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Creativity welcome at a small, artsy alternative village in Haumoana, New Zealand

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  2025 

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  • Description

    Description

    I’m definitely taking helpers.for October, November and December and possibly after. At present I’m looking for keen, experienced gardeners or landscapers or people with and practical skills.
    I offer a small guest cabin overlooking a lagoon next to the sea with small kitchen. I’m offering accommodation only.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Politics / Social justice
    Vegetarian or vegan
    Sustainability
    Culture
    Art & design
    Books
    Plant care
    History
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Architecture
    Drawing & painting
    Animals
    Hiking
    Cycling
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Camping
    Mountain
    Beach
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I’m located on a small, artsy alternative village next to the sea. Enjoy mikes of off road bike tracks, swimming, surfing, nearby yoga, Pilates classes and wine tasting at nearby vineyards.

  • Help

    Help

    I usually have some project on the go, gardening, painting, small DIY projects. The projects will depend on your length of stay.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will be staying in a little self contained cabin overlooking a lagoon with your own bathroom and kitchen, There is only one queen size bed. I’m offering accommodation only.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    My village, Haumoana, is located between two cities, Napier and Hastings. There are several vineyards nearby as well as two cafes. You can bike, surf, swim and enjoy nature. There is no public transportation so if you don’t have a car you must bike. I can pick you up from Napier, Hastings or the airport. I provide two bikes. There is a well provisioned grocery shop nearby to buy all the food you need.

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    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

    Limitless wifi and a large desk in your cabin

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Matariki

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