Code of Conduct.

This code of conduct is in place to protect our speakers, volunteers and event organisers from language and behaviour that can cause harm.

The following ground rules have been set out that we ask participants of Wao events to abide by:

• Treat the volunteers, event organisers, speakers and fellow participants with respect. 

• Allow speakers to present their material and speak only when asked to (such as during a question and answer session, and when you have been selected to ask your question).

• Please ask questions rather than make statements, and ask only questions that are relevant to the session and that are not aggressive or intimidating towards speakers, volunteers, event organisers or fellow participants.

Should you, as a ticket holder or participant of any Wao events act in any way that is detrimental to any of our speakers, event organisers, volunteers or other participants then we have the right to ask you to leave the event and ban you from future Wao events with no refunds or compensation for your ticket.

This applies to ticketed as well as free events organised by Wao. By choosing to participate in our events, you accept to abide by our Code of Conduct.

Views expressed by any attendee, speaker, exhibitor or sponsor at the Event are their own. Wao Aotearoa events shall have no liability for advice given, or views expressed, by any attendee, speaker, exhibitor or sponsor at the Event or in any material provided to attendees.

Cancellation Policy.

Wao Aotearoa is committed to supporting Wao Summit and all our attendees, speakers and sponsors and trusts that they will understand that we will always do our best to look after them.

If for any reason we are unable to deliver the Summit or an event in the Summit due to circumstances beyond our control, we reserve the right to cancel or postpone all or part of the Summit at any point.

As a volunteer-led organisation, we will do our utmost to ensure that the Summit is delivered to a high standard. Please have patience with us if the situation does change as you can be sure we will be doing our best in the background to get things sorted.

If you hold a ticket for an event that is cancelled, changed or postponed we will do our best to offer you an alternative choice or you will be offered a 100% refund on your ticket.

If you have to cancel for any personal reasons, please email us and we’ll try to find a solution.

Privacy Policy

Wao values your privacy and takes every measure necessary to protect it. We only collect and use your personal information as outlined below.

Who is Wao? Wao is a community non-profit set up to educate, inspire and enable New Zealand communities to move towards a regenerative future. 

Any questions about this privacy policy can be sent to kiaora@wao.co.nz