Apply
To apply for a recreation permit to film on Crown land you need to complete the following application form and lessee consent form:
For all other filming on Crown land administered by LINZ, please use the expression of interest form:
Expression of interest and application process
Fees
Filming on leased land for a half day
| Activity | Set up / wrap up | Filming | Contingency - Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drone only | NA | $60 | NA |
| Photo shoot | NA | $60 | NA |
| <10 personnel (no structures) | $125 | $250 | $125 |
| <10 personnel (with structures) | $150 | $300 | $150 |
| 10-50 personnel | $180 | $360 | $180 |
| >50 personnel* | $250 | $500 | $250 |
Filming on leased land for a full day
| Activity | Set up / wrap up | Filming | Contingency - Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drone only | NA | $120 | NA |
| Photo shoot | NA | $120 | NA |
| <10 personnel (no structures) | $225 | $450 | $225 |
| <10 personnel (with structures) | $250 | $500 | $250 |
| 10-50 personnel | $350 | $700 | $350 |
| >50 personnel* | $500 | $1,000 | $500 |
Filming on other Crown land for a half day
| Activity | Set up / wrap up | Filming | Contingency - Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drone only | NA | $100 | NA |
| Photo shoot | NA | $100 | NA |
| <10 personnel (no structures) | $200 | $400 | $200 |
| <10 personnel (with structures) | $250 | $500 | $250 |
| 10-50 personnel | $350 | $700 | $350 |
| >50 personnel* | $500 | $1,000 | $500 |
Filming on other Crown land for a full day
| Activity | Set up / wrap up | Filming | Contingency - Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drone only | NA | $200 | NA |
| Photo shoot | NA | $200 | NA |
| <10 personnel (no structures) | $350 | $750 | $350 |
| <10 personnel (with structures) | $425 | $850 | $425 |
| 10-50 personnel | $600 | $1,200 | $600 |
| >50 personnel* | $900 | $1,500 | $900 |
*Approximation only. For permits of 50 personnel or more, the fee will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Note there is no contingency fee if there is no occupation of the land, and the requested contingency does not exceed 4 or more days.
NB: If multiple discrete locations are involved a separate fee may be considered for each location.