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Host rating
100 %
Reply rate
92.3 %
Usually responds within 3 days
Feedback
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Description
I live with my partner Cath in the Northern Kaipara. We are in our 50s. We have recently moved to the country after living in Auckland for many years. We have brought a 100 year old cottage in a beautiful country setting .We have set about restoring the cottage and giving it some love and attention. We have 1 acre of land and plenty of projects we need help with.
The regions highlights include exploring Kaipara Harbour.
30 minute drive to Waipu and gorgeous beaches of Bream head
Beautiful walks in the country and around the harbour
40 min to city of Whangarei
On route to Kauri coast
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
An insiders view into Kaipara reigon and New Zealand. We offer a really lovely place to stay. We enjoy meeting new people.
Help
We want help with DIY , carpentry skills a bonus but also need help with gardening ,and the dog. Must be dog lover and be good with dogs. We have a 3 yr rescue dog who is nervous of the world.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We live in 3 bedroom home, shared bathroom. Guest room, double bed.
Internet access , however it can be a bit slow.
What else ...
We live in the country in a small settlement. We're only 10 min from the local town with Saturday market and good local pub. Easy access to Waipu Cove Whangarei,Piroa Falls and Kaipara Harbour.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We share our home with Berry dog and Pickle cat. We're happy to show you some if our favourite places in the area Must be Gay friendly
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
3-4 hours per day
Feedback (3)
We had some specific projects in mind which included some carpentry to make our property puppy safe. We really enjoyed hosting the couple as they were easy going and great company, Lisa and Stewart Enjoy a challenge and between them have many talents. They come highly recommended. We look… read more
Donna made me feel so comfortable, we ended up feeling like family and I cannot wait for the opportunity to see her again.
The work was light, I washed the windows inside and out and cleaned the house. It was enjoyable and mutually… read more
Feedback
We had some specific projects in mind which included some carpentry to make our property puppy safe. We really enjoyed hosting the couple as they were easy going and great company, Lisa and Stewart Enjoy a challenge and between them have many talents. They come highly recommended. We look… read more
Donna made me feel so comfortable, we ended up feeling like family and I cannot wait for the opportunity to see her again.
The work was light, I washed the windows inside and out and cleaned the house. It was enjoyable and mutually… read more
