Minors Onsite Policy

Updated 10 November 2019

Definition 

A minor is anyone under the age of 18. In New Zealand, the law requires that no minor under the age of 14 be left unattended. 

Purpose of Policy 

  1. To ensure clear communication of rules and expectations affecting parents and guardians attending CoNZealand with a minor (anyone under 18 years old).
  2. To inform parents and guardians of New Zealand rules and expectations regarding minors.

Overall Policy 

All Kid-in-tow and Child memberships must be tied to an adult membership. All minors under 16 must have a sticker on the back of their badge detailing up to two adults (over 18; with memberships) who are responsible for them.  

Due to the nature of licensing and regulation in regards to child care in New Zealand, it will not be possible for us to provide child care at CoNZealand. Please refer to the links to nanny and babysitting services at the end of this document.

Memberships

There are three types of memberships for minors at CoNZealand:

  1. Kid-in-tow (no charge)—born in or after 2015 (generally 5 and under)
  2. Child ($105)—born in or after 2005 (generally 5-15)
  3. Young Adult ($250)—born in or after 2000 (generally 15-20)

These age groups do not exactly align with the differing expectations for supervision of minors. New Zealand law requires that no child under the age of 14 be left unattended. 

Children under 10

The rules regarding children under 10 years old are as follows:

  • Membership must be purchased in conjunction with an adult attending membership (over 18).
  • Children under 10 years old must be with a responsible adult (over 18; with membership) at all times. The responsible adult (over 18; with membership) must remain near enough that the child can point to them.
  • The child must have contact information for up to two responsible adults (over 18; with memberships) attached to the back of their badge in case of accidental separation.
  • The child may not volunteer for CoNZealand.

Children aged 10–13

The rules regarding children aged 10–13 years old are as follows:

  • Membership must be purchased in conjunction with an adult attending membership (over 18).
  • Children aged 10–13 years old must be with a caregiver aged 14 or over; with membership at all times. The caregiver must be near enough that the child can point to them.
  • The child must have contact information for up to two responsible adults (over 18; with memberships) attached to the back of their badge in case of accidental separation.
  • The child may volunteer for CoNZealand, but must work in conjunction with a responsible adult (over 18; with membership).

Children aged 14–15

The rules regarding children aged 14–15 years old are as follows:

  • The child must have contact information for up to two responsible adults (over 18; with memberships) attached to the back of their badge in case of emergency.
  • The child may volunteer for CoNZealand, but must work in conjunction with a responsible adult (over 18; with membership).

Children aged 16–17

The rules regarding children aged 16–17 years old are as follows:

  • The child must have contact information for up to two responsible adults (over 18; no membership required) attached to the back of their badge in case of emergency.
  • The child may volunteer for CoNZealand, and may work autonomously.

Childcare links

https://www.claro.co.nz/families.html

https://www.nanniesondemand.co.nz/PARENTS/Babysitting+Service.html

http://www.karitanenannies.co.nz/content/babysitting-services