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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
13 Feb 2024
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Description
I was born and raised in lovely Canada.
In the 70`s I moved to New Zealand and lived in this large house with a garden in West Auckland for 40 years.
Because I enjoy meeting and learning from other nationalities I have traveled the UK and also lived in Asia for 10 years. There I taught English. Now I sometimes host foreign students learning English in NZ and I work for a health and nutrition company.
I am a friendly, cultural open person. I love my grandkids, they, my family and friends visit frequently.
Having reached Senior Citizen status so I can benefit from help.
I am a vegetarian but there are takeaways nearby.
It`s close to good wooded walks, parks and beaches. There is a close bus stop and you can reach the city center within 40 min by bus or 20 min by car.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will have the chance to visit Auckland to see all attractions, meeting people etc.
I`m a qualified teacher, who has taught assisting non English speakers.
You can learn about nutrition and cooking vegetarian food.
And of course you will do many different gardening things.
Help
Gardening could include chainsawing, Hedge cutting, Weeding and digging.
House washing, Window washing, Water blasting, Handyman skills.
General help inside the house.
Help with Healthy Vegetarian cooking.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
It`s a 3 bedroom house. There is a single room and a twin room (2 single beds).
My house is Vegetarian, but there are takeaways, a shop and a Laundromat 5 minutes walking distance.
My home has WiFi. To keep it warm and cozy in winter, I have a fire place.
What else ...
Buses run from here to local shopping malls and the train station which goes into Auckland city centre .
From there you can also reach beaches and many walks.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (7)
She was very patient and compassionate with me. Vanessa is simply a pleasure to have around and so helpful, jumping to my aid whenever I needed her to. I… read more
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She was very patient and compassionate with me. Vanessa is simply a pleasure to have around and so helpful, jumping to my aid whenever I needed her to. I… read more
They were very helpful and understanding all the time. They took responsibility for assisting us with our health care. They did wonderful job with cleaning the vehicles and inside the house. They were great chefs cooking meals for us.
They helped settling in the next workawayers, which saved me lot… read more
There was lots of jobs to do; weeding, pruning, painting, fruit picking and help around the home. But it all fit in neatly and comfortably alongside time to hang out with truly engaging conversation or chilling out with the telly.
Someone with good… read more
Even after she left, she took the time to call me in order to ask how my health was, which meant a lot to me.
Overall I… read more
Had fun laughing and sharing the same TV show, I apprechiated her companionship and letting me talk when I needed to off load.
glad she came
Most of the time I worked in the garden and did some weeding, but I also helped cleaning the house or cutting the hedge back. The food she provides is delicious and very yummy, so if you are interested in a healthy lifestyle you will find yourself in haven. Carolyn is a woman with a… read more
