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Min stay requested: 1 week or less
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Description
We are both fully qualified architects who live in a new passivhaus home, 30m away from one of the most scenic lakes in the Queenstown region of New Zealand. We need help with gardening, cleaning and general maintenance
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Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Help around the house
Light maintenance
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Interests
Movies & TV
Sustainability
Pets
Culture
Photography
Plant care
Languages
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Cooking & food
History
Gardening
Art & design
Animals
Architecture
Winter sports
Mountain
Fitness
Sailing / Boating
Yoga / Wellness
Beach
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cycling
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I have 28 years of design and building experience so much to learn about architecture, sustainability, interior design and my wife is an architect specializing in landscape design from the Politecnico di Milano. We are fun sociable people with a ten year old son and we love meeting new people. My wife is Italian. We also know a lot about native plants and we will be working with the native reforestation trust to help enhance the local environment around us.
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Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
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Help
We are requesting help with odd tasks, gardening, cleaning etc and recoating cedar on house.
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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
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Accommodation
We have a brand new two-bed flat 30m away from one of the most scenic lakes in NZ and we need several people to stay there to work to assist with gardening and odd jobs under the warm Central Otago sunshine. The lake is also great for swimming in summer. We have bikes and kayaks for you to use but as you will be in your own apartment you will have to take care of your own meals. You will have complete independence. Our house is also only 500m away from a bus stop into central Queenstown.
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What else ...
We have a bus stop 500m down the road which has a regular service to Queenstown and Arrowtown. I don't need to mention the sites as our area is one of the most desirable tourist destinations in New Zealand. There is plenty of hiking biking and site seeing to be done.
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A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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My animals / pets
Pablo Neruda (10 years)
Small white friendly Maltese dog.
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Working alongside Jeremy was fascinating. I learned a lot of new building skills. Living with them every day also helped me improve my English enormously.
The accommodation … read more
Location / magnificent Lake Hayes LITERALLY on my doorstep.
People - super warm and friendly; we shared and enjoyed meals and a few wines. Generous and fun hosts.
Jobs - varied, some out and about in nature, or fitting a new ceiling. I learnt new … read more
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Working alongside Jeremy was fascinating. I learned a lot of new building skills. Living with them every day also helped me improve my English enormously.
The accommodation … read more
Location / magnificent Lake Hayes LITERALLY on my doorstep.
People - super warm and friendly; we shared and enjoyed meals and a few wines. Generous and fun hosts.
Jobs - varied, some out and about in nature, or fitting a new ceiling. I learnt new … read more
I spent about 20 days with them and truly felt part of the family from the very first moment. They are such kind and positive people, and you can talk with them about so many different topics.
The … read more
I stayed here for one week, and if I could, I would have loved to stay even longer.
I helped with cleaning and a bit of garden tidying during my time here, and the tasks … read more
at their lakeside property, helping mostly with gardening and DIY bits - the amazing sunshine and their gorgeous dog Pablo made it all the more enjoyable! Their home is a true rural paradise! Would highly recommend :)
