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I live on an 8500sq m life style block close to Waitarere Beach, in Aotearoa, New Zealand. The property is just over 1.25hours North of Wellington at the Northern end of the Kapiti Coast. The garden is a work in progress, though now is fully landscaped. The soil is very sandy, so it has taken 8 years to be fully functioning with a fruiting orchard and 4 different vegetable patches.
The main principles used in the planting design are: edible, medicinal, bee / insect / bird attracting, ground cover and drought tolerant. With edibles in particular, I use organic or self-saved and germinated seed.
All dietary requirements met, mostly vegetarian. Not suitable for big meat eaters, but occasional chicken or fish is fine. Much of what I eat is grown on the property.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
There's always seasonal projects such as fermenting, preserving food etc. I am also a master knitter and very happy to teach people these homesteading skills, as well as what I have learned about no-dig gardening and gardening on sand.
Help
There are always seasonal projects, regular weeding, pruning, mulching and mowing.
Autumn / winter 2024, I have a fairly major project coming up to mass plant NZ native grasses out to restore a large very dry part of the property, and another to pot up dozens of self sown native trees and shrubs that have sprung up out of the mulch.
There are also occasional home maintenance jobs such as painting, building infrastructure, landscaping, fixing pumps and irrigation systems etc.
Help with regular house cleaning and cooking is appreciated.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
My modern, architecturally designed home is filled with art, and music. It's very peaceful: the ideal place to chill and unwind. I have 30+ years of yoga and meditation practice. You'll have very comfortable accommodation - there's 1 x double and 1 queen sized bedroom, sole use of main bathroom. Washing machine. Wifi / high speed broad band.
What else ...
The property is a lifestyle block (8500sq. m) As there is no local public transport, ideally people should have their own transport. However, pick up and drop off to local train services to Wellington can be negotiated.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
There's a desk in the spare room. I have a comprehensive business book library too.
Space for parking camper vans
Plenty of parking. Tesla charger.
Can possibly accept pets
By prior arrangement - this is a rural area, so owners must have good control of their pets at all times.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
