Rieko's DNA Competition: Terms and Conditions

1. The promotion and the promoter

1.1 These terms set out how the Rieko's DNA Competition (the Competition) works. By entering, you agree to them.

1.2 The promoter is Rebecca Thickbroom trading as Rieko's World, ABN 19 617 426 989, Central Coast, NSW (the Promoter, we or us).

1.3 This Competition is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Meta, Facebook or Instagram. You release Meta from all liability connected with this Competition.

2. Promotion period

2.1 The Competition opens on Sunday 8 November 2026 and closes at 8pm AEDT on Sunday 15 November 2026 (the Promotion Period).

2.2 Entries received outside the Promotion Period will not be accepted. The time of entry is the time it is recorded in our systems.

3. Who can enter

3.1 Entry is open to Australian residents aged 18 or over.

3.2 The Promoter, its employees, contractors and ambassadors, and their immediate families, cannot enter.

3.3 We may ask the winner for proof of age, identity and residency. If they can't provide it, they will not receive the prize.

4. How to enter

4.1 Entry is free. You do not need to buy anything to enter or win.

4.2 To enter using the sign up form, during the Promotion Period:

1.       complete the Rieko's DNA sign up form on riekosworld.com.au, on Facebook or Instagram, or through a link in our emails;

2.       give your first name and email address; and

3.       choose one answer to the question "Rieko's half Labrador. What's the other half?" from the options shown: Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever.

4.3 If you already receive Rieko's World emails, you can also enter during the Promotion Period by tapping one of the four answer buttons in a Rieko's DNA email we send you. Your entry is recorded against the email address the email was sent to. One entry per person, whichever way you enter. If you choose more than one answer, only your first answer counts.

4.4 By entering, you agree to join the Rieko's World email list and receive marketing emails, including Black Friday VIP early access. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email. Unsubscribing does not cancel your entry.

4.5 We may disqualify entries that are incomplete, made with false details, made through automated means, or that otherwise breach these terms.

5. The correct answer

5.1 The correct answer is the breed, other than Labrador Retriever, that makes up the largest share of Rieko's DNA, as shown in his canine DNA test results received by the Promoter before the Promotion Period began.

5.2 The Promoter has kept a dated copy of those results. The correct answer and the results will be revealed on or after the draw date in clause 6.

5.3 Only entries that chose the correct answer (Correct Entries) are eligible to win, except as set out in clause 6.3.

6. The draw

6.1 The winner will be drawn at random from all Correct Entries at 10am AEDT on Thursday 19 November 2026 at the Promoter's premises on the Central Coast, NSW, using a random number generator.

6.2 The first Correct Entry drawn wins the prize.

6.3 If there are no Correct Entries, the winner will be drawn at random from all valid entries at the same time and place.

7. The prize

7.1 There is one prize: a Rieko's World breed cushion cover with insert, in the breed of the winner's choice from the breeds available on riekosworld.com.au, in the winner's choice of available colour. The prize is valued at $55 (including GST). The total prize pool is $55.

7.2 Delivery to an Australian address is included. We aim to send the prize within 2 weeks of the winner choosing their breed and colour.

7.3 The prize cannot be exchanged for cash or transferred. If the chosen item becomes unavailable, we may substitute a prize of equal or greater value.

8. Notifying and announcing the winner

8.1 We will notify the winner by email within 2 business days of the draw.

8.2 We will publish the winner's first name and state on Instagram @riekos_world and at riekosworld.com.au/pages/rieko-dna-terms within 7 days of the draw.

8.3 The winner must reply within 14 days of being notified to claim the prize, including their breed choice and delivery address.

9. Unclaimed prize

9.1 If the prize is not claimed under clause 8.3, it will be redrawn at 10am AEDT on Thursday 10 December 2026 at the Promoter's premises on the Central Coast, NSW, under clause 6.

9.2 The redraw winner will be notified by email within 2 business days and must claim the prize within 14 days. Their name will be published as in clause 8.2.

10. Privacy

10.1 We collect your name, email address and answer to run the Competition, to contact the winner and to send you marketing emails as set out in clause 4.4.

10.2 We handle your personal information in line with our privacy policy at riekosworld.com.au/policies/privacy-policy. You can ask to access or correct your information by contacting us through riekosworld.com.au.

11. Liability

11.1 Nothing in these terms excludes, restricts or modifies any rights you have under the Australian Consumer Law.

11.2 Subject to clause 11.1, the Promoter is not liable for any loss or damage arising from the Competition or the prize, including entries lost, delayed or not received because of technical problems.

12. General

12.1 If the Competition cannot run as planned for reasons beyond our control, we may change, suspend or cancel it, subject to any directions from a relevant regulator.

12.2 Our decision on any matter relating to the Competition is final, and we will not enter into correspondence about it except as required by law.

12.3 These terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia.