Pastoral lessees need the consent of the Commissioner of Crown Lands before carrying out various activities on the land. These activities are called discretionary pastoral activities.
To check whether your activity is permitted, discretionary, or prohibited, see the applicable factsheets at: Helping you navigate changes to CPLA.
Pastoral lessees, licensees, and other users of Crown pastoral land need consent for other activities on or related to Crown pastoral land, such as commercial recreation permits, easements, protective mechanisms, or transfers.
The table below contains the application forms for the activities which need the Commissioner’s consent. If you have any questions about whether a proposed activity requires consent, or you are unsure what sort of information you need to provide, please contact your Portfolio Manager or email pastoral@linz.govt.nz.
A new consents system came into effect on the 17 November 2022. The forms below have been updated to reflect the new consenting requirements.
Activities requiring the Commissioner’s consent, and relevant application form
To apply for consent, complete the correct application form and send it to your Portfolio Manager or to pastoral@linz.govt.nz.
If you are applying for an activity you need to carry out within a certain time, we recommend you get in touch early in the project planning phase to avoid unnecessary delays.
Application fees
All amounts are GST inclusive and payable upon application.
These charges relate to the preparation and registration of documents by the Commissioner of Crown Lands.
An application fee will be invoiced by Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand when your application has been submitted and accepted. Please make prompt payment. We will start processing your application once payment on this invoice is received.
| Application / Request | Amount |
|---|---|
| An instrument under section 60 granting or reserving a right of way or other easement over or under Crown land | $165 |
| A recreation permit under section 66A | $115 |
| A consent under section 89, ie a transfer, sublease or sublicence | $115 |
Application fees for a commercial recreation permit for filming
Filming on leased land for a half day
|
Activity |
Set up / wrap up ($NZD) |
Filming ($NZD) |
Contingency - No occupation ($NZD) |
Contingency - Occupation ($NZD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Drone only |
- |
60 |
- |
- |
|
Photo shoot |
- |
60 |
- |
- |
|
<10 personnel |
125 |
250 |
- |
125 |
|
10-50 personnel |
180 |
360 |
- |
180 |
|
>50 personnel* |
250 |
500 |
- |
250 |
Filming on leased land for a full day
|
Activity |
Set up / wrap up ($NZD) |
Filming ($NZD) |
Contingency - No occupation ($NZD) |
Contingency - Occupation ($NZD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Drone only |
- |
120 |
- |
- |
|
Photo shoot |
- |
120 |
- |
- |
|
<10 personnel |
225 |
450 |
- |
225 |
|
10-50 personnel |
300 |
600 |
- |
300 |
|
>50 personnel* |
450 |
900 |
- |
450 |
Filming on other Crown land for a half day
|
Activity |
Set up / wrap up ($NZD) |
Filming ($NZD) |
Contingency - No occupation ($NZD) |
Contingency - Occupation ($NZD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Drone only |
- |
100 |
- |
- |
|
Photo shoot |
- |
100 |
- |
- |
|
<10 personnel |
200 |
400 |
- |
200 |
|
10-50 personnel |
300 |
600 |
- |
300 |
|
>50 personnel* |
400 |
800 |
- |
500 |
Filming on other Crown land for a full day
|
Activity |
Set up / wrap up ($NZD) |
Filming ($NZD) |
Contingency - No occupation ($NZD) |
Contingency - Occupation ($NZD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Drone only |
- |
200 |
- |
- |
|
Photo shoot |
- |
200 |
- |
- |
|
<10 personnel |
350 |
750 |
- |
350 |
|
10-50 personnel |
500 |
1,000 |
- |
500 |
|
>50 personnel* |
750 |
1,500 |
- |
750 |
*Approximation only. For permits of 50 personnel or greater, the fee will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.