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East of Eden Netflix series puts Ōamaru’s heritage precinct on world stage

Netflix's East of Eden series filmed in Ōamaru last January, shining international attention on the town's $10m heritage precinct.

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A heritage precinct in Ōamaru that contributes an estimated $10.6 million annually to the town's economy will feature in Netflix's seven-part East of Eden series. Filming took place in the town last January. The production is expected to increase the precinct's international profile.

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NZ Herald

East of Eden puts Ōamaru’s $10m heritage street on the world stage

Filming for the seven-part series took place in the town last January.

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Newstalk ZB

East of Eden puts Ōamaru’s $10m heritage street on the world stage

A heritage precinct contributing an estimated $10.6 million a year to Ōamaru’s economy is about to get another turn in the international spotlight in Netflix’s East of Eden.

Read the full story at Newstalk ZB