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Dog lover and allrounder welcome in Mangawhai Heads, New Zealand

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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  • Description

    Description

    We live in Mangawhai Heads in a large house, close to Estuary and beautiful walks. Surf is 5 min away and amenities with car.
    Mangawhai is a handy gateway to the rest of the North.
    Honey is a little rescue very easy to look after and she is 7 now.
    She requires a good walk everyday and a bit of playing.
    She is a small dog with huge personality and active.
    I’m a ceramist and are home a lot, you are welcome to try pottery.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    House sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Nature
    Water sports
    Architecture
    Cooking & food
    Plant care
    Events & social
    Pets
    Art & design
    Gardening
    Beach
    Outdoor activities
    Cycling
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Mangawhai is a lovely seaside town with a surf beach and a large harbour/estuary. Beautiful tracks, walking and all water sports. I’m a ceramics and spend a lot of time at home in my studio. You are welcome to try pottery out if you like. There are other work away in the area you can meet.

  • Help

    Help

    Would love to have someone helping me with domestic work and sometimes walk Honey and mind her.
    Mowed the lawn and bit in the garden.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Swedish: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will have your own bedroom and bathroom. Large kitchen and living spaces.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    I have a e-bike for lend and 15 min walk to shops.

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Profile photo of Honey

    Honey

    Honey is a mix a bit of Jack Russel and a rescue.
    She is 7 years old now and she’s been with me for 7 years.
    Honey is the sweetest little girl just a pleasure to have around.
    Very active lots of walk and play.

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A woman sits at a table in a bright room, painting a delicate blue ceramic flower, surrounded by art supplies, smiling and focused on her craft.
Two dogs stand at the top of wooden stairs, looking down curiously. There are green plants and sunlight in the background, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
A small brown and white dog with large ears sits on a wooden floor, wearing a cozy dark sweater and a red collar, looking up attentively.
This image shows a modern bedroom with a large bed, black blanket, round pillows, wall art, blinds, grey walls, and minimalistic decor. Cozy atmosphere.
A modern bathroom with a white sink, rectangular mirror, vanity light, striped towel, soap dispenser, shell-themed wall art, and a robe hanging in the background.
A joyful elderly couple stands outside in the sunshine, each holding a young child, surrounded by greenery, palm trees, and a blue sky. Smiles abound.
A bright, modern living space with large windows, dining table, white chairs, cozy armchairs, indoor plant, magazines, sunlight streaming in, and patio outside.

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