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Horsey person welcome to join us on our lifestyle block in the beautiful Bay of Plenty, Otakiri, New Zealand

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least 1 month

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    We have a small lifestyle block in the sunny bay of plenty, both my daughter (20 years old) ride horses and have 6 horses on the property at the moment. We have chickens,cats and a very cute dog.

    We are 15 minutes from Whakatane Town and I travel in most days to work at mt Dental practice that I own and manage, Whakatane and Ohope have some of the best beaches in New Zealand as well as lovely cafes and some beautiful bush walks and much more.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
  • Interests

    Interests

    Events & social
    Sustainability
    Pets
    Fashion or beauty
    Culture
    Movies & TV
    Farming
    Music
    Performing arts
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Fitness
    Camping
    Winter sports
    Mountain
    Beach
    Water sports
    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
    Cycling
    Adventure sports
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are very active and do hikes and walks as well as riding the horses. You will have the opportunity to do all those things as well. We travel a lot overseas and love all cultures and meeting new people from around the world.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We ride most of the horses most days and compete most weekends. We are looking for someone who loves horse and animals and can help with the horses and tasks on our life style block. Some tasks will be alone and others will be helping us.

    We will need you to be happy to be left at home while we are away but we will also be able to take you away with us to some competitions to watch and help us and see more of New Zealand.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: 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 3 bedroom house and you will have your own room within the house, we eat most foods and don't have any allergies but are happy to accommodate.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Ideally we would like a non smoker but its not essential, but you must be fit and capable of outside manual work.

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 954453349285

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