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Description
We are a family of four and live on a chestnut orchard in the Bay of Plenty. We are have our busy orchard period in March and April when the chestnut are harvested, and are also currently building our own home on the property, and at present we mainly need assistance with harvest, but there are also various other things on the property like weeding, pruning, mowing that need to be done, and time on the build if time allows. Both my husband and I have travelled extensively and lived outside of New Zealand a number of times so want to offer travelers an insight into New Zealand family life. As we have two boys (7 & 5), a newish puppy and currently live in a small house so it is at times very busy.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Both myself and my husband Peter have travelled extensively and enjoy the opportunity to be able to meet with other travellers, and provide an insight to the NZ lifestyle. We want our boys to also have experiences of other cultures from a young age.
An important part of our day is having evening meals together, and due to the busy nature of our household we are not able to cater for separate meals or cooking, due to this we are not easily able to accommodate workawayers that may have special dietary requirements.
Projects involving children
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Help
On the orchard we need various help at different times of the year around the property as there is always something to be done however our main project at present is building our new family home.
At present in addition to the ongoing orchard pruning, weeding and general orchard maintenance we are building our own home, and that is currently my husbands main focus. Occasionally we may need help in and around the house with meals and general housework.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a sleep out (The Pod) close to our house, and the bathroom and living facilities are shared with us inside the house. We provide three meals a day and want our guests to make themselves at home.
What else ...
Our orchard to located in the Bay of Plenty with easy access to Tauranga & Mount Maunganui. We are close to a number of beautiful beaches and bush walks and waterholes in the Kaimai ranges.
As we live in the country there is very limited public transport so it is best you have your own transport to be able to get to and from our property and explore our beautiful part of New Zealand.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have space that a van can be put and an outbuilding that can be used for cooking if needed. There are toilet facilities easily accessible but showers are currently in our home.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
4 hours per day 5 days week
Feedback (12)
From the first time I heard Cheryl's voice on the phone till the last minute we spent together, me on the bus in joyful disbelief, and her, Case, Jack and Evy waving back at me, making sure that everything's okay before sending me kisses from afar..
There are no words for what I got to experience. It's that part of… read more
We lived in a little pod outside the house. The bed was very good. It was very nice to wake up with the birdsongs .
We have being spoilt with diversify dinners, we even have been introduced to foreign… read more
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From the first time I heard Cheryl's voice on the phone till the last minute we spent together, me on the bus in joyful disbelief, and her, Case, Jack and Evy waving back at me, making sure that everything's okay before sending me kisses from afar..
There are no words for what I got to experience. It's that part of… read more
We lived in a little pod outside the house. The bed was very good. It was very nice to wake up with the birdsongs .
We have being spoilt with diversify dinners, we even have been introduced to foreign… read more
They did any amazing job with anything we asked them to do and were incredible with the boys. Pete enjoyed being able to talk about music with Alex. We are really looking forward to seeing more of them while they stay close by and work with us for the chestnut season.
A very warmhearted family i had a lot of fun and nice conversations with.
The accommodation was also good. Enough space for 2 people.
I did various tasks and never had the feeling that is boring or too hard.
And they helped me with my bank account stuff. Was very… read more
