Living off the land, learning to grow food and live sustainably in Diamond Harbour, New Zealand

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  Description

  We live on a hectare of productive garden, orchard and wild areas in Diamond Harbour , which is nestled in the beautiful harbour of Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula. It is green with lots of trees and filled with birdsong. It feels like country life with the advantage of being in a wonderful community and close to Christchurch city and the port of Lyttelton. Only 10 minutes ride on a ferry to get here, and that connects to a short bus ride from the city. Or a 40 minute drive from Christchurch.
  
  Mary swims daily in the sea and you can join her if you like. There are also lots of tracks to walk and a great new cafe close by. You can join in the weekly ukulele class and sing-along which Mary runs, and she has taught organic gardening for many years so you can learn if you’re interested.
  
  We love to grow food sustainably and care for this land. Recent projects have been; developing new vegetable garden beds, harvesting and preserving the fruit from the season, building a large chicken run, felling big trees and making firewood, weeding and planting, compost-making, propagating and planting new trees and shrubs.
  
  Also keen for some help with tidying, de-cluttering, cleaning and painting inside. Washing high windows.
  
  You will have a separate room with a view over the trees and a double futon bed. It is shared living with us. Delicious fresh food provided for you.

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  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

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Événements/vie sociale

  

  Culture

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Écriture

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Musique

  

  Histoire

  

  Jardinage

  

  Dessin et peinture

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Menuiserie

  

  Livres

  

  Art et design

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Sports nautiques

  

  Voile / bateau

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Nature

  

  Camping

  

  Plage
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  We are local to this area and have lived around here all our lives. Staying in our home you will learn about NZ culture , talking and eating and working together. You are welcome to join in with the weekly ukulele and singing lessons, lots of fun songs and waiata ( Māori songs).
  
  In exchange we always enjoy learning about you and your culture.
  We have been wwoof hosts for over 25 years, so hosting people from other countries is part of our lives and those of our adult children ( you will probably meet them when they visit too).
  
  Daily cold water swimming is part of Mary’s life and you are welcome to join in.

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  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

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  Aide

  Outside we need help with general gardening, light building, firewood, chicken care, digging over new gardens, compost-making, tree-planting, clearing new areas (harder physical work to cut back and remove large plants).
  Inside the house we need help with cleaning, de-cluttering, painting walls, small carpentry repairs, building shelves and benches,
  We will mostly work with you if you. If possible we will teach you the task and then set you up to work independently.
  Always keen to share our skills with you.

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant

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  Hébergement

  Separate room and double bed.
  Delicious, fresh meals available (3 meals provided).
  We eat some meat but not a lot.
  We can share cooking.
  If you require specific food (eg. Gluten free bread, dairy free milk, you will need to provide this). We can provide GF and DF meals.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  There is space on our drive for a camper. Contact us if you are interested in bring your camper here and we can discuss your requirements and whether this is suitable.

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  Dogs which are people and livestock friendly and won’t run away.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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