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We are a family with three children aged 7,12 & 16. We live in a renovated kauri villa (built in 1925-thats old for New Zealand) in a stunning remote area with Kiwis on our land. You can usually hear them at night. If you are lucky you may see one.
We love healthy vegetarian/vegan food,good company and fun!
Our property needs some TLC to bring it up to what we want it to be like...So it’s work in progress...Lots of gardening and maintenance…You must have your own vehicle, be able to work independently, and contribute to daily chores such as joining in with setting the table,washing the dishes and tidying the kitchen at the end of the day.
Work 4-5 hours a day per person, Monday-Friday. Weekends are yours to do as you please. You will also cater for your own needs on those days.
We like to do a three day trial so that both parties can decide weather or not it clicks…this communication is important on moving forward together or not…It’s your experience that matters!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Staying with us you have the opportunity to live by the sea,go fishing, swimming, Kayaking,walk in the native bush,hear kiwis at night and maybe even spot one. Enjoy the peace and quiet of the area or hop in the car and explore what the neighbourhood has to offer.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are starting our own food forest, expand the vegetable garden (our pet cow ate everything recently so we are starting from scratch,and do some landscaping.
There are always odd chores to do so depending on the weather and season-we can talk things through and decide what job suits you best.
There is also household chores such as cleaning windows,floors and general indoor housework that you can help out with.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Accommodation
A typical kiwi Bach is your accomodation with comfortable bedding and a view.
We eat vegetarian meals together-(5 days a week) Weekends you do your own thing. We eat healthy happy hearty meals...and everyone helps washing the dishes and tidying the kitchen at the end of the meal.
Please advise if you have any food intolerances or allergies as we will keep this in mind.
What else ...
You need a vehicle, town is 25 minutes away with no shops on the way out-make sure you have enough fuel to get you there and back!
Kerikeri and Paihia have local markets,shops and cafes/restaurants...and bars,though there isn’t much nightlife during the winter months.
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 5 hours a day, 5 days a week. Weekends are yours to do as you please,we do not provide food on these days
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We look forward to catching up again!
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Thank you for having us!
We look forward to catching up again!
Enjoy this great family and you won't regret nothing!
Such an outstanding pure, natural and respectful experience in the deep wild nature of NZ!
Amazing place to stay and to enjoy all that the real NZ has to offer!
By the way, I have been lucky enough to see a kiwi bird!
