Our Production Facilities

South Pacific Studios is located in West Auckland’s Waitakere region, just off Auckland’s North Western Motorway – a short 10 minute drive from Auckland’s CBD.

Auckland is New Zealand’s largest and most cosmopolitan city, with a population of more than 1 million people, including the world’s largest Polynesian community.

Situated between two spectacular natural harbours, the city and its environs brim with a range of diverse location possibilities.

The West Auckland region is home to some of the North Island’s most spectacular scenery, from dramatic black sand beaches, rolling dunes and inland lakes to picturesque settlements and native forest, all within easy access from South Pacific Studios.

The region has provided the backdrop to a variety of major film and television productions, including The Piano, Xena: Warrior Princess and Hercules: The Legendary Journeys.

The South Pacific Studios complex houses Auckland’s only purpose-built sound stages, together with amenities to service and support productions.

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The studios are designed for 65STC acoustic isolation and acoustically treated for drama recording. Floors are seamless concrete, designed for camera tracking. The studios are fitted with a pipe grid system at 2.4m centres, 6m above the studio floor. Air conditioning is designed to strict noise levels and for studio lighting loads. 400A of 3 phase power is available in the studios and adjacent dimmer rooms. External 3 phase power is provided for outside broadcast trucks.

Studio One: Download Floor Plan (pdf)

• 700sqm (35m x 20m)
• 6m to pipe grid system at 2.4m centres
• Air conditioned to a target rating of NC20
• Seamless concrete floors
• Sound proofed - acoustically treated and isolated
• 3 phase power
• Outlet available for power to be run outside to OB vehicle
• Cold water available in studio
• Studio access via sound locks 3.4m x 4.5m sufficient for truck access
• Suitable for audience and game shows as well as drama

Studio Two: Download Floor Plan (pdf)

• 500sqm (25 x 20m)
• 6 m to grid pipe system at 2.4m centres
• Air conditioned to a target rating of NC20
• Seamless concrete floors
• Sound proofed - acoustically treated and isolated
• 3 phase power
• Outlet available for power to be run outside to OB vehicle
• Cold water available in studio
• Studio access via sound locks (3.4m x 4.5m), sufficient for truck access, studio or on location

Each studio has the following dedicated facilities:
• Dimmer room with separate air conditioning
• Makeup room: space for 3 makeup artists, with hair washing facilities
• Wardrobe room (approx 7m x 7m) with laundry facilities
• Kitchen with dishwasher, fridge, microwave

Shared facilities:
• Reception area for Production Offices
• 11 dressing rooms
• 2 showers
• Actors green room
• On-site café - experienced caterers available for studio or location shoots
• Secure locking compound, access control system and CCTV

Two carparks:
• A - 16 spaces
• B - 40 spaces
• Additional parking available at rear of studio - 8 spaces

Production Space:
3 production spaces - all lockable, with power, phone jacks, facility for fax and modem, air-conditioning, windows for natural light (extra lighting provided by fluorescent fittings), basic office furniture

• Area 1:
7m x 7m open plan office space with 2 adjoining offices (3m x 4m)
• Area 2:
4m x 8m "boardroom style" open plan office space with 2 adjoining offices (3m x 4m)
• Area 3:
8m x 11m open plan office space with 2 adjoining offices (4m x 4m)

The studios are designed for 65STC acoustic isolation and acoustically treated for drama recording. Floors are seamless concrete - designed for camera tracking. The studios are fitted with a pipe grid system at 2.4m centres, 6m above the studio floor. Air conditioning is designed to strict noise levels and for studio lighting loads. 400A of 3 phase power is available in the studios and adjacent dimmer rooms. External 3 phase power is provided for outside broadcast trucks.

Total area - 1009sqm

Construction side
• 415 sqm - 20m x 20.75m
• 6m internal roof height
• Single phase and 3 phase power available
• Natural lighting through clear polycarbonate sheeting in alternate rows
• Electrical light source - mercury halide bulbs
• Truck access via 3.4 x 4.5m roller door

Storage side
• 415 sqm - 20m x 20.75m
• 6m internal roof height
• Natural lighting through clear polycarbonate sheeting in alternate rows on the roof
• Electrical light source - mercury halide bulbs
• Truck access via 3.4 x 4.5m roller door

This area is divided into 4 lockable storage cages each measuring 3.5m x 8m. Each cage is fitted with adjustable pallet racking, allowing 2 rows per cage. There is a 3m-wide aisle between the rows of pallet racking within the cage, allowing space for the use of a fork-hoist.

Offices and storage rooms
The remaining area of 90sqm has been divided into offices and lockable storage rooms. There is a mezzanine floor which mirrors the rooms below.
• Downstairs there is one office (3m x 4m), and three storage rooms ( 3m x 6m).
• The toilets and shower are also located downstairs.
• Upstairs there is the second office, the lunchroom and three more storage rooms matching those below.
• The offices and lunchroom have single phase power and phone jacks - the storage rooms have neither.
• The mezzanine area is reached by a single set of wide stairs, designed for easy transportation of large objects.

External areas
• 18 designated carparks
• 9m gantry for construction waste available at production's cost
• Cold water available with a paint washing area and stainless steel tub
• Easy truck access through large lockable gates
• Flat area for loading and unloading
• Easy access to studios for relocating sets and props

Security
• Monitored movement detectors and alarm
• Evening and weekend security patrols
• Fire extinguishers in each area as per fire regulations
• This building is designated no smoking