Lord of the Rings maker to drive war exhibition

New Zealand's commemorations for the centenary of World War I are to feature an exhibition by Oscar-winning director Peter Jackson.

Wellington's Dominion Museum will house a temporary World War I commemorative museum exhibition, developed by Jackson, from April 2015 through the duration of the centenary period, Jackson and Prime Minister John Key announced on Friday.

Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson says the innovative exhibition was being developed to complement other aspects of New Zealand's World War I commemorations.