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The best of both worlds.
We have a small farm 5 minutes from Pukekohe, forty five minutes south of Auckland CBD, and a house in Auckland city that we will be uplifted and shifted to the farm at the end of the year.
The work we need help with is saving what we can from the garden in the city, and shifting to re-establish at the farm before the house gets moved.
It would entail staying a couple of days in the city, and then a couple of days on the farm.
On the farm there’s a few hectares to explore of mature native bush full of native birds and complete with glow worms, streams, waterfalls and swimming ponds and a variety of animals including a small flock of very friendly sheep, puppies, cats, chickens, ducks and peacocks that mostly free roam and turtles and cockatiels. There’s a large vege garden, propagation shade house, berries, an interesting variety of fruit & nut trees tucked in every corner. And a glass casting & pottery artists studio. We are offering a comfortable fully self contained unit for accomodation with wifi and it’s own private bathroom, in the city there is a private bedroom, kitchen and bathrooms are shared spaces. We can comfortably accommodate from one to four travelers. This would be a great base to explore the Auckland, Waikato and Coromandel regions. We are ideally seeking guests looking to stay a week or two and willing to put in three hours help per day or fifteen hours per week in exchange for accommodation. Interested to hear of any extra skilled labour in building projects you can offer.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Aide avec des éco-projets
Jardinage d'entretien
Projets DIY créatifs
S’occuper des animaux
Aide dans une ferme
Aide à la maison
Petits travaux d'entretien
Aide informatique/internet
Centres d’intérêt
Cuisine et alimentation
Écriture
Photographie
Livres
Bricolage / artisanat
Jardinage
Animaux
Culture
Dev. durable
Animaux de compagnie
Ferme
Soin des plantes
Art et design
Dessin et peinture
Nature
Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
Waterfalls, Glow worms and native birdlife.
Animal care, peacocks, cats, ducks, chickens, turtles, cockatiels
Knowledge of Native plants, exotic and food producing plants as well as herbs.
Propagation & cultivation
Basic rural and farm life skills.
Glass art studio
Space and time to do whatever you please!
Aide
We really have a bit of everything to do at the farm and sometimes its a bit more seasonal with fruit picking. Right now we have native trees that need planting and invasive species that need pulling out. The vege garden and shadehouse need regular attention and there is often cleaning and painting to be done around the farm buildings.
The animals will always need feeding. sheep, chickens, Ducks and peacocks.
Basic restoration of the native bush and making treks down to the waterfalls, of which we have a few.
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Hébergement
A double and two single beds in a comfortable self contained unit with its own bathroom and kitchen with dining/lounge area.
Camping and van space also available, plus washing machine and undercover clothes line.
Refrigerator and freezer space.
Autres infos...
Everything you will need will be accessible in Pukekohe town 5 min drive from our location.
The family is use to helping out with travel tips and things.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Espace pour garer des vans
Plenty of room for whatever gets your from A to B
Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux
Must be compatible with free ranging chickens, ducks, peacocks and sheep, so pets are negotiable.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
Mes animaux
Sylvester
Felix
Binks
Harvey
Max
Merlin
Maggie
N° de référence hôte : 755339448659
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23 juin 2026
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Moriah)
Moriah was only in NZ for a short time, so it was nice she chose us to share a part of that time in a great exchange with someone with likeminded values. We hope she got to see the best of NZ, and is now making her corner of the world a better place.
(Excellent
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19 févr. 2026
Laissé par le workawayer (Moriah) pour l'hôte
Jon & Evelyn’s was my first workaway experience and it was great! They have lots of animals and a beautiful property that they care deeply about and are working to restore for a better future. You can also tell that they both genuinely want you to enjoy New Zealand and explore as much as possible. They were always willing to give me… read more
23 juin 2026
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Rubén & Pedro)
Ruben & Pedro stayed with us through the month of March. They were the ideal workawayers and we really appreciated their help and contributions to making our lives better.
Young, energetic, enthusiastic and hard working who appreciated their surroundings. They are most welcome back anytime and we hope to see them again before they leave New… read more
Young, energetic, enthusiastic and hard working who appreciated their surroundings. They are most welcome back anytime and we hope to see them again before they leave New… read more
(Excellent
)
15 mars 2026
Laissé par le workawayer (Rubén & Pedro) pour l'hôte
Our stay with Jon and Evelyn was a great and unique experience!! They helped us in everything we needed for our start in New Zealand. It’s a pretty enjoyable company overall and they have a beautiful place full of hidden spots.
I really recommend to stay with them. The work you do can get hard, but I swear you have plenty of fun ;)). They also… read more
I really recommend to stay with them. The work you do can get hard, but I swear you have plenty of fun ;)). They also… read more
20 mai 2026
Laissé par le workawayer (Vitek & Ela) pour l'hôte
We have had an amazing time with Jon and Evelyn. They are really interesting and kind people and the whole property is stunning. I wish we could live there!
(Excellent
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23 juin 2026
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Moriah)
Moriah was only in NZ for a short time, so it was nice she chose us to share a part of that time in a great exchange with someone with likeminded values. We hope she got to see the best of NZ, and is now making her corner of the world a better place.
(Excellent)
19 févr. 2026
Laissé par le workawayer (Moriah) pour l'hôte
Jon & Evelyn’s was my first workaway experience and it was great! They have lots of animals and a beautiful property that they care deeply about and are working to restore for a better future. You can also tell that they both genuinely want you to enjoy New Zealand and explore as much as possible. They were always willing to give me… read more
23 juin 2026
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Rubén & Pedro)
Ruben & Pedro stayed with us through the month of March. They were the ideal workawayers and we really appreciated their help and contributions to making our lives better.
Young, energetic, enthusiastic and hard working who appreciated their surroundings. They are most welcome back anytime and we hope to see them again before they leave New… read more
Young, energetic, enthusiastic and hard working who appreciated their surroundings. They are most welcome back anytime and we hope to see them again before they leave New… read more
(Excellent)
15 mars 2026
Laissé par le workawayer (Rubén & Pedro) pour l'hôte
Our stay with Jon and Evelyn was a great and unique experience!! They helped us in everything we needed for our start in New Zealand. It’s a pretty enjoyable company overall and they have a beautiful place full of hidden spots.
I really recommend to stay with them. The work you do can get hard, but I swear you have plenty of fun ;)). They also… read more
I really recommend to stay with them. The work you do can get hard, but I swear you have plenty of fun ;)). They also… read more
20 mai 2026
Laissé par le workawayer (Vitek & Ela) pour l'hôte
We have had an amazing time with Jon and Evelyn. They are really interesting and kind people and the whole property is stunning. I wish we could live there!
(Excellent)
28 févr. 2026
Laissé par le workawayer (Anikó & Ferenc) pour l'hôte
A really special combination of an artist studio, a builder's workshop, a food garden and biodiversity in a lovely setting. We were mostly involved with gardening during our two week stay at Evelyn and Jon's place. They were both really helpful in giving advice on places to see. Thank you for letting us see these beautiful glass art. A very cute… read more
12 janv. 2026
Laissé par le workawayer (Erin) pour l'hôte
I had a great stay with Evelyn and Jon for about 2.5 weeks. They were very welcoming and generous hosts. They've got a beautiful property that's set up quite nicely for Workawayers and is still rural but with easy access to towns and nearby Auckland. The work I did was mainly weeding and planting in the garden, very laid back. There are lots of… read more
30 déc. 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Christine) pour l'hôte
Evelyn and Jon are kind people who care deeply for their animals. I enjoyed working in the garden, playing with Maggie the dog, and seeing glow worms in the stream. My two weeks with them was a nice beginning to my time in New Zealand!
5 déc. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (ClaraEric)
Clara and Eric were great company and so helpful around the farm. They worked hard on a variety of tasks and always exceeded expectations. They took an interest in the property and explored the surrounding neighbourhood. Quiet achievers, good communicators and friendly, cheerful guests, we hope to have them back again before the end of their… read more
(Excellent)
15 nov. 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (ClaraEric) pour l'hôte
We absolutely loved our time at Evelyn and Jon's farm. It was the perfect start to our New Zealand journey after the long flight from Germany. They welcomed us so warmly that we felt at home from the very first moment. They also helped us organise a lot of things, such as driving with Jon to Auckland to pick up our car or giving us instructions on… read more
5 déc. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Charles)
Charles was a cheerful and enthusiastic guest who took a real interest in the property. He helped out on a number of tasks during his short stay and got on well with everyone. We look forward to catching up again.
(Excellent)
17 nov. 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Charles) pour l'hôte
Evelyn and John were incredibly welcoming and kind during the six days I stayed with them. Their place is a true haven of peace, surrounded by nature, and I really enjoyed the moments we shared together. It’s also a great place to start a trip in New Zealand.
Thank you so much, Evelyn and John!
Thank you so much, Evelyn and John!
5 déc. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Diane)
Diane really helped out during her stay, potting plants and working in the shade house. She got through a large amount of work and was always determined to complete each job to a high standard and take on more. She is a good communicator and got on well with other Woofers, was cheerful and always achieved more than expected. Diane is certainly… read more
(Excellent)
23 nov. 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Diane) pour l'hôte
I had such a great time at Evelyn & Jon's place ! Thank you so much for being so kind, accommodating and knowledgeable. I enjoyed working in the shade house (repoting lots of native trees) and doing other gardening activities. During my free time, I explored the bush on the property with Meggie (such a lovely dog <3) and other WorkAwayers, really… read more
5 déc. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Joe)
We enjoyed Joes stay; he was cheerful and enthusiastic with any task we threw his way and always keen to take on more. We shared some interesting conversations, and he took a real interest in exploring the property. We would recommend Joe as an enthusiastic and hard worker, and hope to catch up again. Jon and Evelyn
(Excellent)
3 déc. 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Joe) pour l'hôte
This was my first workaway experience, and I couldn't of asked for a better one. Jon and Evelyn were great hosts and felt really welcomed from the start. They have a a beautiful farm with interesting plants and trees surrounding it plus waterfalls which was great for exploring, and Maggie the dog was always keen to join and show the way!
Jon and… read more
Jon and… read more
7 oct. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Katrin & Joshua)
Katrin and Joshua were very helpful, completing a number of tasks to a high standard. Friendly, cheerful, capable and great communicators, we enjoyed our time together. They took an interest in their surroundings and made a significant contribution through their efforts. We wish them the very best with future travels. Jon and Evelyn
(Excellent)
9 sept. 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Katrin & Joshua) pour l'hôte
John and Evelyn are both lovely, welcoming people who live on a very special property. They have put a lot of work into it and it shows.
We spent a week redoing their vegetable garden which was a satisfying transformation. John and Evelyn showed us all we needed and were then happy for us to get on with it.
Our accommodation was roomy and cozy (it… read more
We spent a week redoing their vegetable garden which was a satisfying transformation. John and Evelyn showed us all we needed and were then happy for us to get on with it.
Our accommodation was roomy and cozy (it… read more
7 oct. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (WIJIHA)
Wiji was with us for just over a week and was very helpful, completing a number of useful tasks. Wiji was always cheerful,communicated well and got along with the other Woofers. She was determined to complete each task to a high standard and we very much enjoyed her company. We hope she will visit again and wish her well with her NZ travels. Jon… read more
(Excellent)
2 oct. 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (WIJIHA) pour l'hôte
John and Evelyn are truly wonderful hosts.
Despite my poor English, they always treated me with kindness and a warm smile. I was also lucky enough to meet their sons, who were just as kind and gentle.
I stayed at their home for about ten days, and it was such a happy time. My tasks included weeding, cleaning fences, and painting. The work was… read more
Despite my poor English, they always treated me with kindness and a warm smile. I was also lucky enough to meet their sons, who were just as kind and gentle.
I stayed at their home for about ten days, and it was such a happy time. My tasks included weeding, cleaning fences, and painting. The work was… read more
5 juin 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Svenja) pour l'hôte
Staying with Jon and Evelyn has been the perfect start into my NZ adventure.
The two are absolutely lovely, communicate clearly and are always open to input. The tasks were varied: between baking pies, gardening, paint stripping, starting a fireplace or moving rocks from another property, I always felt like I was part of the decisions what I… read more
The two are absolutely lovely, communicate clearly and are always open to input. The tasks were varied: between baking pies, gardening, paint stripping, starting a fireplace or moving rocks from another property, I always felt like I was part of the decisions what I… read more
14 mai 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Adrienne)
Adrienne took a real interest in the farm and cheerfully took on a variety of tasks (including sorting sheep through a race on a cold rainy night). Every job undertaken was completed with great attention to detail. Adrienne is a very good communicator, got on well with the other Woofers, is thoughtful and positive in her work and interactions. We… read more
(Excellent)
13 mai 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Adrienne) pour l'hôte
My heart was full staying with Jon and Evelyn. They are incredibly kind and thoughtful people. You can feel all the love they put into their property and their animals. I stayed with them for ten days and shared the very comfortable workaway quarters with two couples for part of my stay - it was one of the highlights of my travels in NZ. The work… read more
11 mai 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Jördis) pour l'hôte
We had a lovely stay at Evelyn and Jon’s little farm! Together with three other super nice Workawayers we shared a beautiful and cozy kitchen and living room, where we had amazing dinners with everyone. There are various tasks around the property, including gardening and helping out with the sheep. We enjoyed exploring the property with its… read more
9 mai 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jördis)
Jordis and Niko stayed with us on our small farm for a couple of weeks and were very helpfull. They took on a variety of tasks and were always positive and cheerful. They communicate well and got along very well with other Woofers. They were a pleasure to host and are welcome back any time. Jon and Evelyn
(Excellent)
9 mars 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Agustina & Lautaro) pour l'hôte
We’ve had a wonderful experience with Evelyn and Jon. We enjoyed the stunning landscape from the hilltop of their home, the beautiful starry sky, and the glowworms. It’s such a lovely place. We helped with various tasks, from household chores, gathering fruits, trimming weeds, to transplanting Evelyn's plants in her beautiful nursery, among other… read more
22 févr. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Paul)
Paul was very positive and cheerful during his stay and he took on each task we handed him as a challenge to complete to the best of his ability. He got on well with everyone, was always keen to help out and has left behind some well carried out hard landscaping projects. Best of all he is a wonderful cook and we hope he will return to our kitchen… read more
(Excellent)
22 févr. 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Paul) pour l'hôte
My stay with Jon and Evelyn was incredible. Their property looks like paradise and I really enjoyed spending time and working among the peacocks, cats, dogs, chickens... Most of all, Jon and Evelyn are incredible and helpful people. I'll never forget their kindness.
I had such a great time here, so thank you for everything !
Paul
I had such a great time here, so thank you for everything !
Paul
2 févr. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Joseph)
We enjoyed hosting Joe. He is very open, honest and a good communicator . He took on a variety of tasks in his week with us and exceeded our expectations regularly. He is very task driven and not happy until he has completed each job to the best of his abilities. We enjoyed his company and hope we can catch up again.
(Excellent)
2 févr. 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Joseph) pour l'hôte
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay with Evelyn and Jon, they are lovely hosts and live on a beautiful property. Would recommend to anybody passing through, especially if you're interested in learning a bit about the bush. Thanks again for a great week!
10 nov. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Giacomo)
Giacomo was without a doubt, the happiest guest we have had. Always smiling and happy to take on any task. We really enjoyed his company and he achieved a great deal in his time with us. Hope we can catch up again, and yes he is very good in the kitchen. We wish him all the best in his future travels. Jon and Evelyn
(Excellent)
25 oct. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Giacomo) pour l'hôte
I've spent my last days in NZ with Jon and Evelyn and it has been amazing!
They live in a fantastic farm just about 1h from Auckland, with lovely animals as sheep, peacocks, ducks, hens and more... the place is just magical!
Jobs were various for example planting trees, protecting plants, cleaning... never too hard and never in rush.
Jon and… read more
They live in a fantastic farm just about 1h from Auckland, with lovely animals as sheep, peacocks, ducks, hens and more... the place is just magical!
Jobs were various for example planting trees, protecting plants, cleaning... never too hard and never in rush.
Jon and… read more
26 oct. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Veronika) pour l'hôte
It was pleasure to stay in Jon’s and Evelyn’s farm! They are kind and friendly people, flexible to discuss the work with and always willing to help! The farm is a beautiful peaceful place with native forest, picturesque pond and many furry and feathered friends including glowworms during night! Also…it is easy to find beautiful spots to catch… read more
22 juil. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Veronika)
We enjoyed hosting Veronika. She was always bright and cheerful, tidy and willing to take on a variety of tasks. Communication was good and she learned quickly in taking on new tasks. Veronika proved very dependable when looking after and feeding the farm animals and became quite skilled at handling and planting a variety of native shrubs.
We… read more
We… read more
(Excellent)
10 août 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Michael) pour l'hôte
What a lovely time we had here,
Jon & Evelyn are kind, warm hearted people and it was an absolute joy to spend time helping out on their property
Their permaculture farm is beautiful. It is far enough from Pukekohe to feel very rural, but close enough for easy trips to the shops. There is an abundance of animals on the farm, ranging from dogs… read more
Jon & Evelyn are kind, warm hearted people and it was an absolute joy to spend time helping out on their property
Their permaculture farm is beautiful. It is far enough from Pukekohe to feel very rural, but close enough for easy trips to the shops. There is an abundance of animals on the farm, ranging from dogs… read more
22 juil. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Michael)
Michael was great to have around, dependable and hard working, always exceeding what was required on a variety of tasks. He achieved some great results, was friendly and conversational and took a real interest in the farm and animals. We would welcome Michael back any time and recommend him to other hosts. Jon and Evelyn
(Excellent)
22 juil. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Adrien & Marie)
We were fortunate to have Adrien and Marie stay with us for a short time on our small farm. They worked together as a great team and achieved a great deal. They were interesting guests, fun and conversational and very positive with all their tasks. We enjoyed their company and recommend them to all hosts. Jon and Evelyn
(Excellent)
22 juil. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ida)
Ida was a great help and we enjoyed her stay at our small farm. She showed great skill in adapting to the many tasks she undertook. She was thoughtful and tidy, very communicative and many times took responsibility for feeding and looking after the variety of animals when we were off the property. She took ownership of any tasks we asked her to do… read more
(Excellent)
15 juil. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Ida) pour l'hôte
I had a wonderful time staying with Evelyn and Jon. They are very welcoming people, the property is beautiful and the work was never too much.
I really enjoyed learning more about NZ from them, watching the peacocks eat and playing with cute little puppy Maggie.
I enjoyed it so much that I even extended my stay ☺
Thanks for having me,
Cheers,
Ida
I really enjoyed learning more about NZ from them, watching the peacocks eat and playing with cute little puppy Maggie.
I enjoyed it so much that I even extended my stay ☺
Thanks for having me,
Cheers,
Ida
22 juil. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Dirk & Luise)
Dirk and Luise were a great benefit to our small farm, working tirelessly at a variety of jobs in sometimes difficult conditions. They showed great initiative and determination and were always positive, communicative and fun. Dirk and Luise made a great team and really achieved some great results, alway wanting to finish the task at hand.
We can… read more
We can… read more
(Excellent)
12 juil. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Dirk & Luise) pour l'hôte
Evelyn and Jon are amazing people. we had a fantastic time on there impressive property with great experiences, lovely conversations and some work ^^
we would definitely repeat it ☺️
we would definitely repeat it ☺️
10 mai 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Christina & Alex) pour l'hôte
We had a wonderful Workaway experience in a beautiful place of Evelyn and John. We loved working outside, saving trees and planting more native trees for NZ bush. Evelyn and John are very kind and hospitable kiwis :))) Thank you, John and Evelyn!! We hope to come back in a couple of years and see the trees growing :))
Hugs!!
Hugs!!
4 avr. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Rik & Amber)
We really enjoyed hosting Rik & Amber, they are genuinely delightful, excellent company and work so well together in the variety of tasks, exceeding our expectations. Communication was easy, they got on well with other guests and were always very positive about the work. They kept their space clean and tidy. It was an absolute pleasure to have… read more
(Excellent)
4 avr. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Rik & Amber) pour l'hôte
Evelyn & Jon are super nice host, we stayed with them for a week and really enjoyed it. Straightforward work and clear communication that's how we like it. If we had any other questions there door was always open. We had some trouble selling our car at the end of our NZ journey, they connected us to the right people and we got it sold.This just… read more
3 avr. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Stefan)
Stefan was an excellent guest and we very much enjoyed hosting him. Extremely tidy and polite he always achieved far more than was asked, was most considerate, cheerful and conversational. The tasks we set him were quite demanding but he remained positive and achieved great results. He worked well in the garden and with the animals but most… read more
(Excellent)
3 avr. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Stefan) pour l'hôte
I can't stress enough how lucky I was to find a place at Jon and Evelyn's Lifestyle Block in Pukekohe. This was my first work away experience and I'm afraid the next ones will have a hard time competing to this. From the first minute onwards, Jon and Evelyn made me feel welcome and supported me with every challenge one has as a new arrival from… read more
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