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Host rating
55 %
Last replied
2 Mar 2024
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52.6 %
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Description
Hi I'm Pauline a mum of 5 kids though only 1 lives at home now. Maddy who is studying to work in education.
I'm a midwife, so work crazy hours, and in my down time I like to get in the outdoors.
We have a piano in the house for anyone who likes to play.
We have had homestay students stay with us in the past and have formed some long -term bonds with them. Our fantastic workaways have transformed my garden however weeding it is a constant battle. I also need help with housework.
So if you'd like to come and stay with us we look forward to hearing from you.
Also a biggie ...... do you like dogs. We have a 6 year old Labrador puppy Penny who would think you where wonderful if you walked her. She has a sister in crime Arya the ragdoll kitten and the one who puts them in there place Sunny the matriarchal cat.
We live close to the city and are on a very good bus route that can get you to most places around Auckland.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The NZ way of life
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Help
My garden has been transformed from a jungle by our wonderful workaways now it just needs to be maintained.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Hi I would like to travel around South America in the next few years and would like to stay for a few months. I would love to learn Spanish.
Accommodation
A sleepout bedroom containing 1 single bed, and wardrobe.
What else ...
I am very flexible with the time that I need help so you would be able to get out and see plenty of Auckland while staying with us.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Hi, I would be absolutely OK for you to do some work from my home. However at times our internet can be patchy and can cut out. A nuisance at times but I always manage to get my online work done.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
5 hours per day, 5 days a week
Feedback (11)
Pauline was very kind and friendly.
Most of my free time I had for my self, exploring Auckland, but we also had some nice conversations in the evenings.
The tasks were very… read more
Anna is also a Reiki Therapist. She did some Reiki on me and it was so amazing.
We… read more
Mattea helped with gardening and maintaining the house for me. All the best with your studies.
Thanks Pauline
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(5.0)
Cultural exchange:
(4.7)
Communication:
(4.7)
Pauline was very kind and friendly.
Most of my free time I had for my self, exploring Auckland, but we also had some nice conversations in the evenings.
The tasks were very… read more
Anna is also a Reiki Therapist. She did some Reiki on me and it was so amazing.
We… read more
Mattea helped with gardening and maintaining the house for me. All the best with your studies.
Thanks Pauline
Barbara knows what she is doing in a garden and reconstructed some of it in a creative way, she also knows her plants from her weeds. We had a lot of fun choosing new plants to add a splash of colour to the gardens. They look great.
Cooking is one of her forte's… read more
You fitted in with our family really well and it was a pleasure to have you.
I hope you managed to get your visa sorted out.
If you come back to NZ again you would always be most welcome.
Weibke I wish… read more
Thanks heaps Sergio. All the best with your travels.
Thanks, Pauline.
Thank you Pauline.
Niko
Pauline
