All fees are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). The fees listed below do not include GST. GST (15%) applies to all fees where the applicant or requestor is in New Zealand.
Application fee
| Item | Amount (excluding GST) |
|---|---|
|
Application to apply for registration of a geographical indication |
$5,000 |
See apply for a GI
The application fee for a GI application will not generally be refunded once the application has been submitted. For more information, please see our refund policy.
Renewal fees
| Item | Amount (excluding GST) |
|---|---|
|
First application to renew registration of a geographical indication |
$2,000 |
|
Subsequent application to renew registration of geographical indication |
$500 |
See renew a GI
Opposition/hearings fees
| Item | Amount (excluding GST) |
|---|---|
|
Notice of opposition to registration of geographical indication |
$700 |
|
Application for removal of geographical indication |
$1,000 |
|
Application for alteration of a registered geographical indication or the conditions or boundaries related to it |
$1,000 |
|
Hearing by Registrar (payable by each party) |
$1,700 |
Payment
Invoices for GI fees will be sent out via email, and payment can be made by internet banking or credit card (or direct debit, if an authority already exists).