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Last replied
5 Jan 2024
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Description
Hi! We are James and Catherine and we manage a sheep and beef station in a beautiful part of the hi North Island!
We have 2 children, George nearly 4 and Harriet is 1. 2 pet dogs, 8 (ish) farm dogs, 2 cats and a pet calf and sheep!
We have a tennis court available for use too.
We have lovely grounds and would like ideally a couple/friends that were keen to come and help in the garden/ exterior of house or even some things inside like some painting I haven’t got to finish🤪
We may work with you sometimes or give you some jobs and leave you to it.
We have a spare room with bathroom here for you.
We would also love to show you around the farm and meet the other people that live and work here too!
Helpers definitely need their own transport as we are out of town and there is no public transport available. No smokers please. Ideally no dietary requirements. We are located 1 hour from Taihape and 1.5 from Napier/Hastings.
We ask that helpers work from 8.30 to 12.30 each day but it is fine to work for a full day and have a day off.
We provide meals on help days - but sometimes if we are out - or busy for the evening we will ask you to cook your own meal. We will provide all the food.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
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 get to see a beautiful part of the country, meet some great people, see how we farm. We would love to show you how we live!
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Anything from gardening (pretty easy garden), clearing some new paths etc,
Maybe things like windows, water blasting etc
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Bedroom with ensuite
What else ...
We live near (1 hour) the sea and a beautiful hill called Te Mata Peak. It has amazing views and is an iconic part of New Zealand.
There a wine trails between vineyards in town and over summer there are lots if concerts at the vineyards. We have lovely hot summers and some beautiful winter days.
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.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days
Feedback (3)
They did an excellent and thorough job in the gardens.
They were so sweet to our baby, if needed we would definitley have left him with them.
We wish them all the best and anyone who gets these two is very lucky : )
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They did an excellent and thorough job in the gardens.
They were so sweet to our baby, if needed we would definitley have left him with them.
We wish them all the best and anyone who gets these two is very lucky : )
