Fun permaculture living as close to nature as you can be in Onekaka, New Zealand

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  Description

  We are Ian and Melanie .
  We are European kiwis .
  
  We are just around the corner from the iconic Mussel inn and there is kayaking and mountain biking on our doorstep .
  We have lived on the land here for 7 years and are building permaculture gardens . Fruit , veg and chickens .
  
  We are a small permaculture homestead in rural South Island .
  We keep a busy garden , polytunnel and berry house .. and chooks .
  We enjoy building projects and are currently building a sleep out .
  
  We have a wood fire sauna , we love river swims , two dogs keep us busy , and we like eating on the back porch on sunny evenings …
  We have access to kayaks and treks , fishing and a boat ..
  
  Please please only reach out to us if you are really keen to come . We have had too many time wasters this year who just write to us only to cancel the day before they arrive !

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Sustainability

  

  Pets

  

  Culture

  

  Cooking & food

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Books

  

  Animals

  

  Water sports

  

  Nature

  

  Hiking

  

  Beach
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Language exchange , story’s and music around the fire pit .. food and crafts too !!
  We are open to explore your culture and language . We hope that you bring your own ideas and initiatives .
  We process food in our big kitchen and share connection in that way .

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  Help

  Friendly , reliable , able to offer a couple of hours per day ..
  We would be grateful if you can use tools , but it’s not essential .
  We have a range of tasks , from garden care , fruit picking , preserving , light painting , brewing ..
  If you have cooking / preserving skills we would be stoked !

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  French: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  Two warm dry cabins . One In the bush .. and one with three bunks that’s close to the kitchen .
  They are cosy and clean . Electricity and blankets provided .
  If you prefer to stay in your van that’s also an option .
  We provide all food .
  We have shared breakfast and lunch and provide food for you to cook for yourself in the evenings .

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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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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  Luna

  Very friendly border collie

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