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Help us with permaculture gardening and natural building projects in Pōhara, New Zealand

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  2025 

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  • Description

    Description

    If you're interested in organic gardening and living lightly on the land, join us at Tōnui.

    We are creating magic here - turning weed-infested paddocks into a lush and productive food forest using permaculture principles.

    Anyone eager to learn and get involved is welcome. Join us in our garden projects and on other projects for 20 hours per week, in exchange for accommodation and basic vegetarian food supplies including harvest from the gardens. You will have a caravan to yourself with a gorgeous sea view, your own rustic kitchen, and use of our awesome hempcrete bathhouse.

    We live in a quiet rural area, surrounded by native bush, and just a 20 minute walk from Pohara beach, tennis and basketball courts. We are also close to the Pohara store and cafes, great climbing, and other excellent beaches.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Our land transformation is based on permaculture principles, and we are moving to natural building technologies.
    We speak Spanish and have a multi-cultural background, and welcome travellers from other cultures and languages.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Join us in our garden projects and on other projects for 20 hours per week.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    Italian: Beginner
    Portuguese: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will have a caravan to yourself with a gorgeous sea view, your own rustic kitchen, and use of our awesome hempcrete bathhouse. In addition to the accommodation, we provide basic vegetarian food supplies including harvest from the gardens.

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Small car park

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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The image depicts a middle-aged couple standing outside a house, with the woman on the left wearing a black dress and the man on the right wearing a multicolored shirt.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape featuring a lush green field with trees, a winding stream, and a small village in the background, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
The image depicts a small, outdoor structure with a sloping roof, featuring a row of windows along the front, set against a backdrop of a grassy area and a wooden fence.
The image depicts a serene garden scene, featuring a diverse array of plants and trees, with a prominent tree in the foreground, surrounded by a lush green landscape.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a lush green field with trees and a body of water, evoking a sense of natural beauty and tranquility. The scene is peaceful and idyllic.

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