Panavision NZ Rental Information

Pricing & GST - Goods and Services Tax

For accurate estimates call our rental department. Unless otherwise stated all prices are in New Zealand dollars and do not include Goods & Services Tax. The information and prices in this catalogue are subject to change without notice.

Terms and conditions

All business is conducted strictly on the basis of the Terms and Conditions of Business set out on this web site. The points below are operational guidelines.

After hours service

Rental Co-ordinators are on duty after hours in Auckland and can be reached on mobile phone (0274) 423 007

During business hours please call Auckland +64 +9 + 360 8770

Call out fees may be charged for service outside business hours.

Pickup and return times

Our rental day is from midnight to midnight, but in practice we are as flexible about pickup and return as circumstances permit. However, you must make definite arrangements with us in advance.

Confirmation and cancellation

We accept "pencil bookings" or "holds" and we will give you 24 hours to confirm or release if we have other commitments we need to make. Once the booking is confirmed a cancellation fee may apply but we only charge cancellation fees where we have been disadvantaged.

Weather holds and travel days

Rental charges are based on time out, not time used. This means the normal rules of cancellation/confirmation apply to pre-lights, weather holds, and travel time.

Weekly hires

The weekly price applies after the equivalent number of days has been reached and where the equipment is needed continuously. Equipment must not be placed in storage between shoots but returned to us unless otherwise arranged in advance.

Hiring individuals items

Many individual items are used in making up complete kits so some listed items may not be hireable by themselves. This is so that we can offer the best range of equipment to those who are renting whole kits.

Your responsibilities at pick up

We use a very thorough checking system, but at pickup time it is your responsibility to check that the equipment is complete and functioning correctly. If there is anything you are not happy with it is important to draw it to our attention at that time.

Delivery and freight

We will deliver or freight equipment to you but to reduce the chance of misunderstandings we insist that camera kits are picked up in person or checked by you prior to dispatch. Please return equipment to the office from which it was picked up. If we relocate items at your request, freight charges may apply and you'll be advised at the time of booking if this is the case.

Equipment use

Using equipment only for the purpose for which it has been designed will help protect you from incurring costs and inconvenience that may result from damage. If necessary you should check with us that the equipment is appropriate for your intended use.

Persons responsible for the equipment

For your protection it is important that the equipment is always in the direct care of a competent professional person. If something goes wrong reach for the telephone - not the screwdriver! In other words, call us - don't attempt a repair even if you are qualified to do so. By attempting an unauthorised repair or technical adjustment you will make yourself liable for any problem with that equipment.

Impact meters

Some of the equipment has impact meters attached. If they are set off or missing you incur an automatic minimum charge of 4 hours labour for a strip and service check.

Insurance

You should arrange adequate insurance to cover liability that could result from the hire and provide appropriate documentation to us showing this has been done.

At your request and our discretion we may agree to provide Damage Waiver for ordinary non hazardous short hires within New Zealand. Damage Waiver - if provided - does not cover all eventualities. See terms and conditions of business and/or ask your client contact for details. Where provided charges are:

Ordinary equipment:

Premium additional 10% of undiscounted hire fee.

Excesses (payable by hirer):

 
On items with replacement value of less than $5000 the excess is lesser of 20% of replacement value or $250.

Feedback and new equipment

Please ask for equipment even if you think we might not have it - our purchase program and overseas links means that new equipment arrives regularly. More importantly, it's only by feedback from you that we can we tailor our service to your needs.

Servicing

Panavision NZ Limited repairs, services and upgrade film and photographic lenses and camera equipment.

Experienced technicians use Zeiss MTF machines, lens projectors and other precision equipment to maintain and service equipment to the highest standards.

Credits

Where our camera equipment is used on features, television series or other jobs where screen credits appear, any discounts given are dependent on a technical credit acknowledging the use of Camera Equipment from Panavision NZ Ltd.