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Come and help with the garden and help paint a cottage in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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  • Description

    Description

    We live In Hawke’s Bay which has gorgeous beach’s, amazing walks, fabulous winery’s and a wonderfully village near by. We are in a lovely setting not far from the river, coast and wineries near by and 5 minutes from Havelock.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Farmstay help
    Light maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Videography
    Technology
    Fashion or beauty
    Farming
    Photography
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Art & design
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Water sports
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Hiking
    Cycling
    Beach
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Hawkes bay has so much to offer and we would do all we can to make sure you enjoy your stay here and get the most out of it as possible. We lead busy lives and we would love you to come and enjoy that with us.
    We also have a lot of friends in different parts of the country that have shown interest in having people to stay, so we could assist you in planning the rest of your trip also.

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for someone to help with the garden and general maintenance at a small cottage. The main duties would be gardening, painting fences and possibly things like window cleaning, general tidy up work round the cottage. Excellent english is required.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    The accommodation is very comfortable.

    Having a licence and being able to drive a manual car would be helpful.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Hawkes Bay is a lovely area to explore. Wineries, shopping, beaches and beautiful countryside. A manual vehicle will be available at times for you to use.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Can have a dog but we live on a farm so it needs to be good with stock and well trained.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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    Harry (7 years)

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