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Living in Tauranga City and our property overlooks the Kaima Ranges.
Close to all Facilities and beaches. Surfing, Hot water pools Golf,Sports grounds hosting international and national sporting fixtures, Concerts and great entertainment facilities , all outdoor activities one would expect to find in the Bay of Plenty. Bus services imediately outside our property .
Our property is full of fruit trees . We have three little dogs named Jeffery, Trudy and Bryn. So they are the fur babies.
We offer double bedroom with shared amenities.
We are an adult family of 4. 2 x Truckdrivers involved in transporting produce around the country and 1 x working for council.
I am retired and keep busy at home.
We host international school students.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance

Interests
Van lifeMovies & TVPetsEvents & socialGardeningDIY & craftsCooking & foodBooksAnimalsOutdoor activitiesNatureDancingCampingBeach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We host many students from many different cultures, for rugby camps, language schhols and to attend the local college. We are always interested to learn about different cultures and enjoy cooking eithic cuisine,
I am a retired Chef and husband a retired Baker now truck driving.
My husband is a Maori man so we use some cultural practices here at home.
Help
Our section is 3/4 acre so not extensive. Assistance required is pruning in the garden, Placing a walkway with cobblestones, Cladding the under story of a tiny home we have situated on the property.
Our Fur babies love to walk.
There could be depending on the time of year house washing. Or fruit picking from our orchard as and when the fruit is ready. Generally closing off tasks that complete the total renovation of our house. Nothing involving heavy equipment,
We also have a small lifestyle block where we need the odd thing done like gardens and maintenece of weeds in paddocks etc.
I am slow moving due to a muscle condition so and extra pair of hands is required,
We are situated aprox 1 hour drive from Rotorua, Hobbiton, Katikati Putaruru so there is considerable opportunity for visiting and siteseeing.
We have bus stops directly across the street from us,
Our house is close to the city and extensive bus timetables in and around the city and the reigion.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
We are happy to assist with learning english as a language
Accommodation
Offering Double bedroom
Shared amenities,
All bedding and linen provided,
Laundry available.
Meals shared with family. Three meals per day.
No smoking, vaping allowed outside.
Alcohol allowed in moderation.
Spa available.
What else ...
While you are here there will be times when people will be working night shift so noise should be kept at a respectble level.
There is so much available in the Bay of Plenty and with the 3 days not working leves time to experaince what there is on offer. Concerts, Sport fixtures, Tec Park Arena, Fishing tours and beaches, Close to the mount. Te Puna Quarry Park. Historic Village shops and souvenirs &crafts
A little more information

Internet access

Limited internet access

We have pets

We are smokers

Can host families

How many Workawayers can stay?
Two

