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Border Entry for Screen Sector
The New Zealand border currently remains closed to anyone other than a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, those travelling from quarantine-free travel zones, or those granted a special exemption. International film productions creating economic benefits and employment opportunities for New Zealand may qualify for a border exemption.
International productions
Screen Auckland offers advice, support and connections for international productions considering coming to Auckland. Our Screen Attraction specialist is on hand to help support your next project.
Managing health and safety requirements during COVID-19
In addition to requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, all filming activity must comply with ScreenSafe’s Health and Safety COVID-19 NZ Standard and Protocols. Productions will also be required to comply with any specific health and safety requirements or instructions set out in, or issued in conjunction with film permits and Auckland Council bylaws.
Guidelines for filming in the COVID-19 Protection Framework
Screen Auckland has published new comprehensive guidelines for those who wish to film in Auckland public places including local parks and reserves, beaches, regional parks, roads, squares, and Council facilities.