Pōkeno Christmas Lights Competition - Terms and conditions

By entering the Pōkeno Christmas Lights Competition, participants agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. Competition Dates

The competition runs from 10 December to 23 December.
Judging and public voting may take place at any time during this period.
Winners will be announced on 24 December via the competition's official Facebook page and/or by direct contact.

All registered displays must be illuminated every evening between 8:00pm and 10:00pm throughout the competition period. We understand that solar lights may not turn on until after sunset, and this will not be considered a breach of the lighting times requirement.
Displays that are not operating during these times may not be judged or may be excluded from public voting.

The competition is open to residential properties located within the Pōkeno area.
Entries must be submitted before the advertised closing date of 1 December 2026.

By entering, participants understand that members of the public may visit their property to view the display.
Participants are responsible for ensuring their display is safe and does not obstruct public roads or footpaths.

Lights On Leathem, the competition organisers, sponsors, volunteers, and judges accept no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage, theft, injury, accident, or other incident arising from participation in the competition or from members of the public visiting a property.
Participants enter the competition entirely at their own risk.

All lights, decorations, electrical equipment, and extension leads must be installed and used safely and in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
The organisers reserve the right to remove any entry that is considered unsafe or that breaches these Terms & Conditions.

By entering, participants consent to photographs and videos of their display being taken and used by the organisers for promotional purposes, including social media, advertising, and future competitions, without compensation.

Competition winners will be determined by both an independent judges' panel and a People's Choice public vote, as applicable to each prize category.
The judges' decisions are final, and no correspondence will be entered into regarding the judging results.
People's Choice voting is limited to one vote per person (unless otherwise stated by the organisers).
The organisers reserve the right to remove duplicate, fraudulent, automated, or otherwise invalid votes at their sole discretion.
Any attempt to manipulate or unfairly influence the voting process may result in the removal of votes or disqualification of the entrant.
The organisers' decision regarding the validity of votes and the final People's Choice result is final.

Prizes are not transferable, exchangeable, or redeemable for cash.
If a prize becomes unavailable, the organisers reserve the right to substitute it with a prize of equal or greater value.
Winners are responsible for arranging collection of their prize unless otherwise agreed by the organisers.

The organisers reserve the right to amend these Terms & Conditions or cancel, postpone, or modify the competition if required due to unforeseen circumstances.