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Host rating
85 %
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Last replied
1 Jun 2026
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Reply rate
80.0 %
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Description
We are a married couple, whose children no longer live at home, living on a lifestyle property where we farm cattle for their meat. Our property is a 20 minute drive from Whangarei City in a rural location with no public transport.
The meat produced on our property is for our own consumption.
Workaways would be assisting with chores associated with our homestead and the primary purpose of our registration is to offer accommodation and meet people along with getting a few jobs done.
We can offer a large double bedroom with its own bathroom and all meals in exchange for general farming work, gardening, housekeeping, small DIY projects etc. -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Light maintenance
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Interests
Events & social
Van life
Farming
Animals
Music
Gardening
Carpentry
Camping
Nature
Dancing
Beach
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UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have travelled extensively through UK, Europe and Australia. We enjoy meeting people and sharing experiences. We can teach farming practices and relay rural life in NZ. Our Son lives on the property with his wife, and 3 children so there may be some interaction with children.
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Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
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Help
General farming work including livestock management, pasture management with some gardening and housekeeping. May also include some minor improvement work.
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
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Accommodation
Large double room with Queen bed and own bathroom.
All meals provided. -
What else ...
Whangarei City is a 20-minute drive and has vibrant shopping, cafes & restaurants and various visitor attractions.
Our property is about a 45-minute drive to Paihia and the Bay Of Islands.
Northland Kauri forests can also be visited as a day trip.
Northland is noted for its temperate climate and abundance of beaches.
There is no public transport available locally. -
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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Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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My animals / pets
no name
Farm animals
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Mike had a gazebo roofing project ready for us and all the materials too. We enjoyed the job and took great pride in it. We are only sorry we won't get to enjoy a beer under it with them come summer! A great … read more
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Mike had a gazebo roofing project ready for us and all the materials too. We enjoyed the job and took great pride in it. We are only sorry we won't get to enjoy a beer under it with them come summer! A great … read more
