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Join our family with a native forrest restoration project in Clevedon, Auckland New Zealand

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    Its the time of the year that we spend a lot of time on the newly planted trees to release and weed manage. We planted 23,000 trees last year
    Besides the reforestation, we also have an existing forrest and a new area to be prepped for planting (planting will not happen until May 2026)
    We have animals on the farm, like sheep, ostrich, ducks, geese
    We can host ideally couples.

    We have two young daughters too, 3 & 7 years of age

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Light gardening
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Light maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Yoga / Wellness
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Hiking
    Beach
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    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

    The area we live in has lots to offer. Also nearby beaches and nature getaways and parks
    We have shared dinners and if any activities on like to take everyone along (if interested)

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Help with native forrest restoration project

    4 hours a day per person, 5 days/week
    We provide 3 meals a day for your convenience

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent
    German: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Besides the main house, we are nearly done with a sleep out which contains a big kitchen, a living and bathroom. We bought a Sauna too but need to assemble this

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We have a spare car if needed for doing a shop

  • 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

    Any size vehicle is ok

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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