Nelson City Council

Commissioned by a group of community volunteers and designed by local graphic designer Andy Clover, the Birthplace of NZ Rugby logo is meant for all of Nelson to use to celebrate its unique position in the history of New Zealand rugby.

A logo for Nelson that can last for years, the Birthplace logo can be used freely by anyone in the community. Use of the logo is meant to encourage community involvement and unity in rugby events and support for the Tasman Makos.

Use of the logo

The logo is owned by Nelson City Council. New Zealand law allows Council, as owner, to licence the logo for others to use. Council would like as many people, businesses, and community groups as possible to make use of the logo.

Potential uses of the logo

• banners
• posters
• flags
• stickers
• branded letterheads
• websites
• shop window stickers
• bumper stickers

The more widely the logo is used, the more Nelson's rugby heritage is shared.

Uses that will not be approved

Council is unable to approve uses of the logo that are for profit ventures. Any merchandising use or use where a profit can be made from sale of the logo (itself or on an object such as a t-shirt) will be declined.

Apply to use the logo

All applications to use the Birthplace of NZ Rugby logo are to be submitted using an online form. It takes approximately two minutes. You will be asked to confirm you have read the Terms and Conditions listed below and that you agree to abide by them.

Although the logo is free to licence, you must apply for each specific use of it. For example, if you wish to use the logo on letterhead and also wish to make a shopfront sticker, you will need to apply twice, once for each use.

When you apply online, be prepared with the following information:

• details of what the intended use is
• a mockup of what you anticipate the application of the logo to look like in PDF format (ie. mock up of letterhead, design for web page, stickers, etc)
• full contact information for the applicant who is responsible for the logo licence and adhering to the terms and conditions
• to agree to provide a final print version / email a final digital version of your final product

Should you want guidance or have questions about how you would like to use the logo, don't hesitate to contact us. We are happy to discuss your plans for using the logo in advance.

Apply to use the Birthplace of NZ Rugby logo.

Terms and conditions

Although the logo is free to licence, there are a terms and conditions that must be agreed to in order to obtain licence to use the logo. Please read them carefully. They are also available for downloading and should be kept safe should you need to refer to them.

Download the terms and conditions (63KB PDF) (63KB PDF).

“Birthplace of NZ Rugby Logo” Terms and Conditions of Use

The following are the terms and conditions upon which use of the Birthplace of NZ Rugby Logo (“the Logo”) is authorised:

1. The Nelson City Council (“the Council”) is making the Logo available to persons, businesses and community organisations to enable the Logo to be widely used in the Nelson Tasman region to promote  Nelson as the birthplace of New Zealand rugby.
2. All applications for use of the Logo must be submitted in writing in the format and manner required by the Council, and in particular must specify the details and design of the material which will incorporate the Logo, the reasons and purpose for which the Logo will be used by the Applicant, and the activities to be undertaken and promoted by the Applicant.
3. The use of the Logo must be in accordance with the style guide provided and attached to these terms and conditions.
4. The Logo may only be used by the applicant for the purposes stated in the application, and in the manner detailed in the application.
5. More than one use of the Logo is permitted provided that each use is detailed in the Application and approved by the Council.
6. Any variation to use from that approved must be authorised in writing by the Council.
7. A copy of the final print version including all material to be used in the promotion, and all information and material to be posted on any website of the applicant or advertised in other media must be provided to RWC 2011 Nelson Central Media Office prior to the promotion commencing. Contact details are below.
8. The right to use the Logo is personal to the Applicant and cannot be transferred or assigned to any other person or organisation without the written consent of the Council.
9. As part of the approval to use the logo, the Council may in its absolute discretion agree to a reasonable charge to enable recovery of the Applicant’s costs being made by the Applicant for the use or provision to any person of any product or item featuring the logo.
10. Any misuse of the logo, or failure to use the Logo other than in accordance with these terms and conditions may result in the right to the logo being withdrawn.
11. The Council as owner of the Logo must be acknowledged in the promotion being undertaken by the Applicant.
12. The Council reserves the right in its absolute discretion to refuse any application, or to approve an application subject to such further or other terms or conditions as it deems  necessary .
13. The Applicant shall not have, and is not granted any exclusive right to the use of the logo pursuant to the terms of this agreement  and no such right or entitlement shall in any way be implied or inferred by this agreement or any approval given pursuant to this agreement.

Contact

Manager Community Relations, Nelson City Council, +64 3 546 0200.