Certified Passive House establishment of Orchard and Flower Gardens in New Plymouth, New Zealand

New Zealand

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08/09/2020
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We have a very productive vegetable garden and are also developing 2.5 acres where we are building a certified Passive House. We need general help with our home garden of weeding, composting, garden maintenance, manure and seaweed collection and water blasting. On your land we are establishing fences, vegetable gardens, flower garden, orchard and glasshouse. Lucinda also co ordinates an organic food co op with 60 families, this is interesting to learn about :-)

We have 3 children so appreciate extra help to get things done.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
General Maintenance
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are an active family who are conscious of the environment and the food we eat.
Help
Looking for general help around our garden and on our 2.5 acres where we are establishing gardens and orchard
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
King Bed, can be two singles. Large room downstairs.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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(5.0)

Cultural exchange:
(4.5)

Communication:
(4.5)

03/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Antoine & Célestine) for host

We had a good week with Lucinda, Andrew and their 3 children. During the week we worked every day; composting, round trip by wheelbarrow, etc. We shared all the meals together and Lucinda made very good food (healthy and balanced meal). The family even invited us to share meals with their friends. We have fond memories of it.

(Very good )

10/01/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Antoine & Célestine)

Antoine and Celestine were fantastic value. Great sense of humour and enjoyable company. We all got along well. They were great with our young children too. They collected and transported manure and seaweed in our car and trailer by themselves. Antoine was a responsible driver. They also did waterblasting and general jobs around our house, they… read more

(Excellent )

07/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Lucie & Arthur) for host

We spend a fantastic week with Lucinda and her family. We were very included in the family and activities and had a lot fun going to the pool and learning to play cricket/sequence/golf with the kids. We helped in the preparation of their future garden. Lucinda is full of energy and has a lot of exciting plans for growing so many plants/trees etc.… read more

(Excellent )

06/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Lucie & Arthur)

Thank you Lucie and Arthur!!! We had a great time with Lucie and Arthur they are very positive and chatty couple. They fitted right in with our family for the week they stayed with us. Our children really enjoyed having them around, and playing/teaching them cricket. They were really helpful at tea time helping out with prep and tidy up. They were… read more

(Excellent )

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