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I am a retired Art Teacher and live on beautiful Waiheke island. I am working toward making my home into an oasis of sustainable living.i am developing a food forest and doing my best to fight invasive weeds. Although I am active I have some mobility issues so help on the garden, and around the house in general would be great. Waiheke is a 40 minute ferry ride from Auckland with good public transport. It’s a 5 minute walk to the nearest beach. I am endeavouring to learn Spanish and have snippets of German and Dutch. Meeting new friends is all part of the adventure.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I am always keen to improve my language skills and help others with theirs. 40 years as an Art teacher means there is always an art or craft project going on that could be joined. I try to live a holistic lifestyle and have done this in rural and urban settings. I hope I can pass on my love of the natural world and some of the skills I have learned over my 70 years
Help
Clearing of invasive weeds
Planting fruit trees
Work in the gardens
General house upkeep
Garden building projects
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Beginner
Spanish: Beginner
Dutch: Beginner
Accommodation
Bedroom with own entrance in my home. I do not eat much meat and am happy to be totally vegetarian to suit . Breakfast is make your own with muesli yogurt cereal fruit etc being provided. Lunch is negotiable and dinner provided. I expect some shared cooking and cleaning. I love be in a non smoking environment
What else ...
Waiheke is one of the top holiday destinations in New Zealand. We are known as a wine destination with vineyards and wineries being a main attraction. The beaches are beautiful and accessible. There are walking tracks through New Zealand bush and amazing vistas. The ferry to Auckland leaves every hour through the day if urban delights call.
I am a fairly quiet person and have a close circle of friends. I enjoy the slower pace lived here and the sounds of birds rather than the boom sound of bass.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Unlimited internet
Space for parking camper vans
Small space
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
