Help with daily life and gardening in the beautiful Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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  Description

  Hey folks! We are a mother (Andrea), daughter (Niki) and baby (Noah) living here in the beautiful Bay of Plenty.
  
  The lifestyle block we inhabit is truly magic with two horses, chickens, fruit trees and a very special energy to say the least.
  
  We’re really keen to up our gardening game so we can start being more self sufficient and make better use of this land we cherish. There’s also general maintenance we need assistance with so having some handyman/woman know how is pretty crucial.
  
  Its also a dream to start putting up some accommodation options around the property so any ideas of knowledge would be awesome. We have just acquired a retro caravan that needs some renovation so that is another project.
  
  All in all, there is never a dull moment around here as we relish in the simple pleasures and enjoy all life has to offer.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  This is a pretty Kiwiana kind of place with Taika Waititis “Boy” being filmed just up the coast.
  
  There are loads of opportunities to learn about Māori culture in the area and the general way of life for people living in New Zealand.
  
  We ourselves are pretty diverse having travelled all over the world but living here the past 28 years. Mum speaks German/Iranian as well as English so we aren’t your “average kiwis” but a diverse mix of a few things.
  
  We love going to our favourite river spots or camping up the coast where crowds are slim but beauty is abundant.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  Helping to establish a better garden
  Pruning/weeding/digging/harvesting etc
  
  Potential child minding if the surf is up and grandma wants a day off. Experience with children would be a big bonus.
  
  General home upkeep like window washing, cleaning out gutters, lawn mowing, painting etc.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  Interested in learning Spanish
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  Accommodation

  Super cute retro caravan with use of the bathroom in main house.
  
  Equipped with its own comfy double bed and kitchenette.

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  What else ...

  Perfect spot for nature lovers.
  
  We are only about 15mins drive to one of NZ’s most loved beaches, Ohope Beach.
  
  Kayak, surf, fishing, river excursions, bush walking etc.
  
  Spend a weekend in nearby Mount Maunganui, Rotorua, Taupo of Gisborne. All within a 2 hour drive.
  
  Transport - Ideally you would want your own vehicle unless you’re happy with hanging around home mostly. There are buses from Ohope to nearby towns that we are happy to give you a lift to.
  
  Nearest airport is Whakatane which Air Chathams operates out of. Otherwise you can fly with Air New Zealand from Rotorua or Tauranga which are roughly an hour away.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Plenty of room for your own car/camper

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week