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Come help us restore native trees back to our valley, weed the garden, or help sand/paint/mortar our house!
You are also welcome to use our pool, spa pool, BBQ, etc, we often have dinner together next to our outdoor fire.
We are a couple from NZ and South Africa who work in sustainability and robotics, with 3 kids at home.
We can help you with your English and we also speak limited Spanish, Japanese and Afrikaans.\
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Interests
Technology
Sustainability
Books
Writing
Plant care
Photography
Languages
Gardening
Drawing & painting
Cooking & food
Beach
Camping
Fitness
Nature
Water sports
Hiking
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
If you're interested we would love to teach you about New Zealand forest restoration, New Zealand birds and what problems New Zealand ecosystems are facing.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We always host two people at a time, this needs to be a couple who can share accommodation (we would also consider a family with young kids).
Work is four hours a day - gardening, caring for our native plantings, house painting, and general odd jobs. Meals are provided and we eat together in the evenings. You're welcome to take a turn cooking dinner for everyone if you feel like it.
After five working days, your last two are free. There's a pool and hot tub on the property, a waterfall walk in the Kaimais about 20 minutes away, and surf beaches at Waihi or Mount Maunganui about 30-40 minutes out. Tauranga is 25 minutes if you need a city fix.
Non-smokers only, and no drugs.
We look forward to meeting you!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateThis 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.
Accommodation
Sleeping situation is in our caravan (has one double and two short single beds, no toilet). It is not fancy but it is close to the house, is clean, watertight and warm, with heater, electricity outlets, wi-fi, kettle, and a small fridge.
If you are a family there is the possibility of using a small cottage instead, depending on whether it is rented out at the time.
What else ...
Our property is on a country road, about 10 minutes' drive from Omokoroa which has cafes, supermarket, gym, bakery, pub, harbour swimming beach etc.
There are some beautiful walks in the Kaimai Ranges - eg Aongatete swimming hole, Sentinel Rock. Happy to show you some of the area here.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Indy
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