Help with gardening and DIY in a beautiful spot looking out to sea in Waipu, New Zealand

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  Description

  My name is John, I am a former professional chef and restaurant owner from New Zealand. Now retired, I spend my time looking after and developing the land on which I have been living for the past year. I have three young goats who are very people friendly and love to be taken for walks. My block of land is 10 minutes out of Waipu in Northland, about two hours north from Auckland and 45 minutes south of Whangarei. Situated on the hill with stunning sea views and vistas over the Brynderwyn Hills.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  As a former professional chef, I can teach a variety of cooking techniques to anyone keen to learn. I grow a lot of my own food and have some knowledge of permaculture and sub-tropical horticulture.

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  Help

  I have a variety of ongoing and upcoming projects and would be flexible in what skills, and ideas, Workawayers can help me with. In general physical help on a 15 acre plot with a big garden, lawns and native bush:
  General gardening duties/maintenance
  Landscaping
  Building work
  Animal care
  Property maintenance
  Decorating
  Planting (veggies and trees)
  House/pet sitting in my absence

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  Separate private accommodation is a small lodge set at the top of the property with stunning views. The lodge runs on solar energy capable of powering a fridge, lighting and small appliances. Cooking is via gas stove; however, most meals will be provided (breakfast and dinner). Downstairs is a fair sized living/dining area and bathroom with a large walk-in shower and two bedrooms upstairs. There is a working wood burner, decking areas, BBQ and pizza oven. Access to laundry facilities.

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  What else ...

  Ideally you will have your own transportation due to the rural location of the property. The InterCity public transport system does stop at Waipu though.
  During time off there are plenty of small towns to visit, multiple stunning beaches and walking trails. Waipu is a small Scottish town providing all the amenities you would expect with plenty of eateries and shops. The nearest big town is Ruakaka, about 15 minutes away, with a Fresh Choice supermarket. Nearby beaches like Waipu Cove are popular surfing spots on the 17km stretch of golden sand beach 15 minutes away. Piroa waterfalls are about 10-15 minutes away and Waipu glowworm caves about 20 minutes; both are well worth visiting.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Though there is no WiFi, the cell reception is good and there is plenty of workable space for digital nomads in the provided accommodation

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Plenty of room for any size campervan. Safe parking on site off a quiet gravel road.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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