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Published: Wed 2 Jul 2003 11:34 AM
The bFM WIRE Today: 12 - 2pm weekdays


Host: Mark Easterbrook, Producer: Randall Potter
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Today on The Wire
The big news for industry this week has been the Governments announcement of grants for foreign film makers wishing to use our plush surroundings and expert crews. Minister for economic development Jim Anderton joins us to look at the intentions and reasoning behind the decision. We will also take a look at how the grants will affect NZ film makers.
Hong Kong residents took to the street yesterday in porotest at a new law being imposed from China. Critics of the anti-subversion law say it will adversely affect control over free speech and the media. Anne -Marie Brady from Canterbury university joins us to discuss the implications of the law.
Green dean pops up as usual today with the Green Desk and we'll cap the show off with The Magazine review.
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From the desk of Renee Mundy, 95bFM Radio, News and Editorial Director

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