Wilderland

Location

Mercury Bay, Coromandel

Stage

Established/Developing

Date Initiated

1975

Date Completed

Housing Type

Educational ecovillage

Number of Residents

15-20

Number of Dwellings

15

Size of Land

65 Hectares

Developed By

Self Developed

Legal Ownership Structure

Trust

Individual Dwelling Tenure

owned by trust

Funding Model/s for Development

none

Housing Type and Numbers

Free standing self built homes

Shared Facilities

Yurt, workshop, communal hall, library, office, toilets, kitchen, shower

Total Cost in Year Completed

Governance Model

Trust/Leadership Team/staff

What were the external barriers experienced during development?

What were the internal challenges during development?

Finding enough people, unresolved conflict, decision-making, etc

If you had your time again, would you do anything differently?

What advice would you give to aspiring projects starting out?

Practice and learn at other places for years before trying your own

Further Information and Contacts

www.wilderland.org.nz

Can People Contact You Directly to Ask Questions?

Yes through website