We have become kaitiaki of land next to Kakapo Wetlands in Te Anau. We are on a hill so the land is undulating, with plenty of springs. The goal is to work toward Hua Parakore certification. We are looking to share the land with people that are either wanting to help out or would like to do their own thing and we provide space for it.
Location: Te Anau
Total land size in Acres: 12
Wooded Area/Cultivable Area: 8.5 acre
Expansion Potential (Acres): 2 acres
Zoning: Rural / nz6e-159
Current Use: Grazing, small kitchen garden.
Current Practices: Permaculture
Description and historical use of land available for farming: Grazing: there is currently deer, sheep and chickens. Vineyard a decade ago.
Road Access: Sealed road from the highway, gravel driveway for 1km
Electricity: Yes
Cell Service: Yes
Short-term goal or vision for land: Herbal Ley forage for stock, expand the garden to sustain <10 families
Long-term goal or vision for land: Market Garden/Food Forest for <20 families, farm stay accommodation, host forage and food sovereignty workshops, rewild the remaining land, build earthship.
Known environmental hazards: Erosion, low fertility soil.
Current residents living on property: 6 humans (3 adults, 3 teenagers), with goal of expanding. 1x kurī, 1 ngeru.
Land is fenced: Half is deer fenced, half is sheep fenced.
Availability of farm machinery and tools: Hand tools only
Water Source: Springs and rain water
On-site Housing: Space for tiny homes, with power-source available. Compost toilet and grey water filtering. Clean water from tanks.
Is there restricted access of visitors: No
Preferred Agriculture Products: No preference. Happy to work with anything.
Practices Preferred: Anything that will fall under Permaculture & Hua Parakore umbrellas.
Soil Details: LUC: nz6e-159
Preferred Arrangement: Lease, partnerships.
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?: Absolutely
Do you require references from the land seeker(s)?: No, just a conversation.
Agreement duration: No preference
Contact: jraemamccallum@gmail.com to learn more
