The policy templates available on the Pasifika Festivals Aotearoa Incorporated Society (PFA Inc) website are provided as a guide and starting point only to support Pasifika festival organisations in developing their own governance, operational, and compliance frameworks.

Each festival, trust, incorporated society, or organisation is responsible for ensuring that any policy adopted is:

• Fit for the purpose of its own organisation, activities, and legal obligations. 

• Reviewed and adapted to reflect its unique structure, values, operations, and risk profile. 

• Considered through an appropriate review and consultation process with relevant personnel and stakeholders. 

• Formally approved or endorsed by its Board, Executive, Trustees, or governing body before implementation. 

• Subject to regular monitoring and a continuous review cycle to ensure it remains current, effective, and compliant with any legislative or organisational changes. 

PFA Inc accepts no responsibility or liability for the use, adaptation, implementation, or outcomes arising from these templates. Organisations should seek independent professional, legal, financial, or employment advice where appropriate.

By downloading and using these templates, organisations acknowledge they are responsible for undertaking their own due diligence and governance processes before adopting any policy.

PFA Inc provides these resources to strengthen capability across the Pasifika festivals sector and encourages organisations to tailor them to meet their own needs and circumstances.