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Experience the New Zealand country life with a multi-cultural family in Hamilton, New Zealand

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Due to our health issues, we are looking for someone who likes gardening to help/maintain our gardens.

We have three kids and currently have a pet dog 'Lulu' (sleeps inside the house during the night), pet ducks, pet goats, cows, and chickens.

We are also eco-friendly family, our sewage system is a natural process system therefore we can`t use any strong products/chemicals.
Types of help and learning opportunities

Light gardening

Animal Care

Farmstay help

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Help around the house

Light maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

Practical skills, learning about the different cultures, animals, spending quality time with children
Projects involving children

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

We would like someone who is proactive, physically fit and not afraid working in the rain to stay for a week or two and welcome to stay longer if it is a good match for everyone. Preferably someone who is not afraid of our pets (an active dog that sleeps inside the house during the night and a duck).

Your jobs:
Mostly outdoor gardening such as weeding, re-planting. On raining days we will provide wet weather gear and gumboots.
We expect 4 hours each day, 5 days work and 2 days off work (you can do whatever you want or visit Waikato area during your days off work). We are flexible how you complete these hours.
Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Chinese (Cantonese): Fluent
Accommodation

We have a spare cabin and a private bathroom to use. We will provide meals each day and unlimited WIFI.
What else ...

We are on River Road near Horotiu between Hamilton and Ngaruawahia, there is no bus services around. Is 15mins drive to Hamilton City and we prefer someone who has their own transport.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads

We are on Fibre broadband with download approx 853Mbps / upload 497Mbps. Good connection WIFI.
Space for parking camper vans

We have a lot of space and be able to provide caravan connection point. Our septic tank can only accommodate natural products only. However, there is a dumping station less than 10 minutes drive away.
How many Workawayers can stay?

Two
My animals / pets

Host ref number: 337863276734

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31 Jan 2024

Left by Workawayer (Wouter) for host

I had a lovely time with Johnny, Zena and the rest of the family! They showed me what work they had, and were quite flexible with how I did it. I enjoyed the garden work, and had a nice time building on the hay shed with Johnny.
They have a lovely family and took really good care of me, Johnny cooks deliciously
After getting to know each other a … read more

(Excellent )

31 Jan 2024

Left by host for Workawayer (Wouter)

Wouter stayed with us just little bit over a week. He has a very good work ethic, very considerate/polite, good with kids. and probably one of the best helpers around. He helped us with the hedge trimming, weeding, lots of grass trimming and general gardening tasks. He is also very good with tools too and helped with building a small hay shed.
We … read more

(Excellent )

2 Oct 2023

Left by Workawayer (Mara & Jenna) for host

Zena and Johnny were very welcoming from the beginning and we had a great stay. The two of them and their 3 children were very friendly and polite, the food was good and we had plenty of time to explore the area and do things. The children were very open-hearted and we enjoyed spending some time with them. The work was easy to manage and we were … read more

(Excellent )

1 Oct 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Mara & Jenna)

Mara & Jenna stayed with us for two weeks, they were very helpful with the garden (sorry the work can be quite repetitive and boring). They have very good work ethic and get the jobs done without any issues. They were very polite and very good at communications. We had a few good chats about different cultures and any NZ related stuff. We wish you … read more

(Excellent )

9 Mar 2023

Left by Workawayer (Rebecca) for host

I had a wonderful week with Johnny and Zena. I felt at home right away and really enjoyed my time helping out in their garden. The kids are lovely and very welcoming to guests

(Excellent )

25 Feb 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca)

Becca stayed with us for a week, she fits perfectly well with our family and sad to see her go. Highly recommended to others and we wish you all the best in the future.

(Excellent )

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31 Jan 2024

Left by Workawayer (Wouter) for host

(Excellent)

31 Jan 2024

Left by host for Workawayer (Wouter)

(Excellent)

2 Oct 2023

Left by Workawayer (Mara & Jenna) for host

(Excellent)

1 Oct 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Mara & Jenna)

(Excellent)

9 Mar 2023

Left by Workawayer (Rebecca) for host

I had a wonderful week with Johnny and Zena. I felt at home right away and really enjoyed my time helping out in their garden. The kids are lovely and very welcoming to guests

(Excellent)

25 Feb 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca)

Becca stayed with us for a week, she fits perfectly well with our family and sad to see her go. Highly recommended to others and we wish you all the best in the future.

(Excellent)

17 Feb 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)

A is for Awesome and that is Andrea! Is a shame she only stayed for a short period of time with us but we really enjoyed spending time with her. Very respectful and hard working helpful workaway! Highly recommended to others, please keep in touch and hopefully one day we will meet again on the other side of the world. :) Enjoy the rest of your … read more

(Excellent)

24 Dec 2019

Left by Workawayer (Jesper & Stine) for host

We enjoyed our stay at Johnny and Zenas place. They are very flexible about off days so we could see the local area. We worked mostly in the garden and that was fine for us. The children are so sweet and we spent a lot of time playing with them. Anyone would be happy to get to stay there.

(Excellent)

22 Dec 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Jesper & Stine)

Jesper & Stine were great with children, we learnt a lot from their culture and experience. Thanks for the help and wish you guys a safe trip and all the best in the future. Johnny & Zena :)

(Excellent)

18 Nov 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Ramona)

Ramona stayed with us for a month. One of the best helpers we had, don’t even know where to start because she has done so much during her stay. She is excellent with kids, there are many occasions she will be left alone with the kids. Very hard worker, proactive, very considerate and excellent in communications. We wish you all the best in the … read more

(Excellent)

18 Nov 2019

Left by Workawayer (Ramona) for host

I spent such a wonderful time with Johnny, Zena and the kids! I felt welcome from the first day. My work was mostly weeding and helping in the garden, they are really flexible with the working hours and work is easy. The whole family is very open-minded, we had lots of good conversations and a nice cultural exchange. The kids are lovely and always … read more

(Excellent)

14 Aug 2019

Left by Workawayer (Martin) for host

Thanks, it's a nice family with very funny children who like ice cream!

(Excellent)

12 Aug 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Martin)

Martin spent 3 weeks with us. During his stay he has proven to be quite mature for his age, quick learner and willing to give anything a try. We enjoyed having you around and wish you all the best in the future. Hopefully we will meet each other again. :)

(Excellent)

23 Feb 2019

Left by Workawayer (Juliet) for host

Im very grateful that Johnny and Zena were my first Workaway hosts! They are great people, very down to earth and easy to have good conversations with. They made me feel welcome right away along with their three great kids. Anyone lucky enough to stay with them will get to witness this too, and gain an appreciation for all the hard work they put … read more

(Excellent)

23 Feb 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Juliet)

Juliet stayed with us for a week and a bit, we were her first Workaway host. She is very polite, friendly, considerate, very good with kids, willing to give anything a try, proactive and a can-do attitude!!! We will miss your giggles and smiles, you are more than welcome to come back. Enjoy the rest of your trip in NZ.... :)

(Excellent)

31 Jan 2019

Left by Workawayer (Noah & Alice) for host

Johnny & Zena were such great hosts! We did a lot of weeding and mostly helped out with their orchard. We loved the flexible hours, hanging out with the kids, and getting to talk to them about their amazing home & garden. We definitely recommend staying here. They were our best workaway yet!

(Excellent)

29 Jan 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Noah & Alice)

Noah & Alice stayed with us for 10 days but they have proven to be fun, reliable, pro-active, get the job done attitude, tidy, very good with kids, easy-going and stress free helpers. It was a pleasure meeting you both, we wish you all the best in the rest of your trip and hopefully we will see you again (You are more than welcome to come back … read more

(Excellent)

14 Nov 2018

Left by Workawayer (Rémina) for host

I spent a really good time with this lovely family. The kids are really friendly and are always up to share a moment with you. I had really interesting conversations with Zena and I was very happy to help her in their new organic garden.
I recommend!

(Excellent)

1 Nov 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Rémina)

Rémina stayed with us for a week but she has been great with the kids, very proactive, good cook, very helpful around the house and she is more than welcome to come back any time she wants. We highly recommended her to other hosts. We wish you all the best for the rest of your trip in NZ and beyond. It was nice meeting you :)

(Excellent)

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Experience the New Zealand country life with a multi-cultural family in Hamilton, New Zealand

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A little more information

Can host digital nomads

Space for parking camper vans

How many Workawayers can stay?

My animals / pets

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