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Description
We live about one hour south of Napier, in a rural area. On our 60 Acre beef farm, we have about a 140 calf’s and cattle and about 10 Sheep. We got 4 dogs, 2 cats, 3 Alpaca and 12 chicken and a lorikeet. We also got another 80 acres with some heifers on it. It’s a bit further away. We need to have a bit of fencing done there. At the 60 acres we are needing weeding, and firewood. Also moving fencelines for the calf’s, and help around the place and house.
Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsGeneral MaintenanceCreating/ Cooking family mealsFarmstay helpHelp around the houseAnimal CareCultural exchange and learning opportunities
Come and find out what it's like to live with a Kiwi - German family in a rural area :-) If you are an Animal lover like I’m, you will love it here. For someone, that is into nature, we do have tracks around here. If it not to wet.
Projects involving children
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Help
We are looking for someone that can help us with some fire wood. Also to help around the farm, and around the place, like tidy up around and in the sheeds. Shifting fence lines, general gardening. Maybe also a bit of tree planting. Also some little painting in the house.
In return for bed, food and being welcome here.
Must like cats and dogs. Accommodation is a room for yourself with a double bed. Dinner will always be eaten together. Breakfast and lunch you will be sometime by yourself. We do eat a lot of meat.
We live in a rural area. So please note There are no big shopping malls.
if you are a competent driver, we do have a car available.Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: FluentAccommodation
1 bedroom with double bed
What else ...
We got 1 mountain bike available. Also a 4 wheeler.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week. But it all can be done by negotiations.
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I felt very welcome from the beginning and fell in love with all the crazy, wonderful animals.
I am looking forward to seeing you all again in October.
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I felt very welcome from the beginning and fell in love with all the crazy, wonderful animals.
I am looking forward to seeing you all again in October.
It was an awesome time.
I immediately fell in love with the three dogs they have.
I always wanted to live and work on a Farm and Petra and Andrew gave me the opportunity to experience that.
I really enjoyed my tasks and was happy to help them with everything that was needed.
There property is really… read more
The work is fair, if you know horses you know what is stable work ;) basically it is 3h hours in the morning, 1h in the afternoon and 30 min in the evening. Simon is very patient and gives precise explanations, so it is very easy to learn quickly all the habits of the… read more
I cleaned the stable in the morning , painted nearly the whole house from inside and outside and helped with the horses in the evening, absolutely no problem to take… read more
She… read more
As already having been mentioned by former workawayers, it is a pleasure to live with Petra, Frank, Si, and all the lovely animals. I spent even twice 4 weeks in Waimauku and I absolutely enjoyed the everyday life with them. First, I had planned to stay for one week, but I felt so comfortable,… read more
I liked to care for the horses because I really love horses, going to the very close beach or having dinner together in the evening. And I really love your self made bacon and free range eggs, thank you for this!
It's a… read more
Also the work with the horses is really great, I… read more