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Help with petsitting and gardening by the river in Gisborne, New Zealand

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello and welcome!

    We’re a young, friendly married couple with an adorable English springer spaniel puppy, living in a beautiful spot right by a river in Gisborne city. We’re in the process of transforming our property through landscaping and house painting, and we’d love some extra hands to help bring our vision to life!

    Staying with us means you'll not only be part of our project but also have the chance to explore the best of what Gisborne has to offer. With its stunning beaches, fantastic hunting and fishing spots, scenic walking tracks, and rich cultural experiences, there’s always something to enjoy. We’re excited to share our home, our work, and our love for this amazing region with you!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We warmly welcome Workawayers into our home and treat them as part of our family. You’ll have the chance to fully immerse yourself in our culture, lifestyle, and daily routines, allowing you to gain a genuine understanding of our way of life. We love sharing our knowledge and skills, whether it’s learning about our composting operation business, cooking together, or simply exchanging stories and experiences.

    As part of our team, you’ll learn valuable skills related to our work, and we’re always eager to teach and guide you along the way. In return, we hope to learn about your culture, language, and any unique skills you bring with you. We believe in creating a friendly, supportive environment where we can all learn from each other, and we’re excited to share this journey of growth and cultural exchange with you.

  • Help

    Help

    Painting, Gardening, Pet sitting, General Cleaning.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We offer two inviting spare bedrooms inside our home—a comfortable king single room and a spacious queen double room—so you can choose the one that suits you best. You'll also have your own private bathroom and toilet, ensuring you have plenty of comfort and privacy throughout your stay.

    As part of the exchange, we’re committed to ensuring that you’re well taken care of during your stay with us. We will provide three meals a day or the necessary ingredients for you to prepare your own meals.

  • 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

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 251179148435

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The image depicts a white and blue helicopter parked on a sandy beach, surrounded by rocks and trees, with a cloudy sky above.
The image shows a man and woman posing for a selfie in front of a helicopter on a grassy hill overlooking the ocean on a sunny day.
The image shows a man and woman taking a selfie at a race track, with a crowd of people in the background, wearing hats and sunglasses.
The image depicts a man and woman posing for a photo at an event, with the woman wearing a black dress and the man dressed in a white shirt and bow tie, both holding drinks.
The image features a small white dog with brown spots and floppy ears sitting on the grass in front of a lush green plant with large leaves.

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