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

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  Descripción

  Just now the only help we need is hard physical work; splitting firewood, loading and unloading trailers of firewood.
  
  Please only apply if this sort of work will suit your fitness and skills level.
  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 (Mt Herbert or Coastal Walkway) 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. Vegetarians welcome.

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos

  Jardinería

  Construcción y bricolaje

  Cocinar para toda la familia

  Ayuda doméstica

  Mantenimiento general

  Ayuda informática
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  Intereses

  

  Eventos y sociedad

  

  Cultura

  

  Sostenibilidad

  

  Autodesarrollo

  

  Escritura

  

  Cuidado de plantas

  

  Música

  

  Historia

  

  Jardinería

  

  Dibujo y pintura

  

  Bricolaje y manualidades

  

  Cocina y alimentación

  

  Carpintería

  

  Libros

  

  Arte y diseño

  

  Yoga / bienestar

  

  Deportes acuáticos

  

  Navegar / barcos

  

  Actividades al aire libre

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Acampada

  

  Playa
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  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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  Proyectos con niños

  En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.

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  Ayuda

  Just now the only help we need is big physical labour; splitting firewood and loading/unloading trailers. Please only apply if this work will suit you.
  
  Other times of the year: 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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  Idiomas hablados

  Inglés: Fluido

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  Alojamiento

  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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  Un poco más de información

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    Acceso a Internet

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    Acceso a Internet limitado

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    Tenemos animales

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    Somos fumadores

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    Puede alojar familias

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  Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

  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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  Podría aceptar mascotas

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

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Más de dos

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  Mis animales / mascotas

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