Diabetes NZ BOP/Lakes Youth: Costume Party Disco

Costume Party Disco - A Diabetes NZ Bay of Plenty/Lakes Fundraiser!

We're throwing a family-friendly Costume Party Disco to raise funds for our Youth and Type 1 Diabetes community!

Date: Friday, 24th October

Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Location: Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Arataki, Mount Maunganui 3116

Come dressed up! Everyone is welcome to wear a family-appropriate costume. The sillier, spookier, or sparklier the better! We'll have a costume contest and parade, so bring your best moves and best outfit.

Entry: Gold coin donation per person (koha on arrival), with all proceeds supporting our work with young people and families living with type 1 diabetes.

This is a family event. Friends and extended family are very welcome to join. Everyone must be registered individually to attend.

Please note:

A parent or legal guardian must remain on-site for the entire event - this is not a drop-off event.

Open to children/young people under 17 years old (accompanied by their guardian).

If your child manages type 1 diabetes, please remember to bring their hypo kit with you.

We can't wait to celebrate with you all! Come dressed to impress and ready to dance for a great cause!

Questions? Get in touch with David Strong davids@diabetes.org.nz


Costume Party Disco - Code of Conduct

To help make this a safe, fun, and welcoming event for everyone, all participants and their guardians agree to the following:

1. Supervision: A parent or legal guardian must remain at the venue for the entire event. This is not a drop-off event, and children must be supervised at all times.

2. Respect for others: All attendees, families, volunteers, and staff will be treated with kindness and respect. Bullying, harassment, or discriminatory behavior of any kind will not be tolerated.

3. Appropriate costumes: All costumes must be family-friendly and suitable for a community event. Costumes involving weapons, offensive imagery, or excessive gore are not permitted.

4. Registration: All attendees, including family and friends, must be registered individually prior to attending.

5. Health and safety: Guardians of children who manage type 1 diabetes are responsible for bringing hypo kits and any other necessary supplies, and for monitoring their child's wellbeing throughout the event.

6. Following instructions: All attendees agree to follow the reasonable instructions of event organisers, volunteers, and venue staff, including in the event of an emergency.

7. Venue care: Participants will treat the venue, furniture, and equipment with care and will not cause damage to the property.

8. Photography: Photos and/or videos may be taken during the event for use on Diabetes NZ Bay of Plenty/Lakes social media and promotional materials. Please advise organisers on the day if you do not wish to be photographed.

9. Right to refuse entry: Organisers reserve the right to ask any individual to leave the event if their behavior is deemed unsafe, disruptive, or inappropriate.