Privacy & Terms

Last updated: 5 August 2026

Welcome to the Visit Hurunui website.

These Terms of Use apply whenever you access or use this website, including its content, forms, listings, maps, search tools, trip-planning features and other services.

By using the website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with them, please stop using the website.

Who we are

The Visit Hurunui website is operated by Hurunui Tourism, a committee of Hurunui District Council.

In these terms, “Visit Hurunui”, “Hurunui Tourism”, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to the organisation responsible for operating this website.

“Website” means the Visit Hurunui website, including its pages, content, forms, tools and related digital services.

“You” and “your” refer to anyone who accesses or uses the website.

Purpose of the website

The website provides general visitor, travel, tourism, event and business information about the Hurunui District.

Its purpose includes helping users:

• discover places, activities, events and experiences;
• plan travel within the Hurunui District;
• find tourism operators, accommodation and hospitality businesses;
• access practical visitor information;
• submit events, tourism businesses or accommodation listings;
• contact Visit Hurunui; and
• access tourism, trade, media and event-planning resources.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, the website provides information only. It does not itself provide accommodation, transport, tours, tickets, hospitality services or other third-party tourism products.

Using the website

You may use the website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms.

You must not:

• use the website in a way that breaches any law or regulation;
• interfere with the website’s operation, security or availability;
• attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, its hosting environment, databases or connected systems;
• introduce viruses, malicious code or other harmful material;
• use automated tools to scrape, extract or reproduce substantial portions of the website without our written permission;
• place an unreasonable load on the website or its infrastructure;
• impersonate another person or misrepresent your identity or authority;
• submit information that is false, misleading, unlawful, defamatory, discriminatory or offensive;
• infringe another person’s intellectual property, privacy or other rights;
• use the website to distribute unsolicited advertising or promotional material;
• remove or alter copyright notices, branding or other rights information;
• reproduce or commercially exploit website content except as permitted by these terms; or
• use the website in any way that may damage the reputation of Visit Hurunui, Hurunui Tourism, Hurunui District Council or the Hurunui region.

We may restrict or block access to the website where we reasonably believe these terms have been breached or the website is being misused.

General information only

We take reasonable care when preparing and maintaining website content. However, tourism and travel information can change quickly.

We do not guarantee that all information on the website is:

• complete;
• current;
• accurate;
• suitable for your particular circumstances; or
• available at all times.

Information such as opening hours, prices, availability, road conditions, access restrictions, event dates, transport services, weather conditions and booking requirements may change without notice.

Before travelling, making a booking or relying on important information, you should confirm the details directly with the relevant tourism operator, accommodation provider, event organiser, transport provider, local authority or other official source.

Travel, weather and outdoor safety

Travel and outdoor activities may involve risks.

You are responsible for:

• assessing whether an activity is suitable for you and your group;
• checking weather, road, track and environmental conditions;
• checking closures, restrictions, warnings and access requirements;
• carrying suitable equipment, clothing, food and water;
• following safety instructions and local rules;
• obtaining any permits, licences or approvals required;
• seeking professional advice where appropriate; and
• making appropriate arrangements for children, dependants and people requiring additional assistance.

Content on the website is not a substitute for professional, emergency, medical, safety, weather or navigation advice.

In an emergency, contact the appropriate emergency service. In New Zealand, call 111 where urgent assistance is required.

Listings and third-party providers

The website may include information about:

• accommodation providers;
• tourism operators;
• restaurants, cafés and wineries;
• attractions and activities;
• event organisers;
• transport providers;
• retailers;
• community organisations; and
• other third-party businesses or services.

A listing on the website does not necessarily mean that Visit Hurunui endorses, recommends, certifies or guarantees the listed provider.

We do not guarantee:

• the quality, safety or suitability of a third-party product or service;
• the accuracy of information supplied by a listed provider;
• the availability of a product, service or booking;
• that a provider holds every licence, consent, qualification or insurance that may be required; or
• that your experience will meet your expectations.

You are responsible for making your own enquiries before purchasing, booking or participating in any third-party product, service, activity or event.

Bookings and transactions

The website may link you to a third-party website or booking platform where you can make a reservation, purchase a ticket or obtain a product or service.

Unless we expressly state otherwise:

• Visit Hurunui is not the seller or supplier;
• Visit Hurunui is not acting as an agent for either party;
• your transaction is directly with the relevant third party;
• the third party’s prices, cancellation policies and terms apply; and
• any payment, refund, cancellation, complaint or dispute must be addressed directly with that third party.

You should review the third party’s terms, privacy policy and cancellation conditions before completing a transaction.

Visit Hurunui is not responsible for transactions entered into through external websites or services.

Events

Event information may be supplied by event organisers and may change after it is published.

Visit Hurunui does not guarantee that an event:

• will proceed as advertised;
• will be suitable for you;
• will have tickets or places available;
• will provide any stated facilities or services; or
• will not be postponed, relocated, altered or cancelled.

You should confirm the latest information directly with the event organiser before attending or making travel arrangements.

Attendance at or participation in an event is at your own discretion and risk. Visit Hurunui is not responsible for the management, safety, quality or conduct of independently operated events.

Event submissions

Event organisers may submit events for consideration through the website.

Submitting an event does not guarantee that it will be published or promoted.

Visit Hurunui may, at its discretion:

• accept or decline a submission;
• edit its title, description, formatting or imagery;
• request additional information;
• delay publication;
• limit the period for which it is displayed;
• remove a listing; or
• decide where and how it is promoted.

We aim to promote events that support the Hurunui District and are consistent with the region’s values, visitor experience and editorial direction.

To support a balanced regional events calendar, Visit Hurunui may consider clashes between events with a similar format, theme, audience or location. We may limit or decline promotion where events are scheduled on the same date or in close proximity.

Event organisers are responsible for notifying Visit Hurunui promptly of any changes, postponements or cancellations.

Business and accommodation submissions

Tourism operators, businesses and accommodation providers may be able to submit a new listing or request an update to an existing listing.

Submitting information does not guarantee that a listing will be created, updated, published or retained.

Visit Hurunui may:

• verify submitted information;
• contact the submitter or business;
• edit content for accuracy, clarity, tone, length and formatting;
• choose the categories in which a listing appears;
• decline or remove duplicate, incomplete or unsuitable listings; and
• remove information that is outdated or cannot be verified.

The person making a submission confirms that they are authorised to provide and manage the submitted information on behalf of the relevant organisation.

Requirements for submitted content

When you submit text, photographs, video, logos, documents, links or other material, you confirm that:

• the information is accurate and not misleading;
• you have authority to make the submission;
• you own the material or have permission to use and submit it;
• the material does not infringe copyright, trade mark, privacy or other rights;
• every identifiable person shown has consented to the intended use of their image where consent is required;
• the material is lawful and appropriate for a general audience;
• any required licences, consents and approvals have been obtained; and
• publication of the material will not breach an agreement with another person.

You must not submit content that:

• is defamatory, threatening or abusive;
• is discriminatory or promotes hatred;
• is obscene, sexually explicit or otherwise inappropriate;
• promotes unlawful activity;
• contains confidential information without permission;
• contains malicious code;
• infringes another person’s rights; or
• could reasonably harm the reputation of the Hurunui region or its communities.

Licence for submitted content

You retain any intellectual property rights that you hold in material you submit.

By submitting material, you grant Visit Hurunui and Hurunui District Council a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to:

• store and reproduce the material;
• edit, crop, resize, format and adapt it;
• publish and display it;
• distribute and communicate it;
• use it on the website, social media, email communications and other digital channels; and
• use it to promote the submitted event, business, experience and the Hurunui District.

This licence applies for as long as the material is used for these purposes, including reasonable archival and record-keeping purposes.

You may request that submitted content be removed. We will consider the request, but removal may not always be possible where the material has already been included in printed content, archived records, previously published communications or third-party material outside our control.

Trip-planning and automated tools

The website may include automated search, recommendation, itinerary or trip-planning features.

These tools are provided to assist with general travel inspiration and discovery. Their responses may be generated or assembled automatically and may not always be complete, current or accurate.

You should independently confirm:

• opening hours;
• booking availability;
• prices and fees;
• travel times and distances;
• accessibility;
• age or fitness requirements;
• weather and seasonal conditions;
• road and track conditions;
• event dates; and
• safety information.

Automated recommendations are not professional travel, safety or emergency advice.

You should not rely exclusively on an automated response when making an important travel, financial, health or safety decision.

Maps, routes and location information

Maps, route information, travel times, distances and location data may be supplied by third-party mapping providers or generated from available geographic information.

They are estimates only.

Roads, walking tracks, cycling routes and access points may be affected by:

• weather;
• maintenance;
• private property;
• seasonal closures;
• hazards;
• construction;
• emergency events; or
• local restrictions.

You are responsible for confirming that a route is open, lawful, safe and suitable before using it.

Do not rely on the website as your only means of navigation.

Third-party websites and embedded content

The website may contain links to or embed content from third parties, including:

• tourism operators;
• accommodation providers;
• event organisers;
• booking and ticketing platforms;
• mapping providers;
• video and social media platforms;
• government agencies; and
• other external websites.

These links and embeds are provided for convenience and information.

We do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for:

• their content;
• their accuracy or availability;
• their security;
• their products or services;
• their privacy practices; or
• any loss arising from their use.

A link does not necessarily mean that Visit Hurunui endorses the third party or its products, services or views.

Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, the website and its content are owned by or licensed to Visit Hurunui, Hurunui Tourism or Hurunui District Council.

This includes:

• text;
• photographs;
• video;
• illustrations;
• graphics;
• maps;
• logos;
• icons;
• page layouts;
• website design;
• databases;
• code; and
• downloadable resources.

You may view, download and print reasonable portions of website content for personal, informational and non-commercial use.

When reproducing permitted material, you must:

• accurately reproduce it;
• acknowledge the source;
• retain any copyright or attribution notice; and
• not suggest that Visit Hurunui endorses you, your organisation or your use of the material.

You must obtain written permission before:

• using website content commercially;
• reproducing a substantial portion of the website;
• modifying or adapting protected content;
• using Visit Hurunui or Hurunui District Council branding;
• republishing photographs, video or illustrations; or
• using content in advertising, merchandise or promotional material.

Some content may be owned by third parties and may be subject to separate usage restrictions.

Social media content

The website may display or link to public social media content.

Where you tag, mention or directly submit content to Visit Hurunui, we may contact you to request permission to share or republish it.

Use of any social media platform is also governed by that platform’s terms and privacy practices.

Visit Hurunui is not responsible for comments, posts or other content published by third-party social media users.

Website availability and security

We aim to keep the website available and functioning correctly, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access.

We may suspend, restrict, modify or discontinue any part of the website for:

• maintenance;
• upgrades;
• security;
• operational reasons;
• emergencies; or
• changes to our services.

We do not guarantee that the website or any file available through it will be free from viruses, malicious code or other defects.

You are responsible for using appropriate security software and maintaining backups of your own systems and data.

Disclaimer and limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Visit Hurunui and Hurunui District Council are not liable for any loss, damage, cost or expense arising from or connected with:

• your use of or inability to use the website;
• reliance on website content;
• inaccurate, incomplete or outdated information;
• the conduct of a tourism operator, accommodation provider, event organiser or other third party;
• an external website, booking platform or embedded service;
• the cancellation or alteration of an event, booking or service;
• travel disruption, closure, weather or environmental conditions;
• an automated recommendation or itinerary;
• a security issue, virus or technical failure; or
• content submitted by another user or organisation.

This includes direct, indirect, incidental and consequential loss, loss of opportunity, loss of data and loss arising from travel or booking arrangements, except where liability cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

Nothing in these terms excludes, restricts or modifies any legal right or remedy that cannot lawfully be excluded, restricted or modified.

Indemnity

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify Visit Hurunui and Hurunui District Council against losses, claims, liabilities and reasonable costs arising from:

• content you submit;
• your infringement of another person’s rights;
• your unlawful use of the website; or
• your material breach of these terms.

This indemnity does not apply to the extent that a loss was caused by the negligence or unlawful conduct of Visit Hurunui or Hurunui District Council.

Privacy

Our collection and handling of personal information is governed by the Visit Hurunui Privacy Policy.

You should read the Privacy Policy alongside these Terms of Use.

Changes to the website

We may change, remove, replace or add website content and features at any time without notice.

We are not required to continue publishing a particular page, listing, tool or service.

Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time to reflect changes to:

• the website;
• our services;
• our practices;
• technology; or
• legal requirements.

The updated terms will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

Your continued use of the website after updated terms are published means that the updated terms apply to your subsequent use of the website.

Severability

If any part of these terms is found to be unlawful, invalid or unenforceable, that part will be modified or removed to the minimum extent necessary.

The remaining terms will continue to apply.

No waiver

If we do not immediately enforce a provision of these terms, that does not mean we have waived our right to enforce it later.

Governing law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of New Zealand.

You submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand in relation to any dispute arising from these terms or your use of the website.

Contact us

Questions about these Terms of Use can be sent to:

Visit Hurunui

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +64 3 315 0000
Freephone: 0800 442 663 (NZ only)

You may also write to:

Hurunui District Council
66 Carters Road
Amberley 7410
New Zealand