Help me around my family farm while exploring Blenheim, New Zealand

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    Hi Brent here. I live alone on our family farm on DUrville island in the Marlborough Sounds .We farm Angus cattle and in season have bee hives here. Is very isolated with the nearest neighbours about 3km away. I am 53 years young a have recently had a stroke and could do with a bit of a hand with a bit of housework, grounds upkeep etc . I only want 1 woofer at a time. Is a very scenic part of NZ . Comfortable accommodation with all the mod cons including Starlink internet connection with unlimited data.
    1000 plus acres to explore. Great outdoor opportunities. Fishing 🎣 , diving and walking etc. no shops anywhere near.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Beautiful scenery in an isolated part of NZ. Will suit those that like the outdoors and don’t mind isolation. Basically no shops close. Learn some local history. My family has been on this property for around 200 years and I am part Maori

  • Help

    Help

    Just general help around the house, grounds/ garden and farm. Everyone has their own strengths etc. I am easy going and flexible

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Comfortable 3 bedroom house with starlink internet connection and all the mod cons .

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Time off can be spent in the outdoors. Fishing diving hunting and walks. After having a stroke I am stood down from driving for 3 months. But the nearest towns and shops are about a half a day away including a boat ride. All weather dependent..So really the outdoors are bout it. The odd bay ride upto French Pass to collect the mail every couple of weeks

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 144325179674

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