Painting, gardening and small building projects on our property in the beautiful Maraetotara Valley, New Zealand

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a family of five with 20 acres situated in the beautiful Maraetotara Valley. Our boys 25, 22, 14 and my husband and I. We have a dog Max and Chloe and 3 little puppies and 3 cats. We also have chickens, a Rooster, Scottish Highland steers, cattle, pigs and ducks. So I hope you like animals 😊 We have a small functioning veg garden. We live 30 minutes to the closest city, Hastings, 20 minutes to our closest village, Havelock North, 10 minutes to our closest beach and shop, Waimarama Beach and Ocean Beach and bush walks. There is NO PUBLIC TRANSPORT to or from our property. However, we are happy to pick you up from the bus stop in Hastings or Napier or the Napier Airport.
    We live on an elevated site overlooking the valley out to the ocean. We have lived here for 17 years.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I am Māori and my husband is Cornish. Together we make a great team. We are both generous hosts and very hospitable. I am eager to incorporate my culture to those who are interested and also introduce our cultural cuisine, which, depending on the season, could include a traditional Māori hangi, if you are keen to help. Oh and my husband cooks the yummiest Yorkshire puddings and of course there is the kiwi classic boil up 😊

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    On going maintenance, painting, water blasting, gardening, feeding animals, small building projects, light household duties.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Maori: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    We are happy to learn about your culture and language.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will have a comfortable room in our family home with your own private space.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There is plenty to see and do in beautiful Hawkes Bay. What ever you enjoy doing, I am sure you will find here, what ever the season. We are happy to pick you up or drop you off from our closest bus depot, Hastings or airport, Napier. We will also be happy to show you the local sights when we are not working. There is no public transport to or from our property.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have Starlink

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have areas to park a camper

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    We are happy for pets to stay but please be aware we have pets.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 128518531833

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