Big Camp Terms and Conditions – South New Zealand Conference
Please take your time to read our terms and conditions. If you have any further questions, please contact our team at the Conference Office.
Registration
Registration will close on 7 December 2026. Any late bookings will need to be requested by calling the Conference Office and will incur a 20% additional charge. Any changes after 7 December 2026 will incur a $25 processing fee per request. We cannot confirm your accommodation until your payment has been received.
Once you complete your online application, you will receive an automated receipt of the confirmation by email. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact us at snzconf@adventist.org.nz.
Cancellations and Refunds
We require notice of cancellation prior to 7 December 2026. After this date, any cancellation and refund requests will be considered but will incur a $25 processing fee. We will consider waiving the processing fee on a case-by-case basis with supporting documentation for the reason of late cancellation (e.g. medical reasons, death in the immediate family, etc).
We reserve the right to add, reschedule or substitute speakers and/or vary advertised programmes, prices, and venues. Should an event fail to attract a minimum number of participants, we reserve the right to cancel.
Campground Commencement and Conclusion
Big Camp will commence at 10:00 am Friday 8 January 2027. Attendees will not be able to check in prior to this time. Big Camp 2027 officially ends on Saturday night, 16 January 2027. All campers MUST vacate Pascoe Park by 12:00 pm on Sunday 17 January 2027. We request all attendees not to set up or dismantle their camp during Sabbath hours.
If you are camping onsite in an RV (recreational/camping vehicle) during Big Camp, you may situate it onsite from Sunday 3rd January onwards. If you wish to stay onsite in your RV prior to 8 January, you can do so by contacting the Pascoe Park caretaker, Scott Cameron, on 027 299 8054, and paying regular Pascoe Park rates to him for the extra days.
Adult Supervision of Children
Children must never be left without adequate adult supervision at all times. When children are not in Big Camp programmes, they must be under the supervision of a parent or guardian. Young people under the age of 18 years are not permitted to camp overnight without adequate adult supervision approved by the camp committee.
Consideration of Other Campers
There is an obligatory curfew for all campers from 11:00 pm. Noise levels are not to disturb other campers from 10:00 pm and all campers should be in their elected accommodation site by 11:00 pm.
Sleeping on Campgrounds
For Health and Safety reasons, no one may sleep on the campgrounds unless they are registered as a camper. Please also refer to notes under the ‘adult supervision of children’.
Site Specific
Pascoe Park is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free property. Persons found in possession or use of these items may be asked to leave the campground. Please treat our campground with respect.
Liability
Every effort is taken to ensure the comfort and safety of each guest and due care will be exercised by the camp staff, contractors and volunteers. Pascoe Park and the South New Zealand Conference Office will not incur any responsibility or liability whatsoever for any accident or illness to any guests or damage or theft to other guests’ property which may happen through any circumstances.
Pets and Animals
Pets are not permitted anywhere on Pascoe Park property except with the express permission of the Big Camp Committee.
Wi-Fi
There will be no Wi-Fi available to campers for the duration of Big Camp.
Other Terms and Conditions
Copyright
The copyright in all materials displayed or available on this website is the property of the South New Zealand Conference (SNZC) unless otherwise stated. If the owner of any material published on this website is not SNZC, the rights in respect of that material will be as defined by the copyright owner of the material concerned. Unless otherwise stated you are permitted to copy material published by SNZC for your own non-commercial use provided you retain and display any copyright notice applying to the material. No material from this website may be reproduced or distributed in any media without written permission from SNZC.
Photo & Video Disclaimer
Any photograph/video taken at the event may be used on social media and or in future advertising by the South New Zealand Conference. To ensure the privacy of individuals, images will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information without written approval from the photographed subject, parent, or legal guardian.
A person attending a South New Zealand Conference event who does not wish to have their image recorded for distribution should make their wishes known to the photographer, and/or the event organisers, and/or contact South New Zealand Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, PO Box 5186, Papanui, Christchurch 8542, in writing of his/her intentions and include a photograph. The South New Zealand Conference will use the photo for identification purposes and will hold it in confidence.
Online Privacy Policy
SNZC will accept personal information provided by you on this application. SNZC may collect additional information about you for this event. Such information will only be used for the purpose of providing or enhancing SNZC’s services to you. We will not supply your information to any third party without your prior agreement. The SNZC reserves the right to contact you regarding your attendance at our events for purposes including post-event survey, information updates and attendance appreciation.
As required by the Privacy Act 2020, we follow strict security procedures in the storage and disclosure of information which you have given us to prevent unauthorised access. Our security procedures mean that we may occasionally request proof of identity before we are able to disclose sensitive information to you.
Registering and purchasing SNZC products online
Credit card payment is available online in real-time. You will be informed immediately if your credit card is declined. If declined, you may check the accuracy of the credit card number and expiration date or choose a different card to try. Your registration or booking will be submitted immediately for activation once you complete your online payment. Your credit card details will NOT be retained by SNZC after the transaction.