Join our family of foodies and enjoy scenic surroundings in Waiwera, New Zealand

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  Description

  Hi, we are a Kiwi/ Irish family - known as the Wildrovers. We have lived around the world, including onboard a boat as set off from NZ to circumnavigate. Now settled in Auckland NZ, our elder daughter and son live in Amsterdam and we enjoy travel to catch up with them Our son did a workaway in Greece a few years back and it was a really positive experience.
  
  We love our little sanctuary, North Auckland on a few hectares but still only 25 mins to the city. We live in the beautiful Hibiscus coast area, close to Waiwera beach in one direction or the iconic Puhoi pub (and historic village) in the other direction.
  This area has lots of stunning beaches, walks, and we are on a popular country cycle loop. Lots of lovely places to day trip from here.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Light gardening
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  Interests

  

  Writing

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Hiking

  

  Cycling

  

  Nature

  

  Beach

  

  Sailing / Boating
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We are English speaking and will do our best to help anyone with their English speaking.
  
  We love to share our stunning country and help others find the hidden gems to enjoy while here. One of us works from home so there is usually someone around everyday. Our home is welcome to all, we are a family that embraces all forms of diversity. We are holistic based, non toxic , no chemical sprays in or outside - we have a natural approach to life.
  We are a family of foodies, love to cook and share food- nearly 100% organic food, can cater to all requirements vegen, vegetarian , autoimmune paleo!!
  
  If you like to cook, we love a humming kitchen, sharing the fun of making meals together and learning tips, tricks and family recipes from each other.
  
  You are also welcome to join on beach walks with Zen or any other family activities we think you would enjoy.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  I have a vegetable garden and hydroponics shade house that was inherited with the property when we moved in 2 yrs ago. I need some help in the raised vege gardens and some general ground tasks. An interest in outdoors and gardening would be helpful but not essential. Strong fit body needed, not super heavy help but some digging and planting.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  We have a lovely minor dwelling on our property which is one bedroom, bathroom, lounge/Kitchen, deck and gives you the option to have some time out relaxing. You can eat with us ( we love people and our 25yr old lives with us, she loves to chat!) or when you don't feel like being social you can cook for yourself and relax in your own lovely space.
  
  We are happy to share meals with you each evening and supply your kitchen with breakfast and lunch ingredients as with our schedules this isn't as easy to be routine with. If we are unable to cook any evening we will leave a meal or ingredients for you to use.

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  What else ...

  There is a bus station about 10 minutes drive from us that will bring you in to the city or the North shore. Silverdale and Orewa are our closest towns and we can help get you to and from town to get a bus or go to the beach.

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  Work hours in the garden are flexible but best done in the morning before its too hot over summer

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have space for a camper beside one of our sheds that has power available.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  My animals / pets

  Zen is our cavoodle fur-baby.

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