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Come and help us at our little slice of New Zealand paradise… we have moved to the country for a slower pace of life. Our 5ha lifestyle property is very dynamic so we need assistance to help us realise the dream of country living. We have travelled a fair amount and enjoy meeting people of other cultures and sharing our culture. The property has a retreat style feel and we hope to develop it into a place where people can relax and enjoy nature unwind and be freed of the busyness of city life!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn to care for sheep and chickens, learn permaculture methods, Learn New Zealand: native plant names, bird names and fresh water aquatic life the English language and Kiwi culture!
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are a middle aged couple (with 3 adult children who come and go) we have 5ha lifestyle property 1 hours drive North West of Auckland we live in a friendly valley where the neighbours gather regularly for good old fashioned Kiwi barbeques and pot luck dinners. We have 7 chickens and 4 sheep, seasonal glow worms and abundant bird life We need help with gardening, tree trimming, building maintenance, firewood gathering, track clearing, tending to the animals and general household duties.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I know a small amount of French and would like to learn more
Accommodation
We have a sleepout room with a double bed close to the main house and are in the process of developing extra cabins for sleeping there is also room to park a campervan or vehicle. We will provide meals and are also open to people helping out with this
What else ...
We have a river that we swim in and 45min bush track. We are close to several walking tracks, the Te Araroa national walking trail. The Puhoi historic village and Pub, Puhoi Kayaking, and Gibbs farm Sculpture Trail. and not too far from Wenderholm beach. We are into music, hiking, swimming, fishing sailing and developing permaculture gardens and off grid living. We enjoy the peace and quiet of nature and country living
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
camper vans up to 6m can be parked on site
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
