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New Zealand
New Zealand has full freedom of panorama; the main catches are conservation-land permits and per-person drone consent.
Permit: conditionalPanorama: Full
Shoot decision
Depends on setup
Personal photography in public needs no permit. Commercial filming and photography on conservation land and in national parks needs a DOC concession, and iwi consultation may apply at culturally sensitive sites.
Permit
Conditional
Issuer: Department of Conservation (DOC) for commercial shoots on public conservation land; no permit for personal street photography
Cost: No permit for personal photography; commercial shoots in parks and reserves need a DOC concession
Personal photography in public needs no permit. Commercial filming and photography on conservation land and in national parks needs a DOC concession, and iwi consultation may apply at culturally sensitive sites.
Drone / airspace
Under CAA Part 101, keep under 120m within visual line of sight and get consent from people and property owners
Conservation-land drone use needs a separate DOC application. For depth, see Drone Authority.
Street / public space
Yes: photographing people in public is generally lawful and usually publishable
Limits include the intimate-recording offence, harassment law, and the Harmful Digital Communications Act.
Freedom of panorama
Full
Section 73 of the Copyright Act 1994 lets you photograph, film, and sell images of buildings and of sculptures, models for buildings, and works of artistic craftsmanship permanently in a public place, including commercially.
Practical notes
- For any commercial shoot in a national park or on conservation land, apply for a DOC concession in advance.
- Drone consent is per person and per property, so shooting crowded beaches or streets lawfully under Part 101 is impractical without consent; respect Maori cultural sites.
Guidance, not legal advice
Rules change and enforcement varies. Confirm with the issuing authority before you shoot. Drone law depth lives at Drone Authority.
Drone Authority
Check the flight side
Photography access and drone permission are separate questions. Drone Authority covers the flight-law side for this country.
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