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.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          (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.

Land Use

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

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