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We are a family of 5 , 3 generations , 3 dwellings , developing a 3 Acre property into extensive gardens , native tree restoration & fruit trees whilst caring for each other and living largely from the land and ocean. Our Area is a peaceful haven amongst a small community and has a beautiful peninsula to explore! So many bays and beaches.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Interests
Events & social
Sustainability
Pets
Self development
Farming
Plant care
Music
DIY & crafts
Books
Cooking & food
Gardening
Carpentry
Animals
Outdoor activities
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Camping
Beach
Dancing
Mountain
Water sports
Hiking
Adventure sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We often have family Shared meals with Ages ranging from 90 to 12 :)
My sister is very knowledgeable with the Maori style of flax weaving and will be able to teach you if you're interested.
She has also recently completed a course, learning of neurodiversities.
There are soooo many great beaches to explore . There are many walkways on Banks Peninsula.
I can even possibly take you paragliding (if the weather lines up)
A local plant nursery also welcomes volunteers two days a week... A wonderful opportunity to interact with locals of various ethnicities.
Ive travelled extensively and would be happy to host and show our slice of paradise to some people who'd like get a feel of the Rural NZ way Life
Help
The land requires care to keep it moving towards our vision . We have much to be done gardening , cutting grass and compost building , planting native trees , tree and flax maintenance , painting and general land care.
We try to use organic products and work with nature whilst shaping our projects along side it :)
My Father is 90 years old , still of sound mind but limited mobility , some short term company or simply sitting him whilst we are away for part of a day would help us (but is not expected , only if its comfortable for you )
We also have 2 Jack Russells on the property and a Labradoodle 1/2 the time
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
I live in a 6m Yurt .
Neighbouring this I have a spare 7m Yurt which is a very large space all to yourself, it has a very comfortable Queen Sofa bed & has Power. It can be heated if you're sensitive to the cold , though is generally warm.
I have a large outdoor kitchen you'd be welcome to use , I use a compost toilet / have a bath under the stars / a covered outdoor shower and even a wood fired sauna you are welcome to use
If you're not comfortable with any of those facilities you'd be able to shower / use the bathroom at the main house my parents are in.
We have most of our food from the gardens and hunting & fishing . Other local produce is available, such as eggs & cream
We have plenty of food from our land and I Hunt and Fish so our food is largely organic , locally , wild sourced . The kitchen space will be open for you to use as you wish , I will provide meals each day. On the occasion I may not be here you are welcome to make yourself at home and help yourself.
What else ...
A once-a-day 'Akaroa French Connection' bus service is available to and from Christchurch.
I would be happy to show you some local sights and have plenty of suggestions of things to do. I have a bike you are welcome to use also.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
We have a choice of parking areas for a camper. Two on the hard near facilities . And in dry weather, one with privacy, on grass.
Can possibly accept pets
We are open to considering pets.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
koda
bella
Jack Russell Mumma
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A beautiful clear smile greeted us , carrying a positive energy to be around and genuine curiosity about the world / culture around her.
We were simply blown away with her work ethic and energy ... just try and stop her ;) - she went far beyond what we had hoped for as our 1st workaway experience. All… read more
No words could describe this family and place.
If you have no time to read = this is a unique chance to see real kiwi rural life at its finest. Amazing to see that it IS possible to live with less stress and be more present (of course it costs a Lot of hard… read more
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A beautiful clear smile greeted us , carrying a positive energy to be around and genuine curiosity about the world / culture around her.
We were simply blown away with her work ethic and energy ... just try and stop her ;) - she went far beyond what we had hoped for as our 1st workaway experience. All… read more
No words could describe this family and place.
If you have no time to read = this is a unique chance to see real kiwi rural life at its finest. Amazing to see that it IS possible to live with less stress and be more present (of course it costs a Lot of hard… read more
