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Description
My two teenage daughters and I live here, and my son lives in Spain. I’m currently studying and working. We have a dog, 2 goats and one sheep.
We live by a cycle path that takes you north up the river (30km) via Hamilton city (15km) or south to Cambridge (10km). We also live close to Hobbiton and other attractions in the Hamilton / Waikato Region. We have a swimming pool (summer), pool table and table tennis, sky TV etc.
The main task is to help maintain the outside areas of the pool / garden and house. Mowing, weeding, washing the pool fence / exterior of the house, cleaning water troughs etc. There is a ride on mower available and other tools too.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Enjoy a country location with bike paths to access the local area. Museums, arts and cultural events available locally.
To chat in English and learn about Kiwi culture and a basic understanding of Maori culture.
I can share a good knowledge of New Zealand in general.
The girls and I are always interested in hearing about people’s own culture and experiences.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Mowing, weeding, spraying, sweeping, feeding the animals or moving them to another paddock. Cleaning the pool / water-blasting. Walking the dog.
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.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Bring a campervan or tent (I can provide a tent / accessories). Access to living areas, kitchen, BBQ , bathroom, pool and garden. Power for campervan.
Campervan space beside shed in driveway area.
What else ...
Days helping can be swapped with days off to give workawayer time to do trips etc. Popular local activities: Hamilton Gardens (on cycle path), Hobbiton, Sanctuary Mountain, Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, Raglan surf beach (bus, 1 hour) and Mount Maunganui beach (bus, 1.5 hours). Cambridge and Hamilton have museums. Local markets at the weekends. Hamilton airport is five minutes away with flights to Wellington (1.5 hours flight), Christchurch (2 hours flight) and other parts of NZ.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
High speed fibre network internet access. Sometimes slower due to weather but local free community hot desks available too to book.
Space for parking camper vans
Plenty of space for a campervan / tents etc
Can possibly accept pets
Open to discussing possibility of pets staying too. Must be uninterested in sheep / goats. One dog here. Feel free to discuss
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Feedback (7)
I enjoyed the shared dinner we had every evening (healthy and delicious) and spending time with the kids. They were very patient when I had difficulties… read more
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I enjoyed the shared dinner we had every evening (healthy and delicious) and spending time with the kids. They were very patient when I had difficulties… read more
The best winter I could have!!!
