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Hello. We have a wonderful 10 acre lifestyle block close to the villages of Waimauku and Kumeu (wine country) in the north west part of Auckland, just 35 mins drive to the city outside of the rush hour and 20 mins drive to the beautiful Muriwai (surf/swim) beach, there are also a few walking/hiking opportunities nearby.
I keep a small flock of sheep and a few chickens.
My daughter stays with me on alternate weeks so you need to be very comfortable around children and happy to interact as and when. Her grandfather lives on the property in a separate house, he's always keen to help with whatever jobs are being worked on and is usually around to answer questions when I’m not.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Van life
Sustainability
Farming
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Camping
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I have been hosting travellers for some years now and have very much enjoyed learning from each other and hearing about the different and varied lifestyles of our helpers and their travels. I also enjoy being able to share our daily lives and having people join in with us on our adventures...
It's a rural location, peaceful, with views over the property. A quiet escape from the busy city life...
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Help
There is an evolving orchard and veg garden constantly in need of upkeep.
Ideally I am looking for someone to help out with a variety of jobs around the garden (weeding; mowing; mulching; veg growing, orchard etc.) the property (fencing; wood stacking; tidying up; general maintenance etc.) and with the animals.
Of course I can't really avoid the necessary housework that needs to be done as well.
When my daughter is home, getting up to help with the morning school routine is appreciated and occasionally after school (for an hour or so).
You do need to be trustworthy, responsible and, when necessary, able to work safely on your own.
*️*️Non-smokers preferred please.*️*️
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
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Accommodation
Accommodation is provided in the house with your own bedroom, shared bathroom and living areas.
I have a TV and a DVD player, Wi-Fi access (not unlimited so subject to acceptable use).
I always appreciate offers of help with planning menus, shopping and sharing the cooking; there will be occasions when you`ll need to prepare/cook food for yourself.
What else ...
There is no local bus or train service, the nearest shops are approx. 3km away.
There are occasions when I can accept 2 people, feel free to enquire about availability.
I can pick up locally if you don`t have your own transport and we can discuss getting out and about during a stay if you`re happy to fit in with whatever plans we can make to help.
My interests outside my job and the property include tramping/hiking and camping. I am more than happy to share these pursuits with you if they appeal and time allows during your stay.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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She helped with a variety of tasks including weeding, gardening, household tasks and helping my daughter with a school project.
She is presentable, good company and enjoyed getting involved in our daily lives.
I recommend her.
Enjoy your next adventure… Steve, Rose & Mel
We loved having Mathilde to stay, she was with us for three weeks. Very easy-going, polite, conscientious and warm-hearted. She was a fantastic help with a variety of jobs: working around the property, gardening, cooking, tidying & cleaning the house and getting involved with our daily life. We… read more
We fed two cute lambs and helped mainly in the garden as well as with tidying up the forest next to the river on his property. In addition, we helped a… read more
They are (in addition to other personal traits) polite, considerate, helpful and work to the best of their ability.
Their stay with us was way too short :-). The three weeks went by very quickly.
The tasks they helped with included: Feeding the lambs, weeding, gardening, general tidying up/cleaning and… read more
Lisa stayed with me for a week and I enjoyed hosting her. She helped with a variety of tasks including gardening, general farm and household jobs, cooking (very nice vegetarian meals) and entertaining my daughter. She is presentable, good company and enjoyed getting involved in our daily lives. If you have the… read more
Mon travail durant le séjour à été de ramasser des feuilles mortes, réparer une clôture pour les moutons, prendre soin de Rose lorqu'elle était là et de faire le ménage dans la maison. Steve est toujours près à vous faire visiter la région et… read more
