When running events, all clubs and societies have a strong responsibility to keep themselves, the venue staff, and the attendees safe. If you have questions about any of the following information, feel free to reach out to the UCSA clubs team via clubs@ucsa.org.nz or 03 369 0555 and select prompt…
Got an interesting club event coming up? Pitch it to the UCSA and you could be invited to do an Instagram stories takeover on @UCSA_nz! It’s a great way to promote your club and your event to our growing audience – over 5,000 Insta followers as of May ’21 (they’re…
In order to be able to run a club successfully, it’s important that you keep track of your finances. As you run your clubs are run for your members, the funds you have are actually held on trust for your members. You must therefore, report to your members on your…
Each year the election of Club Executive takes place at the Annual General Meeting. To be sure that this process is fair and democratic, please notify your members well in advance. At least seven days written notice must be given and quorum must be achieved for the AGM to be…
We get it – running an event at your flat or home seems like a great way to run your event for cheap and provide a fun, unrestricted atmosphere. However it comes with a number of risks, all of which you should consider before going ahead. Know the law Other…
At Alert Levels 3 & 4 there are significant event restrictions. Events at Alert Level Three The New Zealand COVID-19 Alert Levels Published 05 June 2020 states: Gatherings of up to 10 people can continue, but only for: – wedding services – funerals and tangihanga. Physical distancing and public health…
So you’ve been awarded a grant application – fantastic! Here is how you go about completing your reconciliation. General Tips We need to be able to show every step of the process from the money leaving our bank account and being spent in the way specified in the grant application….
At Alert Level 1, there are almost no event restrictions. Events are free to run as they were in the pre-COVID era, with some slight adjustments. The event industry as a whole has adopted the following code to keeping attendees safe at events in light of COVID-19. New Zealand Events…
Alcohol is regulated in NZ by the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. The object is to promote the safe and responsible sale, supply and consumption of alcohol and minimise the harm caused by inappropriate or excessive alcohol consumption. There are provision in the act that allow you to…
In terms of making your event more sustainable, think about transport, energy and water use, waste reduction, and where and what you buy. Green Events Remember the ad about keeping NZ beautiful, or at least the retro T-shirt? Take into consideration where your products are coming from and what’s happening…