Ōtākaro Land Trust

Ōtākaro Land Trust is the legal entity of Peterborough Housing Cooperative.

Ōtākaro Land Trust is a charitable trust that supports community development through encouraging co-operative housing. Housing designed for people, that is socially, economically and environmentally sustainable.

Ōtākaro is the nearby river, commonly known as the Avon.

Peterborough Neighbours Share Cup of Tea

Peterborough House Facing Common Area

Cooperative Projects

Ōtākaro runs Peteborough Housing Co-operative as a successful working community development project. Peterborough is open for educational visits, as a row of houses modified to encourage community.

It will be replaced by a purpose designed pocket neighbourhood at the end of 2020.

Advice, Support & Resources

Ōtākaro provides support for new housing cooperatives.
Advice is provided face-to-face and at no cost.

Establishment advice
Design guidelines
Working example tour
Resources

The 2019 Peterborough rebuild will include an education centre, and a guestroom.

Bywater Colorado Concept Pocket Neighbourhood

Fish 'n Chips at Peterborough

Membership

Ōtākaro Land Trust meets monthly at Peterborough Co-operative. The trustees are appointed at the Annual General Meeting, but members can join at anytime.
The trust's membership is open and welcomes new members.

Membership Enquires