RISK DISCLOSURE PLEASE READ THE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. New Zealand’s Accident Compensation scheme provides only limited assistance for injury. We recommend that all visitors to New Zealand have full insurance covering injury and illness. Blue Adventures Limited and all persons in any way involved or connected with the activities provided by it including its successors and assigns. 1. The activities provided by Blue Adventures Limited are adventure activities that involve significant hazards. Whilst Blue Adventures Limited cannot guarantee my safety, I acknowledge that Blue Adventures Limited takes all practicable steps to ensure my safety. Knowing this, I still wish to participate in the activities provided by Blue Adventures Limited at my own risk and I accept full responsibility for my own actions or inactions.
2. I am aware that in participating in the activities provided by Blue Adventures Limited there are risks, which include the possibility of serious harm, emotional trauma, death, property damage, mental injury or disturbance and any other loss, which I, my family and/or friends may suffer. These risks may be due to any cause whatsoever including negligence and/or breach of contract by Blue Adventures Limited.
3. I acknowledge that Blue Adventures Limited has advised me as far as practicable of the significant hazards which exist. These include, but are not limited to:
a. Any mechanical or physical failure or fault to the equipment of Blue Adventures Limited; and
b. Any condition, sickness or injury to any person during the activities provided by Blue Adventures Limited.
c. Any unpredictable or uncontrolled event d. My ignoring of or not following safety procedures or guides’ directions including the safe use of any equipment
4. I declare that I am physically fit and have no condition or injury that could be affected by my participating in the activities provided by Blue Adventures Limited. I also declare that I am able to swim.
5. I understand that I may not participate in the activities if under the influence of any drugs or alcohol. Any persons found under such influences will be denied to partake in the activity.
6. I am aware that this agreement will not affect any legal obligations Blue Adventures Limited has to me which Blue Adventures Limited cannot contract out of under New Zealand Law.
7. I confirm that if I am not a resident of New Zealand I will not endeavour to avoid the terms of this agreement by commencing legal proceedings in another country.
8. I agree that if any part of this agreement is held invalid, unenforceable or illegal for any reason, the rest of the agreement remains in full force.
9. I agree that this agreement will be binding on my family, heirs, legal assigns administrators and executors.
10. I acknowledge that I must follow the instructions of the guide and use the safety equipment, when instructed at all times. If I am responsible for a person under the age of 18, I must ensure that the underage person follows the Guides’ instructions at all times.
11. Blue Adventures Limited reserves the right to withdraw any person who in their opinion is likely to endanger themselves or others. I also recognise that Blue Adventures Limited reserves the right to cancel, modify, or curtail any trip, if my safety or that of any other person becomes a concern.
12. I understand that I am fully responsible for the security of my personal possessions during participation in any Blue Adventures Limited activity. I understand that I am responsible for any damage or loss that occurs to Blue Adventures Limited property or that of any other party should the damage/ loss be due to my negligence or misuse.
13. I further represent that I am at least 18 years of age or that as the parent or legal guardian I waive and release any and all legal rights that may accrue to me or to my minor child as the result of any injury that my son or daughter (minor) may suffer while engaging in a Blue Adventures Limited activities.
14. I agree to my name and contact details being included on Blue Adventures database for future communication of information regarding Blue Adventures activities and understand that I may unsubscribe at any time. I further consent to Blue Adventures using my name, image and likeness for promotional broadcasting or reporting purposes in any media. Kiteboarding students: I agree to Blue Adventures sharing my personal information with IKO (international Kiteboarding Organization) for certification purposes.
15. I have read and understood this risk disclosure. Complaints
Blue Adventures Ltd aims to provide an excellent service but if something does go wrong we want you to tell us about it. This will help us to improve the quality of service provided by Blue Adventures and individual Blue Adventures staff.You can submit an expression of dissatisfaction by emailing us at nina@blueadventures.co.nz Today's Date: February 24, 2026
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