Lyttelton Port is a secure, operational and private facility. It is a Customs Controlled Area and a hazardous workplace. We must manage safety, security, privacy and operational risk at all times.
All filming or photographing within the port requires a Filming Permit.
No filming or photography is permitted inside the port without prior approval.
This approval ensures that the filming activity does not place people at risk and disrupt port operations.
This applies to all commercial, editorial, media, and contractor activity inside the port boundary.
All photography and filming requests must be submitted in advance for approval.
To apply, you must complete a filming and photography request and provide full details of your proposal. Requests are assessed on a case by case basis.
We may decline requests where safety, security or operational requirements cannot be met.
Key requirements and conditions
Before any filming or photography activity takes place within the port, the following conditions apply.
Applicants are asked to complete the relevant Filming Permit application form via the APPLY NOW link (top right) and forward any relevant supporting documents to LPC Communications via email to lpccommunications@lpc.co.nz
LPC Communications will review requests; applicants may be contacted to clarify details or for additional information.
Once reviewed and approved, a Filming Permit will be issued and confirmation sent to the applicant via email.
Drones must not be flown within, across or over the Lyttelton Port boundary without the expressed permission of LPC.
If you need drone footage, contact lpccommunications@lpc.co.nz
Photography and video of the port taken from public areas outside LPC’s boundary is allowed, provided you do not enter port land or interfere with operations. Private property and restricted areas must not be accessed.
For queries and to arrange for short-notice access approval.
Email: lpccommunications@lpc.co.nz
Phone: 0211961686
LPC corporate office
Waterfront House
37-39 Gladstone Quay
Lyttelton 8082
New Zealand
Postal address
Private Bag 501
Lyttelton 8841
New Zealand
Phone: (+64 3) 328 8198
Email: office@lpc.co.nz
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