Screen Auckland is preparing to review the Ngā Tikanga Hopu Whakaahua i te Rohe o Tāmaki Makaurau – Auckland Film Protocol, last updated in 2019. This document sets out the commitments, conditions, and guidelines for enabling filming across the region.

While the intent of the current protocol — to make Tāmaki Makaurau a film-friendly city — is widely supported, feedback highlights that inconsistent adherence and dated content have limited its effectiveness. The upcoming review offers a timely opportunity to realign the protocol with current industry realities, reduce red tape, and strengthen cross-agency support.

The review will begin by engaging Location Managers, whose frontline experience is critical to understanding how the protocol functions in practice. This will be followed by wider engagement with industry stakeholders, mana whenua, and the broader Auckland Council whānau.

Film Auckland is also continuing to work with Screen Auckland to engage with Council stakeholders to help ensure the screen sector’s needs are understood and supported at all levels.

If you'd like to share early feedback, please contact Matthew Horrocks (Screen Auckland Manager) or reach out via the Film Auckland team.

 You can find the current protocol here.