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Formed: 1994
This page last updated:8/26/2012
Awaawaroa Bay Eco-Village
Waiheke Island, Auckland,
New Zealand
 Awaawaroa Bay Eco-Village owns 169 hectares (420 acres). There is a large wetland and estuarine system and a number of large pockets of regenerating bush. Nealy than fifty percent of the bush is covenanted as a private reserve with DoC.
To protect the wildlife there are no cats or dogs on the property. Nontoxic and energy-efficient building materials and methods are required. An internal building code is in place. Most families use alternative power systems. We aim for a chemical-free environment with all land-use practices to be organic.
Our community vision statement is as follows:
"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 ecosystems 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."
A communal tractor shed/barn has been built. The construction of a multi-purpose mud-brick community building is almost complete and is used for meetings, celebrations and various group activities.
 
Website: http://www.awaawaroa.org
Contact:
Awaawaroa Bay Eco-Village
182 Awaawaroa Rd Rural Delivery 1
Waiheke Island
Waiheke Island, 1971 New Zealand

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This page last updated:8/26/2012
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Visitors need to email and find out if someone is willing to host them and they will be required to do some work in exchange for hospitality.
Network Affiliations:
GEN - Global Ecovillage Network
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):
25
Non-member Residents:
3
Open to new members:
Yes
(There is a Share For Sale!)
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(roughly one day a month)
Join Fee:
Yes
(Purchase a Share from outgoing member)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(NZ$30 per week)
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
417.6 acres (169.0 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
15
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
over 50%
Share Community Meals:
1-3 times/month
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used Often
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
Educational Style(s):
Other
(some home schooled and some public school)
 
 


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