Tauranga provides a multitude of beautiful and diverse backdrops for videography and commercial photography purposes.
 

To apply to film in Tauranga, you will need to register in FilmApp.

 

Applying for a Film Permit: 
 

FilmApp is a simple film permit application platform that helps streamline the application process.
 

If you know where you’d like to film and have your supporting documentation ready, you can get started with two easy steps: 

Timeframes
 

Low impact filming and/or commercial photography
 

A minimum of one-week notice is required if your filming includes:
 

·       handheld camera/sound equipment

·       vehicles associated with the filming parked legally at all times

·       no trucks/trailers

·       no structures

·       no filming on roads

·       no disruption to the public, businesses, or residents
 

Medium to high impact filming and/or commercial photography
 

Filming that does not fall into the above category requires further notice – please contact the Film & Events Facilitator at filming@tauranga.govt.nz to discuss.
 

Please note, any filming requiring road closures requires a minimum of four weeks’ notice.
 

Filming Fees
 

There is a fee associated with filming on public open space. Fees are set through Council’s Users Fees & Charges and are subject to change. The fee applied is dependent on the scale/complexity of the proposed filming.  Council’s Event & Film Facilitator will be able to advise the fee that will apply.
 

Filming facilitation fees (2023/24): 

 

                                    Half day (up to four hours)        Full day                     
 

Low impact                    $115                                         $115
 

Medium impact              $170                                         $340
 

High impact                   $340                                         $675
 

Audit fee - one off charge                                              $115

For further details about the application process and information required, please contact the Event & Film Facilitator at filming@tauranga.govt.nz 
 

Film Bay of Plenty
 

Tauranga’s regional film office, Film Bay of Plenty, is on hand to service your production and help to grow screen media in the Bay of Plenty region. From location scouting through to crew and service provision, please feel free to contact Film Bay of Plenty for any local guidance or assistance.

Technical queries and support
 

For any technical queries relating to FilmApp, please contact the software provider at support@apply4.com / 0800 424 325. The FilmApp customer support team will be happy to help.