The annual American Express Queenstown Winter Festival is back for 2015. Kicking off from 19 June, it's a ten day extravaganza of Queenstown's unique culture and community with street parties, fireworks, international and local acts, comedy, family fun, and plenty of mountain mayhem.
Thanks to the American Express Queenstown Winter Festival and their prize partners, the Herald could be sending you and a friend along to get amongst the festivities.
One lucky winner will receive:
- Return flights with Air New Zealand to Queenstown Airport, departing from either Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch. Departing 19th June and returning 23rd June, 2015.
- Four nights - in a standard room for a two people at the The Hilton Queenstown Resort and Spa.
- Two grandstand seats to the American Express Comedy Debate on Sunday, 21 June.
- Two 2-day lift passes for Coronet Peak and The Remarkables, including: ski or board hire.
- Car Rental for a Jucy Styla Rental or similar from JUCY Rentals.
To be in to win find the keyword inside select editions of The New Zealand Herald, Weekend Herald or Herald on Sunday between: Monday, 27 June - Sunday 10 May, 2015, enter it online (along with your details) at: winwiththeherald.co.nz - and you're in the draw.
For full prize details and Terms and Conditions, see below:
1. Information on How to Enter form part of the terms and conditions of entry to this Competition. To the extent of any inconsistency in the information on How to Enter and other details and instructions, the Terms and Conditions below will prevail.
2. Entry into this Competition indicates an acceptance and agreement of all these terms & conditions. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions you should not enter the Competition.
3. Entry is open to NZ residents except employees (and any immediate family member of someone employed by) of NZME, American Express Queenstown Winter Festival, Air New Zealand and their agencies associated with the promotion and Herald retailers. Failure to provide all requested personal information at the time of submitting an entry may result in the entry being invalid. If the main prize winner drawn is under the age of 18 years the prize will be awarded to their parent or guardian.
4. To enter, To enter visit www.winwiththeherald.co.nz and enter the keyword along with your details. Entries close at 11.59pm on Sunday, May 10, 2015.
5. Prize Details: One (1) prize winner will win a trip for two (2) to the American Express Winter Festival. This travel package includes;
- Returrn flights to Queenstown Airport, departing from either Auckland, Wellinton or Christchurch Airport. Departing 19th June and returning 23rd June, 2015.
- Four (4) nights - in a standard room for a two (2) people at the The Hilton Queenstown Resort and Spa.
- Two (2) grandstand seats to the American Express Comedy Debate on Sunday, 21 June, 2015.
- Two (2), 2 day lift passes for Coronet Peak and The Remarkables, including: ski or board hire.
- Car Rental for a Jucy Styla Rental or similar from JUCY Rentals. Car rental dates are from 19th June through to 23rd June, 2015.
6. Winners must be over 18 years of age.
7. This Travel prize needs to be taken between: 19 - 23 June, 2015.
8. It is each winner's responsibility to cover any additional costs associated with the prize not specifically stated in clause 5, and to arrange passports, visas, insurance and travel to and from Queenstown if they do not reside in Queenstown. All travel prizes exclude travel/transport to and from Queenstown airport, meals and beverages. Spending money and all other ancillary costs are the responsibility of the winner.
9. In the event that any prize(s) become unavailable for any reason beyond the Promoter's control, the Promoter may substitute a prize of equal or greater value. The prize is not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be taken as cash. Any unused portion of the prize is non-transferable, non-refundable and non-redeemable for other goods or services and cannot be taken as cash.
10. In the event the prize winner requests a travel prize of greater value than that specified (e.g. requests an extended length of stay), the prize-winner shall pay the difference in value and no claim for the difference shall be made against any of the promotional partners.
11. Taking the prize is subject to any prevailing terms and conditions of the accommodation/ transport/ services or transfers (as applicable), and in particular, health, behaviour, age and safety requirements. No compensation will be payable if the winner, or their travel companions, are unable to use any element of the prize as stated for whatever reason, including participation in certain activities for health, age, behaviour or safety reasons. Any part of a prize that is not taken for any reason is forfeited.
12. The winner and their travel companion will not accrue any frequent flyer points from taking the prize. All components of the prize must be taken together. Any element of the prize not taken will be deemed to be forfeited. Accommodation and travel is subject to booking, accommodation and flight availability. Once booked, any changes made to the booking may incur a cancellation fee or amendment fee, at the cost of the winner.
13. The prize draw will take place on or before Friday, May 15, 2015.
14. The winner will be notified by phone and confirmed in writing. If the winner cannot be contacted or does not claim the prize within 48 hours of the prize draw, that winner will forfeit the prize and a redraw will be made.
15. The Promoter and American Express Queenstown Winter Festival reserve the right to verify the validity of entries and reserves the right to disqualify any entrant for tampering with the entry process, including but not limited to making multiple entries that are not associated with the purchase of a Promotion Product, or for submitting an entry that is not in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.
16. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
17. The Promoter and American Express Queenstown Winter Festival reserve the right to vary any of the terms of entry applying to this promotion or to modify, terminate, suspend or reschedule this promotion.
18. The Promoter and American Express Queenstown Winter Festival accept no responsibility for late, lost or misdirected entries.
19. The Promoter and American Express Queenstown Winter Festival are not responsible for the transmission or receipt of any incorrect information associated with entries, either caused by user error or any equipment or programming malfunction associated with the promotion.
20. The Promoter and American Express Queenstown Winter Festival shall not be liable for any loss, damage or personal injury (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss) suffered by any person arising directly or indirectly out of or in connection with entering this promotion or claiming/winning any prize, except as required by law.
21. Travel is for 2 adults flying Economy Class "Seat + Bag" with New Zealand on specified services only. Travel is based on a return journey. Stopovers or stopovers within transit are not permitted. Prize winners must travel together on the same flights in both directions. Prize is non-transferable, exchangeable or redeemable for cash and is available on Air New Zealand operated services only. Seats are limited and are subject to availability. The prize winner is responsible for paying all additional costs associated with the flights including (where applicable) accommodation, transport, meal costs, spending money, visas, insurance and all other incidentals. Tickets are non-changeable once issued. Travel is not eligible for any frequent flyer (including Airpoints Dollars) accrual, upgrades, companion redemption or credit of tier status. Special conditions and restrictions apply. All prize travel will be subject to Air New Zealand's General Terms and Conditions of carriage, to view visit www.airnewzealand.co.nz.
22. All entries become the property of NZME. In accordance with the Privacy Act 1993, NZME collects personal information and NZME holds personal information to conduct the promotion, notify prize winners, verify prize winners' identities and may be used by NZME for future promotional activities, including (where consented to) sending the entrant emails. Individuals have rights to access and request correction of their personal information held by NZME, 46 Albert St, Auckland, New Zealand, freephone 0800 100 888 email promotions@nzme.co.nz. By entering this promotion entrants consent to the use of their information as described above (in clause 20.).
23. The winners' name and photo may be used for publicity purposes and by accepting the prize the winners' must make themselves available for this purpose.
24. The promoter is NZME. Publishing Limited (the Herald), 46 Albert Street, Auckland.