The image depicts a family of four sitting in a vehicle, with a scenic green field and cloudy sky visible through the windshield.
The image depicts a group of pigs, including piglets, grazing in a grassy field with a small shed in the background, surrounded by trees and hills.
The image depicts a small, dark grey cabin with an open porch, situated on a grassy field under a cloudy sky, with a white trailer visible to the left.
The image depicts a compact kitchen with light wood cabinets and countertops, featuring a sink, stove, and windows offering a scenic view of trees and hills outside.
The image depicts a cozy bedroom with a bed, situated within a small, modern building featuring a glass door and a wooden deck, set against a serene outdoor backdrop.
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Learn about permaculture and regenerative practises in Northland, New Zealand

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    We are Brendon and Michelle, a couple that decided 3 years ago to move out of the Auckland rat race and opt for a quieter rural lifestyle. We are on a Regenerative Beef & Permaculture lifestyle farm. Our vision is to create a diverse healthy thriving ecosystem to benefit nature, ourselves and our community. Since moving here we have had 2 children and have renovated a wool shed which we now call home. We have beef cattle, sheep, pigs and chickens.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Culture
    Self development
    Sustainability
    Farming
    Plant care
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Camping
    Beach
  • 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

    We enjoying chatting about how we manage our regenerative farm using holistic grazing management. We can teach how we grow and preserve food.
    We love food so would welcome guests baking/cooking and exchanging yummy recipes.

  • Help

    Help

    The sort of tasks we would love help with - gardening/ weeding/ planting, cleaning, small building projects and general work on our lifestyle farm.

    Our immediate projects that we need help with are fencing and firewood.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    The accommodation is a self contained cabin which includes a kitchen and bathroom (3 x cabins joined by a big undercover deck). There is a composting toilet.

    You are welcome to cook yourself or we are happy to provide meals.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Our nearest town is Dargaville which is around 15 mins drive.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 699689983792

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The image depicts a group of pigs, including piglets, grazing in a grassy field with a small shed in the background, surrounded by trees and hills.
The image depicts a small, dark grey cabin with an open porch, situated on a grassy field under a cloudy sky, with a white trailer visible to the left.
The image depicts a compact kitchen with light wood cabinets and countertops, featuring a sink, stove, and windows offering a scenic view of trees and hills outside.
The image depicts a cozy bedroom with a bed, situated within a small, modern building featuring a glass door and a wooden deck, set against a serene outdoor backdrop.
The image depicts a family of four sitting in a vehicle, with a scenic green field and cloudy sky visible through the windshield.

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