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I am originally from England, arriving in NZ with a back-pack but have now lived in NZ for many years. My 3 adult kids have been workawayers in their time and I thought I could repay a little of the hospitality they experienced. My home is a quiet and comfortable space to spend time in (I think so anyway!) which I share with my cat, Pippi.
The work is not too hard - mostly cleaning around the house, cooking some meals and weeding in the garden. Approx 4 hours per day, 5x days per week, but very flexible around this too. The room I usually have available has a double bed, (so friends would need to share).
I live in Onehunga, quite close to the airport and on good direct bus routes into the city. Walking distance to shops, banks, supermarkets and cafes.
Mine could be a good place to begin or end your NZ stay.Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practiceGardeningAnimal CareCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetCultural exchange and learning opportunities
Improve your English language skills. Knowledge of travelling in New Zealand and places of interest to visit around Auckland. Some limited knowledge of Maori culture.
Projects involving children
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Help
General weeding and tidying up in the garden. Mowing the grass. Cooking the evening meal. Any tidying up and cleaning in the house (there is always something needing to be done).
Prefer requests are not made too far in advance - thank you :)Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Own room. Double bed only. (Note friends would have to share). Shared bathroom.
What else ...
The house is in a quiet suburb very close to public transport to the city centre. Easy access to Cornwall Park`and views of the city, shops, cafes, bus and train nearby. Happy to share my knowledge of Auckland and NZ . Just ask me about other activities and places to go. Happy to help.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
4 hours per day, 5 days per week or equivalent
Feedback (8)
The weeding work in the garden was really welcome and the housework done efficiently. Given I was out… read more
The trip to the dump with all the waste bamboo and other bits and pieces littering the carport was made possible by them- always good to have some prompting to… read more
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The weeding work in the garden was really welcome and the housework done efficiently. Given I was out… read more
The trip to the dump with all the waste bamboo and other bits and pieces littering the carport was made possible by them- always good to have some prompting to… read more
They also coped with my own pre-overseas travel pressures that I had!!
Independent and friendly - bought a car on day 1 and… read more
See you soon Lorna !
Lorna was very flexible and the jobs she gave us were reasonable and not too hard. She was clear and… read more
You will be happy to have them stay with you too :)
Thanks guys!
By the time she left after approx 2 weeks, it felt like a family member leaving us. Happy to have you back any time!
Thanks… read more
I really enjoyed staying with her and the students, it felt a bit like a family and I felt very… read more