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Last replied
4 Feb 2024
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Description
I have wandered around various parts of the world for 20 years and enjoy learning from other cultures.
I am based north of Kaitaia, 4kms to 90 mile beach. Earth buildings, raised bed gardens and tree crops and wherever the dream may lead, - permaculture and biodynamic principles. Solar PV, and solar hot water. Olives, feijoas, bananas, cherimoyas, avocados, macadamias and hemp.
2023 projects include building a new cottage using earth, bamboo and recycled materials. This has started and is designed to show people that wonderful shelter can be created for very little cost.
Olive picking and pressing, general maintenance of house and gardens.
Interested in local resilience and self sufficiency and working with others to create a better system going into a rather shaky future. Other interests include work with Far North Environment Centre,Transition Towns, Time Bank, alternative currencies, weekly tramping and sailing.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
self sufficiency skills
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Help is needed for on going projects - building an adobe cottage - gardening - general maintenance - It all depends on the time of the year and the weather.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I spent 20 years travelling and learnt the importance of speaking slowly and clearly if I wanted to be understood
Accommodation
Large adobe shed with 7mx4m room with large double bed and kitchen facilities. Compost toilet . Shower in main house.
What else ...
I have hosted overseas visitors for the last 30 years thru the wwoof organisation.
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
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
