Terms and Conditions
Wairoa District Schools Kapa Haka Festival 2026
Effective Date: 29 October 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to the Wairoa District Schools Kapa Haka Festival 2026 App.
This app has been developed and is managed by St Joseph's School, Wairoa, as the host school for the Wairoa District Schools Kapa Haka Festival 2026.
The festival will take place on Thursday 12 November 2026, with a postponement date of Tuesday 17 November 2026.
The app provides schools, students, whānau, performers, visitors and the wider Wairoa community with information about the festival.
By accessing or using this app, users agree to these Terms and Conditions.
2. Purpose of the App
The app is a free community information resource designed to provide:
- Festival programmes and performance schedules.
- Venue maps and directions.
- Parking and transport information.
- Health, safety and emergency procedures.
- Information about kai and stalls.
- Community organisation and sponsor information.
- Festival announcements and important updates.
The app is intended to support communication, accessibility, community participation and the smooth running of the festival.
3. Accuracy of Information
St Joseph's School, Wairoa, aims to ensure that information provided through the app is accurate and current.
However, festival arrangements may change due to weather, health and safety considerations, unforeseen circumstances or operational requirements.
Changes may include performance times, venue arrangements, parking, access restrictions and postponement decisions.
Users are encouraged to check the Festival Updates section regularly.
Where possible, important changes will be communicated through the app and other appropriate communication channels.
4. Health and Safety
The health, safety and wellbeing of all students, performers, staff, volunteers and visitors are priorities.
Users are expected to follow all festival health and safety instructions, signage and directions provided by event organisers and authorised personnel.
Emergency procedures and evacuation information are available within the app.
In an emergency, visitors must follow the directions of festival organisers and emergency services.
The information provided through the app supports, but does not replace, instructions given by emergency services or event personnel.
5. Responsible Use
Users agree to use the app responsibly and respectfully.
Users must not:
- Attempt to interfere with the app's operation.
- Misuse information provided through the app.
- Attempt unauthorised access to app systems or information.
- Use the app for unlawful, harmful or inappropriate purposes.
St Joseph's School reserves the right to take reasonable action to protect the security and integrity of the app.
6. Photography and Media
Photography and video recording may take place during the festival.
Schools and participating organisations remain responsible for ensuring appropriate permissions have been obtained before publishing identifiable images or recordings of students.
Any photographs or videos published through the app will be subject to applicable school policies, consent requirements and New Zealand privacy law.
Visitors are expected to respect the privacy and dignity of children, performers and other attendees.
7. External Links and Sponsors
The app may contain information about sponsors, community organisations and external websites.
These links and acknowledgements are provided for information and community engagement purposes.
St Joseph's School is not responsible for the content, security or privacy practices of independently operated external websites.
Users are encouraged to review the terms and privacy policies of any external websites they visit.
8. Intellectual Property
The festival logo, app design, written content, photographs and other materials may be protected by copyright or other intellectual property rights.
Unless otherwise authorised, users must not reproduce, distribute or use protected festival materials for commercial purposes without permission.
Content provided by participating schools, sponsors and community organisations remains subject to the rights of its respective owners.
9. Availability of the App
St Joseph's School aims to maintain access to the app throughout the festival period.
However, uninterrupted access cannot be guaranteed.
Temporary interruptions may occur due to internet connectivity, maintenance, technical issues or circumstances outside the school's reasonable control.
Where possible, essential festival information will also be communicated through other available channels.
10. Privacy
St Joseph's School respects the privacy of app users.
Personal information will be handled in accordance with applicable New Zealand privacy law, including the Privacy Act 2020.
Further information is available in the app's Privacy Policy.
11. Limitation of Liability
The app is provided as a community information service.
While reasonable care is taken to ensure information is accurate and the app operates effectively, St Joseph's School cannot guarantee that all information will remain current or that the app will always be available.
To the extent permitted by New Zealand law, St Joseph's School is not responsible for losses arising solely from technical interruptions or reliance on outdated information where reasonable steps have been taken to communicate relevant changes.
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or limits any rights or responsibilities that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.
12. Changes to Terms and Conditions
St Joseph's School may update these Terms and Conditions when necessary to reflect changes to the app, festival arrangements or legal requirements.
Updated terms will be made available through the app.
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of New Zealand.
Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms and Conditions, including their validity, interpretation or enforcement, will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand.
14. Contact Information
For enquiries about the app or these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
St Joseph's School, Wairoa
Wairoa, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Email: principal@sjwairoa.school.nz
Phone: 06 838 8306
App: Wairoa District Schools Kapa Haka Festival 2026
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These Terms and Conditions have been prepared for the Wairoa District Schools Kapa Haka Festival 2026, hosted by St Joseph's School, Wairoa.