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Host rating
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Last replied
8 Mar 2024
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Description
This is a permaculture homestead in Little River with aims of being relatively self sufficient. Luke Bird is the host who breeds a range of poultry, belongs to the Southern seed exchange- a heritage seed savers group, and works at the Christchurch Botanic gardens. Keen to create a like minded community, teach and explore with others who are interested, sharing in the growth and development of the property.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
An opportunity to be involved in a poultry based permaculture property, hosted by a trained horticulturalist with a broad knowledge of plants keen to share the Kiwi "good life".
Help
This is a permaculture homestead in Little River. Life revolves around growing food and raising birds. There is a hillside of regenerating bush and establishing food forest type shelter. There's always plenty to do on the homestead, weeding, gardening, growing and preparing food, playing with the dog, feeding the chickens, ducks and pigeons and removing weeds from the garden, bush and hillside. I work 4 days a week at the Christchurch Botanic gardens during the week so can always use a hand looking after the homestead! Food is largely produced on the property and as such we do eat home grown lamb, and poultry weekly.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
currently studying Maori
Accommodation
A bus with a king size bed, and an in progress self contained sleepout
What else ...
located in Little River on Banks peninsula there are a range of bays,beaches and forests in the area for helpers to explore.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (4)
He made sure the work was varied and had a relaxed approaches to assigning tasks.
He was kind enough to provide 3 meals a day. The eggs from his chickens are the tastiest you’ll ever eat.
His dog dream is affectionate and fun.
His lodger Nick is also super lovely.… read more
Luke is a genius, he has endless bird facts and knows almost every native plant in New Zealand as he takes care of the native section in the botanical garden in Christchurch. Luke and his fur baby Dream were so warm and welcoming, I was so happy to make such good friends. I learned… read more
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He made sure the work was varied and had a relaxed approaches to assigning tasks.
He was kind enough to provide 3 meals a day. The eggs from his chickens are the tastiest you’ll ever eat.
His dog dream is affectionate and fun.
His lodger Nick is also super lovely.… read more
Luke is a genius, he has endless bird facts and knows almost every native plant in New Zealand as he takes care of the native section in the botanical garden in Christchurch. Luke and his fur baby Dream were so warm and welcoming, I was so happy to make such good friends. I learned… read more
