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Hello.
We are Andrew and Janet and we live on a 28 acre lifestyle block at Okaihau (Northland). We have 4 independent young adult children that have all left home although some do pop back from time to time. Andrew is a mechanic/agricultural contractor and works from home. I work either helping Andrew or doing the jobs thst need doing around our properties.
We run cows and sheep on our block and also have 1 x cat, 1 x dog, and 1 x pig.
We are based 20 minutes from Kerikeri and 30 minutes from Paihia and the Bay of Islands.
We have done limited overseas travel, Andrew spent 18 months in the UK several years ago, but we are always looking for places to visit that are off the beaten tourist route.
We have a range of hobbies we do in our quiet time from reading books through to 4 wheel driving and would be happy to share these with you. We have traveled extensively throughout New Zealand and would love to exchange travel stories.
We have a variety of projects on the go that people could help with. They range from gardening and landscaping to fencing and most things inbetween.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We would love to share our knowledge with other people, and learn from them as well. We will be able to teach you about rural living in Northland. We are actively involved in the community and would be keen to share our community with you. There is lots of things to be learnt as we embark on our building journey.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Update - Feb 2024 We are wanting to get some gardening/landscaping & tree planting done while the soil conditions are favourable.
We would like people to help us with some gardening/landscaping and building. We want to get our gardens in order heading into the winter and have a couple of landscaping projects to tackle as well.
You will be working along side us most of the time. There may be the odd task you will feel comfortable tackling alone which is fine by us.
We would prefer any Workawayer's that choose us to have a good understanding of English.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We live semi off grid in a 5th wheeler/rv that is parked in a shed. We have a fully functioning bathroom built into the shed. We offer a cabin/portacom for your bedroom (has a kingsize bed) and the bathroom facilities will be shared with the w of us. We offer food and accommodation in return for 5 hours work per day, 5 days per week. We will have dinner's together which usually consists of meat, veges and sometimes rice or pasta. Happy to try new things if you have a specialty dish. We will supply all towels and sheets etc.
What else ...
There are several bush walks in the area and beaches within easy driving distance. Preferably you will have your own vehicle. Okaihau is the center of the North so options are endless depending on what you want to do.
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?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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He was a great help towards our shed project and was willing to give any task ago. Dylan fitted in well with our day to day life and with our extended family. Would… read more
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He was a great help towards our shed project and was willing to give any task ago. Dylan fitted in well with our day to day life and with our extended family. Would… read more
