These Terms of Use govern your access and utilization of the Auckland Tribune website and its digital content. By engaging with our services, you acknowledge and agree to adhere to these provisions.
These terms constitute a formal agreement between you and APG, the proprietor and operator of Auckland Tribune. Your continued use implies acceptance of all conditions outlined herein.
The Auckland Tribune is an independent digital news publication delivering reporting and analysis relevant to Auckland, New Zealand. We operate under the ownership of APG, an independent digital media company.
Our editorial team, composed of journalists and reporters, is responsible for all published content. The Auckland Tribune does not operate as a platform for user-generated submissions or content aggregation.
All content published on the Auckland Tribune website, including articles, photographs, graphics, videos, and other digital materials, remains the exclusive property of APG. This includes all intellectual property rights.
Content is protected by New Zealand and international copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, modification, or republication of any material from this site without prior written permission is strictly prohibited.
Limited, non-commercial use, such as sharing links to articles or brief quotations with proper attribution, is generally permissible. However, systematic copying or redistribution is not permitted.
Access to certain features or content on the Auckland Tribune may require a paid subscription or account registration. Specific terms related to subscription plans, pricing, and features will be provided at the point of subscription.
Upon registration, you will create account credentials, typically a username and password. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of this information and for all activities conducted under your account.
You must inform us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or represent a security risk.
Subscription fees are billed in advance based on your chosen subscription cycle. All payments are processed through secure third-party payment providers. We do not store your full payment card details.
You agree to provide accurate and current billing and payment information. Failure to pay applicable fees may result in suspension or termination of your subscription access.
You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting our support team. Cancellations will typically take effect at the end of your current billing period, and no refunds will be issued for partial periods.
Auckland Tribune reserves the right to terminate or modify subscription services at its discretion, providing reasonable notice where possible. In such cases, prorated refunds may be issued where applicable.
You are solely responsible for all actions taken through your account. It is your responsibility to secure your login credentials and prevent unauthorized access.
APG is not liable for any losses or damages arising from your failure to protect your account information. We employ reasonable security measures, but cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmission over the internet.
Your use of the Auckland Tribune website must comply with all applicable laws and regulations. You are prohibited from engaging in any activities that could harm the website, other users, or APG.
Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:
While Auckland Tribune does not accept unsolicited content for publication, any feedback, letters to the editor, or tips you provide to us may be accompanied by incidental content, such as names or brief descriptions.
By providing any such material to APG, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content in any form, media, or technology now known or later developed.
You represent and warrant that you own or otherwise control all rights to the incidental content you provide, and that the use of such content by APG will not infringe upon the rights of any third party.
Our editorial team strives for accuracy and balance in all published reporting. We adhere to journalistic principles and aim to present verifiable facts.
The views expressed in opinion pieces or commentary are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Auckland Tribune or APG.
Despite our best efforts, errors may occasionally occur. We maintain editorial independence and are not influenced by advertisers or external pressures.
For corrections regarding factual inaccuracies, please contact legal@aucklandtribune.co.nz. We review all such requests promptly.
The Auckland Tribune website may contain links to external websites or resources that are not owned or controlled by APG. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only.
We do not endorse or make any representations about third-party sites. APG is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.
Your access and use of linked websites are solely at your own risk. We encourage you to review the terms of use and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
The information and content on the Auckland Tribune website are provided "as is" and "as available," without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
APG disclaims all warranties, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
We do not guarantee that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or that any defects will be corrected. We do not warrant that the content is accurate, complete, reliable, or current.
Any material downloaded or otherwise obtained through the use of the website is done at your own discretion and risk. You will be solely responsible for any damage to your computer system or loss of data that results from the download of any such material.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, APG, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.
This includes damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, resulting from your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Auckland Tribune website or its content.
This limitation of liability applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if APG has been advised of the possibility of such damage.
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts of New Zealand.
You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts for the purpose of litigating all such claims or disputes.
APG reserves the right to modify or replace these Terms of Use at any time. We will post the updated terms on this page, and the "Last updated" date at the top of the page will be revised accordingly.
Your continued use of the Auckland Tribune website following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes. We encourage users to review these terms periodically for any updates.
If you do not agree to the revised terms, you must cease using the Auckland Tribune website.
Last updated: March 2026
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