Experience the outdoors with our family near Karaka, New Zealand

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  Description

  We are a semi retired couple living on a one hectare property that is mainly garden. We (my wife Kate and myself) have one cat. Kate works from home part time as a tutor and Chris while retired is involved in a number of community organisations.
  
  We have lived on the property for around 35 years and have developed a sanctuary that is quiet and secure while being very close to towns of Pukekohe and Papakura. Auckland, New Zealand's biggest city, is a little further afield but readily accessible.
  
  Beaches and hiking are within half an hours drive from our home.
  
  We have travelled, and lived overseas but are happy to make New Zealand our home.
  
  Our children have been brought up here, but now live in different parts of New Zealand.
  
  Our garden is mature and picturesque, but requires a lot of on-going maintenance with weeding, pruning, planting. and there are some improvement projects.
  
  We would like to give visitors an experience of an extensive country garden, combined with opportunities to experience the highlights of what New Zealand has to offer.
  
  The Auckland area is renowned for its beaches and outdoor activities and is a great place to visit. Pukekohe is a vibrant town offering a cafe culture and all services.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Light maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Politics / Social justice

  

  Blogging

  

  Fitness

  

  Pets

  

  Culture

  

  Charity work

  

  Cooking & food

  

  History

  

  Gardening

  

  Books

  

  Sailing / Boating

  

  Hiking

  

  Cycling
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We would give work aways a kiwi semi rural way of life experience in a large established garden with their own living space to give them some privacy, but of course would like to share the greater part of the day with them.

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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 require assistance with property maintenance, which includes weeding, pruning, lawn mowing, painting and land scaping. The garden is extensive and is now 35 years old therefore requires a lot of maintenance. There is also a large vegetable garden which requires regular attention. In addition to this there are some landscaping tasks we are working on.
  
  We would be also involved in these projects but require a helping hand to get ahead of the tasks,

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: 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

  We have studio accommodation on the property. which would be best for a single person or a couple.
  
  We would provide breakfast food to allow seperate breakfasting and provide some privacy, and lunches and evening meals would be shared.
  We will provide evening meals and would like to keep breakfasts and lunch relatively informal.

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  What else ...

  As public transport is not available at our property workawayers would be advised to provide their own transport. The closest transport hub is five kilometers away.

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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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