Help organise my garden in Auckland, and housework, New Zealand

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Last activity : 30 Aug 2025

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Hi I'm Pauline a mum of 5 kids though only 1 lives at home now. Maddy who is studying to work in education.
I'm a midwife, so work crazy hours, and in my down time I like to get in the outdoors.
We have a piano in the house for anyone who likes to play.
We have had homestay students stay with us in the past and have formed some long -term bonds with them. Our fantastic workaways have transformed my garden however weeding it is a constant battle. I also need help with housework.

So if you'd like to come and stay with us we look forward to hearing from you.
Also a biggie ...... do you like dogs. We have a 8 year old Labrador puppy Penny who would think you where wonderful if you walked her. She has a sister in crime Arya the ragdoll, 2 kittens and the one who puts them in there place Sunny the matriarchal cat.
We live close to the city and are on a very good bus route that can get you to most places around Auckland.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Help around the house
Interests
Pets
Music
DIY & crafts
Beach
Hiking
Cycling
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The NZ way of life
Help
My garden has been transformed from a jungle by our wonderful workaways now it just needs to be maintained.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
Hi I would like to travel around South America in the next few years and would like to stay for a few months. I would love to learn Spanish.
Accommodation
A sleepout bedroom containing 1 single bed, and wardrobe.
What else ...
I am very flexible with the time that I need help so you would be able to get out and see plenty of Auckland while staying with us.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Hi, I would be absolutely OK for you to do some work from my home. However at times our internet can be patchy and can cut out. A nuisance at times but I always manage to get my online work done.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets

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25 Jul 2025

Left by Workawayer (Sophia) for host

I had a great time at Pauline’s place in Auckland with various tasks to do and enough time enjoying myself and the region. Pauline is very kind and helpful. She was very generous to let me extend my stay while finding tasks to do at her’s or her daughter’s place which I am very grateful for. In the end I stayed for a whole month and had a… read more

(Excellent )

19 Sep 2023

Left by Workawayer (Tobias) for host

Pauline was my last host in New Zealand before I went back home. It was the perfect stay to recharge from traveling and get everything organized before leaving the country.
Pauline was very kind and friendly.
Most of my free time I had for my self, exploring Auckland, but we also had some nice conversations in the evenings.
The tasks were very… read more

(Very good )

11 Jun 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (AnnaTimothy)

Anna stayed with us for almost 2 weeks. It was wonderful having her. She helped with the maintaining the house and weeding the garden while I worked. My house couldn't be cleaner. Anna is a wonderful cook too. She makes the most delicious "Carrot and Lentil Soup"
Anna is also a Reiki Therapist. She did some Reiki on me and it was so amazing.
We… read more

(Excellent )

27 May 2020

Left by Workawayer (AnnaTimothy) for host

I had a really great time staying with Pauline for almost two weeks. She is a friendly, generous and overall amazing person! We had great conversations and I was happy to be able to help Pauline relax with Reiki. The work was easy to do and enjoyable. I did the cooking and the cleaning around the house, gardening and also took Penny the sweetest… read more

(Excellent )

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25 Jul 2025

Left by Workawayer (Sophia) for host

(Excellent)

19 Sep 2023

Left by Workawayer (Tobias) for host

(Very good)

11 Jun 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (AnnaTimothy)

(Excellent)

27 May 2020

Left by Workawayer (AnnaTimothy) for host

(Excellent)

17 Mar 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Mattea Maria & Anna)

We loved having Mattea, she fitted into our house very easily and was a pleasure to have around.
Mattea helped with gardening and maintaining the house for me. All the best with your studies.

Thanks Pauline

(Excellent)

2 Mar 2020

Left by Workawayer (Mattea Maria & Anna) for host

I spent 2 weeks with Pauline and had a great time at her place! I was able to get a insight into a kiwi family life which was a nice experience. Her dog Penny is a really lovely and endearing animal and I enjoyed it to go for walks with her. My tasks were to keep the house clean and support Pauline with the household. The work was pretty chilled… read more

(Excellent)

13 Dec 2018

Left by Workawayer (Barbara) for host

Thanks to Pauline and her child for this nice moments. The rooms is good. The food is provided for 3 meals by days and always something good to eat. The work was mainly in the garden, weeding, plant, dig. I spent also nice moments with Pauline to plan/thinks all the new plants for the garden. I also enjoy great time on the bike with her, it was a… read more

(Very good)

15 Nov 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Barbara)

Barbara was fantastic. She is a lovely person and fitted into our family really well.
Barbara knows what she is doing in a garden and reconstructed some of it in a creative way, she also knows her plants from her weeds. We had a lot of fun choosing new plants to add a splash of colour to the gardens. They look great.
Cooking is one of her forte's… read more

(Excellent)

9 Dec 2018

Left by Workawayer (Michael & Chiara) for host

Good first workaway experience. Pauline is a lovely person! The house and the gardens are quite big so there are different activities to do and the workawayers room was comfortable (it's separated from the house, so very good for the privacy and with a bit of wifi). Pauline is also an excellent chef. I had fabulous and always different… read more

(Excellent)

15 Nov 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Michael & Chiara)

Hi Chiara. Thanks for all your help when you came to stay with us. My house couldn't be cleaner.
You fitted in with our family really well and it was a pleasure to have you.
I hope you managed to get your visa sorted out.
If you come back to NZ again you would always be most welcome.

(Excellent)

25 Feb 2018

Left by Workawayer (Charlotte) for host

I have to thank Pauline and her family for a lovely week and a good first work away experience. Although in the beginning everything seemed a bit unorganized due to a spontaneous decision to stay at Pauline´s and the events that had happened earlier that month as well as with Pauline being quite busy, everything turned out well in the end and I… read more

(Excellent)

11 Jan 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Wiebke)

Weibke stayed with us for 3 months. We loved having her. She has a lot of experience in gardening and landscaping so I let her redesign my garden and it looks amazing. We also now have a fantastic dry stone wall in our garden aptly named Weibke's wall. Weibke always has a smile on her face and is a lovely happy person to have around.
Weibke I wish… read more

(Excellent)

1 Jan 2018

Left by Workawayer (Wiebke) for host

I had a really nice stay at Pauline‘s - although I first planned to only stay for a few weeks, I ended up staying for three months! The whole family is really nice and welcoming and they made me feel like home from the beginning! I had a freshly painted room in a separate building which gave me lots of privacy, and I got super delicious food which… read more

(Excellent)

17 Sep 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Sergio)

Sergio came and helped us out for 4 hours sorting out my shed and a couple of hours weeding my garden.
Thanks heaps Sergio. All the best with your travels.

(Excellent)

17 Sep 2017

Left by Workawayer (Sergio) for host

I stayed in Pauline´s house. It was my first experience and was great . I worked in her garden and organize your tools. Was light tasks. I enjoyed the experience. I talked about my experience in Nz with Pauline .
Thanks, Pauline.

(Excellent)

24 Nov 2015

Left by Workawayer (Jessica_HM) for host

I could not have chosen a better place for my first workaway experience :-) Initially I planned to stay for a week but ended up staying for almost three weeks. Pauline and her kids are lovely and made me feel welcome from the very first day. We chatted and laughed and Pauline is a very positive person. I spring-cleaned the house and worked in the… read more

(Excellent)

26 Jun 2013

Left by Workawayer (nikko6290) for host

I stayed with Pauline and her family for a couple of days and it was a great time. It was my first workaway experience and it couldn't have been a better one. I helped Pauline in the garden and the work she gave me was never too hard. I had a really nice time.
Thank you Pauline.

Niko

(Excellent)

13 Jun 2013

Left by host for Workawayer (nikko6290)

Niko stayed with us for a few days before he set off for California. he settled into our family quickly and was really easy to get on with. He was more than happy to help with any job that I asked him to do. I highly recommend Niko to anyone, he was a pleasure to have staying with us.

Pauline

(Excellent)

19 Jun 2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Hipalli)

Alessa stayed with us for a week and was lovely. A real pleasure to have in our home. She is full of life. She helped me out around the house and did everything with a smile on her face. The kids really liked her. I'd have her back anytime. Enjoy the rest of your travels Aleesa.:)

(Excellent)

19 Apr 2011

Left by host for Workawayer (Heide_)

We really enjoyed having Heide to stay with us. She is friendly and the kids loved her. Anyone who has Heide to stay with them will be very happy with her honest and hard working manner. We can't wait to see her when she comes back through Auckland again.

(Excellent)

19 Apr 2011

Left by Workawayer (Heide_) for host

Thanks to Pauline and their Kids for the great time! I stayed with them for about 10 Days and it was really a fabulous time. The work in the Garden and in the House was not to hard and Pauline is a friendly "boss" :-) you will have enough free time and can enjoy nice meals with the family or take part in the family activities. I would always come… read more

(Excellent)

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Help organise my garden in Auckland, and housework, New Zealand

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What else ...

A little more information

Can host digital nomads

How many Workawayers can stay?

My animals / pets

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