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Hi, I live in a large, peaceful home with a garden that I’m in the process of developing using permaculture principles. I have chickens and a friendly cat, and I enjoy pottering in the garden and working on projects in my studio/workshop, I'm currently gathering materials to build my chickens their dream home. I live 40 minutes out from Wellington City, and a 10 minute walk from the train station. There are a lot of walking and bike tracks around the region, and good Beaches on the train line.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Sustainability
Self development
Politics / Social justice
Pets
Movies & TV
LGBTQ
Plant care
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Art & design
Animals
Nature
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I enjoy meeting people from different places and sharing everyday life rather than anything formal. Cultural exchange here is pretty simple , chatting while working on projects and swapping stories about where we’re from and how we live. I’m interested in learning how other people garden, build, or approach everyday problem-solving, and I’m happy to share what I know in return. It’s relaxed, practical, and about learning from each other as we go.
Help
I’m looking for help mainly with garden work and general outdoor maintenance. This would include building up garden beds, pruning and feeding fruit trees, helping with chicken-related projects, all things garden, as the garden continues to develop. Some of these projects are simply too big for me to do on my own, and others are just more practical (and more enjoyable) with an extra set of hands. Some tasks can be done independently, and others we would work on together.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
I can provide a private bedroom with a double bed and bedding in the house. The space is clean, comfortable, and secure. There is off street parking if you have a vehicle.
Food arrangements are flexible and can be discussed in advance, depending on the length of stay and the hours agreed.
What else ...
The house is a 10-minute walk from the train station, with easy access to Wellington CBD in around 35–40 minutes by train. The local area has plenty of great walks, hikes, and biking tracks, as well as several good swimming beaches that are either a short drive away or accessible by train.
There’s also a shopping centre about a 10-minute walk away with a movie theatre, food court, supermarkets, shops, and banks. It’s an easy place to get around without a car, though having one can be useful for exploring further afield.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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