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Hi, We're Diana & Keith. We live beside the sea in a small village in the Catlins, New Zealand. I'm a writer, Keith is an artist. We're both now semi-retired. We grow 70% of our own food, and all of our firewood.
Our home is surrounded by beaches, rainforest, walking trails, waterfalls, native birds, marine wildlife, and a wonderful, friendly community.
Types of help and learning opportunities
General Maintenance
Interests
Movies & TV
Culture
Sustainability
Vegetarian or vegan
Politics / Social justice
Charity work
Writing
Plant care
Animals
Drawing & painting
Cooking & food
Gardening
Music
DIY & crafts
Books
Art & design
Outdoor activities
Nature
Fitness
Camping
Hiking
Cycling
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Keith enjoys playing the guitar, especially with other musicians. Diana loves flower gardening and growing vegetables. We both enjoy running. We have books to read, an amazing gallery just 5 minutes away, and a cute cafe run from a caravan. We've travelled to many parts of the world and love to pick up tips, and share our own, with travellers.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
In October 2025, a huge windstorm blew down some of our firewood trees. The trees have all been sawn into rings of wood, and we're now looking for 2-3 people to help us stack this wood ready for splitting. This job would suit fit, active people who are happy to work alongside us, and enjoy the meals we prepare for you.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a cute cabin which sleeps two people. And we have a room for a third person if it's required.
What else ...
We live in a rainforest. Although we don't get a huge amount of rain, we do get quite a few rain days (which doesn't mean it rains all day - often it can just be a shower). But we do work in damp conditions when we have to. And we do have to schedule our work around the weather - which can mean a prompt 9am start to the day.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have parking space for a car or campervan.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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