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Host rating
80 %
Feedback
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Description
Hi, we are Michael, Marie, Etienne, Abigail and Cecilia. Our family is blended. Etienne is 18, studying Veterinary nursing and working part time. Abigail is 12 lives with us every second week and Cecilia is 10 joins us one weekend a month and school holidays.
We live on a lifestyle block in the Wairarapa in a small town called Featherston near Wellington. The Wairarapa is beautiful and known for its vineyards, hiking trails, cycling routes and many more attractions.
We have a dog, 2 cats, a goat, 3 ducks and chickens. Our aim is to become as self sustainable as possible. Our vegetable garden is in the process of being developed.
Michael works full time in Wellington and Marie is home.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Marie is originally from Cape Town, South Africa and made New Zealand her home 16 years ago. Michael is from Germany and moved to New Zealand 5 years ago. The children are true Kiwis.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Marie had a sporting accident 3 years ago and are limited to what she can do. Marie needs assistance with vacuuming, hanging out and taking down the washing, changing the bedding, general cleaning in the house, feeding the dogs, cats and chickens, collecting the eggs, help with the gardening and firewood.
Languages spoken
Afrikaans: Fluent
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Own cabin with bathroom facilities in the main house.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (7)
I spent 1 month at Marie's and I'm very grateful to have met such wonderful people !
I really hope we will meet again, in Oceania or in Europe or anywhere else !!… read more
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I spent 1 month at Marie's and I'm very grateful to have met such wonderful people !
I really hope we will meet again, in Oceania or in Europe or anywhere else !!… read more
Her and Michael were so nice and welcoming to me.
All kind of work to do (in the garage, in the house, in the garden). It was really fun to work with her.They have very lovely and funny animals as well. A week I will remember during my trip in New… read more
They are all extremely welcoming and they always make sure that you feel like at home!
The environment is very chill and the work is always different because Marie is full of ideas and projects that she wants to do, but she also makes sure… read more
Hardworking, going above and beyond, very respectful and a delight to have around. That is just a few of the good things I can say about Anna.
I would love to keep her!
