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Help a multicultural family and learn about country living in Paerata, New Zealand

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  • Description

    Description

    We are loving Workaway and meeting some amazing people and had a few repeats. Message us and we’ll see if we can accommodate you - we’d love to meet you!

    We live on a small rural property close to a town on the outer part of Auckland. We can offer a country lifestyle experience for some assistance in small outside projects, planting native plants, general gardening and a variety maintenance around the home and property. In return we’ll provide accomodation with a range of facilities including gym and pool and be happy to give you an authentic cultural experience. Guests should be LGBT friendly. Our home consists of an extended family with three generations and a unique blend of 4 cultures being very reflective of New Zealand’s diverse cultural mix. We’d love to host you as part of our family for a time and add to your travelling experience.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Farming
    Movies & TV
    Pets
    LGBTQ
    Events & social
    Performing arts
    Music
    Gardening
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Art & design
    Animals
    Water sports
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Hiking
    Dancing
    Fitness
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We offer a cultural mix of 4 cultures in one home plus insight to extended family living. There is a mix of NZ European, Samoan, Tongan and Fijian in our home so we can provide insights into each of these cultures. We have a range of interests and community connections and are happy to help facilitate connection with a range of experiences. As avid travellers we seek the opportunity to share our culture and lives with you in return for learning about yours from you. We are an open book of you’d like to ask any questions. This is a very eclectic home where we are corporate workers by day and run an entertainment business in our time along with maintaining our home and land so a little help is always welcome.

  • Help

    Help

    We’d like some help with a variety of outdoor tasks including lawns, gardens, spraying, landscaping or indoor maintenance like sorting, painting, cleaning etc or. Based on whatever skills and experience you have we’ll be bound to find something you can help with . We are working to restore our land with Native plants and conserve the wetlands and waterways we have around the property which is an ongoing labour of love.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    We have wanted to learn other languages, inspired by our travels. The opportunity to share some learning would be great. Spanish, Italian and French would be definite interest.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We can offer a bedroom with king size bed, your own bathroom and a range of other facilities. For food we will cook an evening meal make sure options are available for breakfast and lunch to self serve. We have varied tastes so can be accomodating in terms of cuisine and also happy to provide ingredients for you to put together a meal and show us what you like.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are 5 min from the closest town. There is bus service 2 min walk from the property. In your own time you are welcome to use the facilities on the property. Otherwise you are 30-40 min from central Auckland and well positioned to a range of local experiences. A number of beaches and less than an hour away.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Desk and workspace available on certain days.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have space for campers. Can accomodate motorhomes but don’t have any specialised power outlets.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

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The image depicts two dogs sitting on a carpeted floor, with one dog\'s paw resting on a person\'s hand, in a living room with a fireplace and television.
The image shows a family of five posing for a selfie, with a newborn baby wrapped in a blanket, in front of a white wall.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring rolling hills, trees, a pond, and a fence, with a house\'s roof visible in the foreground.
The image depicts a bedroom with a dark green bedspread, wooden headboard, and white trim, featuring a window above the bed and a floral wallpaper accent wall.
The image depicts a large, dark-colored house situated on a hill, surrounded by trees and bushes, with a clear blue sky above.
The image is a close-up of a dog\'s face, featuring a brown and white coat, blue eyes, and a happy expression, with a tile floor in the background.
The image depicts a spacious room with a vaulted ceiling, featuring a dining table, living room, and large windows offering a scenic view of trees and grass outside.
The image depicts a serene backyard pool scene, featuring a small fountain, lush greenery, and a wooden fence, set against a bright blue sky with white clouds.
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The image depicts a serene grassy area with a black metal fence in the foreground, featuring a group of ducks in the distance, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A man stands on a wooden dock in a serene pond, surrounded by white and black ducks, with lush green grass and trees in the background on a sunny day.
The image shows two men sitting on a pink tiled floor, surrounded by plants, with a couch and railing in the background, likely taken during the day.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a vibrant rainbow arcing over rolling hills, lush green grass, and a black metal fence, set against a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene sunset over a lush green landscape, featuring trees and a fence in the foreground, with a vibrant orange sky and clouds.
The image depicts a serene scene of a large house on a hill, surrounded by lush greenery and a dog lying in the foreground, set against a cloudy sky.

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