Our Safe & sound policy
Neck of the Woods puts good vibes first. We are committed to creating a safe, friendly and inclusive community environment, that extends beyond our venue and throughout Karangahape Road.
Neck of the Woods does not tolerate any kind of bad buzz behaviour; including sexual harassment, racism, transphobia or homophobia. Behaviour that makes people feel unsafe or uncomfortable is not welcome in the Woods.
If you are feeling unsafe in any situation, we ask you please to reach out to our bar staff and security team for help - they are fully on board with our Safe & Sound policy.
If you have any questions, need to report a problem or give feedback on our Safe & Sound policy, please email Rebekah at safeandsound@neckofthewoods.co.nz
TĀ MĀTOU TIKANGA HAUMARU
Ki te Neck of the Woods ka tū te wairua pai i te tuatahi. Kia manawanui mātou ki te hanga he ahuru mōwai, kia aio te iwi. Ka whakauru mātou ki tō mātou hapori, e toro atu ana ki tua atu o tō mātou whare whakaari, puta noa i te huarahi o Karangahape.
Kaore mātou e whakaae ki ngā whanonga kino kātoa; tae atu ki te pāwhera, te aukati iwi hoki.
Kāore mātou e whakaae i te whakahāwea ki ngā tāngata takatāpui, whakawahine, tāngata ira tāne hoki, te whakahāwea ki ngā tāngata whaikaha, ngā tāngata mōmona hoki. Kāore mātou e whakaae ki ngā tūkino katoa o te ao. Kāore mātou e rāhiri ngā whanonga kino i te kia kore e pai, kia kore e haumaru i ngā tangata.
I te mea mena kore koe i noho haumaru ana, kua pā mai te anipā, te mōrearea i a koe, me whakaatu atu koe ki ngā kaimahi inu, ngā tautiaki ranei - kua whakaakona rātou katoa i tā mātou Tikanga Haumaru, ka manawanui rātou i te awhi ki a koe.
Mehemea kei a koe nga patai, he awangawanga ranei, tukuna mai he īmēra ki a Rebekah, te kaitiaki o tā matou Tikanga Haumaru me te Kaiwhakahaere Hapori ō Neck of the Woods, i safeandsound@neckofthewoods.co.nz
“Parties are meant to be hedonistic, thoughtless, and even meaningless, which is all fine and ideologically sound, but everybody in the dance has a history and a culture they should feel proud to represent, not silence or hide. Having access to chill nightlife spots is essential. Our bodies are important to us. Our lives, including our racial and cultural backgrounds, matter—all the time. Running a “safe space” is about sharing and creating, trying to build something better. It’s not just a club night”
- Kareem Reid of Body Party