The Government says an announcement is imminent on whether The Lord of the Rings series will be filmed here.

There are reports New Zealand has been confirmed as the main location for the $1.5 billion production.

Economic Development Minister David Parker says Amazon has been offered a subsidy that provides an up to 25 per cent tax refund for international productions.

South Pacific Pictures boss John Barnett told Heather du Plessis Allan it's not just about the subsidy.

He says New Zealand has a skilled workforce and we are an easy place to work in.

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