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Description
I’m a builder living on the same property as my parents and uncle. I always have projects on the go and enjoy teaching people different skills and learning new skills from travellers too. We are lucky to live on our beautiful property that is about 3km from Havelock North and Hastings. We have a stream at the back of the property for feeding the eels, a treehouse and my uncle is a sculptor so more art than you can imagine, his place is like a museum. I live in my own seperate area with a kitchen, bedroom with ensuite and a cabin (for my guests or workaways). My parents live in the main house which is separated by a fence. We have another cabin by the pool for guests and a spare room in the main house.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
If you like diving, I have a boat and enjoy taking people out. I do freediving training & can share my knowledge. I also am a qualified carpenter & have a lot of tools & machines so can teach building/renovating & woodworking skills.
Help
I’m always working around the property and would like help with some building projects. There are always jobs around to do, like weeding (we have a weed puller so you can do it standing) Food will be provided but would enjoy sharing cooking dinners, or cooking together. I want to plant natives by the river, I want to build another toilet and move one of the cabins, also there are also walnuts to crack. Will provide food and help with cooking would be fun.
Languages
Languages spoken
Dutch: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
There are 4 Dutch speakers on the property, I would love to learn Italian!
Accommodation
Sleep-out cabin with a double bed. There is a main house 30 meters away and my own stand alone kitchen close by. Swimming pool available for a great wake up routine. Also an outdoor bath and shower (also indoor)
What else ...
Hawkes Bay is a beautiful place with hikes, biking, beaches, mountains, rivers. Parties are always around, some amazing local food & wine around too.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
There is space here to work online, could set up a proper office space if necessary, we have Starlink internet which is fast and unlimited.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
