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21 Nov 2023
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Description
Hi we are a friendly family living on a beef farm in the far north of NZ only 12kms from Kaitaia. We have 3 boys aged 9,11 and 13yrs who are very happy and energetic. Also various animals like cats, dogs, horses, and some calves.
Our lives are very busy with running the farm and running around after 3 kids which is why we are looking for some extra help during the busy season.
You will be made very welcome in our house and we will do everything to ensure you have a wonderful time with us.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will benefit from this cultural exchange by spending time with our family and learning how we live in rural NZ.
Also it is a good way to learn our language if thats what you want.
There is the opportunity to explore the Far North while staying with us as well.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for singles or couples who can help with some farm tasks like feeding out hay or shifting break fences (no previous experience necessary) also with feeding calves. And some help inside with cooking and light cleaning duties as well as looking after and playing with kids. It is essential to enjoy being around children and animals.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
The accommodation provided is a seperate sleepout with a queen bed and shower and toilet.
3 meals a day will be provided, we eat meat from our own farm.
What else ...
You will have weekends free to look around the north. There are buses available from Kaitaia to go places if you have no transport also Paihia and the Bay of Islands is only 1 hour away with plenty to see and do there.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (6)
Felt included as part of the family and always had something to do!
Really nice people and we got along well, we did lots of varied jobs for them, such as: childcare, fencing, weighing bulls and taking out a fireplace.
Would reccomend for those wanting to… read more
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Felt included as part of the family and always had something to do!
Really nice people and we got along well, we did lots of varied jobs for them, such as: childcare, fencing, weighing bulls and taking out a fireplace.
Would reccomend for those wanting to… read more
We felt welcome from the very beginning on. Karen and Bryce are so friendly and the kids already spend time with us from the first day on. Our tasks mostly were feeding hay to the cows and doing some other general duties around the house like painting, cleaning or gardening.… read more
than was expected of them. The kids also benefited with Laurenz being so inventive and amazing at making stuff for them.
Would definately recommend these 2 as workaway people. You will not be disappointed.
While enjoying the hospitality and kindness of Karen and Bryce for 4 weeks we got to experience a lot of things that we will keep in memory for ever.
These include: feeding calves and lammy the pet lamb, hunting and fishing, long walks… read more
So friendly and fun to have around. Always keen and willing to do whatever was asked
of her and more. We were very sad to see her move on. Would have her back anytime.
Would absolutely recommend Lynn as a workaway person, you wont be disappointed.
