Question 1

Puketui Rules

Accepted Answer

Please take a moment to read these
Puketui is smoke free
Extra guests are not allowed
No dogs or pets are allowed
Extreme caution must be taken when driving in and out of the property, please observe all road signs and take note this is a shared driveway with a working farm.
Please stay on our marked walking tracks at all times.
Do not disturb any bait stations or traps
Our ultimate goal is to become a predator free property, please do not dispose any food waste into our forest, this will encourage rats and rodents.
Please use the correct bins provided for your rubbish.
Please do not leave the outside fire unattended, let it burn it down before you go to bed and do not attempt to move it.
Please report any damages, accidents do happen and we understand this, but anything willfully or irresponsibly damaged will incur replacement or cleaning fees.
Please treat our Pod house with respect, we have carefully sourced quality products throughout for you to enjoy.

Question 2

Useful Tips

Accepted Answer

A fire Extinguisher and fire blanket are located under the kitchen sink
The Pod is installed with smoke alarms.
These are quite sensitive, please try not to let the fire smoke.

Question 3

Kitchen Tips

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Our water comes from a local farm spring. Bottled treated and filtered drinking water can be found in the fridge, boiled water is safe to drink. 
Our outdoor kitchen is equipped with gas heated hot water and a gas cookers. 
The Pod house has a hooded BBQ for your use.

Question 4

Cleaning and Toiletries

Accepted Answer

Please use the products we provide for cleaning and personal use. We have chosen these as they are safe for the environment.
Bath Time
Please plan your bath experience. Be aware it is outside and uncovered. Be generous with your water, be patient, the bath will take some time to fill, a bit of water over the edge is no problem!
Enjoy our bath salts, these are 100% organic.
Light the candles, have a glass of wine and relax.

Question 5

Indoor Wood Burners

Accepted Answer

Our wood burners are very efficient heaters, please do not touch any hot surfaces!
Please use only the small logs provided to burn.
You may boil the kettle  on them but please do not leave it unattended at any time.
Dont leave the door open or the cap off the burners.

Question 6

Outdoor Fires

Accepted Answer

Do not leave unattended and let burn down well before your bedtime.
Do not attempt to move them, or put excess wood on them.

Question 7

Composting Loo

Accepted Answer

Our loo is modern, hygienic and pleasant to use if you follow our simple guidelines. Taking time to read our information as to the proper use will allow for correct composting action and assist you in feeling comfortable with a new piece of equipment.
The primary concept of our loo is the separation of liquid and solid waste. Urine into the composting chamber will prevent proper composting and will cause an unpleasant smell.
Seated usage is essential for everyone, male or female. 
Place loo paper down the solids chamber. and then cover a sprinkle of compost from the bin beside the loo.
Absolutely no tampons, wipes or sanitary pads down the loo, these do not compost.
Please wrap and place in bin provided

Question 8

Walking Tracks

Accepted Answer

We encourage you to take sometime out and go for a short bush walk.
Check out our books on ‘Forest Bathing’ and enjoy the health benefits.
Please see our aerial map to get your bearings.
Our forest is very safe if you follow our guidelines, please do not wander off the trails
Our tracks are all named and marked with orange directional triangles.
You are never very far from the Pod house and most walks will take you less than 20 minutes.
Please do not tamper with any traps or bait stations that you will come across on your walks. Your stay with us directly helps us to work towards a predator free Puketui. We only use Department of Conservation approved trapping and baiting systems.
Hot weather can attract wasps, while we are constantly working to eradicate these please be aware that they are about and a sting is painful, do not disturb them if you come across any, but let us know please. Don’t leave food sitting around unnecessarily.

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