Promotion terms and conditions
These terms and conditions relate to the University’s promotions.
Nova Book Giveaway promotion terms
About. These terms and conditions relate to the University’s Nova Book Giveaway 2026 promotion. Information on this promotion forms parts of these terms and conditions. Submitting a response is deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions.
Eligibility. Any person currently having a valid mainland New Zealand address may enter this promotion. Current University staff are not eligible to enter this promotion.
How to enter.
- Follow both @vicuniwgtn_stem and @thwupbooks on Instagram
- Comment an emoji on the Nova book giveaway Instagram post
Entries must be received before the end of the promotion period. Participants are allowed, and encouraged, to comment multiple times.
Prize and draw. One winner will be randomly drawn on 15 July 2026. The winner will receive one copy of NOVA by Tim Corballis.
Promotional period. The promotion commences on Wednesday 8 July 2026 and closes on Tuesday 14 July 2026 at 11.59pm.
How to claim. Winner will be contacted by direct message on Instagram with details on how to collect. Prize must be collected from the University. Prize cannot be transferred or exchanged for cash.
Time to claim. All prizes must be claimed within 7 working days of being notified of winning entry. The Promoter reserves the right to redraw or cancel the prize if the winner does not claim the prize.
Promoter. The promoter is Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
General. The promoter accepts no responsibility for any entries that are not received, incomplete, illegible, corrupted or which fail to be submitted by the closing date and time. Proof of submission is not proof of receipt. The promoter reserves the right to verify the validity of entries, to disqualify any entrant or to cancel or amend the reward or these terms and conditions at any time for any reason, without prior notice.
Decision final. In the event of any dispute regarding these terms and conditions, conduct, results and all other matters relating to the survey, the decision of the promoter is final, and no correspondence or discussion will be entered into.
Privacy. By entering this promotion, you confirm that you understand that the information you provide is being collected for the purposes described in, and will be used in accordance with, the University’s Privacy Notice (available at https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/site-info/privacy).
Third parties. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with any third-party social media platform. You confirm that you understand that you are providing your information to the promoter and/or agencies acting on its behalf and not to any third-party social media platform.
New Zealand. These terms and conditions and the promotion will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand and will be subject to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the New Zealand Courts. All times and dollar amounts are New Zealand times and currency.
The Reality of Everything Symposium promotion terms
About. These terms and conditions relate to the University’s The Reality of Everything Symposium 2026 promotion. Information on this promotion forms parts of these terms and conditions. Submitting a response is deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions.
Eligibility. Any person currently having a valid mainland New Zealand address may enter this promotion. Current University staff are not eligible to enter this promotion.
How to enter:
- Make sure you are following @vicuniwgtn_STEM on Instagram.
- Tag a friend in the comments on the relevant post.
Entries must be received before the end of the promotion period. Participants are allowed to enter multiple times (1 tag = 1 entry)
Prize and draw: There are three double passes to give away for this promotion. Participants that complete all requirements will be entered into the draw.
Promotional period: The promotion commences on Monday 18 May 2026 and closes on Friday 29 May 2026 at 11.59 pm.
How to claim: Winners will be contacted by direct message on Instagram and by a reply to their comment on the post. Prizes can be collected from the University. Prizes cannot be transferred or exchanged for cash.
Time to claim: All prizes must be claimed within 3 days of being notified of winning entry. The Promoter reserves the right to redraw or cancel the prize if the winner does not claim the prize.
Promoter: The promoter is Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
General: The promoter accepts no responsibility for any entries that are not received, incomplete, illegible, corrupted or which fail to be submitted by the closing date and time. Proof of submission is not proof of receipt. The promoter reserves the right to verify the validity of entries, to disqualify any entrant or to cancel or amend the reward or these terms and conditions at any time for any reason, without prior notice.
Decision final: In the event of any dispute regarding these terms and conditions, conduct, results and all other matters relating to the survey, the decision of the promoter is final, and no correspondence or discussion will be entered into.
Privacy: By entering this promotion, you confirm that you understand that the information you provide is being collected for the purposes described in, and will be used in accordance with, the University’s Privacy Notice (available at https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/site-info/privacy).
Third parties: This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with any third-party social media platform. You confirm that you understand that you are providing your information to the promoter and/or agencies acting on its behalf and not to any third-party social media platform.
New Zealand: These terms and conditions and the promotion will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand and will be subject to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the New Zealand Courts. All times and dollar amounts are New Zealand times and currency.