Otamatea Ecovillage New Zealand : Living in the Future (Ecovillages) 59

Otamatea is an ecovillage situated about an hour from Auckland on New Zealand's north island. The property is divided into 5 acre plots, with shared common land. They operate under an organic and sustainable principle, giving rise to natural buildings built from straw bale and timber, and which take into consideration architectural features such as passive solar design.