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Welcome to Tui Community

Tui Community is located in Wainui Bay, Golden Bay, in the North-West of the South Island of Aotearoa. Original members established Tui in 1984 after purchasing 50 hectares of farmland on the edge of the Abel Tasman National Park. Their aim was to create an intentional community. Over the years, our community, people, and processes have evolved - and we are open to you finding out more about us.

Tui

Land, People, Culture

Tui

Spiritual & Educational Trust (TSET)

Tui Events Park

Tui Treefield

Work Exchanges &

Hosted Stays

As a community living together, we are seeking wholeness through fulfilling relationships with ourselves, each other and the planet.

Community Mission Statement, 1991

Tui People

Today, about 40 adults and children live at Tui. Residents ages range from 1-73 years. Born in many corners of the world and originating from divers backgrounds, we are committed to this social experiment of co-creating intentional community living.

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Tui Land

Tui Community was founded in 1984 with the aim of creating an intentional community. The group purchased a farm consisting of 50 hectares (125 acres) in Wainui Bay, 23km out of Takaka, in the north-west of the South Island of Aotearoa.

Coming up in the Tui Events Park

  • Tides – Rites of Passage
    Tides – Rites of Passage
    Tides – Rites of Passage
    Tue, 14 Jan
    14 Jan 2025, 1:00 pm – 18 Jan 2025, 1:00 pm
    14 Jan 2025, 1:00 pm – 18 Jan 2025, 1:00 pm
    Tides Rites of Passage program for 13-16 year old young women continues it’s growth in creativity and depth – offering a celebration and exploration of the power of girls becoming women.
  • Tracks - Rites of Passage
    Tracks - Rites of Passage
    Tracks - Rites of Passage
    Tue, 21 Jan
    21 Jan 2025, 1:00 pm – 25 Jan 2025, 1:00 pm
    21 Jan 2025, 1:00 pm – 25 Jan 2025, 1:00 pm
    5-day residential, for 14+ year old boys and their fathers.
  • Alive as Earth - Gathering for Positive Change
    Alive as Earth - Gathering for Positive Change
    Alive as Earth - Gathering for Positive Change
    Fri, 31 Jan
    31 Jan 2025, 10:00 am – 02 Feb 2025, 4:00 pm
    31 Jan 2025, 10:00 am – 02 Feb 2025, 4:00 pm
    * Build community * Relax, play and learn together * Empower your work for the Earth *
  • Permaculture Design Course
    Permaculture Design Course
    Permaculture Design Course
    Tue, 04 Feb
    04 Feb 2025, 4:00 pm – 23 Feb 2025, 3:00 pm
    04 Feb 2025, 4:00 pm – 23 Feb 2025, 3:00 pm
    This course covers the standard 2-week international Permaculture Design Certificate curriculum, over an extended 18-day period, taught in an integrated hands-on way, culminating in a comprehensive land-use design project.
  • Tui Men's Gathering
    Tui Men's Gathering
    Tui Men's Gathering
    Wed, 05 Mar
    05 Mar 2025, 5:00 pm – 09 Mar 2025, 4:00 pm
    05 Mar 2025, 5:00 pm – 09 Mar 2025, 4:00 pm
    A gathering of men. More info: johnoir@yahoo.com
  • Hempcrete Build - Internship & Workshop
    Hempcrete Build - Internship & Workshop
    Hempcrete Build - Internship & Workshop
    Sun, 16 Mar
    16 Mar 2025, 2:00 pm – 30 Mar 2025, 2:00 pm
    16 Mar 2025, 2:00 pm – 30 Mar 2025, 2:00 pm
    Be part of building a 30 square metre sleepout with hempcrete at Tui!
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