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Description
We are welcoming some help on the property.
Work includes looking after our horses, gardening, house keeping or special tasks and the seasonal upkeep of our property. You are not expected to be helping with any business activities here.
Our family is constantly fluctuating with both people - dogs, cats, and horses.
We are quite social and the dinning table is constantly in use.
We enjoy a family vibe, music, food and the arts.
Conversation is always flowing.
Keeping track of the house and the upkeep is a big job. So it is expected that we all take care of the home we offer.
Its a house that just absorbs the coming and goings. But this takes a team to keep it fresh and organised.
We look forward to positive energetic individuals who enjoy life and being a part of what ever is going on.
If you are handling horses - experience with the care of these animals is essential.
Coming to our yard does not necessarily mean you will be riding horses.
This is very dependant on you and the horses we have at the time.
Helpers usually settle easily. We offer an option to stay on longer as many often stay for a few months or even a year in a few cases.
Contact us if you don't mind a busy family with get up and go that is very inclusive with our helpers.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Andrew and Jane
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a very busy with horses and always have people and staying at the house, lots of fun meeting with people of all ages. It can be busy and full of activity.
Help
Our family.
We are a family of two parents and 3 sons.
We have horses, chickens, cats, dogs, ducks and bees.
We have a minimum age of 20 years old.
Our expectations are for initial stay of 1 week and then if we are cool with the arrangement we will invite you to stay longer which usually happens because we are generally very happy with all our helpers.
The help is varied from horse care, to gardening and domestic help.
We expect a contribution of 4 hours help per day . You might do a full day and then head out the next exploring the next, we are flexible.
Within the home we ask for a polite & tidy attitude with respect for our home and property.
Inclusion as a member of the family. If we go out somewhere we will invite you to come with us if it is appropriate.
If you are interested to meet us - get in touch with us.
We are easy to get to from the city.
Look forward to meeting you.
Jane and Andrew
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Our accomodation is a double bed in the house or two single beds or we have a self contained horse truck. The truck is very comfortable with a kitchen, lighting and music etc... and it has a double bed.
We provide a varied diet and enjoy food and coffee together.
Helpers can assist with preparation and it can be collaborative.
We eat together as a family.
What else ...
Our property is situated 4 mins from Helensville. It is a beautiful spot with a mandarin orchard. The beach and the forest is just up the road. Close by are the Parakai Thermal Pools and the small town of Helensville. Mountain biking, swimming, walks and sky diving are all within a short drive.
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?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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She is. out going and. bright. We found she. settled very. quickly and just got right. on in helping our busy crew. She is. versatile and flexible and was kind enough to come and help us after she. had moved further up. the road to. help a. friend in. need. Sophie is a vegetarian and was very capable at making… read more
After our initial start Gina stepped. up. and grafted hard.
Our property is pretty full. on. with. people, noise, food and Gina just got right on. in there.
A. vegetarian she. was not fussy but appreciated the meals and effort taken to.… read more
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She is. out going and. bright. We found she. settled very. quickly and just got right. on in helping our busy crew. She is. versatile and flexible and was kind enough to come and help us after she. had moved further up. the road to. help a. friend in. need. Sophie is a vegetarian and was very capable at making… read more
After our initial start Gina stepped. up. and grafted hard.
Our property is pretty full. on. with. people, noise, food and Gina just got right on. in there.
A. vegetarian she. was not fussy but appreciated the meals and effort taken to.… read more
I just loved having her here.
We just got on right away. Perhaps it was her English tones and quiet nature. I don't really know but for the time Catherine was here I just enjoyed her company immensely.
From a working point of view you will have no trouble. She is a great worker and so easy to have in the… read more
So polite and gentle. She has a willingness to get things right.
She is great at clarifying the task at hand.
She has a great worth ethic and is physically capable.
Clean tidy and easy to have around she is easily absorbed into the family.
We loved having this young woman in… read more
We really enjoyed everything about this bright young girl. Capable, intelligent and very willing, Jo achieved everything. asked of her. In fact she goes above and. beyond to make sure the job is completed to the high standards she observes.
Did. I mention she is a delight.
We wish her the best experience in NZ and trust… read more
There is always work to be done and something is happening on the property. I met such an amazing group of people there from the family, their friends and also other… read more
But because of her can do attitude and her perseverance she really dug deep to give the most she could.
Anna was pretty easy to have around. She has a gorgeous laugh and a great smile.
She was clean and engaging.
We enjoyed her time with us and trust she will continue to… read more
He fitted in easily, and contributed 100%.
He is a respectful, intelligent and optimistic individual who is always on the go and looking forward.
Travel well my friend - you will be missed but not forgotten.
Nico was with us on two occasions. Covid 19 provided us with an opportunity to enjoy his calm and gentle nature.
Nico quickly became a firm favourite in our collection of memorable helpers.
Around the house Nico is polite, tidy, helpful and easy. He has a dry humour and verges on shy, but not in an awkward way. He is welcoming and… read more
Both of them were careful and considerate and took great pride in each and every task they took on. They are open to trying new things and did not mind some of the more menial work… read more
Selina is a very kind and personable girl. She is considerate and caring.
Selina makes every opportunity positive and rewarding. I loved her sweet nature.
She is super hard working. We had to tell her to stop from time to time as she always seeing… read more
Life on the farm isn't what you would call relaxing but it's absolutely awesome if you love horses, dogs and experience something new every day.
Everyday jobs are… read more
This individual is a quiet considerate and personable young lady. We very much enjoyed and trusted this hard working and determined girl. Amelie is a giving and kind person who took up the challenges with no complaint even when it was a blistering experience. She was easy to have around and settled… read more
Jane and Andrew take care of you like part of the family. I had a lot of fun with them. And they have 3 sons very nice too. The property is big so they need help with horses, garden, painting... They take time for explain… read more
Our family really enjoyed this bright girl.
A pleasure in every way.
Whoa! That was one of my best woofing experience. Jane/Andrew are really lovely host. You work with them in what suits you the best: for my case it was at the horse center (grooming, prepare the horse, cleaning, prepare the food, tractor in the arena (so fun!)) or help them to build their new chicken house. But it also can be… read more
