Learn about polyculture and enjoy the outdoors in Auckland, New Zealand

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  Description

  I live in my own house sitting atop a deep valley on 8 acres of family land. We are in North Auckland, right after the suburbs become bush.
  
  I have my 5 y/o boy Galileo half the time, I'm not looking for a baby sitter but you'd need to enjoy occasionally sharing space with an energetic kid.
  
  My hobbies include yoga, breathplay, holding wood fire sessions, gym & sauna, ecstatic dance, drum circles and tea ceremony.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Art Projects

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals
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  Interests

  

  Sustainability

  

  Self development

  

  Farming

  

  Van life

  

  Events & social

  

  Culture

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Writing

  

  Plant care

  

  Hitchhiking

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Gardening

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Art & design

  

  Astronomy

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature

  

  Fitness

  

  Camping

  

  Dancing

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Hiking

  

  Charity work
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I run a seasonal astrotourism project showing the planets, stars and mythology to tourists. I like to talk about space and time as a son of Rā (Sun).
  
  My mum grew up on a marae (tribal village) and through my own relationship to Papatuānuku (Earth), I am directing my mauri (life force) to remember and grow new culture.
  
  The most pressing imbalance between these two in is the industrial deforestation of Tāne (trees, birds, bees). Organic regrowth is my part to play. I can't do this alone and need more hands and art beats

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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

  I teach gardening for an established nonprofit (8&9 year olds for 3 half days per week. 1-3 days of your workdays could be volunteering with me and the kids and learn about companion (polyculture) gardening along the way. This is not hard work but does require capacity for emotional labour, keeping calm with disregulated kids.
  
  On the homestead front, our family is reforesting our 8 acres of grass paddocks. I am taking the lead on with experiments in agroforestry. Once the development road is complete I'll have access to my acre with its long established native bush which I intend to one day start a forest school. Phasing out the sharp blackberry organically is the current mission for this piece which requires much idealistic observation and practical experimentation.
  
  At my place I grow veggie and herb seedlings in my green houses and keep 10 laying chickens which need regular care. If you have experience in food preparation and/or preservation I'm very interested in exploring the various ways to incorporate & stockpile the exotic plant propogations I'm producing.
  
  In short I'm seeking an earthy human who enjoys interacting with kids.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Beginner

  This 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.
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  Accommodation

  Current options are
  > Van with bed sleepout
  > Glasshouse on our future forest school land (15 minute walk from facilities)
  
  I can provide all the veggies needed and source unlimited bulk staples (sweet potato, rice, beans, cereals, herbs, coconut milk/cream, oils).
  
  Happy to share dinner whenever it flows - as for me I thrive when I eat high fat (curry/soups) and low/no wheat (bread/pasta)

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  What else ...

  8 minute drive / 20 minute bike ride / 45 minute walk to
  
  Albany (Bus Station, Mall, Supermarkets, gym & sauna)
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  Long Bay (Regional Park)
  Grannies Bay (Cove)
  Pohutikawa Bay (Nude beach)
  
  My father owns a rental car company so can also organise a budget vehicle if needed. My advice in NZ would be to buy a van.

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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

  Standard wifi available

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  Space for parking camper vans

  One parking space available next to common space

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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