Application fee
If your Expression of Interest progresses to the application stage we will send you the following.
- Application form - for you to provide the information we need.
- Invoice for the application processing fee.
Our team will start the assessment process once you have completed the application form and paid the fee.
Land and property use fees
The amount of fees for land and property use will depend on the:
- activity you want to do
- land or property you want to do it on
- related legislation.
We will assess what fees you'll need to pay based on the above and get in touch to discuss.
Fees for some activities are provided in the tables below — more pricing information will be added over time.
Filming on Land Act land
Half day
| Filming activity (half day) | Set up / wrap up fee | Filming fee | Contingency - Occupation fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Full day
| Filming activity (full day) | Set up / wrap up fee | Filming fee | Contingency - Occupation fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Notes:
- There is no contingency fee if there is no occupation of the land, and the requested contingency does not exceed 4 or more days.
- If multiple discrete locations are involved a separate fee may be considered for each location.
Gravel extraction
Gravel extraction fees have 3 components:
- site access
- royalty
- processing, storage and stockpiling.
Site access
| Number of sites accessed | Annual fee (plus GST) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 | $1,995 |
| 3-5 | $5,985 |
| 6-8 | $11,970 |
| 9+ | $17,955 |
Royalty
| Type of site accessed | Price per cubic metre (plus GST) |
|---|---|
| Riverbed | $1.00 per m3 |
Storage and stockpiling
| Land area | Annual fee (plus GST) |
|---|---|
| 1 to 1,000 m2 | $0.65 per m2 |
| 1,001 to 4,000 m2 | $0.55 per m2 |
| 4,001 to 6,000 m2 | $0.50 per m2 |
| 6,001 to 10,000 m2 | $0.47 per m2 |
| 10,001 m2 plus | $0.44 per m2 |
Grazing
| Guidance | Price |
|---|---|
LINZ will use a percentage of the land value to establish grazing fees. When the standard method may not be appropriate, the following may be used to ensure the activity is set at a market rate.
An independent valuation may be required to determine the fee if the annual rental is likely to exceed $10,000 per annum. | Up to 6% of the land value |
Jetty
| Guidance | Pricing |
|---|---|
Set pricing for the period 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2026. Note: From 1 June 2027 to 31 May 2030 the rate will increase to $45 per m2. | $30 per m2 |
Processing timeframes
Processing timeframes will vary depending on the type of consultation and assessment needed.
If your Expression of Interest progresses to the application stage we will keep you updated on expected timeframes throughout the application process.