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  • Description

    Description

    Hello

    We are a family of four with a and have a large extended family in the local community so if you would like a taste of New Zealand family life we would love to have you.
    We live on a farm growing predominately wheat and maize but we also have some grazing livestock, chooks, cats and two dogs.

    I run a small sewing and design business and have way, way more ideas than time to complete them all so I would love someone to help.

    Our current project is building a big treehouse for the children. We are up to framing up the walls and assembly

    We also have a huge garden that is always in need of a keen gardener so if any of those appeal to you we’d love to have you.

    We are located in beautiful Opiki about 20km from Palmerston North(15-20 minutes).
    Opiki is less than 2 hours from Wellington and in close proximity to beaches, walk and cycle ways and many other of New Zealand's exciting recreational areas.
    We are also close to the may great tramps in the Tararua Ranges.

    We are happy to pick you up from Palmerston North if you don't have your own transport.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I can offer sewing lessons

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We have a small house on our farm with large gardens on the site. We have hundreds of beautiful specimen camellia and magnolia trees from around the world. We have vegetable garden beds and plenty of fruit trees so someone with a passion for gardening, pruning and landscaping would love it here.

    We are currently looking for someone to help us build our large playhouse. I have a pretty good idea of how to do it but if you are great at problem solving and like a challenge this could be a fun task.
    Tasks may also include some babysitting, cooking, cleaning or other things that help with the running of a family.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    I have been learning French for the last couple of years since our last fabulous workawayer so I’d love to keep practising.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have a lovely warm lined and insulated shipping container all hooked up with lights and power attached to the house that we have set up as a guest room

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are a non smoking family so ask visitors not to smoke in the house or around our children.
    If you have special dietary requirements please let us know when contacting us- although this is not a problem but it helps to know in advance

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    I am transitioning to working from home. We are just finishing up lining out a 12 meter shipping container as my workshop so We can be fairly flexible with the space we have in terms of having somewhere for you to set up. We have unlimited data on our wifi and it is a reasonable speed.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We live on a farm and have plenty of space to park as big a bus or camper van as you like. We have an outside caravan plug on the house so you can connect up if you need.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    We have a fenced yard so if your pet is friendly we can host you. We have two children, a young, energetic and very friendly cocker spaniel, 2 cats that generally keep their distance and chooks in a fenced area so if your pet can handle that we are happy to host you. I am assuming that as you are travelling with your pet that they are well trained and mannered.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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The image shows two women feeding chickens in a fenced-in area, with a dog in the background and a wooden structure behind them.
The image depicts a vibrant assortment of fresh vegetables, including broccoli, cauliflower, squash, tomatoes, and cucumbers, artfully arranged on a table.
The image depicts a young woman sitting on a red tractor in a sunflower field, wearing a brown dress and hat, with a serene blue sky in the background.
The image depicts a family of four enjoying tea and cake at a table, with a warm and inviting atmosphere suggesting a special occasion or celebration.
The image depicts a man and woman standing behind a kitchen counter, surrounded by baking supplies and treats. The woman is wearing a white t-shirt with a Minions design.
The image depicts a woman cooking on a stove, with a window in the background offering a view of trees and a field. The scene is set in a kitchen.
The image depicts a man and a child walking down a set of stairs, with a river and mountains in the background. The man is wearing a black shirt and shorts.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring wind turbines in a lush green field, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a cloudy sky.
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The image depicts a man tossing a child into the air, with the child wearing a black shirt and camouflage shorts, and the man wearing a striped shirt.
The image depicts two women posing at a train station, with one wearing a red dress and the other a blue dress, both adorned with white polka dots and bows.
The image depicts a woman sitting on a red tractor, wearing a blue jacket and jeans, with a watermark reading "workaway.info" superimposed over the center.
The image depicts a young boy standing in a field, gazing at a herd of cows through a wire fence, with rolling hills in the background.
The image depicts two men in a store, with one standing on a counter and the other in front of a cash register, surrounded by a vibrant pink and black wallpaper.
The image depicts an abandoned suspension bridge with a concrete base and red cables, surrounded by a grassy field and trees, set against a cloudy sky.

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