Urgent Farm help needed South of Napier, New Zealand

New Zealand

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11/01/2022
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2022

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We live about one hour south of Napier, in a rural area. On our 60 Acre beef farm, we have about a 140 calf’s and cattle and about 10 Sheep. We got 4 dogs, 2 cats, 3 Alpaca and 12 chicken and a lorikeet. We also got another 80 acres with some heifers on it. It’s a bit further away. We need to have a bit of fencing done there. At the 60 acres we are needing weeding, and firewood. Also moving fencelines for the calf’s, and help around the place and house.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Animal Care
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Come and find out what it's like to live with a Kiwi - German family in a rural area :-) If you are an Animal lover like I’m, you will love it here. For someone, that is into nature, we do have tracks around here. If it not to wet.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for someone that can help us with some fire wood. Also to help around the farm, and around the place, like tidy up around and in the sheeds. Shifting fence lines, general gardening. Maybe also a bit of tree planting. Also some little painting in the house.
In return for bed, food and being welcome here.
Must like cats and dogs. Accommodation is a room for yourself with a double bed. Dinner will always be eaten together. Breakfast and lunch you will be sometime by yourself. We do eat a lot of meat.
We live in a rural area. So please note There are no big shopping malls.
if you are a competent driver, we do have a car available.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Accommodation
1 bedroom with double bed
What else ...
We got 1 mountain bike available. Also a 4 wheeler.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week. But it all can be done by negotiations.

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08/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Clayton) for host

I only stayed for little over 2 weeks with Petra and Andrew. But they welcomed me in right away into their home. I had so much fun on their farm learning new skills and improving others. With a good variety of tasks i was always being kept busy and enjoyed my time working. The lifestyle is simple but well earned at the end of the day when you sit… read more

(Excellent )

24/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Andres & Joaquina)

Jo and Andrews are the most amazing fun couple. They did everything we ask for and much more! Both are very capable of doing anything. Working with horses cows calf’s, or any machinery, they can do it! Both are very thoughtful, and very good company. We will love to have them back at any time! And we are looking forward to your yummy bbq! Sorry it… read more

(Excellent )

19/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Andres & Joaquina) for host

We are very thankful with Petra and Andrew for having us!! We spend a great time together! They're an amazing family, and since the first time we met it was like staying with friends! We love working outdoors and being surrounded by animals. They have the most frendly and funnies pets!! We learn a lot sharing with them, and with Andrew's parents (… read more

(Excellent )

26/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Mandy) for host

I spent 7 weeks with Petra and Andrew and I do not want to miss a second.
I felt very welcome from the beginning and fell in love with all the crazy, wonderful animals.
I am looking forward to seeing you all again in October.

(Excellent )

25/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Jonathan ) for host

I spend two weeks with Petra and Andrew.
It was an awesome time.
I immediately fell in love with the three dogs they have.
I always wanted to live and work on a Farm and Petra and Andrew gave me the opportunity to experience that.
I really enjoyed my tasks and was happy to help them with everything that was needed.
There property is really… read more

(Excellent )

20/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Adriana & Alexander) for host

This was our first experience through workaway and we couldn't have been more thankful that we had Petra and Andrew as our hosts. We had a lovely time and we really felt like a part of the family. We stayed for 3 weeks and loved everything from the location, the work tasks, the amazing food and the family. Thank you for your time Petra & Andrew!

(Excellent )

15/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Sophia) for host

Better late than never but I really want to say that I had a great experience with Petra, Frank and Si! They were so helpful and from the beginning I felt like a member of the family. The home is nice and with everything you need, their animals are great and the work isn`t hard as well. Thank you for your cozy home, your hopitality in general, the… read more

(Excellent )

26/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Quentin) for host

I had an amazing stay with Simon, Petra and Frank for my very first workaway experience ! I felt really welcomed, just like at home. The house is lovely, with everything you need, you can use the Land Rover to go to the horses or for you free time. I spent three weeks there in June, and I was sad to say goodbye to everybody, including Petra's mom,… read more

(Excellent )

30/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Alix) for host

I needed a quiet place near Auckland to spend a few weeks and that was perfect!
The work is fair, if you know horses you know what is stable work ;) basically it is 3h hours in the morning, 1h in the afternoon and 30 min in the evening. Simon is very patient and gives precise explanations, so it is very easy to learn quickly all the habits of the… read more

(Excellent )

17/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Miriam) for host

I stayed 4 and a half beautiful weeks with Peter, Frank and Simon and their animals. I feelt very welcome, the work is fair,never to hard and fun, their horses are all very nice.
I cleaned the stable in the morning , painted nearly the whole house from inside and outside and helped with the horses in the evening, absolutely no problem to take… read more

(Excellent )

24/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Claudia) for host

Petra, Frank and Simon were my first hosts in NZ and I definitely couldn't ask for a better first workaway. I stayed with them and their cute animals for 6 weeks. They welcomed my with open arms and let me feel as a part of the family. It was a pleasure to care for the lovely horses and chickens and it was never boring. Petra is a very good cook,… read more

(Excellent )

19/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Kathrin)

Sorry it took so long! Katherine stayed with us for a total of 2 months over two separate visits. It was a pleasure to have her living with us. She fitted in with everyone and was quickly like one of the family. We were very pleased when she came back to us for a second time before leaving for the South Island. It was like a friend came back.

She… read more

(Excellent )

26/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Kathrin) for host

Hi everyone who is thinking of meeting this family!

As already having been mentioned by former workawayers, it is a pleasure to live with Petra, Frank, Si, and all the lovely animals. I spent even twice 4 weeks in Waimauku and I absolutely enjoyed the everyday life with them. First, I had planned to stay for one week, but I felt so comfortable,… read more

(Excellent )

18/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Rik) for host

I stayed a month with Petra, Frank and Simon. I had a wonderful time with them and i felt like part of a family. Working with the horses and chickens was always lots of fun. They welcomed me with open arms and I was able to spent a beautiful christmas and nye with them . They always cooked very tasty meals and took me on trips around the area… read more

(Excellent )

23/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host

It was really a pleasure to stay with you guys. Although I just stayed two weeks it felt like a family from the beginning!
I liked to care for the horses because I really love horses, going to the very close beach or having dinner together in the evening. And I really love your self made bacon and free range eggs, thank you for this!
It's a… read more

(Excellent )

21/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Lucia) for host

I stayed with Petra and her Familiy at the end of March/ beginning of April for about two weeks and I absolutely loved it. All of them were very welcoming and I really enjoyed working at the farm. The horses have really nice personalities and with their dog Jake around it is impossible to be in a bad mood. So whoever loves being around horses,… read more

(Excellent )

17/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Anne) for host

I loved staying with them, I stayed one month with them and every time I came back from the horstes or from town it felt like coming home. I can say I had a family in New Zealand, with whom I spent a lot of time. And they helped me a lot with all my flight booking and stuff, thank you for that!
Also the work with the horses is really great, I… read more

(Excellent )

10/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Nicole) for host

I've had such a good time with Petra and her family. They are all very kind and let me feel like home. The house is very comfortable, the food is delicious and the nearby farm is really nice and quiet. I mostly worked with the horses and chicken (feeding, doing the stables, do some gardening for the chucks place, and so on). There was also enough… read more

(Excellent )

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