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Description
Welcome to our permaculture based small holding in beautiful Mangawhai, north of Auckland. We are a couple in our 60's and would like some help around the property eg building small structures, gardening or maintenance. We have new plantings that need to be tended and gardens to establish. We are surrounded by nature in a peaceful environment, ten minutes drive from the village. If you love cooking then you can prepare meals too!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We can help with English language practice and share with you the Māori and European and natural history of the area. There is a museum and an art gallery in Mangawhai and some lovely coastal and mountain bush walks and beautiful surf beaches.
Help
Some of the things we might want help with:
Planting trees/plants, pruning, mulching, wood chopping, mowing, weeding, contour path making, building a carport or animal shelter with us, washing our car/windows/pergola roof, cooking.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Cabin (using main house facilities). Breakfast and lunch will be self serve and you would be welcome to join us for dinner. All basic groceries provided.
What else ...
Helpers will need their own transport as there is no public transport within Mangawhai.
We like the quiet life and appreciate our helpers respecting that. We look forward to spending time with you having great conversations as you learn about our culture and we learn about yours.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Most sizes fine.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
