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Te Nohoaka o Tukiauau / is regarded as the largest and most important privately owned wetland in New Zealand!
Wetlands are now really rare, New Zealand has sadly destroyed more that 90% of these important eco-systems, they have been drained, filled and replaced with farmland and settlements. As people, we really need wetlands, they filter water, protect us from flooding and erosion. Wetlands host more wildlife than any other habitat type, 30% of our native freshwater fish, nearly a quarter of our native birds and over 450 native plants species live in wetlands! Wetlands are culturally very significant and were used by Maori as Mahinga Kai sites (gathering grounds)
In exchange for accommodation we require helpers for maintenance, up keep and enhancement of this wetland.
This is managed by a non profit organisation (Charitable Trust - not a business) therefore we are unable to provide food, transport or any luxuries like wi-fi etc. (However, we can provide kharma credits an amazing experience and feel good factor!)
By choosing an exchange here your help will have a positive environmental impact! Along the way you will discover what it's like to live as a kiwi and what makes conservation in N.Z. so unique. Vol
Volunteering at the wetlands can include:
Native tree planting, weed eradication, predator trapping, track maintenance, , weed releasing, nursery and plant work, grounds keeping etc.
Come and enjoy staying in a peaceful and important conservation environment. Volunteers stay in the visitor accommodation wing, this house is basic but well equipped, it is quiet and private with a wonderful outlook over the wetland! (it can be cold at times, especially in winter - please come prepared!)
Your host Glen is the only staff member and works full time to look after the wetland. Glen and his partner Chantal live on-site (next door) in the managers flat. Glen and Chantal are not the owners of the wetland, Glen is employed to carry out the restoration the programme and the Trust appreciates your help! Glen and Chantal enjoy nature, outdoor sports and activities, photography, art, good food and encouraging a sustainable world!
We are 50km from Dunedin set among rural farms on the Taieri Plains (close to the airport) Allow 35 minutes drive from Dunedin city.
*️️️️️️️Please come prepared for working in the outdoors, and the willingness to live in a conservative manner - when planning an exchange please try arrange your timing to begin on a MONDAY (we take on new volunteers each Monday)
We would really appreciate your help so please don't hesitate to get in touch! :)
Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Gartenarbeiten
Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
Handwerkliche Arbeiten
Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof
Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
Karitative Arbeit
UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt
Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
By choosing an exchange at here your help will have a positive environmental impact, rather than creating a monetary gain for a business. Along the way you will discover what makes conservation in N.Z. so unique.
Arbeit
Volunteering at the wetlands is about enhancing this environmental conservation project. Wetlands are one of the rarest eco-systems in New Zealand, we have lost more than 90%
We are a small Charitable Trust with limited funding and rely heavily on volunteers and community groups. Come get amongst!
Gesprochene Sprachen
Englisch: Fließend
Unterkunft
The volunteer house is a private residence with 10x bunks. Fully equipped kitchen, plenty of fridge/freezer space,TV lounge with excellent views of the wetlands. Set in a rural environment, peaceful and quiet with more beautiful walks nearby,
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By spending time with us you will gain a true understanding of life and culture in New Zealand and what makes our environment and natural eco-systems so unique. Your help will provide an environmental benefit and not a monetary one. We are not a business so we do not make profit by taking on volunteers - but we really need and appreciate your help!
We are surrounded by the great outdoors, there is plenty to enjoy and get involved with!
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Wir besitzen Tiere
Wir sind Raucher
Familien möglich
Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal
mehr als zwei
Arbeitszeiten
3-4hours per day
Gastgeber Ref-Nr.: 574779328215
Feedback (36)
9 Jan. 2020
We spent around one week at the place and it was a very enriching experience. It was just before Christmas, so Glenn was very busy and had less time to spend with us than he wished – but that happens. We did a variety of things: from practical organisation and tiding up tasks of the warehouse room in a very wet day, to potting-up and weeding in… read more
4 Jan. 2020
We spent 2 weeks here and we really enjoyed our time there. Glen is doing a wonderful job. We felt that our work was really helpful, because there is always a lot to do. It is also a great feeling to continue somebody elses work like planting a tree, another volunteer took care of before. It‘s so impressive that you can feel Glens vision and… read more
5 Nov. 2019
I spent almost 2 and half weeks here and really enjoyed the experience! Glen and Chantal were really friendly, welcoming and great to chat to. Glen’s passion for the wetlands is inspiring and I really enjoyed learning about the plants, birds, history and culture of the wetlands from him. He would also always tell me how the task I was doing would… read more
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9 Jan. 2020
Vom Workawayer (Anna & Andrea) für Host
We spent around one week at the place and it was a very enriching experience. It was just before Christmas, so Glenn was very busy and had less time to spend with us than he wished – but that happens. We did a variety of things: from practical organisation and tiding up tasks of the warehouse room in a very wet day, to potting-up and weeding in… read more
4 Jan. 2020
Vom Workawayer (Regina & Marco) für Host
We spent 2 weeks here and we really enjoyed our time there. Glen is doing a wonderful job. We felt that our work was really helpful, because there is always a lot to do. It is also a great feeling to continue somebody elses work like planting a tree, another volunteer took care of before. It‘s so impressive that you can feel Glens vision and… read more
5 Nov. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Blair) für Host
I spent almost 2 and half weeks here and really enjoyed the experience! Glen and Chantal were really friendly, welcoming and great to chat to. Glen’s passion for the wetlands is inspiring and I really enjoyed learning about the plants, birds, history and culture of the wetlands from him. He would also always tell me how the task I was doing would… read more
14 Aug. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Manuela & Dan) für Host
We have really enjoyed our experience here. Glen has been an amazing host. He is very passionate, friendly and knowledgeable with NZ plants and history. He provides clear guidance across a variety of different tasks - and he is always supportive through the process. The facilities are excellent with a fully equipped kitchen,, comfy living space… read more
13 Aug. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Manuela & Dan)
Manu and Dan are a really vibrant, friendly energetic couple. They always make the most of the opportunities on offer and have been valued members of our volunteer force! They're great alongside other volunteers and equally comfortable/trustworthy to be set -up and left alone to complete tasks just how you'd like! If you hear from them I'd… read more
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13 Juli 2019
Vom Workawayer (Ally) für Host
This was my first workaway experience and I doubt I’ll ever have a better one! Glen is an amazing host, a patient and thorough teacher, and a great person to share a laugh with! I learned so much about native plants, non-native predators, the history of the wetlands, etc during the 5 weeks I spent there. Glen does his best to not only teach you… read more
26 Juni 2019
Vom Workawayer (Marie) für Host
My stay here was too short unfortunately but wonderful!!
It’s exactly what I was looking for in New Zealand a place where you can discover and help to protect the New Zealand environment.
The work is physical but not to hard and soo satisfying!
The place is amazing for someone who looking for nature.
The accommodation is well equipped, even… read more
It’s exactly what I was looking for in New Zealand a place where you can discover and help to protect the New Zealand environment.
The work is physical but not to hard and soo satisfying!
The place is amazing for someone who looking for nature.
The accommodation is well equipped, even… read more
11 Juni 2019
Vom Workawayer (Noemi) für Host
Enriching experience. So glad I chose to volunteer for this project. I only stayed for 2 weeks but the amount of things I've learnt is more than expected. I easily got how special the place was since the first day. And it is astonishing to see all the great amount of job that has been done in the past few years. Glen is always happy to share his… read more
4 Juni 2019
Vom Workawayer (Esther) für Host
I really enjoyed my stay at the wetlands! The work was properly explained and very rewarding. I loved spending so much time outdoors and learning about the native plants. Working alongside other volunteers made the experience a lot of fun and there was never a boring moment.
At the end we had an awesome potluck dinner with everyone!
I recommend… read more
At the end we had an awesome potluck dinner with everyone!
I recommend… read more
2 Juni 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Lukas)
Awesome to have Lukas around, really appreciated his help and he brought a valuable dynamic to the project :)
Go well out there
Go well out there
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13 Mai 2019
Vom Workawayer (Lukas) für Host
Cool host and good work for a good project you should support! Work can be physical but also fun and in total very satisfying (especially planting many many trees/plants).Only thing is that you don‘t live with your host but you can e. g. arrange meals together if you want. Come here and preserve native nature and do sth against climate change!
24 März 2019
Vom Workawayer (Dane) für Host
Very much 5 stars. Due to a miscommunication, I wasn’t even totally expected but was still warmly welcomed. There was a lot of exciting things going on the week I volunteered so I didn’t spend too much time with Glen but he always made sure to fully explain what we are doing and most importantly why. We also had Nathanial to answer any other… read more
13 März 2019
Vom Workawayer (Pretom) für Host
Had a great few days working here. Glen is extremely knowledgeable, and it was great to learn about both the conservation work being done on the wetland as well as the culture and history of the place. Nice accommodations, beautiful area, and fulfilling work. Really enjoyed my time here and would recommend to anyone
4 März 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Anna)
Our first 'kiwi workaway'! Thanks for a super productive fortnight Anna, really appreciate your initiative, can-do attitude, dedication and down (under) to earth nature! A massive boost to our team, go well on your exciting future projects and glad you found a mature Horoeka on your own steam!
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2 März 2019
Vom Workawayer (Anna) für Host
Big thank you to Glen and Chantel.
Even though I could only stay a week, I gained so much knowledge about native trees and how we can protect our environment. Such an interesting way to experience a part of New Zealand that not often heard about
I would love to help out again one day
And Glen - I found a mature lancewood back home and it's leaves… read more
Even though I could only stay a week, I gained so much knowledge about native trees and how we can protect our environment. Such an interesting way to experience a part of New Zealand that not often heard about
I would love to help out again one day
And Glen - I found a mature lancewood back home and it's leaves… read more
1 Feb. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Sophie)
Sophie is one of those volunteers who is genuinely interested, wants to make as big of an impact as possible and is always looking out for what can be done! A pleasure to have around and her initiative, good work ethic and friendly nature made her a real asset to our project and the volunteer team. Many thanks Sophie! :)
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31 Jan. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Sophie) für Host
The wetlands are beautiful, and it's great place to volunteer to. Glen is very good at coordinating volunteer work, making it efficient, diversified and enjoyable!
30 Okt. 2018
Vom Workawayer (Matt) für Host
Hi Glen sorry for the late feedback! My week stay at the wetlands was great. Friendly people and fair work. All the best :)
4 Mai 2018
Vom Workawayer (Robert) für Host
The work I did here was the most satisfying work I have ever done, best job in the world! I loved planting the trees even though it wasn't in the Wetlands, it was an incredible opportunity to help the environment and the Wetlands. Glenn is amazing host and has much to teach any volunteer. Loved my stay and will for sure be coming back next time im… read more
14 Apr. 2018
Vom Workawayer (Amelie) für Host
I had some great days at volunteering at the wetlands! I would really recommend this place to everyone who's traveling around in New Zealand, wants to do something good and learn about nature life, native plants and planting trees.
Glen is a very nice host who explains about everything you're doing, gladly answers your questions and tries to make… read more
Glen is a very nice host who explains about everything you're doing, gladly answers your questions and tries to make… read more
19 März 2018
Vom Workawayer (Camilla) für Host
I definitely recommend staying at the wetlands for a while to anyone who’s travelling in New Zealand! Glen is really kind, interested and knows a lot. It’s a great introduction to New Zealand’s native plants, birds and environmental issues (and potential effective solutions!). The work is fair and Glen made sure that we got to do a range of… read more
8 März 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (Jack & Victoria)
If these two ask to get involved be sure to host them! You'll be surprised what they can achieve in a short time! The best in the business - super keen, energetic, good humored, go the extra mile, so grateful for all your hard work Jack and Vicki!
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10 Feb. 2018
Vom Workawayer (Julia) für Host
I really enjoyed my time in the wetlands and I stayed a lot longer than originally planned. The work is fair and very rewarding and Glen and Chantal (and Pipi) are kind and passionate about what they're doing. I learned so much about native plants and birds and conservation in NZ... If you don't mind being surrounded only by birds (and… read more
16 Okt. 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (Théo & Thibault)
The two were a great help - keen, well spoken and got stuck in! Thanks for all the hard work, go well!
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11 Okt. 2017
Vom Workawayer (Théo & Thibault) für Host
We spent a week here, and it is one of our best experience so far! We got lucky with the weather, the place is incredible and Glen is really passionate about his job! We got really involved and it still feels pretty rewarding having planted some native trees and taking part to the conservation of this awesome place. We wish we could have stayed… read more
6 Sept. 2017
Vom Workawayer (Mahonie) für Host
Good experience in the wetlands with Glenn and Braxton ! So nice to be there, a such beautiful and peacefull place. i do really appreciated to have been volunteer there; I'll do it again without any doubts. Such a good feeling being usefull for our nature and the native trees of this beautiful land =)
8 Aug. 2017
Vom Workawayer (Catey) für Host
I enjoyed my week and a half here. It is a beautiful peaceful spot with varied work from potting up plants to predator trapping.
Glen is informative and enthusiastic. He was always willing to explain the the history and purpose of the wetlands and each task. I learned a lot about conservation in NZ.
I would recommend a workaway here!
Glen is informative and enthusiastic. He was always willing to explain the the history and purpose of the wetlands and each task. I learned a lot about conservation in NZ.
I would recommend a workaway here!
28 Apr. 2017
Vom Workawayer (Marina) für Host
I had an incredible time here - I loved learning about the history of the place and how it reflects some interesting ties between conservation and politics. I also really loved learning about native plants and animals and then being able to experience it all on kayak for hours :)
I would come back in a heartbeat - thank you so much!
I would come back in a heartbeat - thank you so much!
25 März 2017
Vom Workawayer (Sancia) für Host
Voluntaring in the wetlands was such great experience. I learnt a lot about native plants, conservation and living in community. Glen is very passionate of his work and I can understand! It s rewarding and refreshing to work rebuilding a forest. Living at the volunteers' house without wifi is experiencing the real life. You do an amazing job… read more
5 März 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (Sancia)
Sancia was a wonderful addition to the volunteer team - she would always go the extra mile, performed tasks to very high standards and brought a very positive attitude! This was her approach to everything, not just work tasks - Sancia has good initiative and is very self reliant, this made having her around a real pleasure and an absolute breeze.… read more
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21 Feb. 2017
Vom Workawayer (Sarah) für Host
I had such an amazing time at the wetlands! I spent a month here and it was so hard for me to leave. It's a great place to get some experience with conservation work and learn more about native plants and birds. Glen was a great host and always made himself available if you're keen to learn more about native species and the history of the… read more
5 Feb. 2017
Vom Workawayer (Tim) für Host
I had an awesome week at the wetlands. I enjoyed it so much that I "intentionally" forgot some of my stuff at the volunteer house and hence had to come back for another night and some more work a couple of days later.
The work was fun and not to hard. We worked for 3.5 days starting from Monday and hence were free for the second half of the week.… read more
The work was fun and not to hard. We worked for 3.5 days starting from Monday and hence were free for the second half of the week.… read more
3 Dez. 2016
Vom Workawayer (Elisa) für Host
I've spent one amazing week in the wetlands. I've learn many things about the native plants and environment stuff. We've made some varied jobs like weeding, planting, pruning... Thank you Glen for sharing with us all your knowledge !
24 März 2016
Vom Workawayer (Claire) für Host
Just spent two weeks at the wetlands and it was awesome! Glen is a great host with an ambitious vision for restoring the land, and it was really fun and rewarding to take part in this conservation work. We had a good variety of tasks each day, planting native plants, collecting seeds, weeding and working in the plant nursery, and for me it was a… read more
19 März 2016
Vom Host für Workawayer (Alexis & Clémence )
Hey team- thanks for your help at the wetlands. Hopefully you can understand that I have a very busy role at the wetlands and although I do my best to make time to do things with volunteers it can often be hard with my workload and then balancing personal commitments. Also, the other thing at the wetlands is I am not the "owner" like a traditional… read more
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16 März 2016
Vom Workawayer (Alexis & Clémence ) für Host
Thanks Glen for the week we spent in the Wetlands, you are very kind and friendly. We learnt a lot about the native plants and new zealand history with you. This place is very quiet and nice. The job we did was planting and weeding, not too easy and not too hard so it was great . We were just a little bit disappointing because the thing we really… read more
20 Dez. 2015
Vom Host für Workawayer (Jana & Vanessa)
If you hear from these two make sure you host them! They are the type of volunteers which makes the exchange so enjoyable. Jana and Vanessa have a great sense of humour, work well, are interested in everything, go the extra mile, communicate well and are as genuine as they come.
They achieved a lot in their short stay and we would welcome them… read more
They achieved a lot in their short stay and we would welcome them… read more
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13 Dez. 2015
Vom Host für Workawayer (Lars)
Cheers for all your hard work Lars! The wetlands is in great shape with your help! Hope you can come back and visit some day :)
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1 Dez. 2015
Vom Workawayer (Lars) für Host
Stayed at the wetlands for two weeks and I was really happy I chose this place to do some volunteering. There is nothing better than looking back at the work you've done after a long day. Whether this is weeding, planting or more weeding. Glen can teach you a lot about all the native plants that New Zealand is rich and is in general a really good… read more
26 Okt. 2015
Vom Workawayer (Nora) für Host
Its already been a while that i stayed with Glen but i just realised that i havent left a feedback! so here it comes
My three weeks in the wetlands were a unique experience. I learned so much about the New Zealand native plants and the dangers that is has to deal with. i got to carve wooden shields and dissect geese. ( the dissection was not a… read more
My three weeks in the wetlands were a unique experience. I learned so much about the New Zealand native plants and the dangers that is has to deal with. i got to carve wooden shields and dissect geese. ( the dissection was not a… read more
27 Mai 2015
Vom Workawayer (Elisabeth) für Host
Staying in the wetlands was great. We spend our time with weeding, planting trees, killing willows, tidying up... And not to forget the worm farms ;) on our days off we could go to dunedin and had time for baking etc.
the helpers house is cozy although it gets a wee bit cold. However the provided hot water bottles are helpful.
Glen is very… read more
the helpers house is cozy although it gets a wee bit cold. However the provided hot water bottles are helpful.
Glen is very… read more
17 Apr. 2015
Vom Workawayer (Anne-Lea) für Host
Yes! Was the answer so I made my way to this host and it was one of the best times in New Zealand. Glen tought us so much about the Vegetation and the birds in New Zealand. For me it was a lot of fun spending a whole day outside in the wetlands with weeding, planting or even tidying up. Glen and Chantal are both really great people and I only can… read more
8 März 2015
Vom Workawayer (Sophie) für Host
This was a great introduction to life in New Zealand, Glen's enthusiasm for the rehabilitation of the wetlands enthuses others. I learnt something about New Zealand native plants, weeding, potting, planting and collecting seed. We as workaways got to participate with a group of school children and also a busload of University students, each group… read more
1 Feb. 2015
Vom Host für Workawayer (Suzanne)
Suzy was a huge asset to our wetlands in the time she was here (and continues to be because of her amazing work even now she has left) Her personality and outgoing nature made her a real pleasure to have around and Suzy was always willing to go the extra mile, keen to learn, dedicated to help! Outside of work she would always make the most of the… read more
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25 Dez. 2014
Vom Workawayer (Suzanne) für Host
I am really really happy that I made the decision to go to the wetlands. The place is amazing and Glen is so devoted to his job of giving the wetlands - the vegetation and the native animals - a better chance! It was a lot of fun, pulling weeds with the other volunteers and creating a green roof on the plant nursery. I got inspired and realized… read more
7 März 2014
Vom Host für Workawayer (Chiara)
Chiara and Marco were a lovely couple to have around, good natured helpful people, and always eager to learn! Together they designed a beautiful logo for our Charitable Trust which we are proud to display. Thanks for all your help and best wishes :)
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24 Jan. 2014
Vom Workawayer (Chiara) für Host
It was our first experience in New Zealand and after only three weeks we already knew so many things!
That was possible thanks to Glen, working with him was a pleasure, made us excited about his work and he was able to give us much knowledge about plants and native animals and the importance of environmental conservation.
When we got back… read more
That was possible thanks to Glen, working with him was a pleasure, made us excited about his work and he was able to give us much knowledge about plants and native animals and the importance of environmental conservation.
When we got back… read more
7 März 2014
Vom Host für Workawayer (Tom)
Tom! What a stand out, easy going, good humoured dude who is willing to help out. He made a big impact in the short time he was with us- even built an excel document to log volunteer achievements for us! Thanks for everything :)
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19 Feb. 2014
Vom Workawayer (Tom) für Host
I spent a week at the wetlands and had a great time killing plants (mostly broom and willow)! Glen was a great host and was always ready to explain what and why we were doing things.
It was good to mingle with a group of other workawayers. We had a barbecue and went kayaking on the lagoon whilst there.
It was good to mingle with a group of other workawayers. We had a barbecue and went kayaking on the lagoon whilst there.
7 März 2014
Vom Host für Workawayer (Geoff & Rosemarie)
Geoff and Rose are a sprightly couple full of energy, ideas and STORIES! They went above and beyond to help out and they made a huge impact in the time they spent with us. They were a pleasure to have around and helped in any way they could. Cheers Geoff and Rose - take care :)
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