{"hero_tagline_1":"SOUND.","hero_tagline_2":"LIGHT.","hero_tagline_3":"VISION.","about_heading_1":"YOUR LOCAL","about_heading_2":"AV PARTNER","about_heading_3":"IN WELLINGTON.","about_feature_1_title":"Quality Gear","about_feature_1_desc":"Hand-picked kit from brands that don't break. Less stuff, but the right stuff.","about_feature_2_title":"Fast Turnaround","about_feature_2_desc":"Same-week bookings — usually same-day if we've got the gear free.","about_feature_3_title":"Real Humans","about_feature_3_desc":"You talk to the people who'll deliver your gear, not a call centre.","about_feature_4_title":"Wellington Based","about_feature_4_desc":"Local delivery, local knowledge, local crew. We live here too.","service_diy_title":"DIY HIRE","service_diy_desc":"Pick up the gear, run it yourself. Perfect if you know what you're doing or you're keeping it simple.","service_diy_f1":"Self-collection or delivery","service_diy_f2":"Daily & weekend rates","service_diy_f3":"Briefing at pickup","service_diy_f4":"Wide range of gear","service_diy_cta":"Browse Gear","service_pro_title":"PRO HIRE","service_pro_desc":"We bring the kit to your venue, set it up, run it during the event, pack it down. Up to {max} person events.","service_pro_f1":"Custom system design","service_pro_f2":"Delivery & setup included","service_pro_f3":"Packaged pricing","service_pro_f4":"Gear tested & ready","service_pro_cta":"Request Pro Hire","service_eng_title":"AV ENGINEER","service_eng_desc":"On-site technician for the whole event. Set up, sound check, operate during the show, pack down. For when you need someone who's done it before.","service_eng_f1":"On-site all day","service_eng_f2":"Sound & lighting ops","service_eng_f3":"Technical troubleshooting","service_eng_f4":"Available for large events","service_eng_cta":"Request Engineer","faq_1_q":"Do you deliver and collect equipment?","faq_1_a":"Yes! We offer delivery and collection across the Wellington region. Delivery fees vary by location — get in touch for a quote. You can also collect from our base in Wellington CBD.","faq_2_q":"How far in advance do I need to book?","faq_2_a":"We recommend booking at least 1 week ahead for standard DIY hire, and 2–4 weeks for Pro Hire or events requiring an AV Engineer. For busy periods (summer, end-of-year events), earlier is better.","faq_3_q":"What's the difference between DIY Hire and Pro Hire?","faq_3_a":"DIY Hire is for those confident setting up their own gear — you pick up, set up, and return. Pro Hire is a curated package for larger events where we help design the system. Adding an AV Engineer means a trained technician is on-site for the duration of your event.","faq_4_q":"What happens if something gets damaged?","faq_4_a":"All hires require a refundable bond. We'll assess any damage on return. Accidental damage is covered for a small daily damage-waiver fee (optional). Negligence or loss is charged at replacement cost.","faq_5_q":"Can I extend my hire period on the day?","faq_5_a":"Subject to availability, yes! Just call us as early as possible. Extensions at the daily rate — extra charges apply.","faq_6_q":"Do you provide training on the equipment?","faq_6_a":"Absolutely. For DIY Hire we offer a brief run-through at collection. For more complex setups, we can arrange a paid half-hour orientation session.","contact_email":"owen@straviamarketing.com","contact_phone":"(+64) 210 8557471","contact_location":"Wellington, New Zealand","contact_hours":"We usually respond within 24 hours","footer_copyright":"© 2026 Wellington AV Hire · Wellington, NZ","about_feature_1_icon":"speaker","about_feature_2_icon":"lightning","about_feature_3_icon":"wrench","about_feature_4_icon":"pin","hero_callout_1_title":"DIY HIRE","hero_callout_1_desc":"Self-service equipment","hero_callout_2_title":"PRO HIRE","hero_callout_2_desc":"Expert system design","hero_callout_3_title":"AV ENGINEER","hero_callout_3_desc":"On-site technical support","services_tag":"How We Work","services_heading":"THREE WAYS TO HIRE","catalogue_tag":"Equipment","catalogue_heading_1":"WHAT'S IN","catalogue_heading_2":"THE FLEET.","faq_tag":"FAQ","faq_heading":"COMMON QUESTIONS","contact_tag":"Get In Touch","contact_heading_1":"LET'S MAKE","contact_heading_2":"YOUR EVENT","contact_heading_3":"HAPPEN.","feature_diy_enabled":"true","feature_pro_enabled":"false","feature_eng_enabled":"false","feature_diy_max":"80","feature_pro_max":"100","site_copy_scale":"starting-out","hero_subtext_start":"Honest AV hire for Wellington — backyard parties, flat gigs, small events. New on the scene, hungry, and properly priced. ","hero_subtext_estab":"Professional audio visual hire for Wellington events — from backyard gigs to major productions.","about_body_1_start":"Wellington AV Hire is brand new — we started in 2026 because we kept seeing the same thing at parties and gigs: dodgy sound, gear that didn't quite work, and prices that didn't reflect what people actually got.","about_body_1_estab":"Wellington AV Hire is a fresh, passionate audio visual hire company built for the Wellington events scene. We started because we saw a gap — quality AV gear at fair prices, from people who actually know the industry.","about_body_2_start":"We're starting small and growing. Right now that means a focused kit — quality mics, speakers, and a mixer — enough to cover a flat party, a small gig, a community event, or a presentation up to about {max} people. As we grow, the gear list grows. What stays the same: we pick up, we deliver, we answer the phone, and we charge fairly.","about_body_2_estab":"Whether you're throwing a backyard birthday, running a corporate conference, or headlining a live music event — we can provide the gear, the know-how, or both.","contact_intro_start":"Tell us what you're doing and we'll sort you out. We reply within a day — usually faster, because there's not many of us yet.","contact_intro_estab":"Got a question? Need a quote? Ready to book? Drop us a message and we'll get back to you within one business day.","faq_7_q":"What gear do you currently have?","faq_7_a":"Right now: 3 vocal microphones (Shure SM58 or similar), an analogue mixing desk, 2 powered PA speakers, and microphone + speaker stands. Enough for parties, small gigs, and presentations up to ~80 people. We're adding gear regularly — drop us a line if you need something specific and we'll let you know if we have it or can get it.","contact_email_customer_subject_start":"Got your enquiry — Wellington AV Hire","contact_email_customer_subject_estab":"We've received your enquiry — Wellington AV Hire","contact_email_customer_body_start":"Hi {name},\n\nThanks for getting in touch — we got your message and we'll be back to you within a day, usually faster. There's not many of us yet so every message reaches us directly.\n\nIf you need anything urgent in the meantime, reply to this email or call us on {phone}.\n\nCheers,\nThe Wellington AV Hire team","contact_email_customer_body_estab":"Hi {name},\n\nThanks for getting in touch. We've received your enquiry and one of our team will be back to you within one business day.\n\nIf you need anything urgent in the meantime, please reply to this email or call us on {phone}.\n\nKind regards,\nThe Wellington AV Hire team","privacy_policy":"# Privacy Policy\n\n**Last updated:** 13 June 2026\n\nWellington AV Hire (\"we\", \"us\", \"our\") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. We comply with the **New Zealand Privacy Act 2020** and its thirteen Information Privacy Principles (IPPs).\n\nThis policy applies to **wellingtonavhire.co.nz** and any services we provide through it.\n\n---\n\n## 1. Who we are\n\nWellington AV Hire is operated by **Owen Winstanley** as a sole trader, based in Wellington, New Zealand.\n\n- **Email:** owen@straviamarketing.com\n- **Website:** wellingtonavhire.co.nz\n\nIf you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your information, contact us at the email above.\n\n---\n\n## 2. Information we collect\n\n### 2.1 Information you give us\n\nWhen you submit an enquiry, request a quote, or arrange a hire through our website, we collect:\n\n- Your name\n- Your email address\n- Your phone number\n- Event or hire details (date, location, equipment requested, message)\n- Any other information you choose to provide\n\nWe may also collect identification details (such as a driver's licence number) at the point of hire pickup, in person, to verify the hirer and secure the equipment. This information is collected on paper or in person and is not submitted through this website.\n\n### 2.2 Information collected automatically\n\nWhen you visit the website, certain information is collected automatically by our hosting, analytics, and advertising providers:\n\n- IP address (typically truncated or anonymised by analytics tools)\n- Browser type and version\n- Device type and operating system\n- Referring website\n- Pages viewed and time spent on the site\n- General location (city or region level) derived from IP address\n\nThis is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies. See **Section 5** for details and your opt-out options.\n\n---\n\n## 3. How we use your information\n\nWe use the information we collect to:\n\n- Respond to your enquiries and provide quotes\n- Process and manage your hire booking\n- Communicate with you about your booking, including reminders and follow-up\n- Verify identity and reduce the risk of equipment theft or loss\n- Improve our website, services, and customer experience\n- Measure the effectiveness of our advertising\n- Comply with our legal obligations, including taxation and consumer law\n\nWe do not sell your personal information to third parties.\n\n---\n\n## 4. Who we share your information with\n\nWe share information only with service providers who help us run our business, and only to the extent necessary for them to perform their services.\n\n| Provider | Purpose | Location |\n|---|---|---|\n| Amazon Web Services (AWS) | Website hosting, email delivery, data storage | United States |\n| Google (Analytics, Ads) | Website analytics and advertising | United States |\n| Email and accounting providers | Communication and bookkeeping | Varies |\n\nWe may also disclose information where required by New Zealand law, including in response to a lawful request from a government agency or court.\n\n### Cross-border disclosure\n\nSome of our service providers store and process data outside New Zealand, principally in the United States. Where this happens, we rely on the contractual protections offered by these providers (such as AWS's data processing terms and Google's standard data protection terms) to ensure your information receives a comparable standard of protection to that required under the NZ Privacy Act.\n\n---\n\n## 5. Cookies and tracking technologies\n\nWe use cookies and similar technologies on this website. Cookies are small text files stored in your browser when you visit a site.\n\n### 5.1 Cookies we use\n\n- **Essential cookies** — required for the site to function (e.g. session management, security). These cannot be disabled.\n- **Analytics cookies** — set by Google Analytics 4 to help us understand how visitors use the site. Data is aggregated and used to improve content and performance.\n- **Advertising cookies** — set by Google Ads (including remarketing). These help us measure ad performance and show relevant ads to people who have visited our site.\n\n### 5.2 How to opt out\n\nYou can opt out of non-essential tracking in several ways:\n\n- **Browser settings** — most browsers let you block or delete cookies. See your browser's help pages for instructions.\n- **Google Analytics** — install the [Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).\n- **Google Ads personalisation** — manage at [Google Ads Settings](https://adssettings.google.com).\n- **Industry opt-out tools** — [Your Online Choices (AU/NZ)](https://www.youronlinechoices.com.au/) lets you opt out of personalised advertising from participating networks.\n\nDisabling cookies may affect some site functionality, but you will still be able to browse and contact us.\n\n---\n\n## 6. How we store and protect your information\n\nEnquiry data submitted through the website is processed by AWS Lambda and Amazon SES and stored in a database on our AWS infrastructure. We apply reasonable technical and organisational safeguards, including:\n\n- Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)\n- Restricted access to systems holding personal information\n- Regular software and security updates\n- Use of reputable hosting and email providers (AWS)\n\nNo system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. If we become aware of a privacy breach that has caused, or is likely to cause, serious harm, we will notify affected individuals and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner as required by the Privacy Act 2020.\n\n---\n\n## 7. How long we keep your information\n\nWe retain your information only for as long as we need it for the purposes set out in this policy, or as required by law.\n\n- **Enquiry data** (where no hire results) — retained for **90 days** from the date of enquiry, then deleted.\n- **Booking and invoice records** (successful hires) — retained for **7 years** to meet Inland Revenue and tax record-keeping obligations.\n- **Analytics data** — Google Analytics retains user-level data for up to **14 months**; aggregated reporting data is retained indefinitely.\n\nYou can request earlier deletion of any personal information we hold about you (see Section 8), subject to any legal retention obligations.\n\n---\n\n## 8. Your rights\n\nUnder the NZ Privacy Act 2020 you have the right to:\n\n- **Access** the personal information we hold about you\n- **Correct** any information that is inaccurate, incomplete, or out of date\n- **Withdraw consent** for marketing communications at any time\n- **Lodge a complaint** with us, or with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner if you are not satisfied with our response\n\nTo exercise any of these rights, email us at **owen@straviamarketing.com**. We will respond within **20 working days** as required by the Privacy Act.\n\nIf you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner:\n\n- Website: [privacy.org.nz](https://www.privacy.org.nz)\n- Phone: 0800 803 909\n\n---\n\n## 9. Children's privacy\n\nThis website and our hire services are intended for people aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 16, please contact us so we can remove it.\n\n---\n\n## 10. Changes to this policy\n\nWe may update this policy from time to time. The \"Last updated\" date at the top reflects the most recent change. Where changes are significant, we will make a clearer notice on the website. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.\n\n---\n\n## 11. Contact us\n\nFor any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information:\n\n**Wellington AV Hire**\nEmail: **owen@straviamarketing.com**\nWebsite: wellingtonavhire.co.nz"}