Share, create and transform a tropical garden with us in Auckland, New Zealand

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  Beschreibung

  Hi! We're Olivia and Reuben, a family of four living in beautiful East Auckland with our two daughters (ages 3 and 8). Our home sits on a large tropical property with lush gardens, an orchard, swimming pool, spa, and plenty of native birdlife—you'll regularly spot tūī, kererū and fantails, and hear ruru (morepork) at night.
  
  Our main focus is caring for our property, so most of the help involves gardening, weeding, pruning, mulching, planting, pressure washing, painting, and general outdoor maintenance. There's always a variety of projects, so no two days are the same!
  
  If you enjoy spending time with children, we'd also love the occasional help playing with our two daughters (ages 3 and 8) or helping our eldest with reading, maths, or other learning activities—but this is completely optional and not the primary reason we're hosting.
  
  We enjoy doing tasks alongside our Workawayers, sharing skills, and learning from each other. Experience isn't essential; a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a good work ethic are far more important. We hope you'll feel like part of the family while experiencing everyday Kiwi life in our tropical corner of Auckland.

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Sprachpraxis

  Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten

  Unterrichten

  Leichte Gartenarbeit

  Kreative Heimwerkerprojekte

  Betreuung von Tieren

  Babysitten und Kinderbetreuung

  Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie

  Hausarbeiten

  Leichte Instandhaltungsarbeiten
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  Interessengebiete

  

  Nachhaltigkeit

  

  Selbstentwicklung

  

  Politik & Soziales

  

  Haustiere

  

  Film & Fernsehen

  

  Events & Sozialleben

  

  Kultur

  

  Karitative Arbeiten

  

  Gärtnern

  

  Fotografie

  

  Darstellende Künste

  

  Musik

  

  Geschichte

  

  Gartenarbeiten

  

  Zeichnen & Malen

  

  Heimwerken & DIY

  

  Kochen & Backen

  

  Bücher

  

  Kunst & Design

  

  Tiere

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Segeln / Boote

  

  Outdoor-Aktivitäten

  

  Natur

  

  Fitness

  

  Tanzen

  

  Camping

  

  Strand
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  We love meeting people from different cultures and believe the best part of hosting is the friendships and shared experiences that come with it. You'll be welcome to join us for family meals, explore local beaches and coastal walks, or simply relax and chat after a day's work. We're happy to share what we know about New Zealand, local wildlife, gardening, and everyday Kiwi life, and we'd love to learn about your culture, traditions, language, and favourite foods. We hope you'll leave not only with great memories of New Zealand, but also feeling like part of our family.

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  Projekte mit Kindern

  Dieses Projekt schließt möglicherweise den Umgang mit Kindern ein. Mehr Informationen findest du in unseren Verhaltensregeln und Tipps hier.

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  Arbeit

  Our main focus is looking after our tropical property, so most of the help involves gardening, weeding, pruning, mulching, planting, painting, pressure washing, and general outdoor maintenance. There are always a variety of projects, and we'll usually work alongside you, sharing ideas and skills as we go.
  
  We're looking for someone who enjoys being active outdoors, takes pride in their work, and is happy to lend a hand wherever it's needed. No special experience is required—just a positive attitude, reliability, and a willingness to learn.
  
  If you enjoy spending time with children, we'd also appreciate the occasional game, craft activity, or some informal tutoring for our 8-year-old, but this is completely optional and never the main focus.
  
  We hope your stay feels like a genuine cultural exchange, where we can learn from one another, share meals and stories, and help you experience everyday Kiwi life while enjoying our beautiful part of Auckland.

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  Sprachen

  Gesprochene Sprachen
  Englisch: Fließend
  Französisch: Gute Kenntnisse

  Dieser Gastgeber bietet Sprachaustausch an
  Dieser Gastgeber gibt an, dass er dir gern seine Muttersprache beibringt oder selbst eine Sprache lernen möchte.
  Bitte wende dich direkt an ihn, um weitere Auskünfte zu erhalten.
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  Unterkunft

  You'll have your own private guest suite—the same space we currently host as rental. It has two bedrooms, a private bathroom, a kitchenette (with a microwave, kettle and toaster), Wi-Fi, TV, and a separate entrance, giving you plenty of privacy while still being close to the family home. The suite opens onto our tropical garden and is a peaceful place to relax after a day's work.
  
  We'll provide all bedding and towels, and you'll have access to laundry facilities if needed. We'll also provide meals or groceries, depending on what works best for everyone, and we're happy to cater for dietary requirements with a bit of notice. We want you to feel comfortable, well looked after, and at home during your stay.

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  Was noch ...

  We live in a peaceful neighbourhood in East Auckland, just minutes from beautiful beaches, coastal walks, cafés, supermarkets and public transport. On your days off, you can explore Howick Village, Botany Town Centre, Half Moon Bay Marina, catch a ferry into Auckland City, or enjoy the many regional parks nearby.
  
  We value kindness, honesty and mutual respect. We ask everyone to help keep shared spaces clean and tidy, communicate openly, and treat our home as they would their own. We're a family home, so we appreciate a relaxed and respectful environment.
  
  We have a friendly cat, so you'll need to be comfortable around pets. Most importantly, we hope you'll enjoy becoming part of our family, sharing stories, meals and laughter while experiencing everyday life in New Zealand.

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  Etwas mehr Information

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    Internet Zugang

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    Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

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    Wir besitzen Tiere

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    Wir sind Raucher

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    Familien möglich

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  Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen

  We welcome digital nomads! Our private guest suite has reliable Wi-Fi and a peaceful space to work, making it easy to balance remote work with helping around the property. We're flexible with work hours and are happy to work together on a schedule that suits us both, as long as the agreed hours are completed. Whether you're travelling full-time or simply looking for a unique place to stay while working remotely, we'd love to welcome you into our home and share a genuine Kiwi family experience.

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  Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

  mehr als zwei

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  Meine Tiere/Haustiere

  

  Bali

  Bali doesn't live here but he visits often. He is our Mums dog and he is 5 years old. Named Bali as we were meant to travel to Bali for her 70th but because of COVID we couldn't, so we got her a dog and named it Bali

  

  Honey

  Honey lives downstairs with our sister and brother in law. She's about 1 year old - border collie and miniture poodle.

  

  Stormi

  Minilop bunny, we also call her bun bun

  

  Rakiura (8 Monaten)

  British Shorthair Boy

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