We don't want to impose 'rules' at the Festival as we'd like to think that those attending are all mature enough to know what is considered responsible behaviour and what isn't. However in the interests of all those participating, we feel it is prudent to apply some guidelines to assist everyone in enjoying the magick of the NZ Pagan Festivals! DO'S * Please respect our Lecturers. They are either donating their services or we have had to pay good money to book them. Don't monopolise their time beyond politeness and understand they need their space and pleasure time too. * Offer a helping hand. If you have a few spare moments up your sleeve seek out an organiser or volunteer and ask if there is anything you can do. There nearly always will be ! Remember this is an event for the community and as such the community should be actively taking a part in it no matter how big or small. We would certainly appreciate the help whether it's replacing a toilet roll, collecting rubbish or helping put up the marquee !!!! * Mingle and meet others. If you are coming alone, there will always be people more than happy to have you tag along with their group. Alternatively, if you see someone on their own, offer them your company. Some great and lasting friendships have been made at our Festivals. * Respect people's privacy. It's not unusual to see someone meditating or involved in some solitary practise somewhere on site. If you see this please do not disturb them. * Pick up your own rubbish and put it in the bins provided around the site. This includes any food you drop and any of your camping trash - including ciggy butts !!!! * Children must be supervised AT ALL TIMES ! If you bring your children then YOU, and solely you are responsible for them and their safety. Please remember there is a stream at the site! * Relax and enjoy yourself! After all, this is what
the weekend is all about! DON'T * Do not talk during seminars as apart from it being highly rude, no one is there to hear what you have to say. Save the chit chat for when the seminar ends. * Don't take photos of people without their express permission. Ensure no one is in the background of a photo without asking them first. Some people are not openly pagan or heathen and therefore their need for privacy is paramount to them. Please respect this. *DO NOT BE LATE! Pagan Standard time (ie arriving late for everything) is not acceptable when attending lectures. People walking in half way through can be very off putting to the speaker as well as to those listening. Same goes for any ceremonies or rituals. If you turn up late it is at the discretion of the one leading the circle as to whether they will accept your admittance. To endure your admittance is guaranteed - DON'T TURN UP LATE ! * If you are camping anywhere near the 'Family Zone'
please be respectful and don't make a racket after 7pm. Some people
have small children and these children need their undisturbed sleep
- so do the parents for that matter! If you have been designated
a camping area near the 'Family Zone' and are intending on letting
your hair down during the weekend (responsibly of course!), then
just let us know upon checking in and we will move you to the 'Noisy
Buggers Zone'. * Don't light any fires ! ANYWHERE! This includes candles and Fire Pois- no open flames please. * DO NOT leave valuables unattended at any time. This means leaving them in your tent or your car. Natures Magick Ltd or the NZ Pagan Festival accepts no responsibility for lost or stolen items. * Don't be an ass ! Anyone found to be disturbing the event or it's participants in any way, by displaying intoxicated, aggressive, abusive or threatening behaviour will be removed from the Festival site immediately. As will any failure to comply with Event Committee's instructions. There are Health and Safety issues to consider around the Festival site! Those that have been ejected from the site for one of the above reasons will not receive any refund on their ticket.
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