Join our water-access haven in the bush of Hahei, New Zealand

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  Description

  Kayak across a river to our remote water-only access property in the New Zealand bush. We have a home over here that we want to share with like minded people as we do up and maintain the property. My name's Ayana and I've just been backpacking and volunteering around the world and want to bring the world back home where my parents (Tanya & Kerry) and I are living. We're less than 10 minutes drive from the remarkable Hot Water Beach and breathtaking Cathedral Cove.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Culture

  

  Sustainability

  

  Politics / Social justice

  

  Charity work

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Events & social

  

  Writing

  

  Gardening

  

  Performing arts

  

  Music

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Books

  

  Blogging

  

  Art & design

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Winter sports

  

  Sailing / Boating

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Hiking

  

  Mountain

  

  Dancing

  

  Cycling

  

  Beach

  

  Adventure sports
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We live on a very unique property. Just to get here you have to kayak or row across a river, trudge through mangrove mud, walk across a long jetty, then reach our little haven in the bush. It's an insight into a life lived differently and we want to share that with people.
  
  Having people from different cultures, experiences and backgrounds is fantastic for us to keep learning and connecting with the world. We want to get to know you, what you're about, and where you're from. We look forward to learning about your culture.
  
  We like card games, music, sharing meals, and chatting on the deck for hours. While it's a unique lifestyle even in NZ, you'll get a classic NZ cultural experience.

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  Help

  We need general maintenance around the property and home
  - Gardening
  - Firewood
  - Property tidying and maintenance
  - Weed removal
  - Art projects
  - Construction
  - Pest trapping
  
  We'll be working together on the property to get tasks done. Different projects will be going on at different times so the nature of the work will vary. It's a learning environment so don't hesitate to reach out if you don't have the skills listed or if you have additional skills, we're open minded.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  If you are looking to learn English then we are more than happy to help and look forward to picking up some of your language too. Language isn't a barrier when coming to stay with us.
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  Accommodation

  There is either a double room in a sleep-out a short walk from the house. There is no electricity or bathroom in this room, but within a minute you're in the main house. This room has a double bed and deck.
  
  The other room is attached to the house and has electricity and external access to the house. It currently has a single bed. All bedding is provided.
  
  We will provide a shared cooked meal for dinner. For breakfast and lunch we will provide basic supplies to help yourself to. Like oats, cereal, fruit, and bread for breakfast; bread, sandwich supplies, pasta etc for lunch. We will often be sharing breakfast and lunch together. You are welcome to bring extra snacks and food. Please let us know of any dietary requirements.

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  What else ...

  We are close to Cooks Beach, Cathedral Cove, Hot Water Beach and Whitianga. There are so many beautiful places to explore around and we look forward to giving you some local tips!
  
  If you don't have a car, you can bus or fly to Whitianga and we can pick you up from there. If you have a car, we have parking available.
  
  We want this to be an inclusive experience for all, however due to the nature of the property there are some hazards to consider, like the board walk and kayaks. Please consider your physical ability, any injuries, and ask if you aren't sure. Water is the only way on or off the property and it's important you can become independent at doing this.

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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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