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Cahoots Workshop - Cahoots Ltd

Last updated 24th of June 2026

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This guide is a summary for inductors to use with inductees. Full polices should be available in parallel with this induction process. Full policies are at docs.cahoots.nz

1. Welcome and Introduction

Mission and Values

• Cahoots Workshop is a queer-led, inclusive space for women and gender-diverse people
• Prioritise empowerment, community, skill-sharing, and sustainability
• Values of inclusivity, feminism, queer pride, safety, and respect

Memberships explained

• Full members can use the space during Member Hours
  • Typically 7am-10pm, but you must check the calendar
• Drop-in members can use the space during Drop In hours - see calendar
• How to become a Full Member
  • In person induction
  • Accept induction agreement, Cahoots policies etc
  • Show photo ID
  • Start your $1/week verification payments
  • Take at least three tool trainings
  • Congratulations, you’re a full member and you’ll get your door code!

2. Tour of the Space

• General
  • Show woodwork, metalwork, closet and kitchen
  • Show bike lockup if required
  • Assembly point
• Particular hazards
  • CNCs (plasma, router and printers) can move by themselves
  • Band saw’s are not tables
  • In metalwork things may be hot
• The Closet
  • Free period products (supplied by Endo Warriors Aotearoa)
  • Bag hooks
• Kitchen
  • Waste
    • Recycling - hard plastics, glass, paper/cardboard, metals
    • Compost
    • Sharps (in workshop)
    • General waste - includes treated and laminated timber
    • Firewood - non-treated, non-laminated timber only, the odd screw/nail is ok
  • Dishwasher - clean/dirty sign
  • Label your things - eat unlabelled things
• Doorbell
  • It’s loud
  • How to cancel
  • Outside drop-in hours, you can answer the door but don’t let people in
• Compressor
  • Kicks in and runs every so often