Steampunk NZ Festival – Weapons & Props Policy

 

To keep our festival safe, welcoming, and in line with other major costumed events across New Zealand, weaponry is strongly discouraged in public spaces.

 

Our event takes place across public streets and multiple venues, so there are no controlled entry points. This means you are responsible at all times for what you choose to carry and how it may be perceived by others.

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🚫 Please Don’t Bring

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Leave the following at home — these are not permitted under any circumstances:

• Firearms of any kind (real or replica, even if decommissioned)

• Metal-bladed weapons (knives, swords, daggers, axes, etc.)

• Tasers, explosives, flamethrowers, laser devices

• Martial arts or weapon-like items (nunchaku, knuckle dusters, etc.)

• Any item that can fire or discharge anything (including toy or prop guns with projectiles of any kind)

 

If the Police or general public would reasonably consider it a weapon, responsibility rests with the person carrying it.

 

Props & Costume Items

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• Props must be non-functional, decommissioned, and clearly fantastical

• Avoid anything that looks like a modern-day weapon

• Do not brandish or display props in a way that could alarm others

• Be mindful of size and safety in crowded public spaces

 

A Place for Your Creations

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We know many of you craft incredible Steampunk weaponry. There are limited exhibition spots available during Steampunk NZ Festival, so if you’d like your work showcased, we encourage you to register now.

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