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Formed: 1994
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. More than 50 percent of the bush is covenanted with DOC.
To protect the wildlife there are currently 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 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."
A communal tractor shed/barn has been built. A multi-purpose mudbrick Community Building is now "closed in" and in a usable condition.
 
Website: http://www.awaawaroa.org
Contact:
Awaawaroa Bay Eco-Village
182 Awaawaroa Rd RD 1
Waiheke Island
Auckland
Waiheke Island, 1971 New Zealand

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Last Updated:1/8/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Need to E-Mail and find out if someone is willing to host them. Will be required to do some work in exchange.
Population
Adult Members:
24
Child Members:
14
Open to new adults:
No
Open to new children:
No
Gender Balance:
54% M 45% F
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
Join Fee:
Yes
(Purchase a Share)
Regular Fees:
Yes
($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:
6-20%
Share Community Meals:
1-3 times/month
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Alcohol Use:
Used Often
Tobacco Use:
Used Occasionally
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Educational Style(s):
Other
(All types of Education)
 
 


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