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Hey my name is Jack and I am from the South Island of NZ. I absolutely love the outdoors as I grew up in the mountains, and therefore find my self to be a bit of a adventure guru. I love to ski (the snow type), and find myself based in the Queenstown mountains for the winter period! Also enjoy to throw a frisbee, partake in bouldering / rock climbing, and hike and run! On the side of all this, love a cup of tea whilst watching a Hugh grant or Colin firth RomCom in the evening! I enjoy meeting new people, and having meaningful conversations and connections! I can't wait to immerse myself in new cultures, meet some awesome people, and learn new ways of living on workaway!
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We are interested in meeting new people and creating memories and experiences whilst we travel the world. We partially like to work with Animals, and construction projects. We like to be in nature.
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Arboretum and forest restoration project in Motueka Valley, New Zealand
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