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20 Feb 2024
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Description
CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING GUESTS DUE TO FAMILY TRAGEDY
We live on a 4 acre lifestyle block north of Tauranga where we are setting up our permaculture dream. We have two young children (4 and 6years) who we are currently homeschooling, one energetic dog, 3 friendly goats, 2 kunekune pigs, 5 chickens and lots of bees. We moved here from Wellington a year ago. We are learning all about permaculture and we have a lot of plans for the property. We spend all our spare time getting things done around the place and love it, but could really use some more hands on deck. If you love getting your hands dirty, hanging out with friendly animals and kids and doing outdoor projects we'd love to hear from you. We are a non smoking, vegetarian household. With two young kids it’s a busy place! -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We love meeting travellers and sharing stories and experiences. Before we had our children we travelled extensively both in NZ and overseas. We'd love to learn about your culture and share ours. We are also learning all about permaculture so can share what we know and if you have any permaculture knowledge we’d love to learn from you too!
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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
We have lots of outdoor projects on the go! Possible jobs include - help in the garden - weeding, planting, mulching etc, planting trees, chopping and stacking firewood, chipping branches, creating compost, fencing, help looking after our animals and hanging out with the kids.
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Beginner
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Accommodation
You will have your own private space - a cosy caravan in our garden, with a view out to sea and the Mount. Caravan has power and a heater to keep you warm in winter. Shared bathroom inside our house.
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What else ...
We live close to beaches, bush walks, rivers and mountain areas. There is a lot to do in the area for adventurous people. We are 10 minutes to Katikati, 10mins to Omokoroa, 20mins to Tauranga central and 30mins to Mount Maunganui. Unfortunately there is no public transport available where we live so you will need your own transport.
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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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I enjoyed working in the garden and my husband also enjoyed helping to make the deck. My daughter had so much fun playing with everyone … read more
I helped them with the garden and we made hot compost together. Feeding the animals was fun. They have many exciting projects for the land.
We had a very interesting and enriching cultural exchange. I loved that we prepared kawakawa balm!
It’s … read more
I loved exchanging ideas and knowledge about permaculture and food forestry and helping them with their projects. Jobs were diverse and ranged from planting and weeding over stacking wood to looking after the animals. I much appreciated our shared family dinners and the chance to share and learn recipes.
Thea … read more
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I enjoyed working in the garden and my husband also enjoyed helping to make the deck. My daughter had so much fun playing with everyone … read more
I helped them with the garden and we made hot compost together. Feeding the animals was fun. They have many exciting projects for the land.
We had a very interesting and enriching cultural exchange. I loved that we prepared kawakawa balm!
It’s … read more
I loved exchanging ideas and knowledge about permaculture and food forestry and helping them with their projects. Jobs were diverse and ranged from planting and weeding over stacking wood to looking after the animals. I much appreciated our shared family dinners and the chance to share and learn recipes.
Thea … read more
I felt as a part of the family after very short time. Sahita is always smiling and is full of energy. Both girls are very talkative and easygoing. I watched after Frankie or / and Thea sometimes and we always had a really good time with … read more
