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25 Mar 2026
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Description
We do not have separate accommodation until we set up our stables for accommodation!
My husband Mitch and I have four children aging from 11 to 19 and are very active and sociable. We enjoy food and the outdoors and would love some help on our lifestyle block. We have a few animals including chickens, a kunekune pig and a few sheep. My husband and I have traveled and are keen for our children to learn about other cultures.
We have lined and insulated our stables that we would like to set up as a Eco guest room/Studio for family and friends.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Pets
Farming
Culture
Music
Cooking & food
Drawing & painting
Cycling
Water sports
Yoga / Wellness
Sailing / Boating
Camping
Beach
Adventure sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are an English speaking family who are passionate about health, well being and enjoying the outdoors and are keen to learn new ideas. I am a Kiwi and a chef and my husband Mitch is from South Africa, working in Truck and Machinery.
Projects involving children
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Help
We need help in our large garden, weeding, trimming and general maintenance.Along with helping us set up a eco guesthouse for family, friends and Workaways. Please note this is not a business.
Languages
Languages spoken
Afrikaans: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Our Children are learning Spanish and we would love to learn more!
Accommodation
Currently we have a double bed in our house with bathroom opposite.
What else ...
We are 25 mins to the gorgeous Mount Maunganui Beach.Great surfing, bars, cafes and shops. We have local Oropi Hot Pools to soak in, along with a small but impressive mini put called Small Gusta. Stunning Otanewainuku walks with great panoramic views from the top only 10 mins drive away. We have a big shopping mall approx. 15 mins away with all the shops you may need.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We currently have Star Link as our provider which has been very reliable and fast.
Space for parking camper vans
We have plenty of space to park a campervan
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Marley is a miniture Dachshund
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The area is pretty nice and… read more
Always willing to help with any work and left our Cottage immaculate.
We can't thank them enough for being so kind and hospitable.
The time we spent there we helped on their houseboat with some cleaning and spent a… read more
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The area is pretty nice and… read more
Always willing to help with any work and left our Cottage immaculate.
We can't thank them enough for being so kind and hospitable.
The time we spent there we helped on their houseboat with some cleaning and spent a… read more
all the family was helpful with my English.
I spoked a lot of time with Nicky about her travel and kiwi lifestyle.
The place to stay is perfect and work very nice to do. the garden is beautiful and their is a lot things to do.
thank you so much for this… read more
