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Kia ora! We are a Te Reo Māori speaking family of 4 (our youngest is 11months old) and are establishing ourselves on 20 acres alongside a couple of other families. We're situated in Te Uku, 10 min drive to the beautiful and funky surfing town of Raglan. Our vision is to convert a dairy farm into an organic oasis. We have a yurt, a tiny house and a cabin that functions as a sleep out (workawayers accommodation) by night and an office during work hours of the week. Its a lovely space with a good double bed, and you'll have your own worm drop composting loo beside lol!. We will just need to use the desk and computer during the day approx 4x per week. My partner Madelin and I have set up a local charitable trust that offers rites of passage for teenagers in the community and trains mentors and facilitators from around the country. We're looking for someone to stay with us and help in the māra kai (garden) and to support around the home with maintenance and building projects and on the land. We'd love to hear from you, Mauri Ora! Madelin, Tiaki, Tāwhai and Māhina
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
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
We speak Te Reo Māori and have a lot of knowledge about Māori culture.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We're looking for help in the māra kai (garden) and support around the home with maintenance and building projects and on the land. We homeschool our boy who is 8yrs so helping out with that and also with our 11month old girl would be awesome too :)
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Maori: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Cabin with a double bed, and also a belle tent with a single futon.
What else ...
Raglan is a funky little town with world class surf!
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
4 hours a day, 5 days a week
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I remember that I received a message from Tiaki saying “it is a real life experience” and it was. I felt that I was part of their family. I loved to live in their beautiful and… read more
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I remember that I received a message from Tiaki saying “it is a real life experience” and it was. I felt that I was part of their family. I loved to live in their beautiful and… read more
I am so happy to have meet them, share stories and… read more
and openness were delightful qualities to have in our home. Mahana was a super easy guest - respectful, mindful, self-responsible and assertive. The Children loved having Mahana here and she quickly became another māmā for little… read more
We felt at home right away and were really comfortable sharing the spaces with the family. All our food was delicious and it's amazing that so much comes… read more
