The International Golden Oldies Rugby board fully endorses the festival travel rules as totally reasonable as it is the only way in which the airline can commercially justify its crucial involvement. The appointed Ground Operator handling the land package is contractually required to hold team accommodation payments in a Trust Fund until payments have to be paid to hotel and sub-contractors. Events Marketing and the International Secretariats approve payments made from this account. The International Secretariat, based in Auckland, is charge with the responsibility of the day to day administration of golden Oldies rugby, as well as its long term development. Air New Zealand covers all costs associated with the Secretariats office.
Board members receive no compensation.
A small levy included in every festival package and Air New Zealand's support are the Boards only major income to fund local administration and promotional costs. Air New Zealand provides travel and accommodation expenses related to the annual Board meeting. The Festival Committee receives income from the sale of souvenirs and refreshments and from team registration fees. The Festival Ground Operator makes a profit from the margin built into each package. International Management Group is paid a fee by Air New Zealand to operate the secretariats office.