Te Manawa Eco Village

Currently 5 families have purchased into the Eco village. 4 are currently living on the land and building houses. We have people from different nationalities and backgrounds. We respect each others belief systems and values and are learning from one another. 7 children are living on the land at present in age ranging from 1-9 years old. We have at least one common interest being the love of nature and are very dedicated to regenerate the native flora and fauna. QEII covenants protect the native bush in the gullies and funds from biodiversity NZ help with pest and weed control. Every month (Saturday)we have a working bee on the common land, followed by a community meeting. Socially we are open to whatever evolves organically between people and there are no compulsary gatherings etc. besides the monthly meeting and working bee, but we have experienced a great affinity and compassion between people living on the land from their heart, not because they have to.
The property is located at 820 west bank rd. Motueka near Nelson on the South Island. The distance to Motueka is 8km and 40km to Nelson. Access is by graveled common driveway to the top of the ridge where the house sites are situated. All lots are north facing and very warm even in the wintertime. The views are stunning both to the mountains as well as to the sea and Motueka. The elevation is appr.150m above sea level. We have covenants in place to ensure the houses build fit within the overall vision.
All lots are serviced with spring fed water from the property and a telephone line to the boundary. We have a common power system currently mainly generated by hydro power from one of the 2 creeks on the land. A contribution towards this power system of 10,000 NZ$ has to be made upon purchase of a lot. Ongoing expenses to expand the system and to save for replacement are charged on a monthly basis.

Please get in touch with Te Manawa Eco Village from the Contact box on the right.