Policies and Guidelines
Welcome to Our Community!
Before becoming a member, please take a moment to review our Code of Conduct, Alcohol Policy, and Health & Safety Guidelines below.
Understanding these policies helps us maintain a positive and safe environment for everyone.
Thank you for being a responsible and considerate member of our community!
Code of Conduct
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All members and guests must abide by the Code of Conduct.
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Breaches of the code of conduct will be referred to the trustees.
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Serious or continued breaches may result in suspension or cancellation of Hub membership.
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Behaviour and words while at the Hub need to reflect the principles of a creative, friendly, and cooperative space and support sustainability, diversity, inclusion and openness.
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Hub Members will be issued with an access fob for the building.
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The access fob remains the property of the Hub and must be returned if membership ends. The member must be present when their access fob is used.
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Fobs are not to be used by non-members. Non-members are very welcome to use the Hub as guests of a member who is present.
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Members will respect people’s rights under the membership policy (https://ghub.nz/membership). The Hub space is a shared space - please consider others during your activity
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. Members must abide by any current site user policy for the Commons or the Hub. Hub membership does not extend to the Auckland Central Community Shed, which is strictly limited to Shed members.
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The Hub offers tea and coffee. Please make a donation/give koha to cover costs.
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After a visit to the Hub, the space must be left tidy and clean. Any damage or breakages must be recorded in the sign-in book and discussed with the coordinator or a trustee.
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Hub tools and equipment (including kitchen equipment) must stay at the Hub so that other members can use them.
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Alcohol is not allowed at the Hub except as an agreed part of an organised activity. No alcohol sales are allowed without a liquor license. Please refer to the Hub’s alcohol policy.
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A hazards book will always be at the desk. Please record anything that is of any concern. Equipment and facilities at the Hub are intended for positive and educational purposes. Please be thoughtful about environmental impacts and potential hazards.
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The last person to leave the Hub must turn off lights and heat pumps/air-conditioning and make sure all external windows and doors are closed and locked.
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All members must tag their access fob at the door on arrival for health and safety reasons.
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All members must sign in and out using the electronic device at the entrance, with name, times, guests’ names, and purpose of the visit.
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There will be no smoking at the Hub. This includes the Hub building and the Commons. No naked flames such as candles or lighters are allowed in the Hub building at any time (other than the gas stove).
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The building exits and corridors must never be blocked.
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Please comply with all signs and instructional manuals and undertake appropriate training before using the equipment. You are responsible for your own safety and belongings while at the Hub.
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Where your activity may create a hazard you are also responsible for the safety of others.
Alcohol Policy
When do you need an alcohol license?
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If a member wants to sell alcohol at an event at Gribblehirst Community Hub or open an event to the public, the member needs to apply for an alcohol special license for events.
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If you need to apply for a special event license to serve alcohol at your event at the Hub, a booking request must be made at least a month in advance of the event. The request must include details of any requirement under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
When you don't need an alcohol license
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If a member is holding a private gathering at the Hub and it is not open to the public, alcohol can be supplied at the event without a license.
Whether on not a license is required, please note the following rules and guidelines that apply at all times where alcohol is planned to be served at The Hub.
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The Hub reserves the right to not accept any booking requests that are made within one month of the event date for an event where alcohol is to be served.
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All members making bookings at the Hub for events that require a special event license must apply to Auckland Council for the license at least 20 working days prior to the event date. It's important to note that a 'working day' doesn't include weekends, statutory holidays, or any day between 20 December and 15 January (inclusive).
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The member must supply the Gribblehirst Community Hub trustees with a copy of any special event license issued for activities taking place at the Hub, at least one week prior to the event taking place. Also required is a copy of the nominated Duty Managers General Manager’s Certificate along with the full name and contact details of all nominated ‘Responsible Persons’.
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A liquor ban is in place within Gribblehirst Park from 7 pm to 7 am daily. It is the member’s responsibility to ensure that no alcohol is served or consumed outside the venue or designated area within this time.
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It is the member’s responsibility to check current guidelines and information about liquor licensing, and to comply with all alcohol requirements, restrictions, or guidelines.
Host Responsibilities
All events at the Hub where alcohol is served must adhere to the following host responsibilities:
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The member making the booking is nominated to manage the conduct of the consumption of alcohol and must identify at least one other responsible adult for every 50 attendees.
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The member shall have available for consumption on the premises, at all times when alcohol is being consumed, a reasonable range of non-alcoholic refreshments and low alcohol beverages, and food appropriate to the occasion.
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Information regarding alternative forms of transport must be available for attendees.
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Alcohol must not be served to visibly intoxicated persons
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Drinking water is to be freely available.
Health and Safety
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All members must tag their access fob at the door on arrival for health and safety reasons.
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All members must sign in and out using the electronic device at the door with name, times, guests’ names, and purpose of the visit.
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There will be no smoking at the Hub. This includes the Hub building and the Commons.
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No naked flames such as candles or lighters are allowed in the Hub building at any time (other than the gas stove).
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The building exits and corridors must never be blocked.
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Please comply with all signs and instructional manuals and undertake appropriate training before using the equipment.
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You are responsible for your own safety and belongings while at the Hub. Where your activity may create a hazard you are also responsible for the safety of others.