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We are a friendly family of 3 people, (Chris, Gaynor, our son Michael), and 2 dogs (Staffordshire Bull Terriers - father & daughter) . We moved to NZ from the UK, and live in a beautiful location in Tauranga close to local amenities. Good bus routes to the CBD.
All help is outdoors which includes gardening, digging, painting and building projects. Physical help involved, so fitness needs to be good. Max 5 hrs a day, 5 days a week. If raining, help will be needed around the rainy period. You can also combine hrs to give you uninterrupted time for sightseeing. At least 1 week of help, probably more as we work through it.
You have full use of a one bed apartment thats attached to our home, so privacy is guaranteed! Lounge, diner, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. We can accommodate 2 helpers provided you are ok sharing a bed 😀
This is our home so no smoking or visitors on-site or in the apartment. Thanks for your understanding 😀
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Interests
Sustainability
Plant care
Pets
Movies & TV
DIY & crafts
Gardening
Art & design
Animals
Beach
Nature
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Its always lovely to meet new people. In the past we have hosted international students from the local college and exchanged ideas, cultural norms, and knowledge.
Help
We have large and very beautiful gardens with a stream that runs right through our lower garden level. All help is outdoors and includes gardening, digging, painting and building projects. It's in an idyllic location with lots of wildlife.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
A full apartment attached to our home. Lounge, diner, kitchen, bedroom and ensuite bathroom. Fully furnished and equipped with everything you need including sky tv, and unlimited wifi. Bedroom has one queen bed that sleeps 2 people. If you're on your own, you have the bed to yourself! Total privacy. This is our home so no smoking or visitors on-site or in the apartment.
I leave all breakfast and lunch provisions for you in a stocked cupboard and under countertop fridge-freezer. I sometimes cook an evening meal, but on the occasions I don't, there's plenty of food in your apartment to make your own meal. The bathroom is also well stocked with shampoo, conditioner, shower gel etc.
Please note that if you are exploring the city in your own free time, I do not provide money for your meals out.
What else ...
Tauranga is a thriving fun-filled city with plenty to do including the vibrant beach Town of Mount Manganui. Excellent bus links to the CBD, and other locations of interest.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Your camper will need to fit in our parking area. One vehicle only
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Heidi
Noah
Staffordshire Bull Terriers
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I stayed in their luxury Bnb apartment with everything in it and the fridge and cupboard were full of food and treats. I worked in the garden but it didn't get done much due to the rain and cyclone, but still they were so… read more
Tina is incredibly fit, hardworking, and resilient, tackling every task with energy and determination. Even… read more
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During… read more
I stayed in their luxury Bnb apartment with everything in it and the fridge and cupboard were full of food and treats. I worked in the garden but it didn't get done much due to the rain and cyclone, but still they were so… read more
Tina is incredibly fit, hardworking, and resilient, tackling every task with energy and determination. Even… read more
