's public media funder NZ On Air has provided nearly NZ$22 million in taxpayer rebates to game development studios. The Game Development Sector Rebate is designed to foster the gaming industry in Aotearoa.
New Zealand's public media funder NZ On Air has announced nearly NZ$22 million in taxpayer rebates to game development studios. The support is part of public investment in the country's growing gaming sector.
According to RNZ, the Game Development Sector Rebate is designed to encourage local studios to grow and create jobs. The scheme positions the gaming industry as a pillar of the country's creative economy.
The gaming sector is becoming an increasingly visible item in New Zealand's export earnings. Officials expect the rebates to help attract fresh investment and skilled workers to the sector.
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