By signing this form, the undersigned confirms they are the authorised representative for this Whānau Booking and accept full responsibility on behalf of all attendees.
This includes responsibility for the following:
1. Accuracy & Accountability
- All information provided in this form must be true and accurate.
- The person signing is the sole Point of Contact (POC) for this booking.
- All communication before, during, and after the booking will go directly through the POC.
- The POC is responsible for ensuring ALL attendees follow marae tikanga, safety requirements, and the conditions outlined here.
2. Pre-Booking & Exit Walkthroughs (New Requirements)
These processes have been added following feedback
Pre-Booking Walkthrough
- A pre-booking walkthrough will now take place to:
- Confirm the condition of the marae prior to entry
- Clarify expectations for cleaning, pack-down, and use of spaces
- Identify areas that must remain restricted or protected
- Confirm where items belong so the marae can be left as it was found (or better)
The POC must attend this walkthrough.
Exit Walkthrough
A final walkthrough with the Marae Committee is now mandatory before departure.
The POC must:
- Remain on site until the walkthrough is completed
- Ensure all cleaning is done before the walkthrough
- Return all equipment, caddies, chairs, tables, and bedding to their correct places
- Ensure all appliances, lights, heat pumps, and the Woodson Urn are turned off
- Ensure the marae is left in a clean and hygienic state (bathrooms, kitchen, wharekai, wharenui, and outside areas)
If the POC leaves the marae without completing a walkthrough, the marae reserves the right to charge additional cleaning or repair fees.
3. Damage, Misuse, or Poor Condition
The POC accepts responsibility for:
- Any damage to property, facilities, equipment, or taonga
- Any excessive mess requiring additional cleaning
- Any health/safety risks arising from misuse (e.g., heat pump left on, Woodson Urn left on, hazards, food left out)
Charges may be invoiced directly to the POC.
4. Behaviour & Tikanga
All attendees must:
- Respect marae tikanga and follow any guidance from the Marae Committee
- Use spaces appropriately and not enter restricted areas
- Treat the marae with the same (or higher) standard as their own home
Disrespect or harmful behaviour may result in the group being declined future bookings.
5. Fees, Payments & Additional Charges
The POC agrees to:
- Pay all agreed fees and hireage costs
- Cover any additional costs arising from:
- Damages
- Excessive cleaning
- Overstaying the booking times
- Failure to follow the walkthrough process
6. Future Bookings
Failure to adhere to the above may result in:
- Additional charges
- Denial of future access for the POC or related groups