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Help me with looking after my kids and home projects while exploring Whangarei, New Zealand

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Living fairly close to the beautiful Northland city Whangarei, my home is open to travellers who is exploring New Zealand for short term or long. I live with my autistic 10 year old and two other flatmates. I am originally from China and have settled down in New Zealand for 11 years.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Light gardening
    Animal Care
    Babysitting and creative play
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
    House & pet sitting
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We love go outing, walking, exploring, so we will be able to show you around.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Currently I am looking for someone could help with general housework, maintenance of the property and some landscaping.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Chinese (Mandarin): Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    I would be interested in sharing my language and my boy is learning Swedish. We would love to learn a little of any other languages.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have a spare bedroom. Shower, bathroom and kitchen will be shared. Road parking is available. We have a dog so better you are not afraid of dogs. We are not vegetarian and you are welcome to join us for meals if you don't have special requirement.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    If you don't have your transport, bus services are convenient in town taking you to all scenic spots. I can also help with transport when I'm not working. Whangerei Falls, Quarry Gardens, Hundertwasser Museum, Town Basin are some places close by. Northland beaches are the places you want to explore. Plenty of events around town every now and then.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have fibre internet unlimited.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

Host ref number: 319111279459

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