LIVED IN SINCE 2023 · TĀKAKA, GOLDEN BAY

Kōwhai Community: where cohousing already works

A fully occupied 34-home neighbourhood in beautiful Golden Bay, completed in 2023. Around 54 adults and 15 children live here, with weekly community meals, celebrations, film nights and evenings around the fire.

Homes: 34, all sold · Availability: occasional resales through local real estate agents

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Life in the neighbourhood

“There is something special about looking out of your window and knowing the names and stories of who you see.” — Don Smith, resident

“By collectively leveraging our strengths we can achieve so much more together.” — Elise Beer, resident

“To me the connections and sharing on a daily basis and the sense of belonging is invaluable.” — Eleanor Harris-Brown, resident

What’s here

  • Common house with dining hall, kitchen, guest room, mezzanine and laundry

  • Workshop and storage shed

  • Community and food gardens

  • Community solar across the whole neighbourhood

  • Shared kayaks, mowers and garden tools

  • Fire pit, social spaces and a playground

Every home is privately owned on its own unit title.