For international producers
Why post in New Zealand.
A real financial reason, a timezone that delivers overnight, and everything you need under one roof. Here’s the case no one else is making.
The NZ International Screen Production Rebate
Up to 25% back on qualifying post, digital & VFX spend.
New Zealand offers a 20% cash rebate on qualifying NZ post, digital and VFX expenditure (QNZPE), with an additional 5% uplift available from 1 January 2026 for eligible productions.
The minimum qualifying spend is NZ$250,000 (approx. US$150,000), the rebate is typically paid within three months of submitting accounts, and it stacks on top of a historically favourable exchange rate.
We’ve guided international productions through the process before. We’ll help you scope eligible spend, structure the work, and maximise what comes back.
Administered by the New Zealand Film Commission. Figures indicative – confirm current criteria before committing.
Estimate your rebate
Indicative rebate at 25%
$250,000
Indicative only – not financial advice. Actual eligibility, rates and qualifying expenditure are determined by the New Zealand Film Commission. We’ll help you scope it properly.
The timezone advantage
Your night is our working day.
Hand off at wrap in LA or London and wake to finished work. The time difference that feels like a barrier is actually a production accelerator – true overnight turnaround on dailies, grades and review packages.
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Reasons to bring your story here.
A timezone that works overnight
Auckland’s working day is North America’s and Europe’s night. Send notes at wrap and wake to finished dailies, grades and review packages – post that moves while you sleep.
Everything under one roof
DIT, editorial, picture, colour, sound and delivery in a single purpose-built building. No couriering drives across town between vendors – just walk down the hall.
Secure, world-class infrastructure
A TPN-assessed facility with 100Gb fibre, end-to-end encryption and 24/7 monitored security – trusted with content for Netflix, HBO, BBC and Amazon.
English-speaking, world-class crews
Award-winning colourists, mixers and editors who’ve delivered for the world’s biggest streamers and studios – in your language, to your spec.
A stable, film-friendly country
Politically stable, safe, and home to a deep screen-production ecosystem – the same New Zealand that has hosted the world’s biggest productions for decades.
Remote-first by design
Our Lightpost platform lets your team edit, finish and review from anywhere on earth. Work with us without ever leaving home – or come and enjoy the country.
Heart of the city
Easy to get to. Easy to stay.
In the heart of the city
Located in central Auckland with easy motorway access – every Auckland stage is within 30 minutes, with onsite car parking for your whole team.
Stay five minutes away
Studio-apartment accommodation within a five-minute walk, plus long-term high-end options in Grey Lynn for editorial teams settling in.
An easy overnight flight
Direct weekly flights from Los Angeles and Singapore – a comfortable 12–13 hour overnight hop, landing you a timezone ahead.
A neighbourhood you’ll enjoy
At the crossroads of two of Auckland’s creative and entertainment districts – 20 bars and 15 restaurants within a five-minute walk.
Let’s map your rebate and your workflow.
Tell us about your project and we’ll show you what New Zealand – and Department of Post – can do for it.