Last updated: 24 September 2026
Te Maeva Nui O Aotearoa NZ Charitable Trust (“Te Maeva Nui NZ”, “we”, “us” or “our”) respects your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, store and share personal information through temaevanui.nz and related communications.
We are committed to handling personal information in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.
Information we collect
When you contact us, we collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address, subject and message.
Depending on your involvement with us, we may also collect contact and relevant organisational details for festival participation, market enquiries, sponsorship, volunteering or other activities. We collect only information reasonably necessary for the purpose explained to you.
Our website and hosting services may record technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited and access times, to operate and protect the website.
You can generally browse our website without providing your name or contact details. Providing information is voluntary unless we explain otherwise. If you choose not to provide information needed for an enquiry or activity, we may be unable to assist you.
How we use your information
We use personal information to:
- Respond to enquiries and requests.
- Communicate about activities you have expressed an interest in.
- Coordinate participation, sponsorship and other arrangements you request.
- Maintain and protect our website and services.
- Meet our legal obligations.
If you subscribe to updates, we use your contact details to send the communications you requested. You can unsubscribe using the link provided or by contacting us.
We will obtain your authorisation before using your information for an unrelated purpose, unless the law permits that use.
Information received from others
Where appropriate, we may receive information from a person acting on your behalf, such as a team organiser or representative.
If we collect personal information about you from another source, we will take reasonable steps to notify you as required by the Privacy Act, unless an exception applies.
If you provide someone else’s information, please ensure you are authorised to do so and make them aware of this policy.
Sharing your information
We may share relevant information with authorised people and service providers who help us operate our website, manage communications or deliver an activity you are involved in.
We limit sharing to what is necessary and require providers acting on our behalf to protect your information and use it only for the agreed purpose.
We may also disclose information with your authorisation or where required or permitted by law. We do not sell personal information.
Tickets and external websites
Our website links to external services, including iTicket, social media platforms and video services.
Information you provide directly to those services is handled under their own privacy policies. Please review those policies before submitting personal or payment information.
If a ticketing provider supplies us with attendee information, we will use it only for the relevant event administration and other purposes disclosed to you or permitted by law.
Cookies and embedded content
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to support website functions. Embedded content, such as videos, may also allow the relevant provider to collect technical information or set cookies.
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect some website features.
Event photographs and recordings
Where we organise photography, filming or livestreaming, we will explain the intended use through relevant event information, notices or participation arrangements, and obtain consent where appropriate.
Please contact us if you have concerns about an identifiable image or recording of yourself or a child in your care appearing on our website. We will consider your request and explain what action we can take.
Storage and security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information against loss, misuse and unauthorised access, alteration or disclosure. Access is limited to people who need it for authorised purposes.
Some service providers may store or process information outside New Zealand. Where applicable, we will ensure overseas disclosures meet the requirements of the Privacy Act 2020.
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for its lawful purpose, including any applicable recordkeeping obligations. When it is no longer needed, we securely delete it or remove identifying details.
If a privacy breach occurs, we will assess it and notify affected people and the Privacy Commissioner where legally required.
Access and correction
You can request access to personal information we hold about you and ask us to correct it. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
If we decline a correction request, you can ask us to attach a statement of the correction you sought to the relevant information.
Contact and complaints
For privacy questions, access or correction requests, or complaints, please contact:
Privacy Officer
Te Maeva Nui O Aotearoa NZ Charitable Trust
Email: info@temaevanui.nz
Website: temaevanui.nz
If you are unhappy with our response, you can contact the New Zealand Office of the Privacy Commissioner at privacy.org.nz.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes to our activities, website or legal obligations. The latest version will appear on this page with an updated date.