Join my native tree propagation programme at my beautiful property in Northland, New Zealand

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  Descrição

  Hi. I'm Grant. Since early 2020 I have been living on just over five hectares (12 acres) of land on the Pahi Peninsula, at the northern end of Northland's enormous Kaipara Harbour. It's a beautiful property, with nearly half the land in native bush, right on the harbour edge. Pahi is mid way between Auckland and the Bay of Islands.
  
  In 2021 I planted 280 bananas to add to the growing number of small plantations in Northland working to create a supply of domestically grown fruit.
  
  I moved back to NZ after way too long living in Sydney, Australia. Pahi is a great place to visit while exploring Northland, just two hours from Auckland, and two and a bit from the Bay of Islands.

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  Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

  Ajuda em projetos ambientais

  Jardinagem

  Construção/faça você mesmo

  Manutenção geral
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  O que é isso?
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  Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

  I've been on this property for four years. This is a great chance to experience harbour lifestyle living. Soon after arriving I started a native tree propagation programme, which would be of particular interest if you are keen on ecology; our native bush has an invasive weed problem which I've been tackling with the help of the local weedbusters group, and it's very rewarding to see the results after even a day's work. I'm also involved in the local community garden (which grows vegetables to give away) and the landcare group which grows native trees for harbour edge regeneration. Both groups often need help with maintenance and projects.
  
  It's very laid back here - happy to share the kiwi lifestyle if you are visiting NZ, or even if you're local and checking out Northland.

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  Ajuda

  If you are interested in helping with tasks like plant propagation, bush planting, weed removal, fence repairs and general tidying, it would be great to have you stay.
  
  Although no specific work experience is required, most of the chores required are are physical, and outdoor, so it would help if you were fit, and had work clothes (boots are handy.) Practical experience in physical labour would be a bonus.

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  Idiomas

  Inglês: Fluente

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  Acomodação

  There are two spare bedrooms - one with a queen sized bed, one with a single bed. The house is quirky, 1970s architect designed, and has a swimming pool - and a sunken conversation pit with a fireplace.
  
  Mostly there will be just me at the house.
  
  There will be food available for you to help yourself to breakfast and lunch, and we'll cook dinner to share in the evening.

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  Algo mais...

  Pahi is not close to public transport, so you'll definitely need your own vehicle. It's only five minutes from Paparoa, which has a general store, petrol station and a couple of cafes - and there's a small farmers' market on Saturday.
  
  There's plenty to explore in the surrounding area - Piroa Waterfalls, Waipu Caves and the Kauri Museum, the west coast and Baileys Beach at Dargaville, the east coast at Mangawhai.

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  Mais alguns detalhes

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    Acesso à internet

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    Acesso à internet limitado

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    Temos mascotes

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    Pode hospedar famílias

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  Espaço para estacionar campervans

  Este anfitrião pode fornecer espaço para vans.

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