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100 %
Last replied
2 Apr 2024
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Description
We are an enviro couple who do many conservational projects around the district. My partner does regeneration/landscaping projects while I teach primary school part-time, run the nursery and help out with the business.
We need help in the native plant nursery and around the property.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Farmstay help
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are overlooking the ohiwa harbour and offer an area that has many experiences such as swimming, kayaking, fishing and mountain biking. We are also close to Te Urewera forest for tramping and are at the beginning of the east cape.
Help
We have a small native plant nursery which we need help with bagging on plants and regenerative planting work.
Also help in the vegetable garden.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You will have your own kitchenette and bathroom with shower. The accommodation is in a converted school bus (which we lived in for a number of years) that has it's own fire. We can accommodate vegetarian and meat eaters.
What else ...
We live in a paradise where many people have their holiday, yet we get to live here all year round. We have fabulous views over the harbour and bush and have 2 kunekune pigs and 2 dog as part of our family.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
We have an area that you can plug in a campervan and have an amazing view.
Can possibly accept pets
As long as our dog gets on with them.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (10)
She is strong and fit and was happy to do all the jobs we set.
Helen would be welcome back any time.
Feedback
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Cultural exchange:
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Communication:
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She is strong and fit and was happy to do all the jobs we set.
Helen would be welcome back any time.
She is fit, strong and determined to get the job finished, even when we said she didn't have to!
She was very good at communicating if she needed anything, (which I really appreciate), and is self-managing.
The accommodation was left clean… read more
They are very clean and tidy and left the accommodation immaculate.
Would fully recommend to any future host
The most beautiful experience on our visit to New Zealand was definitely learning… read more
The food that Lynne and Arthur cooked for us was delicious and healthy.
We enjoyed very much the conversations and the cultural exchange. We are hoping to go… read more
They were willing to learn about all aspects of our every day life and gave everything 100% effort. With a small amount of instruction they could successfully complete tasks to a high standard while we were busy else… read more
The two immediately gave us a warm welcome and in the end it felt like we were visiting friends.
Apart from the fact that their home is so lovely and cozy and you can cuddle a lot with animals, the whole area is fantastic - there are beautiful… read more
They are great workers, always willing to pitch in and were super efficient in the nursery.
We got on so well they ended up staying for nearly a month extra, which was great as we loved having them here. Lovely mature people… read more
I left very inspired by Lynne and Arthurs great resourcefulness and the amazing home they have… read more
We wish her well on her travels.
She was like an old friend within days and was very easy to have around even after a month.
She is self motivated, self managing and has a real appetite for learning.
We loved having Audrey stay with us.
