HomeFire ~ AhiKainga Group Agreements

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Welcome to HomeFire

We the core organisers recognise that while we hold the vision of HomeFire, and curate the elements that make our collective expression possible, our key intention is to enable community co-creation and participation to flow with maximum ease and awesomeness.

AhiKainga is a vibrant and private space to activate community, practice unity in diversity, reverence and kaitiakitanga for the natural environment and safe & inclusive space to explore new ways of being together. It’s the place we conceive and compose the culture of the world we want to live in. We are excited to share this creation together.

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Our Values

We live and gather by these values:

• Aroha & Respect – We treat people, land, and differences with care.

• Kaitiakitanga – stewardship of our natural environment.We protect the whenua, awa, and all living things.

• Self-responsibility – We take ownership of our actions, choices and impacts.

• Kotahitanga – Unity in diversity. We honour unity without requiring sameness.

• Integrity -  We act in alignment with our words and values.

• Manaakitanga - Reciprocity. We give generously and receive with gratitude.

• Participation - We all contribute and co-create the magic.

We are all-inclusive and aim to foster a safe, respectful, and coherent environment.

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When You Come to HomeFire, You Agree To:

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Membership Basics

Home Fire is a membership based gathering. To become a member you must be aligned and agree to the values and kaupapa of HomeFire and our Land Access Agreement with the Canaan Collective. By becoming a HomeFire Member, you acknowledge that you have read and accept these Terms and Conditions and AhiKainga specific guidelines.

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• All Members must be known to, vouched for and invited by the core organisers in accordance with our Land Agreement. Please let us know of any awesome, creative humans you know that needs an invite.  We’ll then check in with them making sure they’re aligned with our Kaupapa and they’ll receive an invitation. This is not about exclusivity but making sure we’re on the same page, honoring our land agreement with having agreed numbers and that all humans at the gathering are known for group safety. We also don’t want randoms turning up.

• A valid email address is required for each member. This gets you on the invite list for future editions.

• Membership confirmation will be sent by email (this may take a few days, we are busy Mamas).

• Members receive occasional updates from HomeFire and are added to the Messenger group for pre-planning antics.

• Anyone under 18 must attend with an adult guardian.

• Children and youth MUST be listed in the membership details.

• Members agree to follow the guidance of the HomeFire core organisers. 

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Community & Culture

• Please be a considerate co-creative creature!

• We create the culture we wish to live, we share our gifts to broaden ourselves and others - What do you have to share and how are you showing up?

• Contribute to the communal life of the gathering. Please do your share of meals, dishes, tidying and fire-tending. We all row the waka!

• Practice radical self-responsibility for your thoughts, feelings, actions, and well-being. Please be mindful that we are setting an example for our tamariki - children, and they are our leaders of tomorrow.

• The gift economy is at the heart of the culture of abundance we wish to cultivate around our heart fire. There is no overt commercial activity at AhiKainga.  In practicing this culture we ask that you bring your skills, resources and gifts to give abundantly and freely and nothing be sold or advertised for monetary gain. What you do in private is your own business. 

• We aim to create a safe, inclusive and family-friendly space. Being noticeably intoxicated or disruptive is not acceptable. Please know your limits, and look out for one another. If someone's behaviour compromises the safety or comfort of others, crew may intervene or ask them to leave. Please be especially mindful of the example you set for our tamariki.

• There is a ZERO tolerance policy of minors and substance use at HomeFire. Thank you for your understanding.

• Unplug, relax, and have fun.

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Conflict & Communication

If conflict arises, members agree to:

• Communicate clearly and respectfully.

• Seek resolution cooperatively and directly.

• Take responsibility for resolving issues within the community.

• Avoid external legal or corporate processes.

• Involve a friend and/or neutral community member if helpful.

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Land & Environment

• Leave no trace — pack out everything you bring, and scan the ground for micro rubbish. This is particularly helpful at the end of our gathering.

• Composting bins are provided for food waste. All other waste and recycling are to be cleaned and sorted into correct bins. 

• There are limited rubbish and recycling facilities. Please be mindful of packaging, and share in the taking away of rubbish and recycling from the gathering.

• Use only eco-friendly wash products. Absolutely NO products (ie sun-suncreen, deodorant, makeup etc)  to be worn/used in the river ~ awa.

Politics & Religion

• We support connection and understanding between all people and welcome respectful conversation and diverse perspectives. We ask members to have care and take responsibility for how and when such topics are shared. Mauri ora!

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Camping & Safety

• Camping only in designated open grass areas.

• Do not camp under trees (beech trees drop limbs).

• You are invited to place yourself in the perfect camping spot that caters to your personal preference regarding proximity to the Village Hearth. If you require a quieter, and therefore further away home site, bring a bicycle to help you get around.

• Composting toilets, and solar showers are available on site. Sanitary products and nappies are to be taken off site.

• Please keep Emergency access ways clear at all times.

• Vehicle movement on site is not permitted, especially in the camping areas. Please check in with key crew if needed. 

Neighbours

• Please tune in and be mindful of your neighbours. Keep noise and smoke away from children and shared spaces. Be a good human. Be a good neighbour.

Animals

• Approved dogs only. Subject to discussion with key organisers so conditions are clear. Please get in touch.

• Approved dogs must be leashed, under control, and kept out of shared indoor spaces.

Fires & Noise

• Only wood may be burned in the central hearth  - no cooking or throwing items into the sacred fire. Prayers and intentional offerings welcome.

• No personal open flames, candles, fireworks, or fires.

• No loud music, generators, or sound systems in camping areas.

• Are you a smoker? Please bring your personal ashtray, and take your butts with you!

• Please be respectful if smoking and vaping in our shared spaces. Don’t smoke around kids or people that are eating.

First Aid & Emergencies

• Basic first aid support may be available on site; however, HomeFire is not a medical service.

• Members are responsible for managing their own health needs, medications, and any conditions that may require special care. Please bring your first aid kit.

• In an emergency, members agree to follow the guidance of crew and emergency services.

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Membership, Passes & Refunds

Membership

• Membership cannot be sold, transferred, or exchanged. Contact the HomeFire if needed.

• Refunds are not provided unless HomeFire decides otherwise. Change of mind or inability to attend does not qualify for a refund.

• HomeFire may request additional information before approving Membership.

• HomeFire may revoke Membership at any time at its discretion.

Identification & Responsibility

• The Land Access Agreement requires all Members are known to the HomeFire Hub. Please ensure you have connected in with the Hub and gone through the official Portal via the website.

• Anyone contributing memberships for others, Youth and Adult,agrees to share this entire agreement with them.

• All Members are deemed to have accepted this agreement.

Acknowledgement of Risk

By entering the land, you acknowledge:

• The land includes natural hazards such as caves, cliffs, sinkholes, uneven terrain, and hidden holes. Let somebody know if you go for a walk in the forest. and which direction you are going. If you leave the site at all please let someone know.

• You enter at your own risk and will do your best to keep yourself and others safe.

• You take FULL responsibility for your safety, belongings, and actions.

• The land and infrastructure may not be suitable for all people and you understand this.

• Activities may not be suitable for everyone.

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HomeFire is not liable for:

• Weather, natural disasters, or emergencies.

• Consequential losses.

If our gathering is postponed or canceled, HomeFire may offer:

• Partial or full refund,

• Transfer to another ,

• Or another reasonable option — at HomeFire’s discretion.

Circumstances Out of Our Control

In this situation refunds may not be possible and HomeFire accepts no liability to losses incurred thereafter. 

Right of Access

• HomeFire is by invitation and approval only.

• There is no implied right of access.

• Entry without valid Membership may be treated as trespass.

• Come as you are. Be Responsible. Stay Connected.

Updates to This Agreement

This agreement may be updated at any time. The most current version always applies, and is available on the website.

Thanks for being part of HomeFire.

We look forward to gathering with you all in co-creative festivity. 

Feel free to contact us at ahikainga@proton.me with your questions, ideas and feedback. 

Ka kite ki runga ~ See you up there

Arohanui, HomeFire Hub x

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