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24 May 2024
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We only take one person at a time.
Last minute requests are welcome - please only contact us max 1 month before you are intending to stay.
We are a vegan family, consisting of my son and myself. For this reason we prefer female travellers staying with us.
We live in Dunedin in the South Island of New Zealand in a warm 3 bedroom home overlooking the water, only 10min to the city center.
We enjoy the beaches, hikes, biking, cooking, gardening and nature.
We love to make meals from scratch. We avoid processed foods and focus on whole foods.
We will support you to have the perfect start in New Zealand in exchange for help with the household, renovation and garden and learning about your culture.Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareBabysitting and creative playCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a German Kiwi family
•share culinary skills, cooking vegan meals
•help finding employment in Dunedin (full time, part time)
•help finding a campervan or car
•give introduction into kiwi culture and support in getting a good start in NZProjects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
•Flexible hours to enjoy what Dunedin and surrounding areas have to offer
We are looking for someone someone who is self motivated and organized.
•Please indicate in your message if you have skills or experience:
sewing, gardening, photography, woodwork, art, horticulture, design, architecture, mechanic, painting, AI/IT
•Childcare is not required, however there is a friendly toddler in the houseLanguages spoken
German: Fluent
English: FluentAccommodation
•Warm 3 bedroom house on a sunny section overlooking the Dunedin Harbour Bay, b
Large section with hammock
•We are currently renovating, depending on the stage of renovation there might be a bit of dust, paint smell etc.
•Private room with king single bed (see photo) overlooking Harbour
•Rent & Food will be exchanged for help
•No animal-based food can be stored/consumed in the houseWhat else ...
•Bus stop on the bottom of the hill
•secured bike track on the bottom of the hill
•Quiet neigbourhood with beautiful wildlife and walking opportunities around
•Outdoor gym at the bottom of the hill by the water 10min
•Signal Hill Reserve with BMX / bike tracks 5min
•Lots of fun activities in Dunedin: downhill biking, water sports, surfing, hiking, walks, beautiful wildlife (penguin, seal, Albatross) , museums, art gallery, library...
•Must see beaches to visit in the area: karitane beach, smails beach, blackhead beach, tunnel beach, tomahawk beach
•It takes less than 10min to get to Dunedin city center by car or 45 min walk mainly along the waterA little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Fast speed wifi, we have a nice quiet outdoor area
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
We a German Shepard dog and a cat
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
25 hours/week- all food/ingredients
Feedback (6)
She really helped with everything. She took our dog on long walks and became part of the family, even though she was only here for a week.
She was very thorough with painting and completed all jobs independently.
Thank you for support, love and care Philina.
She fit in well with our family. We loved her happy smiles and interesting chats. All pets and our toddler loved her.
She also worked really hard for us - helping to transform our garden. She was very thorough with her painting.
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She really helped with everything. She took our dog on long walks and became part of the family, even though she was only here for a week.
She was very thorough with painting and completed all jobs independently.
Thank you for support, love and care Philina.
She fit in well with our family. We loved her happy smiles and interesting chats. All pets and our toddler loved her.
She also worked really hard for us - helping to transform our garden. She was very thorough with her painting.
She completed the tasks independently with attention to detail.
We had some really good laughs while she was here. Her and my toddler son had so much fun together as well. She is a beautiful person.
It is so nice to have her around. She is very humble and easy going.
All the best for your adventures Kate!
She has a very sweet and easy going personality and we got along very well. My son still asks for her a month after she has left.
It was intressting getting to know about her culture and life.
She was very helpful supporting us with the housework and we would love to have her back ❤️
We enjoyed having her here with us.
She was my first contact in NZ and made me directly feel like home. We had a really good connection what made my first steps in NZ easier. She helped me to find a lovely car for my trip threw the South Island. I had a great time at Henriette‘s house and learned more… read more
She is very thorough and works independently. She is respectful and gets the job done perfectly.
She is also very friendly, humble and approachable.
She is a good driver in NZ.
We feel very lucky to have had her staying with us.