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The image depicts a serene backyard scene, featuring a wooden deck with planters, a greenhouse, and lush greenery, set against a picturesque hillside backdrop.
The image depicts a white dog with muddy fur sitting in a yard, surrounded by a fence, plants, and a house in the background.
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Looking for some help maintaining the native land and garden in Takaka, New Zealand

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    My name is Lou, and my dog Maata and myself live on a small bush property in Pohara. I need some help maintaining the native bush, some areas of my property (such as tracks), and my vege garden.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Golden Bay is an amazing place to visit with lots of tramping / hiking, rock climbing, and beautiful beaches to explore. I would love to show you around and give you advice on local places to visit. There are also lots of community events which you can take part in including dance, music, local food markets, waka ama, and a big rock climbing community.

  • Help

    Help

    Land, bush, garden, vegetable garden, and property maintenance.

  • 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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Self contained sometimes preferred or sleep-out is available.

    For example, if you require accommodation and food, you will be expected to work 4 - 5 hours per day, but if you are sleeping in your own motorhome or caravan and do not require food, you will be expected to work 2 hours per day. We can work something out for your requirements :)

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Having your own vehicle is recommended so you can explore and access all the great surrounds within Golden Bay.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Starlink internet connection is very reliable.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Lots of parking space, I would prefer if visitors sleep in their own campervan or motorhome. Hours worked can be reduced if this is the case.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 219745238245

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The image depicts a serene backyard scene, featuring a wooden deck with planters, a greenhouse, and lush greenery, set against a picturesque hillside backdrop.
The image depicts a white dog with muddy fur sitting in a yard, surrounded by a fence, plants, and a house in the background.
The image depicts a rugged cliff face overlooking a vast ocean, with waves crashing against the shore and a blue sky with clouds in the background.
The image depicts a serene beach scene at sunset, with a vast expanse of water and a distant mountain range, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
The image depicts a serene scene of a man standing on the porch of a charming red house, surrounded by lush trees and a vibrant flower pot.

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