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MASSEY HALLS AUCKLAND - TE ÖHANGA VILLAGE / 3 Welcome WELCOME TO MASSEY HALLS - TE ŌHANGA VILLAGE Te Öhanga Village is situated in the heart of the Auckland campus close to all the important places, such as the library, cafés, recreation centre, and lecture theatres. The campus is also very close to the Westfield shopping mall, cinema, many cafés, restaurants, open green spaces and several beautiful beaches. We are very proud that Te Öhanga Village is the first student accommodation in New Zealand to be awarded Qualmark five star rating along with the Gold Environmental award which confirms that Te Öhanga Village is a great place to live. During your stay with us, you will live with a diverse group of students from around the globe. We work towards building a diverse and strong community within your village and offer an enriching student life experience by providing high quality and safe accommodation, academic support and lots of fun along the way.
4 / MASSEY HALLS AUCKLAND - TE ÖHANGA VILLAGE History You are joining an amazing heritage. Massey University is named after a New Zealand Prime Minister, William Ferguson Massey (1865-1925). Our foundations were formed in 1928 in Palmerston North by Sir Geoffrey Peren and Professor William Riddet, two visionaries who valued educating students to apply knowledge and help solve problems of their day. Discoveries through research made over the years have helped shape New Zealand and changed the way we do things. At Massey we continue to educate students who can think for themselves, look at challenges and see opportunities. Massey University has now expanded to four campuses – Auckland, Manawatu, Wellington and Distance. Albany, the home of Auckland campus, has been the fastest growing area of Auckland’s North Shore. Strawberry gardens and dairy farms were redeveloped in the 1980s and 1990s into lifestyle blocks or housing. Our Auckland campus opened in 1993 and the surrounding area has also grown rapidly, expanding and supporting the University. Te Öhanga Village opened in February 2015. Further developments are planned for the campus which will see a new innovation complex which is due to start in 2020. As a student living on our campus, you are helping to shape Massey's and New Zealand's future. MĀORI NAMES Te Öhanga Village = for the upper level Te Rito - The heart of the koru. to refresh and strengthen themselves The social hub. to climb the lofty mountains; also refers to birds striving for the lofty perches. Whare Tui - Hall Öhanga literally means cradle, family Whare Pükeko - Hall home. Whare Weka - Hall We use bird names for the halls and tree names for the apartments. Birds reflect Whare Tänekaha - Apartments students in the halls flocking together Whare Matipo - Apartments and trees represent students in the apartments standing more strongly and Whare Tîtoki - Apartments independently.
MASSEY HALLS AUCKLAND - TE ÖHANGA VILLAGE / 5 The Team Massey Halls - Te Öhanga Village is managed in partnership between Massey University and Campus Living Villages. We have different roles within the operation, however, we work closely together to ensure that your stay is the best it can be. RESIDENTIAL LIFE TEAM Te Tari Whakanoho Massey University is responsible for the residential community. This includes; resident welfare, behaviour, pastoral care, events and activities to ensure that you thrive socially, academically and personally during your Accommodation Residential Life stay with us. Manager: Coordinator: Kelly Manning Emily Maynard Team Members: • 7 Residential Assistants - Aaliyah Pedro, Adriana Vickers, Barath Kumar, Eleanor Divers, Jasmine Rae, Matt Stevens, Zara Misseldine Office: Residential Life Office, Student Central, Level 2 Telephone: 09 213 6600 / Mobile: 027 222 8242 Email: accommodation.auckland@massey.ac.nz Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm Residential Assistants RA's know what it's like to live in Te Öhanga Village and life as a student. They have been comprehensively trained in the areas of conflict resolution, listening skills, emergency response, community development and first aid. The RAs are located within each of the Halls across the village. They are your first point of call for assistance. RAs are on duty from 5pm weekdays and 1pm at weekends. CUSTOMER SERVICES TEAM Campus Living Villages (CLV) provides property management services and are fully committed to working with Massey University to make Massey Halls - Te Öhanga Village a great place to live. Team Members: • Village Manager • Facilities Supervisor • Evening Duty Supervisor • 3 Customer Service Administrators Office: Reception, Te Rito Telephone: 09 213 6555 Email: clv.auckland@massey.ac.nz Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm; Saturday & Sunday 9am to 1.00pm
6 / MASSEY HALLS AUCKLAND - TE ÖHANGA VILLAGE Your YOURArrival ARRIVAL SEMESTER ONE ARRIVAL DAY - SUNDAY 16 FEBRUARY SEMESTER TWO ARRIVAL DAY - SUNDAY 5 JULY YOUR LIVING ENVIRONMENT Massey Halls is your place to call home, to make your own, to sleep, to study and to socialise. Your bedroom is your personal, secure space. It will be clean, comfortable, functional and will feature the following: Halls of Apartment Studio Unit Residence King single divan King single divan Queen bed with bed with mattress, bed with mattress, mattress, mattress mattress protector & mattress protector & protector & 2 2 drawers 2 drawers drawers Desk with shelf and 3 Desk with shelf and 3 Desk with shelf and 3 drawers drawers drawers Desk chair Desk chair Desk chair Heater Heater Heater Wardrobe with 3 Wardrobe with 3 Wardrobe with 3 Bedroom drawers and mirror drawers and mirror drawers and mirror Towel rail Towel rail Towel rail Notice board Notice board Notice board Lockable door Lockable door Lockable door Carpet Carpet Carpet Curtains Curtains Curtains Lighting Lighting Lighting Electrical outlets Electrical outlets Electrical outlets Desk with shelf Desk with shelf Television
MASSEY HALLS AUCKLAND - TE ÖHANGA VILLAGE / 7 Halls of Apartment Studio Unit Residence Shared private bathrooms 2 bathrooms 1 bathroom 1:3 ratio Lockable doors Lockable doors Lockable door Shower Shower Shower Bathroom Toilet Toilet Toilet Sink Sink Sink Mirror Mirror Mirror Sanitary disposal units Sink Sink Sink Water boiler Cupboards Cupboards Fridge Drawers Drawers Freezer Drawers Drawers Microwave Fridge/freezer Fridge Toaster Microwave Microwave Sandwich press Jug Jug Hob Small hob Oven Cooking utensils Kitchen / Kitchenette Extractor fan Toaster Cooking utensils Dining table &chairs Toaster Ironing board &iron Vacuum Mop and bucket Dust pan, brush & broom Sofa Sofas N/A Television Television Living Room / Coffee table Coffee table Social Hub Heater Heater Balcony Clothes drying rack All rooms have wifi through our partner Vistagate.
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MASSEY HALLS AUCKLAND - TE ÖHANGA VILLAGE / 9 Moving In CHECKING IN Check in day is a busy but fun day for us all. We are looking forward to meeting you and your family. The notes below are relevant for your first day with us. When you arrive on campus, you'll need to follow the signage to Te Öhanga Village, then come to Te Rito our social hub to check in. There will be some paperwork that you will need to complete, then you will be given your keys and access fob and at the same time we will check that your account details are correct. We will tell you all about your room and give you a room inventory check list which you will need to complete and return to us immediately. You'll meet a Residential Assistant (RA) who will show you to your room so you can begin to settle in. We've organised a shuttle bus to take you to the local shopping centre if you wish to visit the mall or supermarket to purchase personal items. In the evening, the RAs will run a community activity programme in which you can get involved. This gives you the perfect opportunity to start making new friends and to meet all the other residents.
10 / MASSEY HALLS AUCKLAND - TE ÖHANGA VILLAGE Catered Halls Meal Plans Massey Halls are able to offer our residents in the catered Halls the choice of three different meal plans that are designed to fit around your lifestyle, study schedule and budget. Meal plans are loaded onto your student ID card which will provide you with a quick and convenient way to access your meals throughout the day. Eating in the dining hall not only meets your nutritional needs but also encourages social interaction amongst hall residents, both of which are important aspects of coming to university. Using your ID card, meals and snacks can be obtained throughout the day as and when you want them; however we encourage you to plan your day well so that you are utilising your maximum credit on meals. Every 24 hours your meal balance is refreshed. MEAL PLANS Base = 1 meal a day Lite = 2 meals a day Regular = 3 meals a day MEAL PLAN VENUES Food for Thought Monday - Friday 7.00am - 7.00pm Saturday & Sunday 8.00am - 7.00pm Cafe Browse Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 8.30pm Friday 8.30am - 7.00pm Saturday & Sunday 10.00am - 4.30pm Please note these opening times are during semester, as we adjust them slightly during semester breaks. MEAL PLAN CHANGES Meal plans can be changed at Reception within the first three weeks of the semester only, to ensure that you are choosing the right plan to suit your needs. MEAL PLAN FEEDBACK Use the ipad in the venue to give your feedback.
MASSEY HALLS AUCKLAND - TE ÖHANGA VILLAGE / 11 Your Community YOUR NEW HOME They say that your time at University is the best years of your life, and living in student accommodation will enhance this experience. Our community consists of Massey University students from a diverse range of cultures from around the world, so it gives you a great opportunity to meet new people and make lifelong friends We offer a safe and secure environment with 24/7 support. You will play an important role in your community through: RESPECT Our actions and attitudes have a tremendous effect on others - so keep it positive! TOLERANCE We recognise that your community is naturally diverse and tolerance is important to ensure a thriving community. We encourage a tolerant community where differences are valued. SUPPORT We have a support network to assist you in your journey. We highly recommend that you utilise this service and seek support from the Massey Halls team. INVOLVEMENT There will be lots of opportunities for you to become involved, so get out there and join the community. TEAMWORK In our communal areas you will be sharing these spaces with others, this means everybody is responsible for kitchen, lounges and bathrooms. This requires you to be considerate of each other and share the facilities and tidying up.
12 / MASSEY HALLS- AUCKLAND MASSEY HALLS - TE ÖHANGA VILLAGE AUCKLAND HANDBOOK Living Together LEARNING TO LIVE TOGETHER WILL BE A BIG PART OF YOUR EXPERIENCE, SO HERE ARE SOME TIPS: Learn people’s names, it makes them feel special Respect people’s personal space, they will do the same for you. Clean up after yourself in common areas, a clean environment goes a long way. Be mindful when cooking and preparing food, we all have different tastes. Think of others before making a lot of noise, whilst you may have a day off, someone may have an assignment to complete. IF YOU HAVE ANY ISSUES OR CONCERNS PLEASE CONTACT YOUR RA OR THE THE RESIDENTIAL LIFE COORDINATOR IN STUDENT CENTRAL.
MASSEY HALLS AUCKLAND MASSEY HALLS - -AUCKLAND TE ÖHANGA VILLAGE//13 HANDBOOK 13 LIVING AGREEMENTS A living agreement will help you and other residents to create a set of community living expectations for you all to live by. A staff member will facilitate this once you move in, but it is your responsibility to implement. COMMUNITY LIVING EXPECTATIONS WILL INCLUDE: Sharing the kitchen and bathrooms Food Cleaning and cleanliness Rubbish and recycling Respect, boundaries and safety YOUR WELLBEING Your wellbeing is important to us, so do let us know if you become ill, have an accident or have any medical issues, so that we can put the support in place. We are aware that university life may trigger feelings of anxiety, frustration, or distress. Being involved in your community can help you overcome some of these feelings. We encourage you to talk to your RA about the support available to you. Massey University has a great team of counsellors and advisers to help you thrive in your daily life.
14 / MASSEY HALLS AUCKLAND - TE ÖHANGA VILLAGE Good hall/flatmates take care of each other! If you haven’t heard from or seen someone in a couple of days, make sure you try to check in with them and if you can’t reach them, contact us! M: 027 222 8242 / E: accommodation.auckland@massey.ac.nz
MASSEY HALLS AUCKLAND - TE ÖHANGA VILLAGE / 15 Consent We have an expectation that you will show respect, care, concern and consideration for others, be responsible for personal health and safety and will not take part in any activity which places yourself or others at risk. This is an environment where relationships are based on clearly expressed consensual choices Resource sourced from Family Planning, NZ
16 / MASSEY HALLS AUCKLAND - TE ÖHANGA VILLAGE Your Facilities TE RITO This is the village social hub which is open from 7am – 11pm each day. In Te Rito you will find: • Reception • Games room with pool table, table • Study room tennis, Xbox one and Playstation 4 • Music room • Lounge with sofas, sky tv and board games • Patio area with outdoor BBQs • Vending machines with snacks • 24/7 Laundry and drinks • Basketball hoop • Casual dining area • Board games CAR & MOTORCYCLE PARKING Limited car parking is available within Te Öhanga Village at the cost of $125 per semester. If you would like to have your own allocated car space, please contact Reception. BICYCLE STORAGE Bikes are not permitted within the buildings, you will need to store it in the bike rack outside Te Rito. DINING HALL If you have purchased a meal plan, your evening meal is served in Food For Thought (Te Wähanga Kai - place of food) situated in Student Central. Breakfast and Lunch meals can be purchased from Food For Thought, or Browse Cafe. You will need to use your student ID card to purchase your meals.
MASSEY HALLS AUCKLAND - TE ÖHANGA VILLAGE / 17 INTERNET Internet is provided throughout Massey Halls - Te Öhanga Village through our provider Vistagate. Phone: 0800 847824 Email: help@vistagate.com Fair Use Policy (“FUP”) It is important to Vistagate that all customers are able to access the service and get the best possible experience. For this reason, and to ensure a quality service, a Fair Use Policy applies to our plans where your usage can affect that of other customers. Your use of the Services is subject to this FUP, your use must be reasonable and not excessive, as reasonably determined by us by reference to average and/or estimated typical customer usage of the Service. Vistagate may take action if they become aware that you have breached this Fair Use Policy by engaging in Improper Use or Excessive Use of Services (full terms are defined https://vistagate. com/fair-use-policy/) IRONS & IRONING BOARDS Apartments: An iron and ironing board is stored in your cleaning cupboard. Halls: There is an ironing board and iron available in the laundry for use. Studio Units: There is an ironing board and iron available in the laundry for use. LAUNDRY
18 / MASSEY HALLS AUCKLAND - TE ÖHANGA VILLAGE LAUNDRY Situated at Te Rito, with 24/7 access. Washing machines $3.00 Dyers $3.00 Payment made via monitor using ethpos or credit card. You will need to bring your own washing powder. You can see when machines are available or when your washing has finished via our montior link www.laundrymonitor.massey.ac.nz LOCK OUTS, KEYS AND ACCESS FOBS You'll find a lanyard in your welcome pack useful for holding your keys and access fob. Please be very careful not to lose, as you will need to pay to have them replaced. Replacement keys can cost up to $380. LOCK OUT ASSISTANCE AND CHARGES OFFICE HOURS: 09 213 6555 ($10.00) Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm Saturday & Sunday 9am - 1pm AFTER HOURS: 021 160 1853 ($25.00) Monday - Friday 6pm - 11pm Saturday & Sunday 1pm - 9am MAIL All mail and parcels are delivered to Reception, general mail is placed in the mail boxes alphabetically. You will be notified via email to come and collect any parcels that arrive for you. See page 36 for mail address. MAINTENANCE AND HAZARDS If you notice any damage, hazards or something that needs repairing, please report immediately through the online portal https://portal.clv.co.nz/StarRezPortalX/MASV/ MATTRESS HIRE If you have a guest staying over, then you can hire a mattress for $4.00 from Reception. SMOKING AREA Massey University is a smoke free campus, however there is one designated smoking shelter for those of you that do smoke which is located at the far side of the car park behind Weka Hall. VACUUM CLEANERS Apartments: These are provided and stored in your cleaning cupboard. Halls: These are situated outside the RA Cupboards on the lower level floor of your hall. Studio Units: Available at Reception during office hours. Student ID card is required. Please ensure you empty the bag regularly.
MASSEY HALLS AUCKLAND - TE ÖHANGA VILLAGE / 19 Sustainability We have been working hard to improve RECYCLING our impact on our community and the We all know how to recycle correctly don't planet by implementing sustainabilty we? Well it turns out, no, we don't always initiatives throughout Massey Halls – Te get it right. So ... we have set up a little Öhanga Village. We now need you to get healthy inter hall competition to help us get onboard. educated and really good at recycling! COMMUNITY GARDEN Over each semester recycling results will be released that shows the ‘percentage We have our very own community of recycling achieved’ across all of the garden situated at the back of Te Rito halls and apartments. The results are that you can get involved in. Over the based on if items recycled in the bins were year we have fresh produce for you to correctly recycled. This is a pass or fail help yourself to. system meaning if a bin contained ALL TAKEAWAY CONTAINERS recyclable items except one, then that bin is ‘contaminated’ and fails. As many of our residents are on meal plans, we realised that a growing issue Sometimes it can be a challenge making was the waste being created from high sure your whole hall gets it right every takeaway container use. We partnered time. The winners of the competition are up with Catering Services, and now they announced at the end of each semester offer a discount if you bring your own and the hall/apartment block who gained reusable container to collect your meal the best recycling results for the whole and coffee. Thanks to this initiative you semester will be in for a treat.. can now save 20¢ off coffee and 50¢ off food! LIGHTS OUT You might have noticed the stickers on the THRIFT RACK light switches. We were noticing a lot of We have our very own Thrift Rack in the residents were leaving lights on when they laundry... take what you want, give what were no longer in use! So our sustainability you don’t want. The rack is an awesome hall reps got together and put the stickers up way to reduce what might have ended up to remind residents to switch them off when as waste when it still had some life in it they’re done. Let's not waste electricity. and just needed to be re-homed. Please do not donate damaged goods.
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MASSEY HALLS AUCKLAND - TE ÖHANGA VILLAGE / 21 Communications FACEBOOK We communicate mostly via our Facebook group "Te Öhanga Village 2020". We will email you the link prior to arrival so that you can add yourselves to the group. Each Hall has their own Facebook group too which we will add you to once you arrive. EMAIL We use your email to tell you things we think you need to know, so it's worth checking regularly. TELEPHONE You will also receive calls from us now and again, so make sure we have your current mobile number. HALL GATHERINGS Each month your hall/apartment community come together for a catch up and some activities. It's important that you attend these so you don't miss out on what's happening around Massey Halls - Te Öhanga Village and on campus. MASSEY APP Download the Massey App for access to things like • Your timetable • How to find your classes • Events on campus • Emergency alerts • Free on the App Store & Google Play Store NEWSLETTER Newsletters are produced throughout the year, we will email these to you and post on Facebook to ensure you keep up to date with what's happening. FOLLOW US @teohangavillage
22 / MASSEY HALLS AUCKLAND - TE ÖHANGA VILLAGE Events and Activities We provide lots of opportunities for all residents to get involved in a variety of events and activities, both on and off campus throughout the year. GETTING INVOLVED We encourage you to get involved as much as possible. One of the best ways to make friends whilst living in Massey Halls - Te Öhanga Village is to participate in the many events and activities we arrange. Getting to know other residents is key to having a great experience living on campus and in the coming years. Our events range from large to small events, highly social to relaxed events, to ensure we meet differing social needs. Your attendance at these events is important to us as it plays a big part in developing our sense of community. All our events are advertised on our facebook group Te Öhanga Village 2020, on our TV screens, event boards, newsletter and Hall Gatherings. All our off campus trips require payment and booking in advance at Reception. We are always looking for ideas when it comes to events and activities, so do let the Residential Life Team know if there is anything in particular that you would like us to organise. ACTIVITY FEE All residents have paid an activity fee, which is used to subsidise events and activities, so again, get involved.
MASSEY HALLS AUCKLAND - TE ÖHANGA VILLAGE / 23 Campus Services ALBANY STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION (ASA) TE RŌPU TAUIRA O ŌTEHĀ ASA is your independent students association and provides a range of services to students such as: • Administering the Student Hardship Fund • Advocacy support • Campus Life activities • Clubs, societies and cultural groups Location: Student Central, Level 2 Telephone: 09 213 6066 www.asa.ac.nz CAMPUS INFORMATION SERVICES - MŌHIOHIO Assist students with a range of enquiries such as: • Enrolment • Fee enquiries and payments • General enquiries • Scholarships • Study link • Timetables Location: QUAD A, Level 1 Telephone: 09 414 0800 CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY SERVICE - ĀRAHI UMANGA Our on campus careers and employability advisor can assist you with: • Career planning • Career Hub • CV and interview advice • Employability and job options • Exploring career options Location: QUAD A, Level 1 Telephone: 09 213 6212
24 / MASSEY HALLS AUCKLAND - TE ÖHANGA VILLAGE CHAPLAINCY - MINITA WHAKAPONO Our chaplaincy team can assist you with: • Connecting you to other students • Connecting you with faith communities • Exploring faiths • Prayer and Meditation Location: Massey Business School Building, Level 1 Telephone: 09 213 6449 CENTRE FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING The Centre for Teaching and Learning provides assistance to all students seeking to further develop their learning and writing skills and can offer a wide range of academic assistance such as: • Consultation and assignment guidance • Online workshops throughout the year to assist study available via the website Location: Library, Level 3 Telephone: 09 441 8143 DISABILITY SERVICES If you have a disability and require support throughout your study, they can assist you with: • Accessible course material • Accessing disability services • Additional assistance in exams • Equipment for short term loan • Support for lectures and laboratories Location: Library, Level 3 Telephone: 09 213 6203 FOOD OUTLETS We have a variety of food outlets on campus, offering many options. Browse Café - Library Food For Thought (Te Wähanga Kai - place of food) - Student Central Kebab Shop - The Quad Scholars Cafe - Recreation Centre Sushi Bar - The Quad Coffee Cart - The Quad
MASSEY HALLS AUCKLAND - TE ÖHANGA VILLAGE / 25 HEALTH AND COUNSELLING CENTRE - TE WHARE HAUORA & ĀWHINA Whilst living in Te Öhanga Village we recommend that you register at Massey's Health and Counselling Centre. The team consists of nurses, doctors, counsellors, psychologists and dieticians. A registration form is available in your welcome pack. Services consist of: • Applying for aegrotats / impaired performance • Health and medical • Counselling • Wellbeing workshops and groups Location: Student Central, Level 2 Telephone: 09 213 6700 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT - TAUTOKO TAUIRA MANENE From pre-arrival through to departure we have a team to support all our international students. They can assist with: • Admission and enrolment • Medical and travel insurance • Graduate work visa applications • Pastoral care support • International student orientation, • Student visas events, activities and seminars Location: QUAD A, Level 1 Telephone: 09 213 6324 PHARMACY / UNIMART A comprehensive pharmacy service, mail service and a range of convenient grocery items are available. Location: Student Central, Level 1 RECREATION CENTRE T- E WHARE TAPERE Our on campus gym provides a comprehensive range of recreation; sporting, health and fitness activities including: • Group Fitness Studio with a diverse • Physiotherapy Clinic range of classes on offer • Sports Hall • Health and fitness studio • North Harbour Cricket Centre Location: Recreation Centre Telephone: 09 213 6742 STUDIOSITY - ONLINE ACADEMIC SUPPORT • Free, personal study help, that you can access from anywhere. • Unlimited ‘Connect-live’ webchat sessions with a qualified study-skills tutor between the hours of 5pm-2am (NZ time) Sunday-Friday. www.studiosity.com
26 / MASSEY HALLS AUCKLAND - TE ÖHANGA VILLAGE Your Responsibilities Successful communal living comes from COMPLAINTS respecting other people and their property. If you wish to submit a complaint please This means understanding that others may do so in writing to the Accommodation have different feelings, responses, ways of Manager. expressing themselves, ways of doing things and tolerance levels. You will need to show respect, tolerance and consideration for CRIMINAL OFFENCES AND CHARGES others and you should expect the same in Any resident convicted of an offence or return. facing criminal charges must advise the Accommodation Manager. If the charges ABSENCE are serious, this may affect your eligibility to live in Massey Halls - Te Öhanga Village. You must sign out using the iPad in Te Rito if you are going to be away overnight or longer. ELECTRICAL SAFETY Your safety is important to us, ACCOMMODATION FEES therefore all personal electrical items must be tested. You are required to pay accommodation fees for the full period of your residential Don’t worry, we make it easy on you! We agreement. organise weekly drop-in sessions within the first two weeks of each semester for you to BATHROOMS bring your personal electrical items to be tested and tagged. After that, there will be You are required to keep the bathrooms a monthly drop in held throughout the year clean, tidy and hygienic. After use, please if you have arrived late or have additional ensure that the toilet has been flushed, sink items for testing. clean, rubbish in bins and any excess water mopped up. Items that have not been tested and tagged will be confiscated until they can be tested COMMUNAL SPACES at the next drop in. It is important that our communal spaces are Contact the Accommodation Office in kept clean and tidy. You should consider the Student Central if you have a large item that impact on others health, hygiene and safety you can’t bring to a drop-in session , so we when using these areas. can organise a room visit for you.
MASSEY HALLS AUCKLAND - TE ÖHANGA VILLAGE / 27 EVENTS PETS If you are attending an event you must Unfortunately no pets are permitted to live at RSVP via Facebook so that we can organise Massey Halls. enough food, resources and transport. Our events are for you to enjoy, so make sure you PEST CONTROL let us know what your suggestions are. You are required to maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and cleanliness. You FRIDGES & FREEEZERS must ensure that food is not left out in/ These are provided for communal use, so we outside rooms/kitchens because it can strongly advise that you label all your food attract ants and other pests. Any pest items. It is your responsibility to remove any infestation that is introduced, encouraged, unused or out of date items. Massey Halls directly linked to poor housekeeping or lack does not take any responsibility for missing of hygiene will result in charges. items. RELEASE OF CONTRACT ISSUES Only in exceptional circumstances can you The Massey Halls staff unfortunately can't apply to be released from your residential be everywhere at once, so we need your agreement , as it is a legally binding help to address issues. document, this means you are liable for your fees until the end of contract date. If you have a personal issue, are worried about someone, or aware of a behaviour Contact the accommodation office in breach, then please report it to us so that we Student Central for further information. can address it. We are contactable 24/7. We can't help if we don't know! ROOM CAPACITY LIMIT Bedrooms = 6 people max MAINTENANCE & HAZARDS Social Hubs = 12 people max If you are aware of any hazards or maintenance, you must report immediately Apartments = 20 people max (social via the portal www/portal.clv.co.nz/ gathering request required for 8 plus people) starrezportal SUSTAINABILITY MEDICAL / PSYCHOLOGICAL We have worked hard to implement many You must notify the Massey Halls Services sustainable initiatives over the years to help if you or another resident has or is our community and planet and we can't experiencing a medical emergency. If the do this without your help. You must also emergency is of a serious nature, phone play your part in this role by ensuring you an ambulance on 111. If you are unsure of reduce your use of things such as electricity, what action to take contact a staff member water, plastic and waste. Please ensure you immediately so that the situation can be recycle your items correctly. assessed.
28 / MASSEY HALLS AUCKLAND - TE ÖHANGA VILLAGE Fire Alarms & Evacuation FIRE ALARMS AND EVACUATION PROCEDURES Please do familiarise yourself with the first safety information displayed around Te Öhanga Village and know your exit routes, in the event of an emergency. FIRE EVACUATION If the fire alarm sounds, you must evacuate the building immediately and proceed to the assembly point which is located on the grass assembly area outside the front of Student Central. Line up in a single line in floor or apartment order. Please ensure you know your room number and apartment. Ensure you follow all instructions from your Fire Wardens, who will be wearing orange or yellow vests. INFORMATION FOR THE 111 CALL Dial 111 Ask for the fire service Tell them what is happening (e.g. alarm going off, smell of smoke, actual fire or suspected false alarm) Tell them which building it is coming from such as Tui, Pukeko, Weka, Titoki, Matipo or Tanekaha) Tell them location: Building Name, Massey Halls - Te Öhanga Village, Massey University, Gate 1, Albany Expressway, Albany, Auckland 0632 FIRE ALARM SILENCE BUTTONS In each social hub within the Halls and in every bedroom there are Fire Alarm Silence Buttons which can be used throughout the Village if the alarm is triggered by accident. You must press these buttons immediately; they will stop the main fire alarm from activating throughout the building. Do not open any doors.
MASSEY HALLS AUCKLAND - TE ÖHANGA VILLAGE / 29 FALSE ALARMS False alarms resulting in an evacuation of a building will result in a charge for resetting the alarm system (up to $750) and a possible fine (up to $350) if it could have been prevented. FIRE PREVENTION • Open flame candles, burning incense or cooking in your room, is PROHIBITED • Never leave your cooking unattended • Ensure you have read the cooking instructions before using the microwave • Always report unsafe wiring or electrical equipment • Ensure your electrical equipment has been tested and tagged • Do not place any items on the heaters • Keep your hallways and stairwells clear at all times • Smoking is only permitted in the designated smoking area
30 / MASSEY HALLS AUCKLAND - TE ÖHANGA VILLAGE Community Rules Massey Halls maintains community standards • Open vessels/drinks are not permitted that centre on the Massey University student outside of the designated areas such code of conduct, consideration for others, as bedrooms, bathrooms, hallways, and safety, resident welfare and the protection of external grounds; property. • Alcohol can only be consumed during the By accepting your offer of place and signing permitted hours of Thursday - Saturday your residential agreement you are agreeing 7pm - 11pm to adhere to these standards. • The following alcohol is permitted; beer, cider, wine (excluding casks) and Ready Te Ohanga Village is not only your home; it is to Drink (“RTD”), and must always be in also the home of many other residents. We its original container; intend it to be a happy, healthy and a fun • All other alcohol is not permitted, place to live, but the key to achieving this sits including but not limited to spirits i.e. with our residents. vodka, gin, whisky; Any behaviour, language or material that • Large volumes of alcohol such as causes offence should not be used and all kegs, mini tankers, crates are also not residents are reminded to consider the needs permitted; of others at all times. • Home brew kits or other methods of producing alcohol are not permitted; ABUSIVE OR THREATENING BEHAVIOUR • Massey Halls staff reserve the right to All residents and staff have the expectation of confiscate or request residents to dispose a safe, peaceful work and study environment of alcohol if they have concerns about within Massey Halls. Any behaviour the resident’s safety or wellbeing, or the considered to be threatening or abusive will effect of the drinking behaviour on the not be tolerated and will result in disciplinary safety and wellbeing of others. action. • Residents consuming alcohol must consider the needs of other residents. ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION Behaviour resulting from the over consumption of alcohol that disturbs the • Alcohol can only be consumed in the peace and/or privacy of others will result following designated areas: Social Hubs, in disciplinary action; Te Rito Lounge and communal areas in the apartments and studio units;
MASSEY HALLS AUCKLAND - TE ÖHANGA VILLAGE / 31 • Consumption of alcohol during CLEANING AND CLEANLINESS study break and exam times is We expect all our residents to keep their not permitted and these times will bedrooms and communal areas clean and tidy. be advised to all residents each Should areas be left in a state of unreasonable semester; mess, charges for cleaning outside of the • Massey Halls staff reserve the normal cleaning schedule will be charged to right to refer any resident with those responsible. a pattern of excessive alcohol consumption to Massey Health and Counselling Centre, and/ or, the CRIMINAL OFFENCES AND CHARGES resident’s parents or guardians may Any offences that are criminal in nature maybe be contacted if there is a concern referred to the Police. The possession of about the safety and wellbeing of the weapons or firearms by residents or their guest resident; within Massey Halls is forbidden. • Intoxicated guests or visitors are not Any resident convicted of an offence or permitted within the Massey Halls facing criminal charges must advise the and will be asked to leave; Accommodation Manager. If the charges are • Massey Halls staff reserve the serious, this may affect the residents eligibility right to confiscate and destroy any to live at Massey Halls. alcohol being consumed outside of the permitted hours and/or the DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES designated areas; Residents are not permitted to have or use • Residents, aged under 18 years, are hazardous substances such as chemicals, not permitted to consume alcohol spray paints, butane lighters, or fluid solvents under any circumstances; within the Massey Halls. Damage caused by • No recreational or illegal drugs paint, glue or varnish to any carpet, floor on any will be allowed under any area within the Massey Halls will be charged to circumstances. the resident concerned, or where the resident responsible cannot be identified, in accordance with Collective Responsibility.
32 / MASSEY HALLS AUCKLAND - TE ÖHANGA VILLAGE DAMAGE AND VANDALISM HARASSMENT & BULLYING The costs for any damage to property All harassment complaints will remain caused intentionally or as a result of a confidential and it is the complainants resident or residents’ [or their guest(s)] decision about how the issue will be reckless behaviour, will be charged to those investigated. Harassment complaints can be responsible and they will be subject to handled in a variety of ways. Please report disciplinary action. Where an individual or any harassment issues and bullying to the group of residents do not claim responsibility Accommodation Manager. for damage within or in the immediate surroundings of Massey Halls, or cannot INITIATION CEREMONIES, HAZING AND PRANKS be identified through investigation, the Such activities are not common or accepted cost of repair (restitution) will be borne practice in New Zealand universities and are by the residents of Massey Halls - Te not permitted in Massey Halls. Any resident Öhanga Village concerned (see collective found to be participating or organising responsibility). initiation ceremonies, hazing or pranks of a coercive or potentially dangerous nature will FIRE SAFETY be subject to disciplinary action. Candles, incense and oil burners are not allowed in the rooms, apartments or studio NOISE units for fire safety reasons. Fireworks and All residents should be particularly mindful firecrackers are not permitted on university of the noise generated from normal activity grounds or in Massey Halls. such as small gatherings, watching movies, The unwarranted discharge of, or tampering playing computer games, making late night with, a fire extinguisher, fire hose or fire phone calls or returning late at night. detector is a serious offence and can result Appropriate levels of noise and numbers in serious harm. Any resident or their guest(s) of people in a room at one time will be found to be tampering with fire extinguishers, monitored by Massey Halls staff as required. hoses, detectors (sprinklers, smoke and heat) or doors will face instant fines, and will have Residents must not cause excessive or to pay costs for any damage caused, Fire unreasonable noise between Service callout fees, and may face criminal 10pm - 7am Sunday to Wednesday 11pm - proceedings. 7am Thursday and Saturday • Ensure when cooking that you are using the cooking appliances correctly • Close the door when cooking • Always attend to your cooking • Do not cook in your bedrooms
MASSEY HALLS AUCKLAND - TE ÖHANGA VILLAGE / 33 PORNOGRAPHY AND INDECENT EXPOSURE SMOKING AND VAPING Any material that is pornographic is not A smoking shelter is available for those that permitted within the communal areas of choose to smoke and vape and is located at Massey Halls or in your room if visible to the far end of the car park behind Weka Hall. others. This includes materials such as posters, videos, DVDs that are gratuitous Smoking and vaping outside of this or explicitly sexual in nature or material designated area will be subject to that is offensive. disciplinary actions. Indecent exposure is a criminal offence and will be subject to disciplinary action SOCIAL GATHERINGS and/or referred to the Police. Intoxication All social gatherings of more than 8 is not an excuse for indecent exposure. people (including flatmates) must have the Urinating in public will be dealt with as approval of the Accommodation Manager. an act of indecent exposure. Residents must apply by completing a social gathering request form, available from the accommodation office. RACISM & DISCRIMINATION Racism and/or discrimination of any form is not tolerated in Massey Halls. UNAUTHORISED AREAS For your safety and the safety of others, residents are not permitted on any roof RIGHT OF ENTRY ledges or balconies, and must not use any Massey Halls staff, Security and windows for entering/exiting Massey Halls contractors have the right to enter your buildings. You will not be permitted to sit or room, apartment or studio unit at any climb on any balustrades, or enter any plant/ time for any of the following reasons: electrical or cleaning cupboards. • If there is an emergency or there is a reason to believe that someone is in clear or imminent danger • If there could be a possible breach of the rules by you or a guest • If there is a requirement for maintenance or; • For the purpose of routine room inspections
34 / MASSEY HALLS AUCKLAND - TE ÖHANGA VILLAGE Disciplinary DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES DISCIPLINARY PROCESS When an incident occurs within Massey Breaches of these rules are generally Halls - Te Öhanga Village involving managed by the Accommodation Manager; residents, the Massey Halls staff will lodge a however, there are a number of other report with the Accommodation Manager. disciplinary processes that may be followed if deemed appropriate. Generally, this will Residents involved will be contacted for a depend on the particular incident, the rule meeting. breached, the degree of seriousness of the incident, or outcome of the incident. After investigation, if Massey Halls - Te The discipline systems include: Öhanga Village rules and regulations have • Massey Halls discipline system; been breached or the incident involves criminal acts, further disciplinary action may • University harassment process; be taken. • Wider University Disciplinary processes; • Security and traffic processes; and/or The Massey Halls disciplinary process is • Referral to the Police. designed and operated in adherence to the principle of natural justice. This principle requires: SANCTIONS Any sanction will be determined by the 1. The respondent must be given notice of assessment of the seriousness of the the behaviour or incident that is thought incident, possible sanctions include, but are to be a problem, and the resolution not limited to: process to be used to address the • Verbal warnings; behaviour/incident; • Written warnings; 2. The respondent must be given the • Imposition of community service; opportunity to respond to the information and put forward their version of events; • Fines; and • Confiscation of items; 3. The decision made must be done so • Retraction of privileges, such as no impartially, honestly and without bias. guests permitted; • Trespass notices; • Behaviour contracts; • Suspension from Massey Halls; • Eviction.
MASSEY HALLS AUCKLAND - TE ÖHANGA VILLAGE / 35 EVICTION COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY Eviction occurs in rare circumstances, and Collective responsibility means that as a last resort. Residents are normally where there is a cost of damage outside given 24 hours to vacate the premises; of fair wear and tear, or where excessive however, in extreme circumstances cleaning is required, where no individual(s) removal from the Massey Halls may have come forward to take responsibility be immediate. Evicted residents must after investigation, then the responsibility return their keys to staff and they becomes the collective responsibility of may be trespassed, depending on the all the residents of the building, floor, or circumstances. Evicted residents remain apartment in which the damage, loss or liable for their accommodation fees up cleaning occurs. The full cost is billed on a to the date the adjudicator sets for the pro-rata basis. termination date, to a maximum of 10 weeks. APPEALS If you want to appeal a sanction, you can URGENCY PROVISIONS do so within 5 working days in writing to the If a student is deemed to pose a risk to Associate Director of Student Services. themselves, others, and/or the property, the University may require the resident’s contract to be terminated and will assist in ensuring an alternative plan is in place. In these circumstances the guarantor may be expected to assist.
36 / MASSEY HALLS AUCKLAND - TE ÖHANGA VILLAGE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES KNOW WHAT TO DO BEFORE AN EMERGENCY HAPPENS Dial 111 for Emergency Services EMERGENCY PROCEDURES (Fire, Ambulance, Police) if required IF YOU HAVE SECURITY CONCERNS ON CAMPUS: Dial your Massey Security Team helpdesk KNOW WHAT TO DO BEFORE A DISASTER STRIKES 0800 MASS 50 (0800 6277 50) – 24Hrs / 7 Days a week • ActDial % 111 on evacuation for alarm Emergency or instruction Services from Massey Wardens. • (Fire, Ambulance, FLUORESCENT Police) VESTS identify Massey if required. Wardens. • For more information on emergency management at Massey refer to: www.massey.ac.nz/emergency For campus or security concerns: % 0800 MASS 50 (0800 6277 50) or, • To keep updated following an emergency refer to the Massey University Homepage, and Massey on: Dial https://www.massey.ac.nz masseyuniversity @MasseyUni Albany ext. 43100 | Manawatü ext. 85030 | Wellington ext. 63333 • To receive emergency alerts direct on your smart phone from Massey down load the Massey App: • the Scan ActQRonCode evacuation alarm“Massey below or search or instruction Uni App’ from Wardens. on www.massey.ac.nz • QR SCAN Wardens are CODE TO GO TO identified MASSEY APPby FLUORESCENT WEB PAGE VESTS and/or HARD HATS. • For more information on emergency management at Massey refer to: www.massey.ac.nz/emergency • To keep updated following an emergency refer to the Massey University Homepage, and Massey on: EVACUATION PROCEDURE FIRE EARTHQUAKE SEVERE STORM / TORNADO / FLOOD TSUNAMI THREATS OF HARM / ACTIVE ARMED OFFENDER BOMB THREAT / SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE
MASSEY HALLS AUCKLAND - TE ÖHANGA VILLAGE / 37 BUILDING EVACUATION UPON HEARING THE EVACUATION ALARM OR ON INSTRUCTION: • Evacuate the building IMMEDIATELY via the nearest safe fire exit. • Take your keys, cellphones, bag and wallets only if they are in reach. DO NOT go back to get personal items. • Follow the instructions of the Massey Wardens at all times – assist people with disabilities if asked. • If you need help to get out, wait in the smoke stop lobby or stair landing until help arrives. • Guide your visitors out of the building. • Move quickly and calmly – keep noise to a minimum. • DO NOT use lifts. DO NOT carry food or drink. • Merge (like a zip) in the stairwells with occupants from other floors. • Assemble at the designated assembly point. • Advise a Massey Warden if anyone you know is unaccounted for. • DO NOT re-enter the building until the Massey Warden has given the ALL CLEAR. Re-entry may take some time. AFTER HOURS ALL BUILDING ALL CLEAR OCCUPANTS MUST: • Remain at the Assembly Area until the • Be prepared to act as Warden. Massey Warden announces the ALL CLEAR. • Know the location of the nearest fire alarm call point, emergency exit, fire • If the Fire Alarm stops, it does not mean alarm panel and assembly areas. the emergency is over. • Make a % 111 (Fire) call. • Normal routine may resume once the ALL CLEAR is received from a Massey • Check their floor is clear and report to Warden. the fire alarm panel to await the arrival of the Emergency Services. EVACUATION PROCEDURE
38 / MASSEY HALLS AUCKLAND - TE ÖHANGA VILLAGE FIRE IF YOU SEE, SMELL SMOKE OR SUSPECT A FIRE • If safe, confine/contain the fire. If safe rescue/ 1. Activate alarm • Use fire fighting equipment only if trained and remove persons 2. Shout FIRE! FIRE! FIRE! competent to do so. in immediate to warn others. • If safe to do so, turn off power to machinery danger. 3. Call % 111 (Fire). or gas supplies • Close doors after exiting the area. • Walk, do not run, to the nearest safe exit. • If you have to open a door and cannot see if the • Do not push or crowd. other side is safe, use the back of your hand to check for heat from the bottom to the top of the • Merge like a zip with occupants from other floors. door. If hot, do not open the door. If not hot, open • Do not use lifts. the door slowly standing behind and to one side. • Do not carry food or drinks. • Proceed to designated Assembly Area. DURING A FIRE • If there is smoke: get on your hands and knees and crawl low and fast to escape smoke. The smoke will be hot and poisonous, and if you breathe it in, it can kill you. • Remember: Get Down, Get Low, Get out. • If you can, close doors behind you to stop the fire spreading. • If you cannot get out of the building: close the door of the room you are in and put a towel or other meterial under it to stop the smoke coming in. Go to the window and yell ‘FIRE! FIRE! FIRE!’. Wait for help. • If you cannot open a window: (if it has security stays, for example), consider using a chair or other furniture to break the glass. Use something to cover any remaining sharp pieces of glass to escape unharmed. • As soon as it is safe, call % 111 (Fire) immediately from a mobile phone or other Massey phone. • Once you are out of the building, stay out. • Proceed to the designated Assembly Area. • Remember to let the Massey Wardens know if there is anyone missing. They will alert the arriving Firefighters and Emergency Services. FIRE
MASSEY HALLS AUCKLAND - TE ÖHANGA VILLAGE / 39 EARTHQUAKE DURING AN EARTHQUAKE DROP where you are, onto your hands and knees. This position protects you from being knocked down and allows you to stay low and crawl to shelter if nearby. Take COVER under a sturdy desk, table or other furniture. Protect your head and neck with one arm and hand. • If a sturdy table or desk is nearby, crawl underneath it for shelter • If no shelter is nearby, crawl next to an interior wall (away from windows) • Stay on your knees; bend over to protect vital organs HOLD on until shaking stops • UNDER SHELTER: hold on to it with one hand; be ready to move with your shelter if it shifts. • NO SHELTER: hold on to your head and neck with both arms and hands. Do not run outdoors. Do not use elevators. Follow any directions from Massey Wardens DURING AN EARTHQUAKE IF YOU: ARE OUTSIDE: Drop, Cover and Hold. Protect your head and neck. Move to an open clear area if safe to do so. Avoid falling hazards. IN A VEHICLE: Pull over and stop in clear area. Avoid overpasses, power lines and structural hazards. Stay in your vehicle. Do NOT run outside during an earthquake. It is frightening to stay in a building immediately after an earthquake but it is much safer than immediately going outside. An earthquake is not like a fire. You do not have to evacuate a building straight away unless it is showing obvious signs of distress. When you eventually evacuate, do take your wallet, coat, bag, etc. You are more vulnerable if you leave those things behind. An evacuation assembly area in case of fire might not be appropriate after an earthquake. Glass and masonry falling into streets cause casualties. Large open areas with no tall buildings, power lines or other hazards immediately adjacent are best. It is often better to remain in your building until a safe route out has been found. EARTHQUAKE
40 / MASSEY HALLS AUCKLAND - TE ÖHANGA VILLAGE SEVERE STORM / TORNADO / FLOOD Stay informed on local weather updates. Listen to your local radio stations, as Civil Defence and Emergency Management authorities will be broadcasting the most appropriate advice for your community and situation. WHEN A STORM WARNING IS ISSUED AND DURING A STORM • Secure, or move indoors, all items that could be blown about and cause harm in strong winds. • Close windows, external and internal doors. Pull curtains and drapes over unprotected glass areas to prevent injury from shattered or flying glass. • If the wind becomes destructive, stay away from doors and windows and shelter further inside the house. • Do not walk around outside and avoid driving in a storm. • Power cuts are possible in severe weather. Unplug small appliances that may be affected by electrical power surges. If power is lost, unplug major appliances to reduce the power surge and possible damage when power is restored. TORNADOES • Tornadoes sometimes occur during thunderstorms in some parts of New Zealand. • Alert others if you can. • Take shelter immediately. A basement offers the greatest safety. If underground shelter is not available, move to an interior room without windows on the lowest floor. Get under sturdy furniture and cover yourself with a mattress or blanket. • If caught outside, get away from trees if you can. Lie down flat in a nearby gully, ditch or low spot and protect your head. • If in a car, get out immediately and look for a safe place to shelter. Do not try to outrun a tornado or get under the vehicle for shelter. DURING A FLOOD OR IF A FLOOD IS IMMINENT • Stay out of flood water – it will conceal underwater hazards and can be contaminated with sewage and/or chemicals. • If you have a disability or need support, make contact with your support network. • If at home, put your household emergency plan into action and check your getaway kit. Be prepared to evacuate quickly if it becomes necessary. • Where possible, move pets inside or to a safe place, and move stock to higher ground. • Do not attempt to drive or walk through flood waters. Consider your route home and if it will be flooded. SEVERE STORM / TORNADO / FLOOD
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