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Description
We are a retired couple living on the Kaipara Harbour in Northland. We have a 6 acre lifestyle property with four cows, six sheep, chickens and two dogs. We have been living here 7 years since returning from France where we worked for several years. We built a new home on this site and we enjoy projects: we are growing our own grapes to make wine, we are currently building a glasshouse out of old windows, planting our land, cultivating and building new vegetable gardens and undertaking general maintenance. Outlook onto the Harbour, great fishing and close to the Kauri Museum, Pahi is a great fishing spot. Paparoa village nearby. We are 40 minutes to Dargaville, 35 to Mangawhai Village and 50 to Whangarei. Accommodation comprises own room, ensuite, internet access (desk). We do require that you have a drivers licence / your own vehicle would be preferred.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I speak French and would be willing to help with English. This area is rich in history. We both volunteer at the local Kauri Museum - there is a lot to learn about this area. We are most happy to show our visitors around and host them in exchange for light work though we would prefer travellers who have their own transport as there is no public transport available in the area. We are located in a rural/farming area.
Help
We requie help with completing the building of a glass house (made from secondhand windows) and painting it. We also require help with gardening and general maintenance i.e. waterblasting decks and apply stain, general gardening, help around the farm. Feedings of animals, cows, chickens, etc.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Speak French and happy to help with English.
Accommodation
Own rooms, ensuite in both bedrooms, separate access but in main house. Wifi. Happy to cook for visitors.
What else ...
Local sights, Kauri Museum, fishing, Mangawhai markets and beach, Waipu Beach, Dargaville and Bayleys Beach, Whangarei. Lots of walking and cycling.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Own desk in room. Wifi access provided.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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And also, best bread (homemade of course) of New Zealand!
Our work was weeding and gardening in beautiful landscape 4 hours per day 5 days/week.
Thank you for your wonderful meals (and bread :)), your gererosity and taking time to show us your… read more
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And also, best bread (homemade of course) of New Zealand!
Our work was weeding and gardening in beautiful landscape 4 hours per day 5 days/week.
Thank you for your wonderful meals (and bread :)), your gererosity and taking time to show us your… read more
Their house is incredible and Johanne went out of her way to make sure we never got bored.
Our job was to repaint the front of the house and it was really fun to do that with Read!
We had a great time with them, thanks… read more
Joanne and Reed impressed us… read more
