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    Kia ora - My name is Jessie and my husband is Jared ~ we have 3 boys. Ages 9, 6 and 2 years old. I work from home teaching 3 other children 3days per week while my older 2 children attend school. My husband works Fulltime doing long hours on the farm. If you choose us to stay with you will have your own self contained cottage to yourself. It has a bathroom, laundry, kitchen, dining, bedroom and lounge. With a deck on the front to enjoy the New Zealand sunshine. If you can help us out for a few hours each week day in exchange for accomodation and food that would be ideal. We live on a 3rd generation family farm in the rural Hawkes Bay of New Zealand. With plenty of fun outdoor things to do around the region you wont be bored - caves are just down the road, Mahia beach, Gisborne is a day trip and Napier city is more of an overnight trip.

    We currently have 6 working dogs, 11 chickens, 3 pigs, 4 cats, 2 pet dog and a few thousand sheep/cattle.

    We are based in a small rural town called Nuhaka ~ 30 minutes from the beautiful Mahia beach, 45 minutes from Wairoa, 1 hour from Gisborne and 2 hours from Napier. Having your own car/vehicle is a must as we do live rurally on a farm with no public transport around. We dont mind picking up and dropping off from the local airport but please understand we can not drive you around in your free time, so your own vehicle is ideal.

    Things we are looking for in exchange for accomodation and food:
    - Gardening
    - Cleaning
    - Firewood chopping/stacking
    - Possibly the odd night of babysitting

    Ideally you would spend a few weeks in the garden as it is huge and needs lots of work. If you are a keen gardener - please get in touch.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
    House & pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Cooking & food
    Animals
    Winter sports
    Water sports
    Sailing / Boating
    Camping
    Adventure sports
    Beach
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We live rurally enough to be able to hunt for deer/goats when needed, the beautiful Mahia beach is 30minutes away where we spend most summer weekends and the big cities of Gisborne and Napier are not too far to enjoy a weekend or day away.

    Your own transport is a must 🚗

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Gardening, cooking, baking, cleaning, babysitting, feeding the animals.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have 2 options depending on who comes to join us and for how long. In our big 4 bedroom house there is a spare room with a comfy queen bed. We also have a fully contained cottage 2 paddocks over that would be ideally used before putting someone in our home. These photos are in my profile.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    As stated above there are the locations of Mahia, Napier, Gisborne, Wairoa ect. You will need your own transport.

    The caves are 5minutes down the road from us, hot pools are 15minutes down the road, Mahia beach ect.

  • 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?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Profile photo of Noodle

    Noodle (9 years)

    Noodle is the original in the household ~ he is 12years old and rules the roost. Noodle is a small inside toy poodle who comes everywhere with us. He is very low maintenance - Noodle enjoys sunny days chasing bugs/birds, dinner time and snuggles. Noodle loves all people and is very chill.

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    Leo (7 years)

    Leo is a very friendly and very BIG, fat cat. Haha. Leo enjoys food (of course), lap snuggles, sleeping in odd places and any child/adult that will give him attention. He is what we call ‘bomb proof’ and not much bothers him. The kids can lay next to him and stack toys on top of him while he purrs away - he loves to hunt and will always find your lap on a cold day.

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    Remi (4 years)

    Remi is Sukis half sister and is older by 6months ~ she is a little more friendly than Suki but is really just a bush cat who loves to be outside most the time. She comes in for food, snacks and a comfy warm place to sleep. She enjoys pats and a good brush.

    Profile photo of Suki

    Suki (3 years)

    Suki is a mummies girl and does not appreciate new people. She is very sweet but will keep to herself.

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    Pepper

    Pepper is a very energetic kitten with the personality of a puppy. She will follow you on walks, splash in the kids paddle pool and attach the vacuum. She is always exploring and loves all people and animals.

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Two young children sit in booster seats on a wooden table, eating snacks. Behind them is a beautiful scenic view of mountains, trees, and the ocean.
A spacious green backyard with freshly mowed grass, surrounded by trees, a white house, children’s play equipment, a porch, and a bright clear blue sky.
A young child with long blonde hair runs through a lush green field on a sunny day, wearing a green shirt and black shorts.
The image depicts a dirt road winding through a forested area, with a yellow excavator on the right side and a blue sky above.
The image depicts a cozy bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and lamp, featuring a wooden headboard, white comforter, and gray carpet, exuding a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The image depicts a compact kitchen with wood paneling on the walls and floor, featuring a white stove, sink, refrigerator, and cabinets, with a window overlooking a grassy area.
The image depicts a bathroom with wood paneling on the walls, a white sink, and a washing machine, featuring a window and a checkered floor.
The image depicts a small, one-story house with a patio and a grassy yard, featuring a table and chairs on the patio and a blue sky with clouds in the background.
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The image depicts three children sitting on a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery, with the youngest child in a striped onesie and the others in casual attire.
The image depicts a woman carrying a baby on her back, standing on rocks near the ocean, with a serene blue sky and distant mountains in the background.
The image depicts a man and woman standing together in front of a window, surrounded by balloons and a plant, with the woman\'s age being celebrated in a joyful atmosphere.

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