A smiling woman kneels beside a double stroller with two children inside. A small, brown and white dog on a leash looks up at her.
Large cut tree trunks are stacked on grassy ground. Surrounding area has dry grass, tree stumps, and branches. Background includes leafless trees, hills and a cloudy sky.
A smiling child cuddles closely with a relaxed dog, both wrapped in a cozy blanket. Bookshelves are visible in the warm, softly-lit background room.
A man and two young children enjoy relaxing in a hot tub outdoors, surrounded by natural greenery and hills on a peaceful, wooden deck.
A man, woman, and child are smiling at night outdoors. The child is in a carrier on the man’s back. A car passes behind them.
A young girl in a light blue coat sits smiling in a stroller at night on a sidewalk, with street lights casting warm shadows nearby.
A gravel path leads through grassy fields at dusk. The sun sets behind distant hills, painting the clouds with warm orange and purple hues, creating a serene landscape.
A smiling baby presses its face and hand against a window, with an older child behind. Blue sky and trees are reflected outside in the glass.
A baby with big, curious eyes rests on an adult’s shoulder, wearing a brown and white striped outfit. The background is softly lit and wooden.
A cozy bed with floral bedding, brown and white pillows, and a wooden headboard. Nightstand with a lamp beside it, set in a minimalist gray room.
A cozy room with blue carpet, white bunk bed, single bed, light blue armchair, wooden nightstand, black curtains, and a curious cat on the floor.
A smiling man sits indoors with two young children on his lap, surrounded by leafy green plants and natural light from a large window behind them.
A peaceful outdoor patio with two chairs and a table overlooks a green landscape, trees, and hills. Orange clouds and a crescent moon decorate the evening sky.

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  • Description

    Description

    I'm a Mum of two beautiful children aged 4 and 10 months. We live next door to my husbands parents.

    We live on a lifestyle block in Āria (South Waikato), about 10 mins from Pio Pio.

    We have a friendly group of family living around us & the rural outlook is stunning!

    I work as an administrator for 2 hours everyday, from home.

    We'd love to spend time with like-minded people from all over the world! One day we hope to do some Workaways in other countries too.

    Any help around the house would be great, both indoors and outdoors.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Light gardening
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Farming
    Music
    Cooking & food
    Books
    Winter sports
    Yoga / Wellness
    Mountain
    Camping
    Beach
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We often attend activities in our local community & you'd always be welcome to attend!

    My husband is a qualified builder, logger and all round good guy who is happy to share his skills in farming and building. He loves a laugh!

    We'd love our kids to be meet new people from other cultures, we've both travelled extensively and love meeting new people!

    I'd be more than happy to help with the english language as I used to be an English teacher in Slovenia.

    We'd love to introduce you to our friends all over New Zealand. We have a house near the sea and also a house near Mt Ruapehu, so would be happy for you to come with us to those too!

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We'd like help with stuff around the house, touching up paint, staining our deck and outdoor furniture, gardening, cleaning the house, child minding, cutting up firewood, dusting, spraying for bugs around the outside of the house, water blasting, cleaning windows & feeding animals.

    We'd usually be doing most of the tasks alongside you.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Slovenian: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have a cabin with one double bed & a single bed. Along with a fridge for your use too. This cabin is separate from the house but you'll share our bathroom inside the house.

    We will provide bedding, towels and sheets.

    We'd be happy to provide breakfast (toast/cereal), coffee/tea, lunch (usually sandwiches) and dinner (usually meat and vegetables).

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    It would be really helpful if you had your own transport as we live 10 mins drive from the nearest town (cafe and a bakery there), 30 mins drive from the nearest larger town where there is a supermarket.

    We would be happy to take you to town with us when we go (which is usually once every fortnight).

    We have a young family so are not keen on drinking too much alcohol at home.

  • 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

    We have limited phone coverage but do have Starlink available in the house

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    You could plug in near the house and share our bathroom

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Chickens

    Shoobeedooah and Milo

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    Baz

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Large cut tree trunks are stacked on grassy ground. Surrounding area has dry grass, tree stumps, and branches. Background includes leafless trees, hills and a cloudy sky.
A smiling child cuddles closely with a relaxed dog, both wrapped in a cozy blanket. Bookshelves are visible in the warm, softly-lit background room.
A man and two young children enjoy relaxing in a hot tub outdoors, surrounded by natural greenery and hills on a peaceful, wooden deck.
A man, woman, and child are smiling at night outdoors. The child is in a carrier on the man’s back. A car passes behind them.
A young girl in a light blue coat sits smiling in a stroller at night on a sidewalk, with street lights casting warm shadows nearby.
A gravel path leads through grassy fields at dusk. The sun sets behind distant hills, painting the clouds with warm orange and purple hues, creating a serene landscape.
A smiling baby presses its face and hand against a window, with an older child behind. Blue sky and trees are reflected outside in the glass.
A cozy bed with floral bedding, brown and white pillows, and a wooden headboard. Nightstand with a lamp beside it, set in a minimalist gray room.
A cozy room with blue carpet, white bunk bed, single bed, light blue armchair, wooden nightstand, black curtains, and a curious cat on the floor.
A smiling woman kneels beside a double stroller with two children inside. A small, brown and white dog on a leash looks up at her.
A smiling man sits indoors with two young children on his lap, surrounded by leafy green plants and natural light from a large window behind them.
A peaceful outdoor patio with two chairs and a table overlooks a green landscape, trees, and hills. Orange clouds and a crescent moon decorate the evening sky.

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