Regenerative Eco-Region

A Steadfast Stance on a Better Tomorrow

Ariki is a regenerative eco-region promoting education, cultural heritage, and local food security.

Join us to shape a better future rooted in community, culture and ecological stewardship.

ARIKI ESTATE IS SITUATED WITHIN ONE HOUR NORTHWEST FROM AUCKLAND CBD, IN AOTEAROA, NEW ZEALAND.

85.7 HECTARES (210 ACRES) OF LAND NESTLED ALONG THE SCENIC KAIPARA HARBOUR.

What’s Happening on the Farm

Eco-Accommodation

Ariki Estate, just north of Auckland. With lush pastures, native forests, and future eco-accommodation, it's a haven for green entrepreneurs, wellness seekers, and community enthusiasts embracing holistic coexistence.

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Land Regeneration

Transitioning an old dairy farm, our community focuses on holistic well-being and sustainability. From edible landscapes to native restoration, we harmonise with nature and local culture, enriching the land and its inhabitants.

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Market Gardens

Nestled in the fertile lands of Kaipara, our thriving market garden showcases the region's bounty. From organic subscriptions to community events, we champion farm-to-table sustainability and innovative waste management.

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Wellness & Earth-loving Events

Ariki and Tūmanako Hope have council approval for multi-day festivals and many smaller events, focussed around mindful individuals. Investors benefit from income avenues during festivals, drawing up to 4000 attendees.

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Farm Tours

We invite mindful individuals to schedule farm visits, allowing you to experience our mission firsthand and consider joining us as investors.

How to Get Involved in the Project

Ariki has many projects happening throughout the year which many awesome humans are already involved in. We are looking for more co-creators to join us on our mission. Is that you?

Major Investor

Own shares in land regeneration, sustainable agriculture, community spaces, and biodiversity conservation.

Be part of a transformative model for sustainable land management and community development.

Ariki Kaitiaki

Invest in Ariki with small share parcels starting at $5000. Enjoy benefits including community engagement, land regeneration, and biodiversity conservation. Be part of our transformative journey.

Volunteer

Volunteer at Ariki: Connect with nature, contribute to conservation, and engage in community events. Experience purposeful family time, kayaking adventures, and feel-good moments while helping the planet.

Our Project Partners

Meet Our Ariki Community

Chad Carter

  • My vision is to form a blue zone, regenerate farmland and Kaipara harbour, leave a healing legacy for NZ society, have an urban escape and food security, and a place to raise children.

  • With a property management degree and over two decades of extensive experience in business planning, finance, and project management, including successfully launching numerous ventures, I bring a wealth of expertise to the table. My skill set is further enriched by exceptional people management abilities and a proven track record of devising innovative solutions to overcome challenges.

Joe Swamy

  • I love being in community and I especially love being part of communities that host festivals. My connection to the land and the people made the decision easy.

  • I have experience in mediating between residents at communities if there is conflict and I believe my experience around managing festivals / building infrastructure / gardening / growing food and building community are good skillsets to help Ariki.

Diana Staveley

  • To have a connection to whenua. To use my skills and be part of building a community.

  • Water and wastewater engineering.

Leo Murray

  • I am deeply in love with this living animate Earth, and am honoured to focus my devotion as a guest, a guardian and a gardener of this beautiful whenua here on the Kaipara Moana

  • I hav oworked on a number of projects and communities focused 'beyond' sustainability, my role can be described as a vibe architect, director (Why Waste), permaculture designer, systems design thinker, activist and advocate, storyteller and ocean voyager.

    Comms for Leo in this work:

    https://www.whywaste.co.nz/

    leo@whywaste.co.nz

    https://www.instagram.com/whywaste.nz/

Project Progress

Native Trees Planted

Market Gardens

Funding

Follow our Community

Experts say there is nothing better for your gut health than touching the dirt that your vegetables are grown in. Today our organic garden is helping heal one of our community members who came to pull out her own vegetables, just to touch the dirt. F
Little piggies are happy. 🐷
Surprise! These little piggies went wee wee wee into the hearts of our community. At an unknown time while we were asleep nature took care of itself. Great mothering Marshmallow! 9 healthy piglets have brought a joyful spring to @arikiestate and @tum
Soooooo we haven’t told you the news! Milo and Marshmallow have got babies on the way. They’re both pretty happy about it, although like anyone with heightened hormones she needs her space to stop being so annoyed. She has that peace now
So many times we think we need to do it all by ourselves. We forget we are tribal creatures, we must feel the love and support of whānau for a healthy, balanced life. It’s really just a choice - do you wish to do life different? Ask us about jo
We hope your week has been full of surprises, just like our lovely Amber finding this big beet at last weekend’s community day. #organicgardening #aucklandorganics #gardenlovers 📸 @carihillphotography
Ya can’t beat an Ariki sunset xxx Happy Sunday online community. #sunset