Workaways come help with our family, live by the Beach, Auckland, New Zealand.

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16/02/2019
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2019

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We are an Irish couple who arrived in New Zealand with a back pack and tourist visa.Now 9 years later we have our dream home close to the beach with three gorgeous kids (our pictures are a bit dated will update soon). We are both well traveled back-packers when we were in our twenties. We are quite sociable and love to live kiwi style beach and BBQ's etc.... Our interests are surfing,kayaking,cycling, travelling,photography,listening to music and spending plenty of time out doors.

We live on the Northshore of Auckland, a great location to be based to either hang out or go galavanting to all the amazing places Auckland has to offer! All amenities are within 5 minutes walk from our house- beach, boardwalk,shops, cafes, restaurants,bus stop to Auckland. Activities-coastal walking trails,reserves ,water activities-kayaking,stand-up paddle boarding etc
Type of help
Gardening
Babysitting / child care
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Help in the house
Art project
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Enjoy living the Kiwi lifestyle beside the beach, try out some water activities,exchange recipes,enjoy some BBQ's,meet locals, visit locations that locals recommend.
Help
Looking for female, mid twenties up with child care experience,can cook (recipes provided) and help with housekeeping. 5 hrs a day, 5 days a week 2 days off will either be split shift or morning shift,will have plenty of time to go to the beach and relax.
Languages spoken
English
Accommodation
private double room with balcony, clean and bright, all meals included.
What else ...
Heaps to do in your spare time,beach activities,water sports,nature trails,markets, grab a bus into Auckland (50 min off-peak), shopping malls and cinemas (15 mins). Browns bay cool beach town (10mins)cafe culture.Or if you have been travelling all over the country it's good to take a break from the touristie stuff and just relax!
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Long bay reserve 5 minute walk, our swimming bath!

Long bay beach can hire kayaks & stand-up boards

Browns Bay, plenty of shops, cafes and bars

Waiake beach another gorgeous beach

Our family

Feedback left by and about host (31)

28/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Humphrey & Sally)

Sally and Humphrey, were a very down to earth, sweet genuine couple and always happy.They spent a week helping us out getting organised for the arrival of our overseas guests/family. Humphrey was busy with garden maintenance,lawn mowing,hedge cutting,shifting pavers and serviced my car which was fantastic. Sally was also amazing with her PA admin… read more

(Excellent )

28/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Humphrey & Sally) for host

Natalie and Sean are fantastic host and highly recommend to anyone that wanna stay with a family of five. They are both well traveled and have lots of great stories to share. There’s lots to do in the neighborhood. Walking distance to local shops and cafes, beaches, transit and always fun with the kids!

(Excellent )

11/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Victoria )

Such a pleasure to have Victoria stay with us, very happy,helpful,caring person,always happy to do any task.She was the perfect person at the perfect time. I was pregnant, had two weeks to go,with two energetic boys and really exhausted. She was really experienced with children,cooking (seriously good baker)and great organisational skills which I… read more

(Excellent )

11/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Julie & Alain)

Julie & Alain are as happy as they show in their photos, absolutely a pleasure to host them.Very relaxed and willing to do any task we asked of them.They stayed with us for two weeks and after two days into the experience I injured my knee and was on crutches which was very difficult to manage my three kids including my 6 month old baby. We were… read more

(Excellent )

12/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Katalin)

Katalin was a lovely person,we enjoyed having her stay.She helped out with general house work, some outdoor furniture painting and makes great muffins! Recommend to other hosts.Best of luck with your travels.

(Excellent )

12/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Manuela & Jake)

Manuela & Jake were awesome, so obliging with anything we asked them to help out with. They are very relaxed couple,sociable and caring.The boys loved hanging out with them after school.Best of luck with your exciting adventures, call in anytime. Totally recomend this couple to any host, they are great!!!

(Excellent )

27/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Manuela & Jake) for host

Our stay at Natalie and Sean's was our first workaway experience and it couldn't have been better. We had two wonderful weeks during which we did some gardening, sanding windows, painting the decking and helping around the house. The work was lots of fun and we also had a lot of free time to play with the kids, explore the beautiful area (beach is… read more

(Excellent )

21/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)

Laura was fantastic, lovely person and a really hard working. She stayed with us for three weeks and helped with our busy household, cooked and played with the kids, highly recommend. All the best!

(Excellent )

17/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Anna-Lena)

Thanks for the lovely feedback,we miss you too!!

Anna-Lena is an excellent cook and baking is her specialality. We enjoyed freshly baked muffins, bread and birthday cakes, lucky us! She is very thoughtful, caring, accomodating and organised. The help was very much appreciated during a period when we had some disruptive house renovations. I… read more

(Excellent )

10/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Anna-Lena) for host

I miss them already!

I had the pleasure to stay at Natalie's and Sean’s place for 3 weeks and had an amazing time. Initially I thought I'd stay for only 2 weeks, but being there was so nice and I felt welcome and at home from the very first moment that I extended my stay and would have stayed even longer if it hadn't been for my traveling plans… read more

(Excellent )

11/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)

Thanks Anna for the lovely review :-)

Anna was a treasure, very modest with her humanitarian skills/experience. Very obliging and kind person. She took charge of the kitchen and cooking activities as well as some light house work tasks. She is also gifted with children which was a bonus. . All the best and keep in touch;-)

(Excellent )

08/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host

Natalie &Sean& Fionn and Canice are a wonderful bunch of people in their surf style beach house in Torbay.

I was blessed to stay with them for 2 weeks when I just arrived to New Zealand. It was perfect decision because it gave me a cozy spot to get settled while I helped them out and looked around for job and accommodation in Auckland.… read more

(Excellent )

13/02/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Maité & Estelle)

Two lovely French ladies! Helped out with kids, household tasks, cooking and cleaning our air chalet between guests.Pleasure to have you stay!

(Excellent )

13/02/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Julius & Sophia)

Absolute delight having Sofia & Julius around. They were very obliging with any task. They helped out with cooking,household chores, minding our two pre-schoolers, DIY in the garden as well as cleaning our chalet between guests. Thank you so much loved having you guys, I'd recommend them for any host

(Excellent )

17/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (cathelijne) for host

Thanks Again!!
Still travel around with the moterbike of Fionn :)

The first 3weeks of my stay in New Zealand and i had a great time at Nathalie and Sean place , i felt i was a Princess because i had my own Bedroom and Bathroom , and after one year of season work where i never have that i was so happy.
The Work was really easy and the Food… read more

(Excellent )

13/01/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (cathelijne)

Really enjoyed having Cat around, she did an excellent job with her past catering experience. We were totally spoilt, felt like been in a 5 star hotel in our own home!! She made varied breakfasts and very creative dinners. The cleaning and organisation was impeccable, what more could you ask for! Another wonderful workaway who slotted in with… read more

(Excellent )

13/01/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Emmy)

Emmy was a sweetheart! slotted right in with the family and got on great with the kids. Very relaxed and got the job done.Work included cooking family meals (Very tasty) cleaning, tidying and minding pre-school kids.

(Excellent )

08/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (Emmy) for host

Fantastic! Great way to begin the Kiwi experience.
I will miss everyone and really enjoyed my stay here with the family.
A minute walk from the beach and village in a warm home, what more could you ask for? Thank you so much!

(Excellent )

11/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Janina) for host

It was my first workaway experience and it was awesome! Natalie and Sean were very kind with me since the first minute I meet them, and their kids are lovely!! I am already missing them!

There, You can feel as one of their family from the begining and they are happy to help you with anything you need, also with some cooking ideas if you dont… read more

(Excellent )

30/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Janina)

Janina stayed with us for a month and became part our family.She is fantastic with children, artistic,hard working,very motivated and a kind person. After adjusting to our routines she worked on her own initiative and seldom did we give any instruction.I would highly recommend her, I would rather keep her to myself!!! As Janina is a qualified and… read more

(Excellent )

13/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Abby & Jarno) for host

Great start to our New Zealand adventure. We came to Natalie and Sean's home from a relaxing and rather lazy 2 month honeymoon. Picking away at the front garden was the perfect job for us to get moving again! The town of Torbay is beautiful and their home is a 5 minute walk to the beach. Natalie and Sean gave us great tips and helped us to find a… read more

(Excellent )

10/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Abby & Jarno)

Abbey and Jarno are very amenable couple,we enjoyed having them around.There were some tough jobs to be done, carving out the landscape in our front garden which they took on board with many wheel barrels of soil and progressed the project along.It was a busy period for all but they were flexible and slotted in with the family.Happy to recommend… read more

(Excellent )

04/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Agata)

These guys were great,it was a last minute arrangement and we were fortunate to receive very skilled and talented people. Their work ethic was extremely professional and they were passionate about getting the job done. Victor built a very sound box around our water tank and cooked amazing food! Agata painted us a murial on our garden fence for the… read more

(Excellent )

28/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Agata) for host

We stayed with Natalie and Sean over a week. They welcome us very kindly. We stayed in beautiful cottage house in the back of the garden and participated in some renovation work including painting and carpentry. We have spend great few evenings cooking together and chatting. Was very nice experience to start our trip in NZ! Thank you!

(Excellent )

23/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Jackie) for host

Great family with two adorable kids! Very accommodating with schedule in a comfortable, cozy home. It was great finding out about New Zealand from Natalie, having chats, and playing with the kids. Loved cooking for everyone, so much freedom to experiment! Amazing location, 5 min walk to the beach and a small shopping center if you need things.

(Excellent )

23/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Jackie)

My husband was away for 3 weeks in Europe leaving me to manage the house,two kids and working full time. Jackie saved the day! She got stuck in, kept our home tidy,entertained my kids and boy can she cook some yummy dinners! Jackie has a good sense of humour, adaptable,very obliging and great for chats. All the best on your adventures!

(Excellent )

23/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Rachael)

Rachael & Bobby are a lovely down to earth couple, i really enjoyed having them around. They gave our garden a kick start to the summer which it so desparately needed.The effort they put in totally transformed the front garden amongst other jobs such as painting and decorating furniture.I did'nt need to direct them with the jobs as they worked on… read more

(Excellent )

12/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Hanna & Rikard) for host

We stayed with Natalie and her wonderful family for 10 days. They made us feel welcome at their home. We had our own cosy cottage to stay in, lovely! We really enjoyed working there, nothing to hard. They gave us great advice on where to go and what to see in New Zealand. Thank you for a great time!
So if you want to stay with an awesome family… read more

(Excellent )

07/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Hanna & Rikard)

Hanna & Rikard were a lovely couple, very hard workers and exceeded all our expectations. They embraced every task, good skills and put in a 110% effort. They are very polite, gentle natured and slotted in well with our routines. We would highly recommend them. Best of luck guys with your travels

(Excellent )

18/08/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (André)

Andre was our first workaway and proud to say it was a great experince for all! He was very obliging individual with any of task we gave him. We all spent the week painting our kitchen and restoring the floors. My older son of 4 years old took a shine to him as he has a gentle and playful persona with children. Happy to recommend Andre for any… read more

(Excellent )

17/08/2015

Left by Workawayer (André) for host

A lovely family!! They received me really well at their home. Always gave me lifts to the city and ideas of spots to see around. Accommodation was perfect, I had my own house well funished. Good meals, great chats, a good work environment. Thank you all.
All the best

(Excellent )

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