Who can stay at Te Mahia Community Village?

Te Mahia Community Village is available to those in need and those who may otherwise be homeless. Unfortunately, sometimes we may refuse to let someone stay if we feel a person may pose a risk to either themselves or others living in the Village.

How much is it to move in?

The cost varies. If we do have vacancies, talk to us and talk to WINZ/MSD or your social services provider. 

Do you accept WINZ/MSD clients?

Yes we do. We accept payment cards from WINZ/MSD.

How many people can stay in a cabin at Te Mahia Community Village?

Currently in a single cabin, a maximum of 3 people are allowed. In the two-bedroom transitional accommodation units, these can accommodate up to 5 people.

Can I have visitors?

It depends. Currently, emergency accommodation occupants are allowed visitors. Transitional accommodation occupants are currently not allowed visitors. This is dependent on social wrap-around services conditions and what rules we are asked to work with.

If you are allowed visitors, remember that the maximum number of people that can stay overnight in a room (see above). 

If I am allowed visitors, can they stay over for a few nights?

Again this depends on any conditions/rules you have with WINZ/MSD and maybe social wrap-around services. If you are allowed visitors, we do not charge extra for visitors, as long as the maximum number of occupants are not exceeded. We also ask that all excess visitors (if you already exceeded the maximum number of people staying), leave the Village by 10pm.

What if I want to add or remove someone long term?

If you want to add an occupant to your room/agreement, just come and see us the office to organise this and see if it's allowed under your specific conditions of stay. Please note that we don't accept cabin rooms to be 'sublet' to others.

What are the House Rules all about?

Our Village has a lot of rooms/cabins that are in close proximity to each other. In order to help prevent problems arising along the way, we need to put in place House Rules. They are basically common sense rules, like keeping music down, supervising your children, being clean/tidy, being considerate and so on. The House Rules also cover things that we will absolutely not tolerate - things such as fighting, intimidation, threats, theft, willful damage etc. These can lead to instant eviction.

Can I drive my car in?

Those who stay at Te Mahia Village are given a Village sticker for their vehicle,  and are allocated one car park next to their room. Occupants can drive in and out of the Village at any time of the day or night.

All visitors are asked to park outside the Village, to prevent an 'over-congestion' of vehicles on the roads within the Village grounds.

Are pets allowed?

We are no longer allowing pets in the Village.

Can I bring by own laundry washing machine or dryer?

No, Te Mahia Community Village has it's own coin-operated communal laundry. 

What about clothes lines?

Each room has it's own small clothes line. 

What are the rules on alcohol?

Alcohol is allowed, but drinking is limited to your room/deck. Walking around the Village drinking alcohol is not allowed. We do not tolerate disorderly behaviour, or disruptions to other tenants.

Is there a smoking policy?

We have a strict non-smoking policy in all of our cabin rooms, buildings and communal facilities.

What if I have a problem with another occupant?

If you have any issues or problems with neighbouring occupants, we ask that you come to the main office to discuss the issue and not to take matters into your own hands. Please remember the House Rules.

Are there many problems at Te Mahia Community Village?

Ever since we welcomed in our wonderful new management team, we rarely have any issues. We have a family atmosphere and have a 'zero tolerance' policy for those who disrupt the safety and security of others. If you have any personal issues, we urge you to come and see our helpful team. We are more than happy to put you in touch with different organisations who may be able to assist you.

 

If you have any further questions, please feel free to call or email us.