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Description
Kia Ora.
I would like to invite you to be a part of a very alternative way of living. I live on a 35 acre completely off grid property located in a small Maori community on the Coromandel peninsula.
My property is powered by solar, I get water from the river and heat from the fire which also provides the hot water I use. I live across a river which when it rains, floods and at a certain point you have to decide which side of the river your going to be on until it returns to normal which can be up to 3 days!
I own 7 horses, 7 chickens and a dog.
I pride myself on a quiet, fun loving lifestyle, which in turn I hope to host people with similar values.
I am prepared to host couples or individuals. What I can offer is full accommodation and 2 meals a day, in exchange I expect 5 hours help, 5 days a week. The work involved will mainly be reclaiming overgrown paddocks that have been neglected over the last 10 years like cutting trees and removing weeds. I am also renovating my house so if anyone has any specific knowledge in a certain area we could come to some sort of arrangement.
I like to think I am a kind, understanding and flexible person so please don’t hesitate to contact me if you would like more information from me.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Living in a Maori community comes with its benefits. Everyone here is very tight knit, friendly and welcoming to people who share their values. There’s a local swimming hole where you can expect to find multiple locals young and old enjoying a good time outdoors. There are many walking tracks and I do possum trapping which is me doing my piece for conservation, anyone is welcome to come along and help.
Help
Paddock clearing. General labour. Cutting weeds and trees with hand saws, machetes and chainsaws
Languages
Languages spoken
Maori: IntermediateThis 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
I have 2 fully furnished rooms each with a queen sized bed and drawers to put belongings. Your 2 meals a day will be breakfast which will be a selection of cereals and fruit, then dinner which will be a meal I have prepared myself or I will provide you with the provisions and cook on your meal can be a part of your daily hours
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?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
