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NZ Actors’ Equity is an autonomous part of the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance and is the industrial and professional organisation representing performers who work in New Zealand’s entertainment industries.

SPIF Petition

NZ Actors' Equity has raised serious concerns that New Zealand performers have not been considered in the development of the new Screen Production Incentive Fund.

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Member Discounts

THEATRE

Basement (Ak) Lower Greys Ave, Auckland CBD

$5 House wines and beer with your Equity card. Check out  http://www.basementspace.co.nz to see what's on.

Auckland Theatre Company (Ak) 

Ticket discounts. Dramas and comedies: $35 A Reserve, $30 B Reserve or $25 on standby (one hour prior to performance).  Musicals: $45 A Reserve, $40 B Reserve or $37 on standby (one hour prior to performance). Complete 2009 subscription available at a discounted rate. Book by phone with the ATC Box Office stating you are an Equity member (payment by credit card only) or in person show your Equity card at the Box Office on the night of the show.
Ph: (09) 309 3395
Show information at: www.atc.co.nz

BATS Theatre (Wgtn)
Equity members at concession rate on presentation of Equity card.
Ph: (04) 802 4175
Show information at: www.bats.co.nz

Circa Theatre (Wgtn)
Pre-booked ticket price $30; Standby $18. Show your Equity card at the Box Office.
Ph: (04) 801 7992
Show information at: www.circa.co.nz

Downstage Theatre (Wgtn)
Industry ticket price $20 (Standby).Show your Equity card at the Box Office.
Ph: (04) 801 6946
Show information at: www.downstage.co.nz

Court Theatre (Chch)
Equity members pay the Student rate: $23.
Ph: (03) 963 0870
Show information at: www. Courttheatre.org.nz

Fortune Theatre (Dun)
Equity members pay the Member rate ($30) for standby tickets.
Ph: (03) 477 8323
Show information at: www.fortunetheatre.co.nz

Silo Theatre (Ak) 
$16 on Silo Theatre Industry Nights with presentation of your Equity Card.
$20 for all other performances, on a standby basis thirty minutes prior to start with current Equity ID - one admission per card.

CINEMA

Rialto Cinemas (Newmarket, Palmerston North, Christchurch, Dunedin)
Mon-Fri: $10 (excluding festivals & special screenings)
 

Academy Cinemas

Concession price- $11.

Hoyts Cinemas

$9.50 for member plus one guest. N/A to: No complimentary, Blockbuster pricing applies; not valid after 5pm on Saturday, VIP Class, La Premiere and The Halfpipe.

Auckland - Hoyts Wairau Park, Hoyts Sylvia Park

Wellington - Hoyts Lower Hutt, Regent on Manners

Christchurch - Hoyts Moorhouse, Hoyts Northlands, Regent on Worcester, Hoyts Riccarton

Dunedin - Hoyts Octagon Rialto Cinemas Student Rates Mon-Fri any session.

Reading Cinemas
One ticket at student discount rate from any Reading Cinema nationwide. Discount applies to any film/session except Tuesday. www.readingcinemas.co.nz

Auckland Film Society
Discount on Premier Card Member rate.
www.aucklandfilmsociety.org.nz

Auckland Cinema
Mon - Fri: $10 (before 5pm) $11 (after 5pm) Sat, Sun & Public Holidays: $11 Applies to non-festival movies.

Embassy Theatre (Wgtn)
Mon - Fri: student price
10 Kent Terrace, Wellington
Ph: (04) 384 7657

Empire Cinema Island Bay (Wgtn)
Student discount when you present your membership card.
Ph: (04) 939 7557
www.empirecinema.co.nz

Dunedin Film Society
Student discount rates

http://dunedinfilmsociety.tripod.com/

TRAINING

Performing Arts School of New Zealand (Ak) 
10% discount for 2008 Acting Courses.
Ph: (09) 845 0290 / Ext 1
For further details go to: www.pasnz.co.nz

Isabel Fish Academy of Arts and Performance (Ak) 
10% discount for 2008 Youth Acting courses. Also applicable to children of members. 15% discount for 2008 Adult One on One.10% discount for Adult course.
Ph: (09) 376 7123
Mob: 021 250 7263
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Studio-111 (Ak) 
10% discount: TV Presenters training with Paulus Romijin. Level 2 with Phillip Jones. Level 3 with Elena Stejko.
Full course details and phone contact on the website: www.studio111.co.nz

HORSERIDING LESSONS

Exquisite Equines (Ak) 
Member discounts for horse riding lessons. A helpful skill bound to boost your employability.
Ph: (09) 411 7716

COSTUMES / PROPS

First Scene Props Costume Hire
10% discount.

Costume:
597 New North Rd, Morningside, Auckland 
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Props:
2B Western Springs Rd, Morningside, Auckland 
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Ph: (09) 815 7230

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Fotografica (Wgtn)
Photographer: Alicia Scott 15% discount off normal portfolio shot prices.
Mob: 021 491 845
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www.fotografica.co.nz

The Shooter Limited (Ak)
Photographer: Gary Baildon $100 off any headshot package.
Mob: 021 422 303
Fax: (09) 524 2525
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www.theshooter.co.nz

Kelly Newland Photography (Ak)
10% discount off normal headshot prices.
Mobile: 021 254 6577
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www.kellynewland.com
 

PUBLICISTS / PUBLICITY

Elephant Publicity (Ak) 10% discount.
Contact Michelle Lafferty
Ph: (09) 368 4180
Mob: 027 295 6450
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Brianne Kerr Publicity (Wgtn)
10% discount - mention Equity at initial meeting. Contact Brianne Kerr to discuss a quote or a free consultation.
Ph: (04) 801 6470
0 Mob: 021 165 5784
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www.briannekerrpublicty.co.nz

Showcast
$90 for Internet listing only (usually $115)
Ph: (09) 817 2950
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ACCOUNTANTS

Gibson & Associates Chartered Accountants (Ak)
Business and Personal Advisory Services- first interview free.
Ph: (09) 529 1907

Alison Morgan (Wgtn)
Wellington based, experienced so will help you assemble your records to save time and money.
Ph: (04) 472 3145
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David Suisted (Wgtn)
Wellington based Accountant who has specialised in providing low cost accounting and tax services to the Arts Community for several years. Fees already heavily discounted. No cost first meeting to discuss service and expectations with prospective clients.
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LAWYERS

Karen Soich (Ak)
Intellectual Property, Entertainment and Employment Law – 20% discount off initial consultation.
519 Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn, Auckland
Ph: (09) 376 5739
Mob: 021 435 511
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Tim Riley (Ak) Dominion Law.
Entertainment Lawyers. Creative people need creative lawyers. First half hour free for initial consultation.
Suite 2.3, 72 Dominion Road
Ph: (09) 638 5861
Mob: 021 610 490
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TRAVEL

The Langham (Ak)

Room Type 

Published Rate 

NZ Actors' Equity Partnership Rate 

Room Night Commitment 

Superior 

$285.00

$170.00

Executive 

$335.00

$210.00

Langham Hotel Club 

$445.00

$330.00

Park Suite 

$545.00

$430.00

Executive Suite 

$695.00

$580.00

Governor Suite 

$1885.00

$1770.00    

Royal Suite 

$2485.00 

$2370.00    

Phone The Langham on (649) 379 5132 to make a booking / verify Terms & Conditions. 

Rodney Bane Travel Broker Up to 3% discount on international airfares (based on Holiday Shoppe Standard pricing policy). 10% off travel insurance (part of an international journey).
Mob: 021 934 406
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Stage and Screen Travel (Ak)
2% discount on international air travel. Discounted rates for accommodation and rental vehicles through Hertz.
Contact Carolyn Guthrie
Ph: (09) 638 0282 or 0800 157 989
Email: Carolyn_Guthrie@ Stageandscreen.co.nz

DVD / MUSIC

Aro Street Video
10% off $30 ten-trip rental card, plus DVDs purchased at the shop or online. Note: mention Actors Equity Discount for online orders.
7 Aro Street, Welllington
Ph: (04) 801 7101
www.arovideo.co.nz

OPENING NIGHT

Genevieve Flowers (Wgtn)
Either 20% more flowers in your bunch deal or 10% cash discount.
Upper Plimmer Steps, Wellington
Ph: (04) 473 7442
www.genevieveflowers.co.nz

BOOKS

Pathfinder Bookshop (Ak)
10% discount
38 Lorne St, Auckland
Ph: (09) 379 0147
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Women's Bookshop (Ak)
10% discount.
105 Ponsonby Rd, Auckland
Ph: (09) 376 4399
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Browsers' Quality Secondhand Bookshop
10% discount.
221 Victoria St South, Hamilton
Ph: (07) 839 1919 26

Wharf St, Tauranga
Ph: (07) 577 0900

HAIR & BEAUTY

Define Hair Studio (Ak)
10% discount on haircut and colour with Craig Olsen (not on Saturdays).
51 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby
Ph: (09) 360 9751

 

HEALTH

 

Neuromuscular Therapy Clinic (Ak)
$70 for an hour long Neuromuscular therapy treatment (normal price $80) with presentation of your Equity card.

Suffering from performance tension, or issues to do with singing, projection, vocal blockages, jaw tension and communication issues including diaphragmatic breathing issues or vocal muscle tension? Neuromuscular therapy is a God-send to a stressed actor that is having those issues or losing their voice, and doesn't know where to turn. 
Contact Stephen Brunton
Ph: 027 231 5669 / 09 623 1874.
Email: stephenbrunton@ gmail.com

PRINTING / PHOTOCOPYING

Rapid Copy Ltd
10% off photocopying, poster printing, flyers etc on presentation of your Equity card.
191 Thorndon Quay, Wellington Ph/Fax: (04) 471 2537
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www.rapidcopy.co.nz

WINE

Regional Wines (Wgtn)
Minimum discount 4% on beer and approximately 10% on wine, excluding specials.
15 Ellice St, Mt Victoria, Wellington Ph: (04) 385 6952
www.regionalwines.co.nz