Help us to clear weeds and maintain the land at our eco-community in Okato, New Zealand

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  Description

  We are an eco community situated on the hills overlooking Okato, at the base of the Puakai Ranges.
  
  We have several buildings that need some love and large areas of gorse and blackberry to remove.
  
  The land is vast and offers plenty to do, including crystal clear streams, access to Dover Track (a popular hiking track) and endless spaces to explore- plus a view of the rolling hills and ocean in the distance.
  We are 5 minutes drive from Pukeiti gardens and 10 minute's drive from Okato township and Surf Highway 45.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Our piece of land has been deemed a Key Native Ecosystem (KNE) and requires trapping of introduced pests which include possums, rats and mustelids. These pests target our native birds and lizards, some of which are under serious threat. Workers have the opportunity to learn about trapping in New Zealand which is part of the nation-wide goal of becoming predator-free by 2050.
  We have some amazing birdlife on the land including Tomtit, Kereru, Ruru, Kiwi, Yellow Hammer and Fantails.
  The community has been in operation for over 40 years but in recent years the land has been neglected. We are working to bring it back to its former glory.

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  Help

  The size of the land means there are endless tasks.
  At the moment we need firewood.for next winter. Removal and spraying of gorse and blackberry from various open spaces.
  This place would suit anyone who loves quirky spaces and being outdoors.
  We have reduced the hours of work as we are not residing in the space made available for our workawayers and therefore will not be feeding you. There is a greenhouse which will provide some vegetables from December onwards, a supermarket is 10 minutes down the road and a cafe 3 minutes drive away.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Beginner

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  Accommodation

  There is a house for you to use that offers a shower, toilet and kitchen with a two burner gas cooker. A brand new fireplace has also been installed.
  There are a number of spaces to park a van, camper or caravan.
  There is a bedroom with the option of a double bed and/or two single beds.
  We do not charge any fee's. We ask for only 2-3 hours, Monday to Friday because Workawayers will need to feed themselves but have access to free vegetables grown in a tunnel house garden on the land.

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  What else ...

  It is a slice of paradise, nested on the hill, away from the hustle and bustle. We can offer several stay options and are flexible on how and when you work (e.g. work longer days to have more days off).
  We are off-grid (solar) and have a no animal policy to help protect our native birds including kiwi who live in the area.

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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

  In addition to the house, we also have a large flat gravel area that can fit any self-contained camper/motorhome. There are no wash facilities or power near this parking area.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

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