Organic gardening, fruit trees and looking after native bush, birds, insects, in subtropical Northland, New Zealand

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    Kia ora!
    My home is in the middle of beautiful Honeymoon Valley, surrounded by native bush, birds and organic gardens (no shops etc.). We built our earth house with local clay and roof gardens. This place is very private; a lifestyle block to enjoy nature and quiet living, 330 km North of Auckland, 20 min from Taipa Beach.

    The subtropical Far North of Aotearoa/New Zealand has important historic sights. I am also part of the Honeymoon Valley landcare group (honeymoonvalleylandcare.org.nz). We protect native forest, birds, lizards and insects by trapping predators and eradicating invasive weeds.

    You can help with organic gardening, landscaping: mowing, brush-cutting, earth work; firewood, compost-making, renovating (fixing things, basic carpentry, painting), sewing, cleaning, general maintenance. I have chickens; make bread; home-brew beer; organic apple cider vinegar, sauerkraut (when in season), preserve fruit, collect seeds, and when possible, stock my freezer with wild meat. I use permaculture principles on my land.

    My home suits helpers who have some work & life experience. Weekdays, I work at our local school. Afternoons and weekends I work with you. In exchange for 4-5 hours per day, you get accommodation (a bedroom in my house) and meals. If you prefer a special diet (vegetarian, gluten free, etc.) or need lots of snacks, please bring some food with you.
    You can go sightseeing during the week, while I am at work.

    The Oruru River is great for swimming. You can enjoy bush and bird live. If you play music, there is a keyboard, a guitar, a ukulele, and djembes. I love singing and dancing, pilates ... I love nature, films, literature and art.

    nga mihi nui
    Gerlinde

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I can help you with your language study.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Gardeners, landscapers, carpenters, painters, outdoor people, art and crafts people, dancers, yoga teachers ...

    If you are interested in education and teaching - you might be able to come to my kura (school) for some community experience.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Maori: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    I am a language teacher. I am continuously learning Te Reo Maori and interested in Chinese.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A bedroom in our house

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Children welcome.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    WIFI available - limited. Depending on how much extra data you need, you might be asked to contribute a bit of $$ to the costs.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Room to park campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    4 - 5 hours per day/ 5 days a week

Host ref number: 188351881472

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