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It's a good idea to check out Aotea (Great Barrier Island) where we live and how to get here before you apply. If you are going to stay for more than a couple of weeks do talk to us about helping with ferry fares
We (husband and wife) live in a large architecturally designed house on 4 hectares of land overlooking Tryphena Harbour
We have a large garden - both ornamental and vegetables from which we eat. While not totally organic we try to use organic techniques to grow our food
We always have masses of projects going on, as we attempt to be as self sufficient as possible - without losing out on the luxuries of life. Our projects include gardening, chickens, wormfarms, building, websites etc etc
Aotea (Great Barrier Island) has no reticulated power or water. So we have 16 solar panels, which provide most of our power. Our water is from a spring (imagine water that has been filtered for thousands of years with no chemical addatives) or rainwater.
Our water is heated by the sun, and when this isn't hot enough we have a wetback to warm it. Heating is with a fire. But this been said we have all the modern appliances - to make life as easy as possible.
We always have lots of projects But this year what we are concentrating on is:
The garden - both vegetables and ornamental. While not 100% organic we use organic principals to grow the food we eat. So tasks include seed raising, planting, weeding, pruning, mulching and harvesting.
Collecting and preparing firewood
Building a walkway, and making a track
Painting the exterior of our glass house (it has wood framed second hand windows
Gardening, gardening and more gardening
Looking after the chickens ,
Bread making (we teach you how)
Composting - including collecting seaweed etc
We are looking for self motivated, hard working, physically fit, responsible and energetic people who like a variety of work and who appreciate healthy living, good conversation, interesting ideas, a bit of crazy humour, scenic beauty and physical activity. Volunteers need to be able to work independently as although we are mostly around, we are often busy with our own work. Therefore we are more suited to people who have lived away from home for a few years - so age 20+ rather than your first experience away from home.
We are non-smokers and prefer you are too.
Comfortable accommodation, good food, and beautiful surroundings are what we offer in return for your assistance around the property.
Look forward to hearing from you
I also appreciate if you let us know if you have specific dietary requirements or allergies. Living on an island it can be really hard to cater for these.Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Aide avec des éco-projetsJardinageBricolage et constructionS’occuper des animauxAide à la maisonEntretien généralAide informatique/internetEchange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
We live very close to nature in a very comfortable way and while living with us we will give you tips on doing the same
Due to being off grid we necessarily live fairly sustainably and when you are with us you too will need to learn to live like this. ie Minimizing water and power useage
We have a large garden - both ornamental and vegetables from which we eat. While not totally organic we try to use organic techniques to grow our foodProjets impliquant des enfants
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We always have lots of projects, but in 2024 we are concentrating on:
Gardening - weeding,mulching,pruning,feeding, watering, planting and harvesting, collecting seaweed from the beach
Assistance with tree felling and cutting firewood
Pickles and jams etc
Painting _ exterior
Cleaning
Looking after the chickens
Gardening, composting, planting and general garden maintenance
Website and marketing assistance
And always lots of other stuff
We are negotiable on how we work the hours of work so you have time to explore our wonderful island. What we prefer is that you assist us for 5 hours a day 5 days a week, but as I said we are negotiable on that
We are looking for people who can think for themselves and think they could assist with any of the above projects
A reasonable level of maturity and independent thinking is neededLangues parlées
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Hébergement
In the house (very comfortable - but we are there)
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We are negotiable on hours and conditions - if we are right for each other - and our mutual needs and wants.
What has suited us in the past is you work during the week days and then have the weekend off to explore, go surfing or whateverInformations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
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Nombre d'heures attendues
We are negotiable on this re meals expected, accommodation type etc (Maximum 25 hours/week)
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Great Barrier Island is a very unique and interesting place. It's… read more
The great barrier Island itself is a fantastic place to be.… read more
My routine was feeding chickens and collecting their eggs every morning, after that weeding the garden, doing other chores, sometimes collecting firewood and seaweed. The work hours were… read more
They are great cooks and hosts and full of interesting stories about their travels, as well as information about the island.
We did lots of gardening and clearance work for them which was enjoyable and outdoors, and we also helped with, amongst other things,… read more
The barrier itself is a place of great beauty and space, with some very nice hikes, hotpools, beaches, campsites and friendly locals.
Angela and Sharps are full of stories about… read more
The ferry costs about 120Dollar return if booked together. A flight can be as cheap as 60Dollars is booked in… read more
Getting around the island is also quite easy. Locals are very friendly and willing to pick up… read more
I really enjoyed to staying there. Such a lovely beautiful place! I loved there.
Angela and Sharpie are really nice kind people. Accommodation was really comfortable and meals were so delicious!
What I was working is weeding, painting, cleaning, like that not hard. After working, I did some… read more
He woked on a vast variety of jobs including, gardening and… read more
All teh best for your travels and your future life together
I do need to mention though that Hillary has some special dietry requirements that I found challenging, in the main because we live remotely and buying in food that could be consumed was sometimes… read more
The work was varied, from painting, to gardening, to helping with the cabin or caravan… read more
While with us they did a vast and varied amount of tasks. From painting and decorating, gardening, housework, assistence with preserves. Almost you name it.
Great company and great workers. All the best Sarah and Theo
We can't reccommend him highly enough. Just occasionally a helper arrives that stands out from all the rest. An independant thinker If he wasn't sure of the instruction for a task he would research techniques and then refer back. He did a wide variety of jobs, from gardening and firewood collection,… read more
Staying with us for approximately a month she fitted really well into our rather chaotic lives Always with a smile on her face and an easy affability.
She has a great help ethic and is a compatant builder. She also assisted with a multitude of tasks - and always completed these with apparent enthusiasm and skill.
We miss her and… read more
Milan made designs for Angela's upcycling shop and some photography for the holiday cottage. Kristel did some weeding, planting, upcycling old chairs and preparing the holiday cottage for… read more
It was great to feel a part of the family. Angela’s cooking was exceptional, and it was… read more
Angela and Sharpie are two formidable persons, with a big heart. They taught us lot of things about gardening and construction through their experience, but also about New-Zealand’s fauna and flora, their travels... They helped us a lot and wanted to integrate us into… read more
Our work includes gardening, cleaning (the fantastic house), building and some general help around the house. The meals were really delicious… read more
Angela is a great cook and we enjoyed at every lunch the variety and the saviour of her fabulous cooking. We also had everything we needed for breakfast and diner, even some extra as our favorite… read more
I really enjoyed spending time with you, helping around the house with various tasks and working along your side.
The work I did was mostly gardening, maintenance, cleaning, help in the house/workshop/cabanon/upcycling… read more
All the best and I hope you have a great time visiting the rest of New Zealand. We look forward to seeing you… read more
Good company, always smiling and friendly.
Oh yes, and they have no trouble getting out of bed in the morning.
PS Do try some of Jeremy's baking. Yum