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Experience how I live in a remote area in Northland, New Zealand

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  • Description

    Description

    We are creating an outdoor kitchen and fire pit area with herb and vege gardens at one of our houses. We are farmers; gardens are a new concept here. Anyone with hammer skills for raised gardens and bench seats will be welcome. There is only grass there, so it would need to be made from start to finish, with vegetables planted. We have a paddock of cow manure that can go in the garden. You will need to work most of the time independently. I am also looking for help with my housework and for someone to sew curtains.
    I have cell coverage and Wi-Fi. I am an elderly, retired Māori artist and published Author. I am a practitioner in Medicinal Cannabis, and my products are sold at the local markets.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Writing
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    It is a two-hour drive to the top of New Zealand to Cape Reinga, a nice day trip, and about a three-hour drive to Waipoua Forest and the giant Kauri tree further down the West Coast, and Ngawha Springs healing thermal hot pools.
    There is no public transport available in the area. It is a good central point for day travel and sightseeing. You need to have transport to get here.

  • Help

    Help

    I have a variety of areas I need help with, including ongoing house cleaning. My small balcony gardens often need re-vamping. I have seven old fruit trees that are overgrown and need pruning. and hammer projects and maintenance. Ongoing Mural project on my kitchen wall for artists to add to it.
    5 Hours of help x 5 days: hours and days flexible!

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Maori: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Helpers will have a large double bedroom
    Very relaxing home in a peaceful, remote area with a rural view down a long valley. You will help with some basic kitchen needs, such as dishes and dinner preparation if needed. My preference is vegetarian-type meals, but I do cook the occasional meat meal, with very little knowledge of cooking meat. I don't provide food to snack on all day between meals. There is no shop here, so you will need to bring your own snacks. Bedroom to be left cleaned, ready for the next guest. Help in the kitchen with dishes and food preparation is not part of 5 hours work. It is expected of anyone who stays here.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We have a large animal farm with lots of hills if you like walking. Stunning views, a river for swimming, native trees and beautiful bird life. We have horses you can ride.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    I have good wifi service. Quiet peaceful home.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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A colorful wall mural depicts a rural landscape with mountains, houses, trees, animals, a plane, and a bird, above a doorway in a cozy room.
The image features an older woman with long gray hair, wearing an orange cardigan over a black top, standing in front of a lush green bush or tree.
The image depicts a small, one-story house with a gable roof, featuring a covered porch and a fenced yard, surrounded by trees and bushes, with a clear sky above.
The image depicts a cozy room with a bed, chair, and window, featuring a butterfly mural on the wall and a red blanket on the bed, bathed in natural light.
The image depicts a serene rural scene, featuring a white house, a lush green yard with a garden, and rolling hills in the background under a blue sky with clouds.
The image depicts a serene rural scene featuring a white house with a green roof, a horse in a fenced field, and rolling hills under a blue sky with clouds.

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