Lost Children & Separated Tamariki



If a child or tamaiti becomes separated from their school, whānau or caregiver, please notify Festival staff immediately.

Festival staff will assist in safely reuniting the child with their responsible adult or school group.

If you find a child who appears to be lost:

• Stay with the child and notify a Festival staff member.
• Do not take the child away from the festival grounds.
• Festival staff will assist with locating their school, caregiver or whānau.
• Please do not post the child’s name or photograph on social media.

Schools and caregivers

Schools are responsible for supervising students attending as part of their school group. Whānau and caregivers are responsible for children attending in their care.

📍 Lost Children / Meeting Point: The location will be clearly marked on the Festival Map and signposted on the day.

If there is an immediate concern for a child’s safety, notify Festival staff straight away.