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Kia ora!
My name is Linda and I am a 63 year old art curator living part-time on a coastal property with a big garden which I am developing.
Ōrere Point is a small village of 300 people. It is very isolated, a long way (71km, over one hour) from shops, supermarkets, cafes and banks, so not suitable as your first destination when you arrive from overseas and need to set up banking etc..
I am looking for help with property maintenance, landscaping and gardening so please let me know what you can do (and have done before) and what hours you expect you will work each day.
You will need your own car to reach Ōrere Point, which is an hour from Auckland by road. There is no public transport to Orere Point, so those who don't have their own transport usually hitch-hike to get here, although one or two arrived by bike and were exhausted for a week afterwards!
I do not wish to host people who smoke and if your diet is very specific, please make sure that you bring the food with you when you arrive. At the moment I have an issue with my pancreas, so am not able to do any physical work or cook for you, but I can provide food if you tell me what you like to eat.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Linda
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Politics / Social justice
Culture
Books
Art & design
Cooking & food
History
Architecture
Writing
Nature
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Some time management skills.
Beautiful beach and river nearby. Great for kayaking.
If you enjoy being in nature, and exchanging ideas about culture, I am an art curator and teach art history.
Help
Weeding, watering the garden in summer. Cutting hedges. Helping with projects around the house, including cleaning.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Separate house with new bathroom. One double bed, one queen-sized bed in separate rooms.
What else ...
Beautiful beach and river nearby which are excellent for swimming. Also great for kayaking - I have a fishing kayak available to borrow. There is a small shop, a library and health clinic but no supermarket in Orere Point (it is a really small place, far away from any city or town) so it is best to bring your own special foods if you have dietary needs.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
The internet connection here is good. Mbps download 46.3 and Mbps upload 2.85.
Space for parking camper vans
A full size campervan can be parked off road here.
Can possibly accept pets
Dogs.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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Orere point is a very special area, thanks to Linda and Rory's hospitality l got to stay in this quiet, peaceful and beautiful place. Enjoy sunrise, sunset, starry sky, swimming in ocean, relaxing walks and wonderful company everyday.
Thanks to Linda trust me to in charge of the garden also the space I live… read more
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Orere point is a very special area, thanks to Linda and Rory's hospitality l got to stay in this quiet, peaceful and beautiful place. Enjoy sunrise, sunset, starry sky, swimming in ocean, relaxing walks and wonderful company everyday.
Thanks to Linda trust me to in charge of the garden also the space I live… read more
Lina is probably the best Workawayer that I have ever hosted. She planned an event for me, organised the signage, designed a beautiful invitation, and worked very hard at the actual event to make sure it was a great success. She also designed real estate "For Sale" signs, tended the garden and… read more
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