Sir Peter Jackson
Sir Peter Jackson is a renowned New Zealand filmmaker best known for directing the acclaimed 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' trilogies, which brought international attention to New Zealand's film industry. His work has earned numerous awards, including Academy Awards, and he is celebrated for his innovative storytelling and visual effects. In recent news, Jackson was mentioned due to his ownership of a site in Wellington that is contested for heritage listing, affecting his plans for expanding film infrastructure.
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Recent news mentions
Filmmaker and landlord Sir Peter Jackson’s company, Wingnut PM, decided to close down Shelly Bay cafe Chocolate Fish after 15 years in business.
Auckland bakery pulls horse meat pies after council visit
New Zealand· 2026-01-25
Sir Peter Jackson is a longstanding collaborator of Selkirk, who won an Oscar for his editing work.
Ray Chung’s Better Wellington campaign group reveals big money donorsNew Zealand· 2025-12-15
Jackson directed The Lord of the Rings trilogy, which Ardern mentioned in her appearance.
Jacinda Ardern reflects on Covid years during Graham Norton Show appearanceNew Zealand· 2025-12-06
Sir Peter Jackson is a director with whom Jordan Rivers has worked.
Popular social media creative Jordan Rivers employed in Labour Party leader’s office; private post falls foul of Speaker Gerry Brownlee, citing parliament rulesNew Zealand· 2025-11-30
supported by sponsors such as Sir Peter Jackson.
On The Up: Success in 48Hours competition driving Whangārei film industryNew Zealand· 2025-10-25
WētāFX is majority-owned by Sir Peter Jackson and Dame Francis Walsh.
Wētā Workshop’s first video game Tales of the Shire launches amid mixed reviewsNew Zealand· 2025-07-29
Sir Peter Jackson is an investor in Colossal Biosciences and an avid moa bone collector.
It’s 12ft tall, covered in feathers and has been extinct for 600 years – can the giant moa bird really be resurrected? | Extinct wildlife
United Kingdom· 2025-07-11
Filmmaker Sir Peter Jackson and Dame Fran Walsh are fifth richest with a net worth of $2.6b.
NBR Rich List: Who are the wealthiest people in New Zealand?New Zealand· 2025-06-08
Sir Peter Jackson's Stone Street studios were the location for the announcement of the screen production grant expansion.
Nicola Willis’ film industry backing shows Budget’s economic growth focus – Fran O’SullivanNew Zealand· 2025-05-16
Sir Peter Jackson is a filmmaker who owns a company that purchased the site of the rusted tank.
Wellington City Council supports move to delist heritage buildings more easilyNew Zealand· 2025-02-25
