Help out with Waterfront house renovation project at surfing spot in Riverton, Southland , New Zealand

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In my ideal world I would create every single thing I use with my own hands. I love Earth and am respectful in my practices towards it. My interests will describe me best: wine-making, beer-brewing, organic gardening, forest gardening, permaculture, foraging, photography, arts and culture, interior design, good music, surfing and kite-surfing, paragliding.
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Waterfront house renovation project at surfing spot in Riverton, Southland with visits to Queenstown

Looking for friendly, fast and clever helpers to help me to renovate the old bach. House is right on a water. Great surfing spot (to relax after work) is 5 minutes away. Fishing right there too as is all the natural beauty.
We will need to paint inside and outside, change floor and do some joinery.
Looking for someone with renovation or building experience.
We will live in the same house or sleep out (if it gets too dusty). We will work together. We will set up garden beds and grow our own veggies too. We will cook for each other and share meals. We will surf or learn to surf together after work if you are keen (boards not provided, sorry).
Preferably you have amazing hands and strong back, great sense of humour, good taste in music (any music, just no crappy pop, please) and are able to cook in turns. Important, that you love and get along with children, because I have an amazing 3 year old son.

we probably gonna be doing occasional visits to Queenstown too, if you are keen. We have a paragliding landing field, where you could help with grass cutting, garden minding or babysitting. There is plenty to do...:)
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Lithuanian: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Accommodation
shared room in the house or sleep out (if house gets too dusty)
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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23/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Nicolas) for host

Better late than never, so here is my two cents contribution to Natalija's perfect wall of feedback.
With other workawayers (Thomas, Mar, Loic, Pierre) and her 3 year old son we helped her renovate her house in Colac Bay. After we all got to know each others, it really felt like living in a big family, that was amazing !
The house is located… read more

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04/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host

Thank you Natalija. Truly a joy to co-create with abandon and humor. Natalija has a real gift for interior design, color and up cycling. Laughing was the order of the day(mostly) when working on projects through out the day. Walking on the beach, Evening dinners and a Great! Paraglide ride were wonderful. Alex (their 3 year old son) was a true… read more

(Excellent )

03/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas)

I still cannot get over the fact, that Thomas is not with us here anymore - he needed to start moving back home. I so wish his home would be here, somewhere near. He became much more than just a helper: a friend and a family. it was very hard for me to separate.
He is a truly amazing person: full of good humour, very wise, always in good mood… read more

(Excellent )

03/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Marc)

I feel so lucky to be able to meet and host Mark! He came as a helper, but became a family friend! My 3 year old son adores him and still doesn't stop talking about him!
Mark is very kind, polite, respectful and calm person with a subtle sense of humour. It is very easy and comfortable to be around him. He is a keen helper in whatever task you… read more

(Excellent )

24/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Marc) for host

I spent almost six amazing weeks helping Natalia and Thomas to renovate their houses in Colac Bay and Queenstown. My duties were basicly painting the houses, if you have experience in renovations or building I'm sure Natalia would like to have your help, she is very nice .They both were very kind with me and the other workawayers. Alex is their 3… read more

(Excellent )

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