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 cooperative housing. Housing designed for people that is socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable.

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

Peterborough Housing Cooperative

Tour of Peterborough (Sarah Rowlands Photography)

Ōtākaro runs Peterborough Housing Cooperative as a successful working community development project.

The trust runs regular tours around Peterborough.


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

  • Resources
  • Establishment advice
  • Design guidelines
  • Working example tour

Bywater Colorado Concept Pocket Neighbourhood

Peterborough common house (Sarah Rowlands Photography)

 Ōtākaro Land Trust meets monthly at Peterborough Cooperative. 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.