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I'm a young pensioner living on 4 acres of land (next to 25 acres of covenanted native bush) that I am re-wilding and creating some biodiversity for animals, insects and birds to find a safe home. There is a lot of gardening work but also small building projects too. As I have increasing arthritis in my joints I need people who are happy to work independently on their own once they're shown a job and are confident of what is required. I grow most of my own veg, make my own sourdough bread and live quite simply.
Mangawhai is a vibrant community with a wonderful coastline of surf beaches, two great Farmers Markets, a Community Garden and walks in the Brynderwyns and the Mangawhai Heads Cliff Walk which is part of the Te Araroa trail.
I am vegetarian with a lot of vegan food but I also occasionally eat fish. The accommodation is separate from the house (no bathroom, that's in the house), a lovely outside deck to sit on and a small cooking area in the Hobbit Hut for preparing breakfast and snacks for yourself, with food that I provide. I envisage us eating 2 meals together, which I'm happy to cook but love learning new recipes too.Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Aide avec des éco-projetsJardinageBricolage et constructionCuisine/repas pour la familleAide à la maisonEntretien généralEchange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
I'm a typical kiwi but have traveled extensively, I am always delighted to meet people from different cultures. I work sometimes at the local Community Gardens, so if you're interested, I can introduce you to some colourful characters and see how awesome the garden is and the community support they provide. I also sing once a week with a small group of people
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Ecological garden help, establishing diodiversity, small building projects (platform near Hobbit Hut to sit on in the midday summer sun, when the Hobbit Hut deck is too hot, erecting a wire fence, small hothouse), mow lawns, always house work to do on a rainy day etc. I do appreciate having someone who is used to outside garden work. I am also part of a trapping initiative (unfortunate but necessary, to establish native bird habitats here again) so help checking and resetting possum & rat traps if you are ok with that sort of help
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Allemand: Courant
Anglais: CourantCet hôte propose un échange linguistique
I speak fluent English and German, a few words of French and 2 sentences in Japanese but I am always open to learning more and have often had to speak slowly in English so people can understand me. I know how difficult it is to understand when native speakers talk so fastHébergement
Separate Hobbit Hut with kitchenette and small table, large outside private deck area, very cosy.
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Wonderful surf beaches, nesting spot of the critically endangered Tara Iti, Brynderwyns for walking, coastal walkways, Farmers Markets (2), fabulous cafes and the famous Bennett's Chocolate shop, art galleries, State-of-the-Art skateboard park, easy drive to Whangarei and the Hundertwasser Museum, Waipu glowworm caves, safe estuary for kayaking and swimming
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Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
I have unlimited broadband, the speeds aren't super fast but good enough to watch You Tube clips and movies etc.
Espace pour garer des vans
I have concrete areas where campervan/vans can park but no special caravan power plug
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Un
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Maximum 4hours a day, 5 days a week
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This is a perfect place for anyone who is interested in the nature, plants and native bush of New Zealand, as Wendy is quite the arborist. And knows a lot about plants and birds as well. She has also seen more of the world than most of us. I could listen… read more