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Phil and I live with our children, Jonty (5 years) and Zara (4 years) live on a farm 5 minutes out of Featherston (a town in the Lower North Island on the East Coast). Just 10 minutes from funky Greytown and 15 minutes to the vineyards of Martinborough and 1 hour from the capital city, Wellington on the train, we are very central to lots of great Wairarapa sights!
We love all things outdoors - we have horses, motorbikes, a boat and pets.
We are looking for people that are practical and don't mind getting their hands dirty - helping with gardening, planting, painting, cooking and general handiwork as we establish ourselves in our new place. Anyone with building or general handyman experience and/or childcare experience will be welcomed! We would love people that are also happy to help out around and in the house, to work in the garden, to look after & walk Ralphy and Koda (the Labradors) and that love children.
Your own vehicle is necessary in order to see all the exciting sights of the cast Wairarapa.
You will have your own large room that's in a separate building from the main house.
We are also big meat-eaters, coming from a farm so vegetarians/vegans not preferred.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learning about cropping farming and family life in NZ
Projects involving children
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Help
Gardening
Planting
Painting (interior and exterior)
Building, if able too
Cooking and baking if you like too!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis 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.
Accommodation
Own bedroom that's adjacent to stand-alone garage.
What else ...
If you are looking to do the following you will need your own car.
Local beaches - Pirinoa, Castlepoint or Riversdale
15 minutes from Martinborough - wineries
10 minutes from Greytown - boutique shopping and cafes
5 minutes from Featherston - local township
20 minutes from access to Tararua ranges - tramping and camping
1 hour from Wellington - Capital city by train
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
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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I stayed one month with they and was the best experience OF ALL MY TRIP. They always are worry about everything to make you feel good and… read more
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I stayed one month with they and was the best experience OF ALL MY TRIP. They always are worry about everything to make you feel good and… read more
We helped to pack small baleage by 4WD and trailer to there shed and pilled up another load for their neighbor. Quite a good… read more
