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Introduction: Hey there!
Before you contact us, we'd love for you to take a moment to go through our description to get a better understanding of what we're looking for and what we have to offer.
Mahakaruna Farm is a beautiful certified organic property that's currently in the development stage. We're proud to say that we're one of a kind in New Zealand and we're committed to teaching and showcasing the amazing qualities of organics to other entrepreneurs. Your hosts, Harnold and Melissa, will be taking care of the property. We have so much to offer, including orchards, a market garden, a native tree nursery, beehives, and grazing animals. Plus, we have an on-site education centre where you can learn all about the joys of organic farming.
We're currently in the development stage, which means that we need workers to help us maintain the farm. The tasks you'll be responsible for include hand weeding/weed spraying (with vinegar, so no nasty chemicals), fertilizer spraying, composting and other projects. We're looking for candidates who are willing to do manual labour. You'll be required to work 4/5 hours per day, five days a week.

We have self-contained accommodation on site, which is away from the manager's house so that you can enjoy some peace and quiet. You'll have access to one sleep-out with space for three people (bunk bed, two under and one on top), as well as a shower and toilet block and a washing machine. We also have an outdoor (under cover) kitchen with the best view of the farm!

Our location is rural and about 15 minutes away by car from Motueka. We recommend that you have your own transport, but don't worry, we're located in the heart of New Zealand, so there are plenty of fun activities to keep you busy. Be sure to check out the Tasman region in NZ and see all the amazing things you can do here.

We can't wait to hear from you!; Save Exit without saving

Number of people that can be accommodated	How many people can you accommodate at one time? /250 5 Save Exit without saving
Preferred minimum stay	Some hosts like to have a minimum stay so the volunteer has time to settle in a learn the routines and rhythms of your property /250 1 week Save Exit without saving
Preferred length of stay	Some hosts find it helpful to specify how long the stay should generally be. Of course you can extend this once you and your guest find that things are working out well. /250 3 weeks Save Exit without saving
Accommodation	Describe the accommodation volunteers will stay in. /250 Sleepout with bunk bed (2 under 1 on top) and separate caravan. Shower & toilet block next to it with washing machine. Kitchen outside under cover with the best view of the farm! Save Exit without saving
Organic Principles	Describe the organic and sustainable aspects of your property. /250 Bio Gro certified Save Exit without saving
Able to accommodate children	Children
Diet	Describe the types of diets that you have in your home. /250 "You can cook whatever you like with the groceries we provide for you." Save Exit without saving
Property size	How many hectares is your property? /45 75 ha Save Exit without saving
Hours	How many hours a day do volunteers usually do? /250 Weather-dependent, work 4-5 hours/day, 5 days a week. Flexible schedule. Save Exit without saving
Special instructions	Add any special instructions that volunteers need to know. /250 own transport is reccomended as we are 15 min away from nearest town. visitors need to be fit as most work is manual labor Save Exit without saving

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