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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
21 Mar 2024
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Description
Hello from Auckland, New Zealand, We are semi retired professional couple in our mid 50's originally from Sri Lanka embraced NZ as our 2nd home , abundantly traveled can share many stories of our journey of life , travels .
We spend most of the time at our Waterfront Home when we do not travel and or work on charity overseas. Preferred having your own car so on a free day you may walk to regional parks like Hunua Falls or Botanical Gardens near and also kayaks are there for you to chill out during your stay and please ask. Or add day trips to Coromendal , Taupo Tauranga Rotorua or Glowworms or Hobitton to name a few
We need help with gardening, minor carpentry and may be painting weeding general maintenance what not and can provide you a cosy accommodation .
If you are still keen get in contact with a description of you in detail.
NOTE: I am these days in Christchurch on Strowan Rd Strowan with my son, need someone who'd like staying near to cbd , got bikes etc for FREE and can tidy up our small garden ! pls first of all contact and clarify , so we can discuss your travel commitments and plan those accordingly.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are semi retired professional couple in our mid 50's originally from Sri Lanka embraced NZ as our 2nd home , abundantly traveled can share many stories of our journey of life , travels .
We spend most of the time at our Waterfront Home when we do not travel and or work on charity overseas. Preferred having your own car so on a free day you may walk to regional parks like Hunua Falls or Botanical Gardens near and also kayaks are there for you to chill out during your stay and please ask.
Accommodation varies : In Auckland, in Takanini where we stay , we can either offer your own furnished room with Queen bed etc with ensuite bathroom or if need basement accommodation (bathroom upstairs) where all basics provided is possible - it is straight water front :) Free Wifi avail Or alternative accommodation too can be offered if want to stay near CBD/in Greenlane New Market, your furnished room with Queen bed etc with Free Wifi
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Help
We need help with gardening, minor carpentry and may be painting weeding general maintenance what not and can provide you a cosy accommodation .
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Accommodation varies : In Auckland, in Takanini where we stay ,(or in Oct -Nov 22 in Christchurch ) we can either offer your own furnished room with Queen bed etc with ensuite bathroom or if need basement accommodation (bathroom upstairs) where all basics provided is possible - it is straight water front :) Free Wifi avail Or alternative accommodation too can be offered if want to stay near CBD/in Greenlane New Market, your furnished room with Queen bed etc with Free Wifi NOTE: In Oct -Nov 22 we need someone or an energetic couple to tidying up our small gardens , on Strowan Rd on Strowan, in Christchurch
What else ...
Preferred having your own car so on a free day you may walk to regional parks like Hunua Falls or Botanical Gardens near and also kayaks are there for you to chill out during your stay and please ask. Or add day trips to Coromendal , Taupo Tauranga Rotorua or Glowworms or Hobitton to name a few . If you don't have a car, it still may not matter as Public Transport is near and will help with dropping to bus staion/bus stop etc when we are home
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (2)
Really hospitable couple, all smiles and well travelled, we enjoyed having conversations. The work was not boring and we had enough time to do activities around Auckland. Amazing location, near the city center. I really recommend this Workaway!
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Really hospitable couple, all smiles and well travelled, we enjoyed having conversations. The work was not boring and we had enough time to do activities around Auckland. Amazing location, near the city center. I really recommend this Workaway!
