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Help with our property in Nelson, New Zealand.
We are Milo and Kimberly, and have lived in Nelson for 20 years after sailing here from Canada. We have two wonderful (no doubt all parents say this ;) teenagers, one still at home, the other at University. Our daughter is learning Spanish and would appreciate someone to practice with.
We prefer if you have some experience in gardening and/or skills in painting.
Milo teaches at a maritime school. Kimberly has returned to full time study at University to do a Bachelor of Theology. We speak some Spanish and French and love practice.
We're a bit limited on space, so would suit someone travelling on their own. You'll have your own room on the main level with a queen bed, heater, closet, toilet, shower and bath. We are walking distance to town (15min). Bicycle available.
We are a Christian family and would appreciate someone mindful of our values. No parties/drugs.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This is a great opportunity to practice speaking English, to mix with Canadians, Americans and Kiwis in one house!
Help
House painting, cleaning, planting, pruning, weeding, maintenance and repair.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Our family is interested in learning Spanish and French.
Accommodation
Private guest room and bath, internet, meals, all in the sunniest part of New Zealand. Walking distance to the middle of town. Great nature walks nearby (flat or hilly).
What else ...
We live 10 minutes walk to the city centre, next to the Centre of New Zealand.
Year round Saturday Market, lovely walks and biking all around.
The Abel Tasman National Park is the jewel of the area, and one of New Zealand's great walks.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Feedback (10)
Each day they would give me different projects to do around the house depending on my skills… read more
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Each day they would give me different projects to do around the house depending on my skills… read more
She is wonderful with kids, and nothing is a problem
Thank you, Lindsay :)
I spent a great week with them, to take care of children, cooking for the dinner.
I’d a lot of free time and Milo brought me at different places (their boat, the peanuts butter museum, cinema...).
There is also a little rabbit who’s name Pepper, very cute!
I can highly recommend!
Wish you the best… read more
We highly recommend her, and would welcome her back any time.
The ethos of the… read more
Denise has plenty to offer, she is an experienced painter and did wonders around our house. She is thoughtful, motivated, has great attention to detail, is easy going, and is a… read more
It was a pleasure to help them and they were always very thankful.
Thank you for the great time in Nelson!
Kimberly and her husband are such intelligent, energetic people with loads of stories to tell.
definitely one of… read more
She lived with us for 6 months helping with just about everything from painting the house to help in the kitchen and with the kids.
We would love to host her again.
