Be part of our family and help with some outside tasks in in Norwest Auckland, New Zealand

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  Description

  My name is Lyn and I am in my mid-sixties. I am recently retired from full time work but am so busy doing things I love. I have four grandchildren who I absolutely adore. I am still very active with horse-riding, e-biking, walking my dogs, and going to the gym.
  
  I live by myself on a 10 acre lifestyle block between Kumeu and Westgate, in Norwest Auckland. My property is at the end of a private driveway which comes off State Highway 16, the main road going north to Wellsford up the western side of the country (State Highway 1 goes up to Wellsford on the eastern side).
  
  I have six horses (3 full size and 3 miniature), 3 alpacas, 3 sheep, 4 chickens, 2 rabbits, 4 schnauzer dogs, 1 cat and numerous aviary birds. I enjoy being outside, completing DIY (Do It Yourself) projects, and pottering around the garden and farm. I have lists of small jobs I want to do around the place but I just don't have the time. I am not good at working indoors so need someone to help with housework.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet

  House sitting
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  Interests

  

  Self development

  

  Pets

  

  Farming

  

  Gardening

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Books

  

  Animals

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature

  

  Fitness

  

  Dancing

  

  Cycling

  

  Outdoor activities
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I have hosted many travelers who have just arrived in NZ. I could pick you up from the airport then you spend a couple of days getting over jet-lag and organising bank accounts, transport, tax numbers etc
  Then you start work :)
  
  You could come horse riding in the forest or at the beach with me.
  You could be included in as many of my my activities as you want.
  You could learn about animal care in NZ.

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  Help

  I would like help completing some of the outside tasks on my lists. These are physical tasks, so do need a bit of strength (not necessarily prior skill or knowledge).
  For example:
  - laying paving stones
  - digging post holes
  - spraying weeds
  - clearing and replanting in the native garden
  - shifting and spreading trailer loads of mulch and compost
  
  Most importantly, I would like someone to help tidy the inside of the house :)

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  French: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  I live in a renovated farm shed - it has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and two lounges - but it is definitely a "home". It is very comfortable, warm and relaxed. You would have your own bedroom with a queen size bed, so a single person or couple would be best.
  
  I would provide food for all meals and I would appreciate having dinner cooked for me. You would be expected to help with basic chores like dishes and tidying.

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  What else ...

  Even though we are close to the city, we feel like we are miles from anywhere. However, it is still the perfect location for enjoying the city highlights and also for exploring our great outdoors. Just 20 minutes south along the Norwestern Motorway is central city and all the action if you want. And just 20 minutes north/west there's the beautiful beaches and forests.
  The public bus service travels on State Highway 16 past the end of our driveway. If appropriate, you could also have access to a car to get around.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Plenty of space to park and set-up home

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Dogs are fine (we already have four schnauzers). Contact us if there are other options.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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