LATEST MOVES

Current status: First Village FORMING

Steps For 2024/25

A Time for Research: In 2024, some of the team went on a tour of eco-villages in various beautiful countries. We saw Damanhur, Italy, Auroville, India, Traditional Dream Factory, Portugal, Pourgues, France, Angsbacke, Sweden, St Camelle, France, Pinakari, Western Australia and others. We learned so much to inform how we form the NeighbourGood.
NeighbourNomics: This coming year we will flesh out our internal and external financial structures with the goal that good people looking to be part of a regenerative future will be able to join the NeighbourGood regardless of financial resources. Part of our plan is to develop businesses for villagers to grow and work in and to architect affordable, healthy homes called NeighbourSuites while also allowing for people to bring their own homes.
Thriving Partnerships: We're open to dialogues with existing businesses wanting to join our NeighbourGood and benefit from our community shared resources.
Locating Suitable Land & Securing Funding: we aim to land on the land in 2025 in Golden Bay, New Zealand.

Our Roots, Our Story

Years ago Michael Mayell, serial entrepreneur, activist and father, became aware of the terrible and worsening state of New Zealand’s rivers. He wanted to start new communities across New Zealand to help look after our rivers by aligning our lifestyles with nature's principles. Luckily for him, many extraordinary beings share this vision he calls, "A move from the Matrix to the Natrix."

Steps Completed So Far:

Right now, our Neighbours are writing the foundational documents of the NeighbourGood.
We have ratified and filed our society constitution.
Onboarding: We have launched our onboarding for potential Neighbours to join the conversation, join the club, then join our sociocracy circles and help design the first onland NeighbourGood.
NeighbourGood has been trademarked to ensure the authenticity of the vision. And this greenprint for harmonious living will be shared generously under a commons license. It' will be a gift to the world.
Our Living Manifesto is nearing the end of its first full review by current villagers. Our principles, values, and agreements for living and working harmoniously are carefully captured. It's more than words; it's a commitment. Read it here.
We've enlisted the wisdom of Robina McCurdy, a world-renowned expert in community and land design, to ensure our future physical space aligns seamlessly with the parameters set forth in our Living Manifesto.
Our sociocratic governance echoes the rhythm of nature. It's not just a process; it's a practice. In our weekly circle meetings, we're fine-tuning our consent-based, governance and decision-making processes, ensuring everyone's voice is heard through the decisions we make. Learn about sociocracy here.
We've faced challenges too, and we've met them head-on and heart-on. Our conflict transformation process and dietary policy have been molded and consented to be good enough for now and safe enough to try and are linked in the Living Manifesto for transparency.
Membership Levels: We have completed our first draft of entry levels for joining the NeighbourGood outlining all our rights and responsibilities.

Join Us: Embrace Nature, Foster Community, Ignite Change

At NeighbourGood, we're not just creating a community; we're fostering a way of life, a harmonious dance between humanity and nature. To build our vibrant village, we seek individuals who resonate deeply with our Living Manifesto, embodying the essence of our shared vision.

Join us at NeighbourGood, where your unique essence is not just welcomed but celebrated. Together, we'll write a story of belonging, sustainability, and shared abundance. Let’s co-create a haven where humanity and nature thrive hand in hand. Welcome home!

If you resonate with our visionary ideals and wish to contribute to this groundbreaking and exhilarating project as a villager or contributor, we invite you to connect with us via our Expression of Interest form below

We would love to hear from you.

Steps So Far