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We are a warm, creative, slightly chaotic family who loves nature, good food, being outdoors, and meeting people from around the world. We host Workawayers because we enjoy sharing our home, ideas, skills, and garden — and because we love the cultural exchange that naturally grows from living and working together.
In December 2025, we moved into our new home in Ōhau which is in Horowhenua, just north of the Kāpiti Coast: a nearly 1-hectare lifestyle block with paddock, trees, and huge potential. Our dream is to turn it into a permaculture-inspired food forest for our family and friends (not a business!). It’s a big, exciting project and we’d love you to be part of it.
Alongside the garden work, you’ll also be part of our relaxed, near screen-free family rhythm and help spend afternoons with our 6-year-old daughter, who loves games, art, stories, and outdoor play.
You’ll join us for family dinners every evening, take part in outings if you’d like, and enjoy plenty of time to relax in our two lounges or explore the area. This isn’t a hostel or a commercial farm where you live separate from the family — it’s a social, friendly home where you’ll be welcomed as part of our little community.
Nau mai, haere mai!
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Bénévolat
Pratique d’une langue
Aide avec des éco-projets
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
Aide dans une ferme
Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Centres d’intérêt
Langues
Ferme
Bénévolat
Technologie
Politique/justice sociale
Événements/vie sociale
Culture
Dev. durable
Dev. personnel
Soin des plantes
Histoire
Bricolage / artisanat
Livres
Cuisine et alimentation
Jardinage
Dessin et peinture
Nature
Activités en plein air
Randonnée
Montagne
Plage
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
With us, you’ll experience:
--> daily life in a Kiwi-Taiwanese–German family
--> a warm, social home with shared meals and conversation
--> exposure to German, English, Te Reo, and sometimes Mandarin
--> the beginnings of a real food forest
--> homeschooling activities, nature play, and creative learning
--> local outings (beach days, forest walks, geocaching, museum trips)
-->the chance to meet other Workawayers from around the world
You’re free to join us in our activities — or to head out and do your own thing. Both are completely fine.
Aide « au pair »
Cet hôte recherche des jeunes filles Au pair.
Projets impliquant des enfants
Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.
Aide
We have two main types of help, and most Workawayers do a blend of both depending on what they enjoy. You are welcome to focus more on one type of work if that suits you better — just let us know.
1. Afternoons with Our Daughter
~playing, crafting, building, reading
~outdoor adventures, creativity, imagination
~speaking with her in English, German, Mandarin, or Te Reo Māori (any is fine)
~giving her your attention while one parent is always home as backup
She is curious, energetic, loving, and very excited to learn new things.
2.Garden & Household Help
Our lifestyle block is currently a mix of paddock and established ornamental trees. We are transforming it into a permaculture-based food forest, and there is plenty to do:
~digging and preparing garden beds
~identifying existing plants
~watering young trees and newly planted areas
~planting, weeding, mulching
~seasonal tasks (preserving food, processing firewood)
~cooking or sharing favourite recipes
~household tasks such as cleaning windows, cupboards, tidying areas
~enjoying the garden while working alongside us or other Workawayers
Experience in gardening or permaculture is welcome but not required. Enthusiasm is enough.
-->Hours & Schedule<--
We ask for 25 hours per week, but we’re completely flexible about when these hours happen.
We generally do not do early mornings — sleep-ins are welcome.
Most help happens late morning through afternoon, ending with doing the dishes together.
Tasks can be split as you wish (more garden, more childcare, or a mix).
We plan each day according to the weather, our daughter’s routine, and your preferences.
We value communication and flexibility — if you prefer certain types of work, tell us.
Langues
Langues parlées
Allemand: Courant
Anglais: Courant
Français: Courant
Chinois (mandarin): Courant
Maori: DébutantCet hôte propose un échange linguistique
Our family language is English, but there is a good mix of the other languages to find in our every day life, too!
Hébergement
You will have your own private room — unless you arrive with a friend, partner, or family member and choose to share. This is our family home after all, not a hostel, so your personal space matters to us.
We have two guest bedrooms:
1. The bigger room with a queen sized bed, comfortably sleeping 2 adults
2. The bunk room has a bunk bed with king single mattresses each, sleeping very comfortably two adults (arguably more sleeping space each)
We also have a sofa bed that sleeps 1 adult or 2 kids and a spare mattress for on the floor, both could easily be placed in either of the rooms, making sleeping arrangements flexible for families, couples and friends alike.
You will also have access to:
--> two lounges (one upstairs, one downstairs)
--> plenty of books, jigsaws and board games (please note we do not own a TV)
--> several quiet spaces indoors and outdoors
--> a large garden and wide open paddock (which slowly transforms into a food forest)
There is lots of room to spread out, relax, and enjoy privacy whenever you want.
Autres infos...
We have no pets and are non-smokers, and we prefer non-smoking Workawayers.
Sometimes we host up to four Workawayers (if they arrive in pairs or groups or as a family).
Sometimes you will be the only one. Both create beautiful experiences.
If a family with children is staying, we won’t host additional Workawayers at the same time, to keep things comfortable for everyone.
We prioritise kindness, communication, shared meals, and a relaxed atmosphere.
We’d love to welcome you into our home — whether you’re a gardener, a creative spirit, a nature-lover, or someone who simply enjoys being part of a warm, lively family.
Life is chaotic but we make a point of sharing at a minimum dinner as a family, and we cover the cost of all meals for our Workawayers.
Since we are on a septic tank we will also provide septic suitable shampoo, shower gel etc.
Our location strikes the perfect balance of nature and accessibility:
About an hour’s drive from both Wellington and Palmerston North.
InterCity buses stop in Levin — another convenient arrival option.
We are surrounded by stunning landscapes:
༄.°Beautiful beaches just 10 minutes away
༄.°Tararua Ranges offering incredible tramping and hiking opportunities
༄.°Kāpiti and Mana Islands, must-visit wildlife reserves showcasing some of New Zealand’s most spectacular ecosystems
We warmly welcome families (including single parents) and individuals from all backgrounds. As LGBTQIA+ allies, we strive to create a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for everyone.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
We have plenty areas to sit (or stand) while working at a PC and have a 4G connection.
Espace pour garer des vans
Our driveway has space to park up your vehicle safely.
Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux
We do not have pets but would potentially consider hosting someone with a pet, this needs to be discussed in advance though.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
Mes animaux
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The work arrangements were always flexible and fair, and the work itself… read more
Both of them are strong workers who don’t shy away from physical tasks. They helped with heavy jobs… read more
We felt welcomed the moment we arrived!
Konnie, their six year old, was instantly open interested and showed us the huge and beautiful garden.
Moreover, Ray is the best sourdough bread baker ever, let us tell you when we first smelled the bread in the morning,… read more
Few days before arriving, they asked a favour: whether two friends they had met on a Kiwi farm and were now travelling with could join… read more
Daniela and Ray are genuinely great people. If you are looking for a space to feel truly welcomed and to recharge your during your travels - I can highly recommended you visiting them.
They are the opposite of what Daniela likes to call "Energy Vampires".
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I received a very warm welcome and immediately felt at home. I was invited to join them for pancakes for breakfast.
I'm looking forward to spending a longer time with Daniela as a workawayer one day. I'm sure it will be fun, easygoing, and full of enriching conversations. Julia
We had been talking for a while beforehand, sharing stories about travelling, comparing notes about teaching, and chatting about all the different ways children can learn. Since we’re homeschooling and she’s also a teacher, we were really excited… read more
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From the moment she arrived, Jojo slotted beautifully into our family rhythm. She was kind, reliable, and incredibly patient with our daughter, who absolutely adored spending time with her. Whether they were reading together, playing games, exploring outside,… read more
Konnie is a funny and active child and was not shy at all, I really enjoyed hanging out and playing with her during the day.
Daniela and Ray are so warm- hearted and always included me in their activities. We had great chats (also in German… read more
I enjoyed every single second with you and am grateful that you shared your live so openly with me. From the very beginning, I felt like a member of the family.
You are super kind, funny and have a remarkable lifestyle.
Ray is a wonderful cook. With great patience, he showed me how to use the bamboo steamer and how… read more
She joined in with everything we… read more
Staying for 2 weeks with Daniela, Ray and Konnie was perfect! As a family of 4 we know it can be a lot staying with people you don't know before, but it was incredibly quick that we realised it was a wonderful match!
Thanks to their large house we could fit in with space for everyone, with many nationalities and… read more
They were a huge help, especially when we went into the… read more
It was a wonderful experience that I won't forget. I felt at home from the very first beginning. During the three weeks we were able to get to know each other well and I really felt like a member of the family!
It also felt great to stay in one place for a while after long periods of… read more
We loved spending time together, whether it was going for walks or exploring Te Papa. Coco quickly… read more
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