Join me in my garden in beachy Orewa, North Auckland, New Zealand

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  Description

  I am retired and live in the lovely little beachy town of Orewa, 30 minutes north of Auckland. Two sweet kitties live with me in a warm house 5 minutes from the river estuary, 10 minutes walk to our beautiful Orewa beach. There are river walks, bush walks, regional parks, many nice cafes, art gallery, cycle paths, cute shops and little weekend markets all around here. People also swim, windsurf and paddle board in the estuary and the sea.
  
  I live by myself and need help in the garden especially- weeding, turning compost, maintaining the vege garden, creating garden beds, making a path, planting a hedge, organising the garden shed. Also a bit of cleaning - the gutters, driveway, fences.
  Bus stop is 5 minutes away and connects to Auckland and even the airport. I go into Auckland regularly so can arrange pickup/drop offs.
  
  I have hosted many helpers over the years here and in my other houses- I really enjoy meeting people and hearing about their travels and home countries.
  I offer a comfortable private room and own bathroom, free meals, internet etc

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Sustainability

  

  Pets

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Events & social

  

  Culture

  

  Charity work

  

  Plant care

  

  Photography

  

  Music

  

  History

  

  Gardening

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Books

  

  Art & design

  

  Animals

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  The local community is relaxed and sporty, especially anything to do with the sea!
  I’m interested in your travel stories and also to learn about your own country, culture and family.
  I’m happy to speak slowly and carefully so that you can extend your working knowledge of English.

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  Help

  I need help in the garden especially- building up flower beds, creating edging, making a path, planting a hedge and a vege garden, water blasting the fences, paths, patio and driveway, painting a fence.
  I’ll be working alongside or doing another task close by.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Dutch: Fluent

  This 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.
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  Accommodation

  You will have your own room with queen bed, clean linen, blankets and a duvet.
  You have your own bathroom with lockable door.
  The lounge room and kitchen are places where you are welcome to sit, eat and socialise.
  Meals and food are provided- we can also take turns to cook!

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  What else ...

  There are lovely walks in the area- along many different beaches, lake, bush walks, regional parks and the river/estuary. Many people wind surf and paddle board here, and swim in summer months. Cycling and running is also popular.
  Theirs is a great little theatre which puts on fantastic shows and a lovely art gallery which also runs art/craft classes.
  Orewa has nice shops, many cafes and little markets on the weekends.
  Buses run to Albany and Auckland several times per hour. There is parking on the street.
  No smokers or drugs thank you.

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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

  

  Ruby & Toby (1 year)

  Ruby is confident and visits all the neighbours - sometimes I don’t see her all day. Toby is shy and loves to be inside snuggled up beside me on the couch.

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