Awaawaroa Bay Ecovillage

Awaawaroa Bay (Long Valley) is situated on the southern coastline of Waiheke Island. Waiheke Island is situated in the Hauraki Gulf and is a 35 minute fast ferry ride from downtown Auckland. The 169 hectare (42O acres) property consists of moderately steep hill country which has been farmed pastorally for many years. It includes a NW/SE valley comprising an extensive wetland and some fertile flats. 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.
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 By-Laws. 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.
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. ach 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.