Help needed on a small dairy farm in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    I live on a 124 hectare dairy farm,milking 220 cows with some drystock. I have a farm worker who does the main farm work and lives 100 metres away. I have dog,cats, and 2 donkeys that love attention.Very quiet location and very nice rural views.Farm is 5km from Waiotahe Beach, and few minutes from the Ohiwa Harbour,Opotiki is 15 mins away and Whakatane is 30 mins away
    If interested in learning about milking the cows and the farm that would be fantastic
    Always something to do on the farm or section

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Can practice English and teach them the kiwi way...learn where milk comes from and be close to animals and nature .There are several beautiful bush walks and mountain bike tacks nearby. Whakatane is also just 30 minutes drive.Ohiwa Harbour has a small track to which glow worms live with a fantastic view at the top

  • Help

    Help

    The kind of help I could need is gardening,housework,firewood,fixing fences(instruction given),cutting firewood(skillsaw),digging,clearing and fixing culvets,bon fires....going on farm to tidy up.
    Most of time I would be there to show/help too

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A bed in a private room in my big house,shared bathroom with other guests sometimes. Meals to be prepared together and cleaned up together.I do not cater for vegetarians(can cook for self maybe-has worked in the past-I provide food), all meals included in exchange for 4 hours work each day 5 out of 7 days.The bedroom may change from the photo of the one here as I may have other guests also during your stay.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Welcome to relax on farm,you can walk over if keen to bush and elevated areas.15 mins to Opotiki or Ohope 25,Waiotahe beach is 5 kms away,
    If catching a bus I can collect/drop off in OPOTIKI.
    thanks

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    I have many hectares that can be parked on

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 483458356692

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The image depicts a serene wooden deck overlooking a lush green field and rolling hills, with a table and benches situated in the foreground.
The image depicts a serene outdoor setting, featuring a wooden deck with a bench and table, overlooking a lush green field with rolling hills and a cloudy sky.
The image depicts two donkeys standing behind a fence in a grassy field, with rolling hills and trees in the background on a partly cloudy day.
The image depicts a kitchen with a large island, featuring a sink, stove, and refrigerator, surrounded by cabinets and countertops, with a dining table and chairs in the background.
The image depicts a middle-aged woman with blonde hair and bangs, wearing a black tank top with a colorful pattern, standing in front of a white tiled wall.
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