Off grid development on ancestral land Karikari peninsula, New Zealand

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  Description

  Kia ora! My name is Erina, I am developing our ancestral land in the far north, east coast on the Karikari Peninsula. Just breaking in new ground so there’s a lot to do! Open to arrivals within the coming week. You can get here by car along a short gravel road and mulch driveway. There are two caravans here one for guests which sleeps 4 (one very comfortable queen and 2 x bench seat beds) and a sofa bed in the awning.
  
  We need help mostly with clearing scrub, watering gardens, painting and other odd jobs. We have a compost toilet, hot out door shower and basic cooking area in the awning. The idyllic beach is 8minute walk down the hill. We have everything you need and can offer you a natural outdoor, in an untouched beautiful environment of the Karikari peninsula.
  
  When you apply please let me know how soon you can arrive and I prefer to discuss things over phone so if possible leave me your contact details. Thanks 🙏

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  If you desire I can reach you about:
  - the local flora and fauna
  - hunt and gather your own food from the sea
  - local ancestral history of the Māori people
  - Te Reo Māori - Māori language
  - Rongoa Māori - Māori medicine
  - Raranga - Māori flax weaving
  - Māori song and dance

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  Help

  Clearing scrub, planting and watering trees, cleaning and painting the vans, repair work, building walls out of the Manuka trees and grass hut roofs

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Maori: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  I'd love to learn Spanish and Hindi. Otherwise any new language is cool.
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  Accommodation

  There are a few options for sleeping.
  - caravan has a comfortable queen bed and two bench seat beds
  - awning has a sofa bed and single mattress
  - bring a tent to sleep in that
  We have linen and blankets but you can also bring your own. There is a freezer, refridgeration, plenty solar power electricity, hot showers, open camp oven, gas cook top.
  
  All 3 meals will be provided, snacks and any food you like to eat. We eat alot of sea food and simple food and share in the cooking.

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  What else ...

  Time off you can explore the peninsula, drive up to the Cape Reinga, go snorkeling, or relax

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  Internet connection is good, however video calls are better in a certain spot but a bit sketchy walking around. I have starlink which needs to be set up

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  Space for parking camper vans

  That's fine

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Have to be friendly pets that will be kind to my shih tzu dog

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week