Shape and care for the land in a haven of biodiversity in Cheviot, New Zealand

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  Description

  This is the eco-living arrangement and rural lifestyle of Olmec and Melisa.
  
  Our 2 hectare lifestyle forest garden is a haven of biodiversity. We use permaculture principles and approaches to shape and care for the land, growing a wide range of crops and creating habitat for animals including pigs, chickens and ducks. We make use of alternative energy systems and attempt to create a low impact way of life.
  
  Motivated by the converging problems of environmental degradation, over population, peak oil and climate change, we develop resilient living systems with a focus on biological environmental restoration, food production and living in balance with nature.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Light maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Pets

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Sustainability

  

  Van life

  

  Plant care

  

  Writing

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Gardening

  

  Art & design

  

  Animals

  

  Nature
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Spend time with like minded people working close to nature to grow healthy fruit and vegetables. You will have the opportunity to learn about rain and water management, tree growing and care, vegetable production, chickens, ducks,pigs and rabbits.

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  Help

  We seek help from interested, motivated people who can join us in the garden, working with trees, firewood, weed management and more.
  Please note: You are responsible for providing your own food and meal preparation with access to seasonal fresh fruit and vegetables from the forest garden.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  Modified Shipping container:
  Making extensive use of recycled materials and low-tech solutions, the container house is comfortable with clever use of space. Enjoy lush views out the expansive windows into the forest garden, alive with birds and bees.
  
  The shipping container offers both a double and single bed as well as a hammock for relaxing in the attached conservatory. A small but well equipped kitchen will allow for simple meal preparation. The kitchen includes a mini fridge and gas cooking. You can also make use of the wood fire oven situated in the container space. The wood fire also heats the water for both the kitchen and the outdoor shower. The outdoor toilet is a rustic little outhouse in close proximity.
  
  
  If the shipping container accommodation is not available, there is another option available for occasional use:
  Tiny house accommodation with loft bed and rustic outdoor toilet and shower. Access to private deck overlooking native bush and private outdoor firebath (seasonal). Self contained kitchen has fridge, electric cooking, electric jug. Enjoy the wood fire oven which heats water for the kitchen and outdoor shower and also good for cooking on top.
  Please contact us for more information and photos of accommodation.

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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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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

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