In a statement to 1News, Weta Digital acknowledged “historical behaviour issues” at the company, including sharing of inappropriate content and commentary.
New Zealand’s workplace relations minister, Andrew Little, said it was “imperative” the company carry out a thorough and independent investigation.
Every Friday staff members would email round porn images to the whole team,” a female former Weta employee told TVNZ.
Weta Digital, the special effects company behind the orcs, dragons and battle scenes of the Oscar-winning Lord of the Rings trilogy, has launched an independent investigation into allegations of a toxic work culture including sexism, bullying and pornography being shared on its intranet.