Mocktails for Many (MFM)

A Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Competition in (Tamaki Makaurau, Aotearoa)

1. Eligibility

1.1. Entry is open to individuals aged 18 years or older residing in New Zealand.
1.2. Entrants must be able to attend the competition in person on the scheduled event date.
1.3. Employees, contractors, and immediate family members of the event organisers or sponsors may be excluded at the organiser’s discretion.

2. Entry Requirements

2.1. All entries must feature a non-alcoholic cocktail, for our purposes this means not containing more than 1.15% Alcohol by Volume OR not more than .15 of a standard drink in total. (Roughly equivalent to a non-alc beer).
2.2. Original recipes only. Entrants must be the sole creators of the submitted recipe.
2.3. Each entrant may submit a maximum of one (1) cocktail recipe unless otherwise stated.
2.4. Entries must be submitted via the official entry form by the specified closing date.

3. Ingredients & Presentation

3.1. Ingredients must be safe for consumption and compliant with New Zealand food regulations.
3.2. No intoxicating substances, restricted items, or hazardous materials may be used.
3.3. Entrants are responsible for supplying any specialty ingredients unless organisers specify otherwise.
3.4. Presentation glassware and equipment may be supplied onsite; however, competitors may bring their own tools.
3.5. Recipes must adhere to the event’s non-alcoholic policy, including mixers, tinctures, bitters, or ferments.

4. Judging Criteria

4.1. Entries will be judged by a panel selected by the organisers.
4.2. Judging may include, but is not limited to:

• Purity and Clarity of Flavour

• Creativity and originality

• Aroma and presentation

• Technical skill and method

• Use of non-alcoholic ingredients
  4.3. The judges’ decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into.

5. Prizes

5.1. Prize details will be announced prior to the event.
5.2. Prizes are non-transferable, non-refundable, and cannot be exchanged for cash unless required by law.
5.3. If a prize becomes unavailable, organisers reserve the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value.

6. Conduct & Safety

6.1. Competitors must behave in a professional, respectful, and safe manner at all times.
6.2. Any entrant who behaves improperly, violates competition rules, or endangers others may be disqualified.
6.3. Entrants are responsible for following all venue safety rules and food-handling requirements.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1. By entering, competitors grant the organisers a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use submitted recipes, images, video, and likeness for promotional purposes.
7.2. Competitors retain ownership of their recipes’ intellectual property.

8. Photography & Media

8.1. The event may be photographed or recorded.
8.2. By participating, entrants consent to the use of their image and participation in marketing, social media, or public relations material.

9. Cancellation or Changes

9.1. Organisers reserve the right to modify, postpone, or cancel the event due to circumstances beyond their control (including but not limited to extreme weather, venue issues, or public health directives).
9.2. If the event is cancelled, organisers will not be liable for any costs incurred by entrants.

10. Liability

10.1. Entrants participate at their own risk.
10.2. Organisers will not be liable for personal injury, loss, or damage except where required by New Zealand law.
10.3. Entrants are responsible for ensuring their ingredients and tools pose no risk to others.

11. Privacy

11.1. Personal information collected during entry will be used solely for administration of the competition.
11.2. Information will be handled in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.

12. Acceptance of Terms

12.1. By submitting an entry, participants acknowledge they have read, understood, and agree to abide by these Terms & Conditions.

Thank you for your time, stay safe, have fun, drink well.