Taiao Ora Farm is a place for us to connect with Papatūānuku, our Earth Mother of Aotearoa New Zealand. We are 2 families on a small 4 acre farm near Ōamaru in the Waitaki District of NZ. We are passionate about working collectively on our mission–to create and benefit from affordable housing that is a model of healthy, sustainable, community living. We are seeking flatmates and shareholders. … Read more
Aro Ha
Designed to regenerate your body and mind, Aro Ha Eco Retreat offers the opportunity to heal. Choose to join us for a retreat, or join our community, and become part of a more intimate relationship with land, lake, and sky. Farm to table, localized, and resilient, Aro Ha is built on permaculture principles. We are Net Zero, and moving toward Zero Waste. Let's grow together. … Read more
Earth Village
Earth Village is a 386-acre (156ha) block of native New Zealand forest and pines located on the edge of the Puketi Forest near Kerikeri. It is a sanctuary for a diverse range of experiences with a focus Wellbeing & Wellness Retreats and an Educational hub for Youth Development Programs. … Read more
Autumn/Spring 2023 Golden Bay Sustainable Living Course
- Date: 13 March – 27 May 2023
- Language:
- English
- Location: 24 Waitapu Road, Takaka, Golden Bay, 7110, New Zealand
Our 11-week Sustainable Living Course offers a compelling menu of hands-on, experiential learning modules covering seven core areas plus a personal research project. The course utilizes a wealth of living examples within Golden Bay and some of the world’s best local experts who will facilitate your learning with interactive tutorials, hands-on practical work and field trips. … Read more
Lotus Eco Village
Lotus Eco Village Vision Our vision is to establish a cohousing neighbourhood based on the principles of caring, sharing and cooperation in harmony with the planet. A community that will serve as a model of social, environmental and financial sustainability. • To design and construct a cohesive neighbourhood whose layout, buildings and services demonstrate the highest practical standards of sustainable human settlement. • To develop and foster a living environment which uses clear … Read more
The Cup Project
- Date: 22 March – 17 May 2020
- Language:
- English
- Location: Grey Lynn Community Centre, 510 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021, New Zealand
Single-use cups are a major environmental issue. Even most so-called compostable cups end up in landfill. The aim of The Cup Project is to eliminate the use of disposable cups. The goal is to invite customers to reflect on the environmental impact of single-use and consider recyclable alternatives. The approach is an 8-week feasibility study, offering alternatives to single-use cups, “Koha Jars”, which we will provide to participating cafes in Grey Lynn for free. Prior to launching the … Read more
Far North eco-village Group
- Date: 31 January – 10 February 2020
- Language:
- English
- Location: online, New Zealand
We are a group of permaculture minded people looking to create an eco village in northland. This summit hub will create a space for us to learn more and chat about it over the next 10 days :) It sounds like there will be some wonderful resources and speakers involved! … Read more
The Community Game – Mangere Makes It Happen
- Date: 11 – 13 March 2020
- Language:
- English
- Location: 16-18 Ferguson Str., Mangere East, Auckland, New Zealand
The Game is an opportunity for people to to be motivated and guided by the desire and excitement of making things happen – what kind of things? – things that make life better for themselves and for others – be they projects or enterprises. gain confidence and faith in themselves and in others - and experience the value of what different people, whatever age or whatever background bring to the table – its all about the power of people coming together to enjoy diversity and feel the power … Read more
Timber Frame Tiny House Course
- Date: 1 – 7 December 2019
- Language:
- English
- Location: 39 Dodson Road, Takaka 7183, New Zealand
Learn the traditional craft of timber framing and gain the skills you need to build your own tiny house. Build a beautiful handcrafted timber frame on our course, no nails, just beautiful natural wood! Join our community of craftsmen and women in a fully-catered week-long course in Golden Bay, Tasman. … Read more
Inspirational Ecovillages around the World and the Work of GEN
- Date: 21 June 2019
- Language:
- English
- Location: Riverside Community Cultural Centre, 289 Main Rd Lower Moutere, Upper Moutere 7175, MOTUEKA AREA, New Zealand
Evening Presentation in Motueka Area, New Zealand, with Kosha Joubert, 21st June 7-9.30pm … Read more
