Land for lease in Pāremoremo, just outside of Albany.
General Description of Land: up to 2 acres in pasture at moment - some flat and rest gentle slope. North facing. Formerly the Auckland prison gardens. Soil tested - ok. No buildings .. possible access to prison water - otherwise need tanks - though area of high rainfall - land boundary is native bush and Pāremoremo stream .
Contact: Email Frances at frances@francesjoychildqc.co.nz to find out more.
Location: Pāremoremo.
Total land size in Acres: whole land area is 3.4 acres. I live on 1 acre in corner.
Wooded Area/Cultivable Area: around 2.
Zoning: rural
Current Use: former prison gardens (22 years ago), now mown lawn.
Current Practices: Organic
State of the surface of the cultivable area: it varies but 6 in top soil on flat.
Description and historical use of land available for farming: I have bought last year - subdivision, was going to plant in natives but learned of difficulty people have in accessing land for organic/ permaculture/ etc.
Road Access: access to the gate.
Electricity: trench would be needed from boundary.
Cell Service: yes
Short-term goal or vision for land: happy to lease for say 5 years. if sub-dividable
Known environmental hazards: water tanks on low slopes
Current residents living on property: 1 permanent (me) and 1 family member adult - coming and going. Have whanau in next section.
Availability of farm buildings: no farm buildings
Land is fenced: yes on 3 boundaries
Availability of farm machinery and tools: no
Water Source: could approach prison to access their supply. I have tanks.
Water rights to these sources: to be negotiated
On-site Housing available?: no but plenty space for tiny house/ caravan etc.
Is there restricted access of visitors: no
Preferred Agriculture Products: as a vegetarian I prefer vegetable, orchard etc but negotiable
Practices Preferred: organic but negotiable
Soil Details: top soil on clay ( 3 to 6 inches)
Preferred Arrangement: lease for cash / open to discussion but land is currently not subdivide-able under plan.
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?: no as no skills
Do you require references from the land seeker(s)?: yes
Agreement duration: 3 to 5 years
Anything else you would like to add?: it’s only 8 km from Albany , Nz’s fastest growing city .. public transport from there to city.
Email Frances at frances@francesjoychildqc.co.nz to find out more or express interest.
