Awaawaroa
Bay
Eco-Village
We
live in
community, creating a safe, sustainable environment that
encompasses and enhances wholesome relationships with each other and
the land.
All land use is organic, encouraging bio-diversity.
We protect and enhance eco-systems and natural habitats. Our community is based on cooperation, honesty and consensus.
We
have a
willingness to balance individual needs with the greater good of the
community, while also valuing
people's diversity. We are a community who understands that our actions
and behaviours influence the world of
the future.
The Land
The land is mainly in pasture with pockets of established and regenerating native bush. At its southern extent the property opens onto the sea at Awaawaroa Bay. The area has been identified as a Site of Ecological Significance by the Department of Conservation and the wetland is considered to be one of the better freshwater raupo wetlands on Waiheke. There is year round fresh water in the wetland and tributary seepages.
(Awaawaroa Bay Eco-Village is the
shaded area)
The People
The founding members are a group of
people from diverse cultural backgrounds with the
common objective of restoring the land and building a rural
community. The maximum number
of households is set at 15 and in July 2001 the 15th share was
sold. This is considered to be
the appropriate number the land will sustain with minimum impact.

Building
As well as having to conform to the
Auckland
City Building Codes, there is a comprehensive
internal Building Code in place as part of the
Eco-Village Guidelines
. Non-toxic building materials
are required and energy efficient building methods
are encouraged. Alternative energy systems
based on solar and wind generation and battery
storage are essential as there is no "grid" power. Alternative
water and wastewater systems
are a necessity. Composting toilets are also required.
Structure
The company, Awaawaroa Bay Limited,
was
formed in 1994 to purchase the land. One person
from each Share becomes a Director of the
Company with equal voting rights. The Company
holds title to the land. Use rights to a parcel of
land will be allocated to each share. A
Constitution and Guidelines
have been formulated.
There are monthly Awaawaroa Eco-Village
meetings where all decisions concerning the
Eco-Village and the Land are made via a consensus process.

Conservation
The coastal area of the property is
a habitat for a variety of wading bird species. To protect the
wildlife
we will ultimately have no cats or dogs on the
property. The wetland and mature/regenerating native
bush have been covenanted with the Department of
Conservation. The foreshore is recognised as a unique
area in need of protection and special care will be
taken with all activities there. Housing is in three
clusters. This is to minimise roading and to foster a village
spirit. A Community Tractor Shed
is completed and a multi-purpose community
building is currently under construction.

Each shareholder has a land
allocation of 1 hectare (2.5 acres)
on which to live and work. Road access and telephone lines are
provided to all house lots. Additional land, if required, may be
leased from the company on favourable terms. All members are
entitled to access all common land and community facilities.
For more
information
E-Mail:
info@awaawaroa.org
or write to:
Awaawaroa Bay
Eco-Village
182 Awaawaroa Road
R.D.1, Waiheke Island
1971
New Zealand
| Businesses
at Awaawaroa Bay Eco-Village |
Website or E-Mail
Address
|
| Expedition
Charter Vessel TIAMA - Henk Haazen |
http://www.tiama.com |
| Coastal
& Offshore Sailing School - Henk Haazen |
http://www.sailing.school.nz |
| Bach
Flowers - Di Stodart |
http://www.bach-flower.com |
| Classic
Strings - Simon Griffiths - String Duo, Trio or Quartet for that Special Occassion. |
classicstrings@awaawaroa.org |
| Waiheke
Worm Farms - Heike Sonnenschein |
sonnenschein@clear.net.nz |
| Gulf
Trees - Rob & Hanne |
robhann@pl.net |
Click Here for:
Community Guidelines
and
Agreements
Awaawaroa Bay Eco-Village - Views
Awaawaroa Bay Eco-Village - Homes
"That Old
Puriri Tree"
A series of
articles about the Bird
Life at
Awaawaroa
Bay Eco-Village by resident Simon Griffiths