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The Council has a range of community buildings available for hire for recreational activities, events, meetings and private functions.
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The Waimakariri District Council is one of the largest employers in the Waimakariri District and has become an employer of choice.
Cust Community Centre is nestled in an attractive setting alongside Jack Graham Reserve in Cust. The large hall with accompanying stage is the main feature and can adequately accommodate 200 people. Seating and tables are available. There is also a supper room and small separate meeting room, which can be unified by drawing back the partition. A sizeable kitchen services these rooms and toilets are available off the central foyer. The main rooms are accessible for disabled users via the main entrance.
The Community Centre is well used by local groups, clubs, schools and other organisations. Some of these groups have their own facilities within the building. Casual hire of the rooms described is available for meetings, weddings and other social functions or events.
Address: 9 Mill Road, Cust
There are different charges depending on what category your organisation fits into.
Commercial - $ 50 per hour
Profit generating corporates or activities (e.g commercial activities, programmes or events, or commercial seminars)
Casual private events and Government - $ 15 per hour
Non profit casual private event; community events with door charges and prepaid tickets; casual Government bookings.(e.g wedding, community fairs, community social events and organisation run dances, concerts performances to audience)
Community groups - $ 8 per hour
Bookings can be made through the Waimakariri District Council, Oxford Service Centre, 34 Main Street, Oxford, phone 03 311 9005.
Booking form (pdf, 339.7 KB)
Health and Safety plan (pdf, 228.0 KB)
1. ACCESS TO VENUES - KEYS
2. RIGHT OF ENTRY
Waimakariri District Council reserves the right for Waimakariri District Council staff on presentation of an authorised warrant to be present at the venue at any time. Any Councillor or Hall Advisory Group member on Waimakariri District Council business may enter the venue at any time.
3. HIRE CHARGES
4. ADDITIONAL COSTS
Additional Costs will occur if:
Should additional costs for venue repair, cleaning or any other reason be incurred by the Waimakariri District Council in relation to the hire the hirer will be responsible for reimbursing Waimakariri District Council for those additional costs within 14 days of being advised of those costs unless otherwise agreed to by the Waimakariri District Council in writing.
The base minimum charges for extra cleaning & rubbish removal is $75.
5. CANCELLATION/ADDITIONAL BOOKINGS
Once confirmed, ten working days notice in writing shall be given for all cancellations, change of bookings and times.
6. HEALTH AND SAFETY
Hirer’s responsibilities:
7. CLEANING AND RUBBISH REMOVAL
8. FIRE/ EVACUATION RESPONSIBILITIES
9. HIRE CONTRACT
The hirer’s contract must be signed by a person 21 years of age or over and returned to the Waimakariri District Council office at least 7 days before the hire date to allow time for confirmation. Identification may be requested.
10. HOURS OF USE
11. CONCLUSION OF ACTIVITIES
If the Hall is hired for an evening function, music is to be turned off by midnight and activities must cease no later than 1am, unless prior approval is granted by the Waimakariri District Council. Some Waimakariri District Council venues have earlier finishing times. Cleaning may be carried out after these hours, if required.
12. ALCOHOL
13. PROHIBITED
14. NOISE
Noise from amplifiers and loudspeakers must be kept to a moderate level at all times.
Failure to comply with this condition may result in the early closure of your function and a fine.
Contravention of an excessive noise direction under section 327 of the Resource Management Act 1991, Section 338(2)(c) is a $500 fine.
15. DAMAGE TO THE HALL OR FIXTURES
16. SECURITY
The hirer is responsible for securing the venue upon completion of the function.
Ensure:
A security guard may be required to attend all functions involving alcohol, night time socials or at the discretion of the
Waimakariri District Council. The prime purpose of the guard is the protection of the venue and to ensure event times are adhered. The guard may be used for event security as a secondary function where it does not interfere with their prime purpose.
The hirer is responsible for providing the security guard when one is required.
17. BREACH OF CONDITIONS
Any breach of the Conditions of Hire may result in:
18. PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE
The hirer is responsible for public liability insurance. Insurance of $1,000,000 is recommended by the Waimakariri District Council. If your group/organisation does not already have its own insurance, the Waimakariri District Council insurance brokers, Jardine Lloyd Thompson, has group facility insurance available at a very competitive rate. Should you wish to utilise this insurance please contact Nicola Frayle at Jardine Lloyd Thompson Ph 0800 111 644.
Payment by Eftpos, cheque or cash. Deposit required at time of booking. Bond to be paid when collecting the key.
Key to be collected from - Waimakariri District Council, Oxford Service Centre, 34 Main Street Oxford