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We are a couple in our 70's still very active. we enjoy visitors and meeting people from overseas. Our home is in Thames township a near new home very comfortable.
We offer accommodation, you will have your own room and ensuite, we include breakfast and lunch and the use of our kitchen to cook meals, in return for 4 hours of help 5 days of the week. Gardening, house tasks ,painting and general tidying of our gardens.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
History
Technology
Movies & TV
Sustainability
Plant care
Gardening
Carpentry
Cooking & food
DIY & crafts
Team sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are an older couple willing to share our knowledge and skills. Have an interest in building, classic cars, golf, gardening and sewing.
Willing to help someone with english conversation and written language.
We are in Thames township on the bus route.
There is lots to do here. Bush walks, beaches, walk the Pinnacles up the Kauaeranga Valley. We are an hours drive from Hot Water Beach, Coromandel, Auckland, and Tauranga.
Help
We need help gardening, housework and general tidying up around our property. We will be guiding the projects. There could be some painting.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You will have your own room with a queen size bed and ensuite. We will provide linen. A separate lounge with tv and a small fridge for your food.
We will provide breakfast and lunch the days you help and you will get your own evening meal. You will be able to use our kitchen.
What else ...
If you don't have transport. We are willing to pick you up from the local bus station in Thames.
We are on the local bus route and it is only a 2km walk to town.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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