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Gardening and daily life in a beautiful part of Auckland, New Zealand

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    I live in a beautiful part of Auckland, the beach is at the end of my street and it is a safe, friendly neighbourhood with lots of outdoor activities plus shops, cafes etc - it has everything!
    I have a faithful dog and two cats, and a couple of flatmates live here too.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    Help around the house
    House & pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Pets
    Gardening
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
    Books
    Animals
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Hiking
    Dancing
    Cycling
    Camping
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We have a multi cultural home, with flatmates from other countries eg Phillipines and Fiji. So it is a great opportunity to learn about other cultures, not just the kiwi one!

  • Help

    Help

    I would love to have help with general household tasks/cleaning, and help in my garden. No particular skills are necessary, just a willing attitude!

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    I am always interested in other languages and cultures.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    I provide a medium size bedroom with a king single bed, chest of drawers, mirror, bedside table, lamp and wardrobe. The windows are double glazed for warmth.
    The room is very comfortable.
    The kitchen/dining/living room is open plan, with a cosy wood burner fire for winter.
    I cook healthy dinners, including vegetables from my garden. Breakfast and lunch are more casual on a help yourself basis.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The bus service is nearby and regular, and within a short distance are many local beaches, regional parks with hiking tracks, ferries, libraries, shopping centres, cafes, restaurants etc.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    My home has high speed unlimited wifi, so it is efficient and fast.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Rogue (9 years)

    Rogue is an older dog now, and sometimes shows her age by limping. She is affectionate, and can take any amount of patting.

Host ref number: 532286962573

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