Profile information
Host rating
100 %
Last replied
26 Apr 2024
Reply rate
76.0 %
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Feedback
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Details
Description
We are cropping farmers in Mid Canterbury near Ashburton. We both love to travel, experience different cultures and have trekked in Nepal, India, Africa and Peru. LIfe is always busy on the farm of which we grow a variety of crops ranging from grains, pulses, grasses and specialist small seeds. We also graze dairy stock, bulls and have some sheep -
some which you can hand feed. We have a large garden surrounded by large mature trees which is always in need of some loving attention - lots of bird noise while you work :)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We value family, and enjoy meeting up regularly. Come and get immersed into country life in New Zealand. Hand feed the sheep, collect the eggs and enjoy kiwi cuisine.
Help
We lead a busy life so there is always house work, gardening and weed spraying to be done.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Our house is 12 years old and has a separate wing which we call the kids wing. While our 3 daughters have left home, they often come home for visits. You will share this wing which has its own bathroom if any of the girls are home. We eat meals together - as a family and expect Workawayers to become part of the family.
What else ...
We are 9 kms off the main road south of Ashburton. Lake Hood is nearby. We are happy to pick up/drop off from bus stop. The mountains are not far away for bush walks nor is the sea (non swimable but good for walking).
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Use Starlink.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (4)
Andrea is a great cook and kept me well fed throughout! Not to forget her… read more
The work was easy, like cleaning the house or garden.
Also the house is beautiful, my room was big… read more
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Andrea is a great cook and kept me well fed throughout! Not to forget her… read more
The work was easy, like cleaning the house or garden.
Also the house is beautiful, my room was big… read more
What a nice and lovely family. I spent one week with Andrea und Neville and I really enjoyed every day. Not only the accommodation has contributed to my feeling welcome, but also that all food was taken together. Thank you so much Andrea for all the delicious, healthy and fresh prepared Food every day. The tasks I had to… read more
