Diaries.nz

At diaries our line production expertise lies in making tricky Queenstown locations work for you. We get you permitted, we get you in, we get you out.

Our job is simple: keep your shoot on schedule, on budget, and shot to the highest standard.

By marrying creative vision with operational logistics, you get the freedom to focus on critical creative, while we handle the moving parts.

We also have over a decade of experience in

• Adventure film-making
• TVC location management
• Creative direction
• Campaign photography
• Production management. 

"Nick's kind demeanour and attention to detail ensured a stress-free and enjoyable shoot throughout”

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“It was clear we were in very capable hands having Nick and his team look after everything behind the scenes and seamlessly pivot when the weather had other ideas.”

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“Partnering with Nick and diaries. was one of the best decisions we made for our project. As our location-led line production partner, Nick delivered a level of local insight, care and professionalism that made the entire shoot in Queenstown smooth, efficient and enjoyable.

Queenstown offered something truly unique - its natural landscape was breathtaking and elevated the visual impact of our video in ways we couldn’t have achieved elsewhere. Nick sourced an incredible range of locations for us. We had so many great options.

The result was a seamless production and a final video we’re genuinely proud of and commercially successful. We wouldn’t hesitate to collaborate with Nick again.”

Industry Experience

Nick and diaries.nz have established themselves as the go-to action sports production company in the South Island of New Zealand. Managing and coordinating productions of all impact sizes throughout New Zealand's diverse landscapes.
Nick has worked on films throughout the world, most notably Red Bull & Travis Rice’s The Fourth Phase, as the Japan Production & Location Manager. Nick has also worked on high impact productions in the locations department for international TV series, commercials and stills campaigns.

Production Credits
Coronet Peak - Brand Film 2024, 2026
Mt Hutt - Brand Film 2024, 2025, 2026
The Remarkables - Brand Film 2024, 2025
Queenstown Airport - 90 years of ZQN 2025

FP Movement - Global October Catalogue - Stills Campaign 2025

Cotton:On - USA Christmas Stills Campaign 2022

Kathmandu - Global Stills Campaign 2024

Otis Oat M!ilk - Brand Film 2023

Republic FPV - Brand Film 2025

Location Credits

Under the Vines - Season 1 - 2022

One New Zealand: Coverage 2023
Optimum Nutrition: Plant Based 2023
Cotton:On - USA Christmas Stills Campaign 2022
A Place to Stand - Monster Children x Lake Wānaka Tourism Short Film Under The Vines Season 1 - TV Series 2021
Straight Forward - TV Series 2018

Under the Vines - Season 1 - 2022
The Fourth Phase 2015 - Sports Documentary Red Bull