Delhi Village :: Communities Directory

Forming Formed: 2008

This page last updated:1/31/2013

Delhi Village

Whanganui,

New Zealand

Delhi village is a green co-housing project forming in Whanganui, New Zealand.

It’s an opportunity to live in a village atmosphere, close to friends on shared land, but independent in your own house and section.

The aim is to create a community that’s more environmentally sustainable, but with enough freedom to pursue this goal in your own way.

As at January 2013 full site developments have taken place and we are now seeking official subdivision titles from local council requesting 10 sections of aprox 800m2 each. Including common land our property is 12.8 hectares. There are currently 9 families and we are always happy to hear from people who may be interested in living here in the future.

The land is on the fringe of Whanganui, an arty, ragged, interesting provincial town of 40,000.

Building sites in the village are clustered together, with the rest of the land available for orchards, gardens, growing firewood and grazing sheep and chickens. The steepest land will be re-clad in native forest.

Website: http://www.delhivillage.org.nz

Contact:

Ron Fisher
ronaldofisher@hotmail.com
Whanganui, New Zealand

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This page last updated:1/31/2013

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Please contact richard(at)richardthompson(dot) co(dot)nz to arrange a time.

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Our community does not discriminate in regards to housing based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or being the victim of domestic abuse.

Population Members(adults and children): 11 Non-member Residents: 3 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: No	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Join Fee: Yes (Joining members buy a share of the land) Regular Fees: No
Land and Buildings Suburban (Old farm on the outskirts of the city.) Area: 30 acres (12.1 hectares) Land Owned By: Community-controlled land trust Number of Residences: 10 (This is the envisaged number. Current members would build a total of 5.) Cohousing: Yes	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 6-20% Share Community Meals: 1-3 times/month Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Used Occasionally	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Own Site

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Comment from delhivillager on 2/4/2013 (Reader Rating: 0)

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Hi. Yes Delhi is the name of the street hence the name.
We are a cooperative of sorts. Our legal structure is currently a company which all members have a share in. All decisions are made by consensus with all village residents input received. Our principles and values are varied and include permaculture, cooperation with others and the ability to choose our neighbours. Im sorry we dont have any accommodation as yet. Over the course of the next 2 years or so we will be building our homes. Thanks

Comment from Sanjiv on 2/3/2013 (Reader Rating: 0)

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Nice name...Like Indian.
At here you have not mention community interest.Is it like cooperative society.?
One would like to stay.
Best wishes

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