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 + GST | NA |
| Photo shoot | NA | $60 + GST | NA |
| <10 personnel (no structures) | $125 + GST | $250 + GST | $125 + GST |
| <10 personnel (with structures) | $150 + GST | $300 + GST | $150 + GST |
| 10-50 personnel | $180 + GST | $360 + GST | $180 + GST |
| >50 personnel* | $250 + GST | $500 + GST | $250 + GST |
Filming on leased land for a full day
| Activity | Set up / wrap up | Filming | Contingency - Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drone only | NA | $120 + GST | NA |
| Photo shoot | NA | $120 + GST | NA |
| <10 personnel (no structures) | $225 + GST | $450 + GST | $225 + GST |
| <10 personnel (with structures) | $250 + GST | $500 + GST | $250 + GST |
| 10-50 personnel | $350 + GST | $700 + GST | $350 + GST |
| >50 personnel* | $500 + GST | $1,000 + GST | $500 + GST |
Filming on other Crown land for a half day
| Activity | Set up / wrap up | Filming | Contingency - Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drone only | NA | $100 + GST | NA |
| Photo shoot | NA | $100 + GST | NA |
| <10 personnel (no structures) | $200 + GST | $400 + GST | $200 + GST |
| <10 personnel (with structures) | $250 + GST | $500 + GST | $250 + GST |
| 10-50 personnel | $350 + GST | $700 + GST | $350 + GST |
| >50 personnel* | $500 + GST | $1,000 + GST | $500 + GST |
Filming on other Crown land for a full day
| Activity | Set up / wrap up | Filming | Contingency - Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drone only | NA | $200 + GST | NA |
| Photo shoot | NA | $200 + GST | NA |
| <10 personnel (no structures) | $350 + GST | $750 + GST | $350 + GST |
| <10 personnel (with structures) | $425 + GST | $850 + GST | $425 + GST |
| 10-50 personnel | $600 + GST | $1,200 + GST | $600 + GST |
| >50 personnel* | $900 + GST | $1,500 + GST | $900 + GST |
*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.