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A swimming pool is shown from above and looks like it is drone footage. The Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand regulates the rules for flying drones.

The threat that drones pose to privacy is like using a camera, smartphone, or automated CCTV system.

The main points for any drone operator to observe are:

having a lawful purpose for using a drone to collect information
what the drone is recording
how you will use it
how you’ll tell people that you’re using a drone
who can access the drone footage
how long the information will be kept
how the information will be kept secure and who can access it
how you will deal with someone asking to see footage of themselves.

There are other laws to be aware of when operating drones, including section 216G to 216J of Crimes Act 1961 and section 30 of the Summary Offences Act 1981.