INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS

The facilities are made available through the generosity of past nurses, midwives and other healthcare staff, benefactors and the public. The facilities are maintained by members for you to enjoy. Please take care of the units and facilities during your stay.

Check In: After 2pm

Check Out: By 10:30am

Maximum occupancy

Five occupants overnight per unit. This limit must be adhered to please.

Using the facilities

Remember, these are not serviced units. The person before you should leave the unit clean and tidy - please do the same when you leave.

Please bring with you all bedding that you may need, i.e. quilts, sheets, pillow cases, tea towels and towels for your personal use. These are not provided. Also bring with you food, hygiene and other personal items. There is a dairy and large mall nearby if required. There are also cafés and restaurants locally and many take-aways will deliver. Essential kitchen equipment is provided (there is no oven in units 3, 4 or 5 but there is an electric hob and microwave). If using the oven in unit 1, please leave it clean.

Facilities available on site for your enjoyment

• Kitchen and lounge, bedrooms, bathroom with shower (no bath)

• Separate laundry and dryer facility - coin operated ($2 coins). Also iron, ironing board and vacuum cleaner available in the laundry

• Deep freezer with individual compartments for units 1-5 in the laundry

• Games room with pool table, table tennis table, a donated book library and some donated games

• Spa pool - coin operated ($2 coins)

• Barbecue (please clean after use)

• Trampoline

We want everybody who uses our facilities to have a wonderful time. Each member is responsible for their conduct and that of their whānau who book and use these facilities. Parents/guardians are asked to supervise their children to ensure that they remain safe at all times and allow everybody to enjoy their stay.

When using the spa pool, please cover the pool and close the spa pool door firmly after use to limit unauthorised access. Parents/guardians should supervise children whilst using the spa room at all times.

Parking

One car per unit only. There is free on-street parking. Please do not park on the grassed area.

No smoking in all accommodation or on the grounds

Extra cleaning costs (where someone has smoked) will be on charged to the relevant member. Cigarette butts must not be left outside on the lawn or the paths please.

Cleaning

You should find the facility clean and stocked with basic equipment each time you use it. Members are asked to make sure that the premises and content is left clean and in good condition before they leave. An additional fee will be charged if the unit is damaged or left in a mess requiring commercial cleaning.

• Please mop and vacuum the unit before leaving. Wipe surfaces. Remove any of your belongings. Leave the unit tidy for those who follow. Cleaning equipment is provided in the laundry for your use.

• Please remove the trap in shower to remove your hair and prevent blockages.

• Make sure that the microwave is left clean and the door left open.

• Wipe down the refrigerator. Turn off at the wall. Leave the door open.

• Please do not forget any supplies in the freezer in the laundry.

• Remove and dispose of all foodstuffs and rubbish from the property to the designated rubbish areas. The correct rubbish sacks can be purchased from the dairy if needed. Please recycle what you can - there are two recycling bins at the start of the drive.

• Take your bedding with you. Leave the remaining bedding tidy i.e. mattress cover and pillows. If there has been an accident and they need cleaning, please let us know.

• Securely fasten and lock all doors and windows unless requested otherwise.

Loss of keys

If you lose the key, this must be reported. Payment for a replacement of $30.00 per key will be charged.

Animals

You are welcome to bring your dog to Manly with you. Please note that whilst the garden is fenced, some dogs may be able to escape.

• Only house-trained dogs may be brought to the residences.

• All dogs must be Council registered and display their Council tag when outside.

• The dog must sleep/lie on its own bedding.

• The dog must not be threatening to others in the residence.

• The owner will restrain the dog from wandering and must pick up and dispose of all faeces.

• Please be conscious of other people on the site, especially children and those who may be nervous around dogs.

We hope you enjoy your stay and visit us again soon.

Ngā mihi,

Auckland Nurses and Midwives Rest and Recreation Society