Native restoration project and life in the Motueka Valley, Tasman, New Zealand

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  Description

  We are a family living on 58 acres in the beautiful Motueka Valley, needing help with our restoration project, trying to replant the majority of the property in natives, and weed out and restore the existing native bush. We are also looking for people who are interested in engaging with the family and sharing their culture with us. We think this can be a really great learning experience for our children, (aged 12, 10 and 8) and us. We also have lots of animals that love visitors, 2 super friendly dogs, 2 happy cats, sheep, guinea pigs, chickens, ducks and a very sweet pony.
  
  The Nelson/ Tasman region is a great place for nature lovers with lots of beautiful beaches and amazing walks in the area. There is rock climbing in Golden Bay, and cycle trails and incredible mountain biking all around us. There are also great cafes and a buzzing art and craft scene. There is lots on offer and lots to experience. Over the hot summer months, the river is 2 minutes down the road, and there are so many stunning beaches to swim at.
  
  Check out our website - ask me for the link- to see what we are trying to do.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  House & pet sitting
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  Interests

  

  Culture

  

  Van life

  

  Sustainability

  

  Self development

  

  Pets

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  Gardening

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Carpentry

  

  Books

  

  Animals

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Winter sports

  

  Water sports

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Mountain

  

  Hiking

  

  Cycling

  

  Camping

  

  Beach

  

  Adventure sports
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We can offer a Kiwi family life style, sharing a living space, sharing some meals, games and conversation. We love for people to be part of the family life and interacting with us and the kids. Time spent with animals and in nature.
  
  We would love to learn about other cultures, language, food and customs. As well as getting to know a diverse group of people.

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  Projects involving children

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

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  Help

  We have a native restoration project on the go, so we need help with planting natives and weeding and caring for existing plantings. There will also be the occasional household jobs, and general property maintenence, fire wood sorting and stacking. We will be here with you and generally working alongside

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  The kids are learning Italian, French, Spanish and German, it would be great to have others to help then with these languages.
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  Accommodation

  We have a cabin with a lovely private bedroom with queen bed, and single bunks. There is a heater and set of drawers.
  We share the kitchen, bathroom and lounge space during the day and evening, but we have a house bus that we sleep in and spend the later evenings in.
  The lounge is heated with a wood burner. We have a TV and internet. Plus lots of games!

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  What else ...

  There are plenty of great places to visit after your 3 hours working and in your days off, whether you are hiking, biking, fishing, going to the beach, or going to the movies, cafes, local music shows and markets.
  
  We live rurally, there is no public transport and we are 30 minutes to the next main town. We are a non smoking/ vaping home and property. You need a good level of fitness as the property is steep and the work mostly physical. Animals are a big part of our lives. We homeschool our kids, so we are all home together during the days, when we are not out at activities. We are a welcoming and interested family who are looking forward to meeting interesting and friendly people.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  We have good internet. We would probably do our work in the morning and then you would have the rest of the day to explore or do your own online work.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have a good park up spot and can connect you to power and water. Driveway is steep, but concrete, so vans have no trouble getting up it.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  Ruby and Rio

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