Help needed with Gardening, Bananas and Animals in Doubtless Bay Northland, New Zealand

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  Description

  Hi I'm Neil, I am the owner of a 15 Hectare property overlooking the beautiful Doubtless Bay in the Far North of the North island of New Zealand.
  I have worked in many industries both in NZ and in the Asia Pacific area, these occupations include back country work for the NZ Dept of Conservation, Engineering work in oil and gas exploration, Civil construction of large scale public marine aquariums and scuba dive charters in many areas of Asia and Australia before returning to New Zealand and working in the Civil Engineering industry.
  I am now employing myself to work on this 15 Hectare property that was previously planted with a variety of fruit trees, I have established a small banana plantation, from which the fruit is sold at a local market.
  I currently graze a small herd of friendly cattle of various ages and have a small flock of Boer cross goats to keep weeds and scrub bushes under control.
  The property is very conveniently located for day adventures to the tip of the North Island (Cape Reinga) and the many beaches of the far North.
  The area is renown for fishing and diving opportunities or exploring the isolated beaches.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Doubtless Bay was an important historical location at the time of arrival for both Maori and in later time European settlers, there are several historical Maori sites and early settler museums within easy access

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  Help

  Depending on skill levels there are a variety of light or more physical activities to do dependent on season, the garden and bananas can always do with additional care, at certain times help with animal husbandry would be grateful.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  A newly completed self contained ( shower, toilet and kitchnette with BBQ, tv) sleepout with 1 double bed and two bunk beds.
  The accommodation is attached to one end of a outside workshop 12m from the main house.
  Food can be shared on occasions (I am an omnivore, some meat from the property can be provided) basic foodstuffs can be provided on negotiation, it is preferred that guests arrange their own meals.
  If guests require any special items or dietary needs they will need to provide themselves.

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  What else ...

  This place is situated on State Highway 10, a bus service is available to nearby towns and also to Auckland, the ability to drive greatly enhances flexibility.
  A day trip visit to Cape Reinga is a must do, Taipa village has a great beach for swimming and a convenient cafe, cable Bay and Coopers beach have shopping for food and essentials and the harbour of Mangonui has restaurants and great seascapes.
  Limited internet access is possible
  As the owner of a friendly border-collie cross dog, workawayers will need to be tolerant of dogs and other animals on the property.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  A site with power and water is available.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 3 hours a day, 5 days a week