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Come and help around our family farm and learn about modern farming in Matakana, New Zealand

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    A young family who have recently purchased a farm, looking to plant portions of the farm out in native bush to improve bird life and improve water quality. Father and three kids aged 5, 7 and 9 live on site.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    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

    Learning about modern farming, native NZ bush and replenishing water quality.

  • Help

    Help

    Looking for help planting native bush along a river. Rejuvenating the river health from historic farm use.

  • Languages spoken

    French: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Staying on a farm in a small town an hour north of Auckland. Accomodation is a converted farm shed, very nicely decorated and modern.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Beautiful countryside and beaches nearby, great diving, surfing, fishing etc.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    A recently converted farm building is now modern Accomodation so there is a two bedroom unit available to stay/work from.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 582631276778

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The image shows a man and a boy sitting together on a ride-on toy lawnmower, posing for a photo in a grassy area with a wooden fence and trees in the background.
The image shows a man posing with two children on a beach, with the man\'s head resting on the child\'s shoulder, all three smiling at the camera.
The image shows a man and a young girl posing with a completed puzzle on the floor, featuring a map of the world with various animals and landmarks.
The image depicts a family of eight, including two adults, four children, and two infants, sitting on wooden steps in front of a wooden wall, enjoying ice cream cones together.

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