Conditions of Entry: Special Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses

By choosing to attend the Special Convention you agree to comply with these Conditions of Entry:

Eden Park is a vape- and smoke-free environment. Some vaping and smoking areas are designated on the roadside boundaries of the carparks.
Intoxicated persons are not permitted to enter the Park
Breathalysers may be used and enhanced searches may be carried out

In the interests of safety:

Bags may be checked on entry
Footwear must be worn at all times
You must comply with the instructions of Convention Attendants and stadium staff at all times
Children under the age of 14 years must be supervised by an adult at all times

You are able to bring the following items into Eden Park:

Guide dogs or assistance animals
Commercially-produced food intended for your personal consumption
Sealable and refillable water containers (unbreakable vessels; no glass) up to 1 litre which can be refilled within the stadium at one of the water stations
Bags, including those containing lunch, that are small enough to fit under your seat [430mm x 430mm and 300mm high are the maximum dimensions]
Strollers/pushchairs (these cannot be left in the seating areas but there is provision for storage close to Gate D at the eastern end of the concourse, and on Level 6 of the South Stand (for patrons to store these items during the Convention at their own risk)
Umbrellas
Wheelchairs and mobility scooters

The following items are not permitted into Eden Park:

Any alcohol or Illicit drugs of any kind
Animals or pets, with the exception of guide dogs or assistance animals
Chairs, other than wheelchairs
Glass bottles, any breakable container
Knives and dangerous weapons, including replicas, or toys resembling a dangerous weapon
Flares, fireworks, laser pointers
Skateboards, roller blades, scooters (other than mobility scooters) or bicycles
Cameras and/or specialised photographic equipment intended for commercial use, unless it is specifically approved by Convention Administration
Sound amplifying devices including loudhailers, air horns or similar devices
Any other item which the Eden Park Staff or Convention Attendants (at their sole discretion) deem to be a prohibited item which may be a danger to, or inconvenience to, any other patron
Any drone, unless specifically approved by Eden Park and Convention Administration
Prohibited items will be confiscated

Patron, Bag and Vehicle Searches

For the safety of all people who attend Eden Park, all patrons and their possessions may be subject to a search prior to being granted entry into the stadium
Patrons and their possessions may also be searched during an event and when leaving the stadium
All vehicles entering and leaving the Stadium may be searched
All prohibited items will be confiscated
Bags small enough to fit under a seat are permitted

Dress Code

Clothing must conform to reasonable standards of decency
Any clothing that is considered to be obscene or offensive or out of harmony with the convention program is not permitted
Footwear must be worn at all times
No gang patches are permitted

Refusal of entry

You may be refused entry to the stadium if you:

Appear to be intoxicated or under the influence of drugs/alcohol
Appear to have violent intentions, or appear to intend to disrupt the convention in any way
Refuse to comply with requests from Eden Park staff or Convention Attendants
Attempt to bring a prohibited item into the stadium
Are wearing clothing that is considered to be obscene or offensive

You can be evicted from the stadium if you:

Are intoxicated, or appear to be becoming intoxicated
Are verbally or physically abusive
Throw any object
Attempt to, or appear to attempt to, disrupt the Convention program or operation in any way
Enter or attempt to enter any area designated as off-limits by either Eden Park or Convention Administration
Are distributing or attempting to distribute material contrary to the Convention Program
Behave in a disorderly or offensive manner, or in a manner contrary to public order
Refuse to comply with requests from Convention Attendants or Eden Park staff
Are in possession of a prohibited item
Breach any part of the terms of the Venue Regulations and Conditions of Entry
Commit any act deemed a crime in New Zealand Law

Trespass notices

Patrons are not permitted to access the playing surface at any time, other than Accredited Volunteers approved by Convention Administration
Any invasion of the playing surface will result in eviction from the stadium, and furthermore shall, at the sole discretion of the venue, result in a trespass notice which will prevent the patron from attending further fixtures at the stadium for a period of either 24 hours or 2 years whichever is applicable.

General

All patrons entering the stadium do so at their own risk

Note

Failure to comply with a direction from event management staff at Eden Park or NZ Police to leave the stadium may render the patron liable to arrest and prosecution for the offence of trespass under Section 4 of the Trespass Act 1980, as amended, which is punishable on conviction by a fine not exceeding $1,000 or a term of imprisonment not exceeding 3 months in terms of section 11 (a) of the Trespass Act 1980, as amended.