Profile information
Host rating
80 %
Feedback
6
Email verified
Badges (2)
Details
Description
We have two kids 7 and 4 years. We work in Hospitality (Roger owns several businesses) and Mandy is in an environmental NGO. We have space for someone who is interested in enjoying an experience living in Wellington and helping us out a bit with the day to day juggle with varied jobs (related to Roger's businesses), the garden, kids, chickens.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
Language practice
Help with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They can learn about organic gardening and to look after our beautiful chickens. Also experience New Zealand's amazing nature with a marine reserve and a great surf beach at your front door.
Projects involving children
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Help
We live on the south coast of wellington with beautiful sea views of the cook straight. We have two children aged 4 and 8 who love the outdoors. We are needing help with our large garden and some general maintenance.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a recently renovated four bedroom house with a private one bedroom batch at the top of the garden with incredible sea views.
What else ...
Wellington is full of great things to do as its the capital of New Zealand. It has great cafes and lots of good local music. Fantastic for out door spots - walking, mountain biking, water sports on the harbour, trout and ocean fishing. Easy day trips to hiking and tramping hot spots - the Tararua and Orongaronga ranges. Accessible to the South Island via boat.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (5)
An update of the publication may be necessary but not vital.
Roger has two lovely children, and a funny dog.
I had my own bedroom and I felt very… read more
He is very kindful and so funny person ! From his house there is an amazing view of the sea and we felt very well integrated.
We keep a nice memory of our trip in Wellington.
Thank you for having us with you xx
Feedback
An update of the publication may be necessary but not vital.
Roger has two lovely children, and a funny dog.
I had my own bedroom and I felt very… read more
He is very kindful and so funny person ! From his house there is an amazing view of the sea and we felt very well integrated.
We keep a nice memory of our trip in Wellington.
Thank you for having us with you xx
Roger is just THE BEST host, kind, good vibe and a great cook! The kids are soooo cute and you will… read more
Yet the kids and the pets and their hospitality just made up for it perfectly.
Basically it's more like playing time for me instead of 'working'.
I could walk Alby for daily adventures (as his location's got some gorgeous… read more
