Cookie Policy

We use a variety of cookies on our website. If you are unfamiliar with cookies or need guidance on how to manage or delete them, we recommend visiting www.aboutcookies.org for comprehensive information.

Below is a summary of the cookies used on this site and their purpose. We currently operate under an ‘implied consent’ policy, which means we assume you are comfortable with our use of cookies. If you do not agree, you may choose to stop using the site, delete cookies after your visit, or browse using your browser’s private mode (referred to as “Incognito” in Chrome, “InPrivate” in Internet Explorer, and “Private Browsing” in Firefox and Safari).

We may use a cookie file that contains data capable of identifying the device you are using. This information is anonymised and includes only your IP address, operating system (e.g., Windows, Linux, or OS X), browser type and version (e.g., Internet Explorer, Google Chrome), and geographic domain (such as New Zealand or other regions).

Cookies may be used to:

  • Track traffic patterns to and from our website, including the pages visited, time spent on each page, date and time of visit, and referring pages.

  • Store information about your preferences to help us tailor content to your interests.

  • Enable certain member services, allowing access to restricted areas without requiring repeated logins.

You may opt to disable cookies by adjusting your browser settings or deleting existing cookies from your device. While cookies are not required to use most features of our site, they may be necessary for certain personalised or member-only functionalities we may implement in the future.

First-Party Cookies

These are cookies set directly by our website.

Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand visitor behaviour on our site. This includes data on pages visited, time spent on site, navigation paths, and click activity. This data is collected via a JavaScript tag and is not linked to any personally identifiable information. As such, we do not collect or store personal details like your name or address.

For more information, please see Google’s Privacy Policy.

WordPress
Our website operates on the WordPress CMS platform. WordPress uses cookies to manage user sessions and track basic user interactions, particularly for registered users. A session cookie is used to remember your login credentials, which we consider essential for site functionality. Disabling these cookies may impair or disable key features of the website.