Help on a family farm while learning about Māori culture on Takaka Hill, Tasman, New Zealand

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  Description

  Kia ora! We are a loving and caring family (whanau), living on top of Takaka Hill (Pikikirunga) in the stunning Tasman Bay, close to Motueka and the Abel Tasman National Park, and serving as a gateway to Golden Bay.
  
  My name is Jacinda, and my husband is Jason. We have three wonderful children: Sonnyjoe (9), Kora (8), and Harlem (3). Our family dog, Zeus, is also a beloved member of our whānau. My mum a.k.a Nana D also lives in her own self-contained unit next to us.
  
  We love camping, hunting, fishing, and enjoying the great outdoors. Proudly of Māori descent, we have a deep appreciation for our culture and are eager to share that with others. We have plenty of knowledge about local activities and hidden gems in the area.
  
  We strive to live sustainably, growing our own vegetables, raising 21 free-range chickens for fresh eggs, and hunting and fishing for our meals. Our home is rainwater-fed and features its own sewer system. We enjoy unlimited Wi-Fi and good phone reception.
  
  Our property spans 96 acres, which requires regular maintenance like mowing, fencing, and weed control. If you enjoy farm life and want to spend time with our family, we’d love to hear from you!
  
  Please note that you’ll need your own vehicle, as we’re about 30 minutes from public transport. We offer a semi-self-contained room with a fridge, kettle, sink, etc. However, bathroom and laundry facilities are in the main house.
  
  Kia ora, and thank you
  
  We are just a lifestyle block that is only requiring help, we are not a business sorry. We are also not needing childcare. We can be flexible with dates and our room can only cater for one single or a couple. If you have a self-contained camper, we can cater for you

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  As a Māori family, we’re excited to share our culture, traditions, and values with you. During your stay, you’ll have the opportunity to:
  Learn Te Reo Māori/Māori language. Basic phrases, how to introduce yourself and karakia/blessings
  Experience Māori customs. Like hospitality (manaakitanga) and family connections (whanaungatanga). Our whanau tikanga/rules around being kind and polite to others
  Explore Māori arts. Weaving, waiata/songs, cultural dance and poi
  Discover our food and cooking traditions, including the preparation of a hāngi (earth oven meal). Also collection of kai Moana (fish and shell fish) and cooking other cultural meals.
  Understand our deep connection to nature through sustainable farming and foraging.
  We also look forward to learning of other cultures.

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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

  Our family needs help with a variety of tasks, both indoors and outdoors.
  Gardening & Farming: Planting, weeding, harvesting, and caring for our vegetable garden and fruit trees. We practice sustainable farming and would love your help maintaining it.
  Outdoor Projects: Help with simple construction or maintenance tasks like building small structures or repairing fences. Also spraying of tracks on our farm so we can walk around our trap lines
  Household Tasks & Cooking: Assist with cleaning, cooking (traditional Māori meals), and general household chores.
  Cultural Activities: Help on our cultural wananga/courses we run in the bush. Teaching hunting skills to families in the area.
  General Help: Childcare, pet care, and other family support.
  If you're keen to learn, we’re excited to share our knowledge and teach you about Māori culture along the way!

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Maori: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  We can teach some Te Reo maori words, Karakias/prayers before dinner etc
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  Accommodation

  We have a unit which has a bed, kitchen, fridge and jug etc. Then you will share a bathroom and laundry in our house. We live on a farm which runs off rainwater, so in the summer we have to be quite conservative, and we also have our own sewer system so quite vigilant on what goes down the toilets and sink etc. We have farm animals and a dog.
  We have a 96-acre farm that you are welcome to explore
  
  We will be offering 3 meals a day

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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

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

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