Profile information
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Host rating
55 %
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Last replied
5 Nov 2025
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Feedback
6
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Email verified
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Min stay requested: 1 week or less
Details
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Description
I have100 acre block 1hour north west of central Auckland. My adult children and their partners also live on the property. Half our land is planted in timber and native trees. We have some beef cows. We have an interest in biological farming and are organic. We have vegetable gardens and fruit trees. We are 20kms West of Warkworth. We live in a house that John built with timber he had sawn.
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Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
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UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are 20kms from nearest shop or transport. Travellers would expereince living relatively isolated. We will meet you if you do not have transport. We have cellphone reception for all networks. Very pleasant rural environment. Our house is 1km from the road.
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Help
Some fencing tasks, painting, gardening, sorting stacks of timber for moving.
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Japanese: Fluent -
Accommodation
Separate room with ensuite and great views. Shared meals. Extremely quiet and sunny site. Length of stay is also negotiable.
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What else ...
It may be possible to use a vehicle to access activities away from the area - depending on experince driving and rural roads. This would be negotiated. There are 4 adults travelling to work so rides could be available for a day out.
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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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Space for parking camper vans
Vans and small campervans. There is a large workshop if needed for repairs to vehicles.
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Can possibly accept pets
We have dogs on the farm but not at the house so a dog which does not get on the furniture and is ok with other dogs is welcome. A cat would also be welcome. Many electric fences on the farm but not by the house.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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