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Shape my permaculture and homestead project in Northland, New Zealand

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  2025 

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  • Description

    Description

    Greetings from Onerahi, Whangarei.
    I'm Mike and I am restoring the native vegetation of a small valley, finishing off my recently erected house and establishing a vegetable garden/orchard through 2025. I've developed a small nursery to provided the plants for the project, so also get involved in gathering seed, making cuttings and growing the plants to install on the land. A network of walking and biking paths are part of the project. My old wooden yacht sometimes beckons for a bit of polishing, cleaning or painting, so that may appeal to nautically-minded people. Lots to do!

    Billy, a young dog, shares my home and loves new company as well. Despite being largely composed of mini schnauzer and poodle genes, he also has some form of long-haired heritage, so may not be the ideal companion for anyone with an allergy to dogs.

    I'm vegetarian, but retain a love of seafood. I prefer to avoid meat in the house, so guests will need to be comfortable with sharing tasty pescatarian meals.

    I like to think that I am quite a flexible, laid back and - usually - quiet person, but have lots of energy for my little project.

    Only non-smokers need apply. Please check the Availability bar in my profile above to see how that fits with your plans before contacting me.

  • Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

    Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

    Aide avec des éco-projets
    Jardinage
    Bricolage et construction
    Cuisine/repas pour la famille
    Aide à la maison
    Entretien général
  • Centres d’intérêt

    Centres d’intérêt

    Animaux de compagnie
    Dev. durable
    Végétarien ou végan
    Culture
    Dev. personnel
    Ferme
    Livres
    Bricolage / artisanat
    Jardinage
    Animaux
    Sports d'aventure
    Sports nautiques
    Activités en plein air
    Musique
    Soin des plantes
    Menuiserie
    Art et design
    Architecture
    Voile / bateau
    Nature
    Randonnée
    Cyclisme
    Camping
    Plage
  • Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

    Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

    I am happy to show you my version of the Kiwi way of life. I can direct you towards the many hiking opportunities in the area and various local highlights. I can lend you a bike, snorkeling gear, a kayak, soft surfboard and other gear you might need.

    I've got a reasonable knowledge of the surrounding natural world and am happy to share that.

    Your involvement may bring you some new skills in things that you haven't done before (or if you are an expert, I may well learn from you). Like most things in life, there's lots to be gained for those that put in the energy and are open to new experiences. This area has a wealth of natural beauty that is easily accessible.

  • Aide

    Aide

    Depending on your skills and what you feel comfortable with, tasks might include:
    • Gardening, weeding and planting and broadscale restoration planting
    . Propagating native plants for future planting
    • Forest weed and pest control in the bush: killing weeds by digging out or poisoning them (using safety equipment and with
    careful instructions)
    • Work on the boat
    • Building: possible minor carpentry work on house, small buildings, boardwalks and other little structures.

    I will provide good directions and suitable safety equipment where needed. I'm very happy to answer any questions, so don't hesitate to ask.

    The work can be physical, on steep land and in variable weather conditions, so you need to be comfortable with putting in some effort outdoors.

    You will need to have some experience in permaculture/extensive food gardening or ecological restoration/management or construction. Please outline that experience in some detail when you contact me.

    Having your own working clothes and boots would be handy, but if not, I should be able to find you something suitable.

    TIMEFRAME
    A minimum stay of a week would be preferred. After that, you'll be welcome to stay for longer if it has worked well for us both.

    WORK HOURS
    Standard Workaway.

  • Langues parlées

    Anglais: Courant

  • Hébergement

    Hébergement

    A largely complete 2 bedroom, solid timber house erected during the middle part of 2023. As of early 2025 it still needs to have the bathroom and kitchen finished, floor coverings etc, so not a "perfect" new house, but very serviceable.

  • Autres infos...

    Autres infos...

    ABOUT THE AREA
    Whangarei is a relaxed town with a lot of minor events going on, especially if you're interested in art and the outdoors. There are beautiful beaches in the vicinity, a lot of great walks around the area and some spectacular views. If you're looking for a vibrant nightlife, Whangarei is probably not a perfect place to be, but we have quite a few options for low-key entertainment, such as bars, exhibitions, music events, sports fixtures, markets and so on. There are a good range of shops offering almost anything that one could wish for.

  • Informations complémentaires

    Informations complémentaires

    • Accès Internet

    • Accès Internet limité

      Accès Internet limité

    • Nous avons des animaux

    • Nous sommes fumeurs

    • Familles bienvenues

  • Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

    Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

    I have unlimited fibre

  • Espace pour garer des vans

    Espace pour garer des vans

    I have a reasonably generous forecourt to the house and can provide power via an extension or caravan lead.

  • Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

    Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

    Plus de 2

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