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Taiao Ora Farm

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About the Communities

  • Established
  • English
  • Ecological
  • Rural

Founding year

  • 2022

What we do

Established in 2022, Taiao Ora Farm is located 11kms south of Ōamaru on the East Coast of Aotearoa. It overlooks the Kakanui Mountains and includes 4 acres of common land with a Common House, solar electricity, 3 tiny houses, an orchard and food garden. Taiao Ora means ‘Healthy Environment’ and embodies our purpose.
Our Mission: to create and benefit from affordable housing that is a model of healthy, sustainable, community living in Ōamaru
Our Vision: everyone has sovereignty of their food and housing
The structure
Taiao Ora Farm is a registered NZ Company and shareholding members are Directors and Shareholders of the Company that owns 2 acres of common land and leases 2 acres of KiwiRail land. We also have flatmates, WOOFers, workshop attendees and community members who participate in our project. Each house site is big enough for a tiny house and surrounding garden. The ecovillage currently consists of 2 shareholding families with room for expansion. We use Sociocracy as our method for collective decision making. We have a Shareholder Agreement with all of our processes, protocols and policies so that our decisions by consensus are also legally binding. We are happy to share our Shareholder Agreement with others seeking a template for agreements to establish their own ecovillage project.
The community
The community currently consists of 3 adults (age range early 40s to early 50s), a cat and two dogs. As a community we are committed to working collectively to meet our needs and work towards living sustainably on a permaculture path. Groups of us work together on common land and building projects as required.
Community Buildings and Land
The Common House is used for community meetings, workshops, events, meals and celebrations. Shared access to toilets, showers, kitchen, solar electricity, toolshed and workshop, as well as woodlots, orchards and pastures.

We enjoy hosting WOOFers and exchanging energy.

  • Purpose
  • Ecological
  • Languages
  • English
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • Community type
  • Ecovillage
  • Land-Based Communities
  • Activities
  • Permaculture
  • Education

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 2022
  • Started living together

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How to join

We are seeking flatmates, WOOFers and shareholder families to join us.
To apply to be a flatmate, email us to meet for a tour and group interview.
To apply to be a WOOFer, email us.
To apply to be a shareholding member, you will be required to attend meetings and participate in community life for up to 6 months before becoming a full member. During this time, you can live on or off site. A shareholder represents a unit household of up to 4 people. Shareholders can have partners who are non-shareholders.
All residents are responsible for upholding our Communication and Conflict Resolution Agreement as well as our Common House and Shared Spaces Agreement.
For more information or enquiries, email ta************@***il.com

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Taiao Ora Farm: Ecovillage South of Ōamaru
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Portugal Ecovillage Tour: May 15-24, 2027

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May 15–24, 2027 | Portugal Discover one of Europe’s most vibrant hubs for intentional and regenerative living Spend 10 days exploring more than six inspiring ecovillages and rural initiatives across Portugal, a country that has become a global hotspot for people experimenting with new approaches to community, sustainability and regenerative living. Visit projects including the internationally renowned Tamera peace research village, Traditional Dream Factory, Ananda Kalyani, Spirala Ecological Village, SerVivo and other innovative initiatives working to regenerate both land and community. Meet residents, founders and regenerative leaders and experience a wide variety of approaches to intentional living—from permaculture, regenerative agriculture and ecological restoration to natural building, cooperative economics, alternative social structures and the revitalization of rural villages. Through community visits, hands-on experiences and meaningful conversations, you’ll gain an inside look at both the ecological and human sides of building thriving communities. Along the way, experience Portugal’s beautiful landscapes and culture, from the sun-drenched Alentejo region to the green valleys of Serra da Estrela, while enjoying local food and the connections that naturally develop when traveling with a small group. A great fit for: Prospective community members, aspiring community founders, people interested in regenerative and sustainable living, and travelers who want to experience Portugal through the lens of community, connection and ecological regeneration. Learn more about this tour: https://www.ecovillagetours.com/portugal
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