Pre-registration is necessary: It is necessary to have booked and paid in full prior to arrival at the Festival.

Bookings cannot be transferred to another person.

Deposit, Balance Payment & Refund Policy: KMC Wellington has contracted with many suppliers, therefore the following conditions apply. Please carefully read the information below:

FESTIVAL FEES & ACCOMMODATION

  • Bookings made on or before 1 January require a minimum non-refundable 25% deposit at the time of booking. Bookings without the minimum deposit will be cancelled automatically after 72 hours, after which it will be necessary to make a new booking.
  • Your Balance payment is due by 2 January and can be made in the following ways:
    • Bank transfer – please use the following bank details:
      • Kadampa Meditation Centre Wellington
      • 06-0582-0211632-002
      • Amount: [your balance amount]
      • Particulars: [your name]
      • Code: [your booking reference number]
      • Ref: NZFestival26
    • Stripe link, credit card, eftpos or cash – please email Pagma at KMC Wellington: admin@nullmeditateinwellington.org
  • Bookings made on or after 2 January require full payment at the time of booking.
  • Cancellations: a 25% deposit is non-refundable in case of cancellations up to and including 1 January. From 2 January the entire Festival Fee and accommodation is non-refundable.
  • Any non-refunded Festival fees arising from cancellations are donated to the NKT-IKBU International Temples Project.
  • Cancellation Exceptions: May be made in cases of sickness or bereavement; you should apply by e-mail to the Festival Organiser -admin@nullmeditateinwellington.org – within 2 weeks of the end of the Festival. This applies to Festival Fee only and does not apply to accommodation, meals or transport.

BOOKING FOR ONLINE ATTENDANCE

  • Online attendance is for those residing in New Zealand.
  • Pre-registration is necessary.
  • Links are intended for the registered recipient only and should not be shared.
  • Bookings cannot be transferred to another person.
  • Bookings are made for the whole event only.
  • ONLINE BOOKING CANCELLATIONS
    • 25% administration fee is non-refundable in case of cancellations up to and including 1 January. From 2 January, the entire Online Festival fees are non-refundable.
    • Refunds will be processed only after the completion of the event.
  • DATES & ONLINE SESSION LINKS
    • Online links for each session will become live/available 7 days after the in-person session begins and will be available to view until Fri 30 January, 9am. The empowerment will be available for 24 hours only, from the time the link goes live.

BOOKING FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE 

  • Pre-registration is necessary.
  • It is necessary to have booked and paid in full prior to arrival at the Festival.
  • Bookings cannot be transferred to another person.
  • IN-PERSON BOOKING CANCELLATIONS
    • A 25% deposit is non-refundable in case of cancellations up to and including 1 January. From 2 January the full Festival fee, accommodation fees, and pick-up/drop-off fees are non-refundable.
    • Exceptions: May be made in cases of sickness or bereavement; you should apply by e-mail to the Festival Organiser -admin@nullmeditateinwellington.org – within 2 weeks of the end of the Festival. This applies to Festival Fee only and does not apply to accommodation, meals or transport.
    • Refunds will be processed only after the completion of the event.

LATE BOOKINGS

  • You must book at least 24 hours in advance. This means before 19:30 on 9th January, after which time the online booking form will be unavailable.
  • During the event, should you wish to extend your booking, please email: info@nullnzfestival.org or see the registration team.

ACCOMMODATION AND WHAT TO BRING

  • Single, Shared, Twin & Cottage Rooms: all linen, including sheets, duvet, pillows and towel is provided.
  • Camping: you will need to bring everything.
  • Please bring slippers for indoors and appropriate outside shoes for outdoors.
  • Bring a torch, sunscreen and a hat and all medications you will need, particularly allergy medicines. Please also bring appropriate wet weather clothing and foot ware. You may also wish to bring an umbrella.
  • You are welcome to bring a camping chair or picnic blanket for fine weather dining or relaxing between sessions.

We ask that all shoes are kept out of the housing/building areas, so suggest that you bring slippers and appropriate outside shoes.

MEALS

  • Breakfast is included for those who have booked accommodation.
  • Lunch and dinner are included for in-person Festival bookings.
  • All meals are vegetarian and may contain dairy, eggs, and wheat. Please indicate on the booking form if you require vegan or wheat free meals.*

For hygiene reasons, we will be using disposable plates, bowls and cups during this event. You are very welcome to bring a drink bottle and reusable hot beverage cup for coffees and teas. There will be a DIY dish washing station in the bathroom/laundry area in the main buildings.

There will be a small café at the Festival, located in the dining room, with snacks and drinks available to purchase.

*Please note that due to potential cross-contamination we cannot offer gluten-free meals or cater to strict allergies.

AUDIO RECORDINGS

  • Can be purchased at the time of booking, during the event at the Festival shop, or purchased later, up to one month after the NZ Kadampa Festival.
  • Recordings may only be purchased for teaching sessions that you attended.
  • Recordings are for the sole use of the registered recipient and should not be shared.
  • Audio recordings are of the teaching sessions only and do not include the guided meditations, empowerment or retreat sessions.

GENERAL ENQUIRIES
Please contact our registration team at info@nullnzfestival.org

CONFIRMATION LETTERS
You will receive an email confirming the details of your booking and payment.

MOBILE PHONE AND WIFI CONNECTION
Both will be available at the Festival site.

GENERAL GUIDELINES
During the event you are requested to please refrain from smoking (including electronic cigarettes), taking intoxicants and drinking alcohol in the buildings and on the grounds.