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Help with gardening and DIY in Whangarei, New Zealand

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  2025 

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  • Description

    Description

    We have a 1 hectare property with a small macadamia orchard, an increasing collection of subtropical, and several vege beds. We also enjoy extensive views of Parua Bay, Marsden Point and outlying Islands. Chris is Swiss and a trained chef, having worked for many prestigious European restaurants. We are open to hosting a couple, for a minimum of a week.



    Your hosts, Chris and Clare

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Improving English, enjoying local beaches and walking track.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Generally involving gardening and a couple of small renovation projects

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    French: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We can offer you the use of one or two private Rooms on the top floor of our house including a toilet and shower room., We have unlimited wifi and lunch and dinner are provided.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    A lot of nice beaches, waterfalls and walking tracks.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Space for Campervans is available. Power on site ,separate shower and toilette.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 237124163354

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The image depicts a greenhouse with a table, plants, and a green roof, featuring a clear plastic covering and a metal frame, with a serene and natural atmosphere.
The image depicts a man standing behind a large pile of cut tree branches and trunks, with a grassy area in the foreground and trees in the background.
The image depicts a vibrant garden scene, featuring a tall, flowering bush with bright pink blooms, surrounded by lush greenery and other colorful plants.
The image depicts a vibrant garden bed featuring a diverse array of plants, including bromeliads, succulents, and other foliage, with a hose in the background.
The image depicts a serene sunset over a mountain range, with a body of water in the distance and a cloudy sky above, evoking a sense of tranquility.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring lush greenery, a body of water, and majestic mountains in the distance, set against a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a vibrant garden scene, featuring a diverse array of plants and flowers, including pink lilies, purple blooms, and greenery, bathed in sunlight.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a tree, lush greenery, and a distant body of water, set against a clear blue sky with a few clouds.

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