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14 Feb 2025
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Description
We are a Kiwi family of four + 1 - Tom, Tash, Ella, Libby and a Gansta-Granny! We run a sheep/beef farm in Cheviot, North Canterbury, South Island. (approx. 1.5 hours North of Christchurch). We need help mostly in our garden (a very large garden with hedges) and general outdoor work around the house, there is also cleaning in and around the house and if you love to cook, we would love that too!! Can be handy with a tools etc.. and ride-on lawnmower. Lots of tasks, if you are up for the challenge! Must have car if possible. Good food along with a crazy, fun-loving family (never a dull moment in this home!). If you love being outdoors and being apart of a family environment, then give us a call!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Events & social
Culture
Gardening
Writing
Performing arts
Cooking & food
Music
Books
Drawing & painting
Farming
Fitness
Camping
Outdoor activities
Winter sports
Team sports
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Helpers will gain an insight into rural living in a very supportive communtiy. Helpers will also learn about Kiwi lifestyle and how we operate our business here on the farm.
We are happy to help improve their english and learn more about New Zealand and also about farm life.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Mostly in need of help in our garden! Lots and lots of garden tasks..from pulling weeds, cutting branches, lawns & hedges etc to doing creative painting in some areas of our huge garden!!! Some house tasks and window cleaning. However, we will try to find some tasks to match the skills of helpers.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a large 5 bedroom homestead. Helpers will have a very comfortable spare bedroom to sleep within the family home or we have other accommodation on property to accommodate 3-4 helpers. Wifi available and all meals included. (We would love that helpers would share in cooking their national dish and with cooking in general and washing up shared with hosts/helpers.
What else ...
We are close to the Hurunui River, which is known for it's Trout fishing, Jet boating and Kayaking. We usually take a picnic and go down to swim at the river. We are a approx. 15-20 mins from the very popular & beautiful Gore Bay (Surf & Swim Beach). Winter sports for those who love skiing, like we do, we have Mt Lyford Ski field approx. 1 and a half hour drive.
Please note: we do not get cell phone coverage here, therefore txting does not work. If you are on Facebook, you can use messenger.
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?
More than two
Feedback (2)
I am French and I arrived in NZ just 2 weeks before lock down in March. A family canceled me my stay at her house just 3 days before and I didn't find any family until I arrive in Auckland because with covid it was very difficult.. Tash called me and helped me with the bus to come in her house.
I wanted to stay 3 weeks but… read more
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I am French and I arrived in NZ just 2 weeks before lock down in March. A family canceled me my stay at her house just 3 days before and I didn't find any family until I arrive in Auckland because with covid it was very difficult.. Tash called me and helped me with the bus to come in her house.
I wanted to stay 3 weeks but… read more
