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100 %
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8 May 2025
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Description
Hi, I have a small farm with horses, pigs, cattle and sheep. Also 2 large dogs and 6 cats. I am looking for help feeding the animals and sorting their food plus some general farm maintenance. Also help with getting the horses fit in spring and summer. all meals provided and if you are not keen on my cooking then happy to get in any ingredients you require to cook for yourself. All red meat is sourced from the farm but have been happy to host vegetarians as long as you let me know. Very keen to have a knowledgeable horse person jan/feb.
You need to be able to drive a vehicle (preferably a manual one) you do not need a license to drive on the farm but you will need one to borrow my vehicle (which you are welcome to do if you are over 18.) I would not recommend staying here without a driving license as the nearest public transport is 15 km away and I am unfortunately usually too busy to take people sight seeing. I am close to the Dunedin airport so more than happy to pick up from there or bus stations.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I have a horse suitable for beginners but I may not always have time to teach people. There may be opportunities to learn to ride and opportunities to drive also. I am a good cook and like to feed people good kiwi food.
Help
I am looking for someone to sort out vegetable scraps for pigs and cattle and feed them and my horses. Some general maintenance as well and some horseriding if capable.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
sleepout in the summer with a double bed so suitable for a single person or a couple. Room in the house in winter. own bathroom in the house.
no smoking inside please.
What else ...
Unlimited internet. car available if you are over 25 and E bike too. lots of local walks beaches etc within less than an hour's drive
There is NO public transport closer than 15 km so driver's license an advantage.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Flat parking area with caravan plug for electricity
Can possibly accept pets
Happy to host non stock chasing dogs. I have a cat chasing dog so prefer people not to bring cats.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Feedback (7)
Work was not to hard and enjoyable,
Cleaned troughs, fed out breakfast to the animals, got to help shearing the sheep. Also went out on a few rides with Jennie, the area is very beautiful.
Was very nice to have… read more
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Work was not to hard and enjoyable,
Cleaned troughs, fed out breakfast to the animals, got to help shearing the sheep. Also went out on a few rides with Jennie, the area is very beautiful.
Was very nice to have… read more
Jennie cooked great, tasty meals for us as well as taking us out for dinner with her friends.
Our main task was feeding the animals in the morning and after having breakfast doing different chores depending on the weather like cleaning horse gear, cutting sticks for the… read more
They learned my basic tasks easily and carried them out well. They were given a task of clearing damage made by my pigs that was quite a physical job and carried it out… read more
Jennie and Norman were really welcoming and… read more
