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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
22 Apr 2024
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Description
Friendly, eco-conscious and well travelled family, with connections to UK, Zimbabwe, Australia and NZ, with two wonderful daughters (13yrs and 8yrs), who love to play all sorts of games. We have 1 kunekune pigs called Murray , three guinea fowl who provide amusement and some chickens for eggs. We're located on a 4.8 ha property with stunning views, consisting of a large garden, vegetable garden, a swimming pool, spa and 8 acres of pine forest/native bush all located 45mins South of Auckland CBD, in an ideal location to launch a trip around the North Island.
We're looking for someone/couple who are willing to lend a hand around the house and outside and to get involved in family life. If you enjoy the outdoors, board games, movies and a glass of good wine, then you'll be in good company!
Tony drives into Auckland every weekday for early risers and Lara is also in the city 3 days/week for slightly later risers, should you need a lift to the city.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Embrace the outdoors and kiwi country living whilst only 45mins from Auckland CBD. We are a quiet (relatively) family of four, who are embracing all that NZ has to offer. 15mins for Pukekohe and 30mins from Auckland Airport. We like to work hard, play hard and relax with a bottle of NZ's finest (beer or wine)
Help
Help needed around the house and gardens. Opportunities include helping out around the house as well as basic property maintenance & gardening. Assistance with DIY for property renovations would be welcome. Come and enjoy a real kiwi rural lifestyle.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Your room is large, with a queen size bed, drawers and a cupboard with access to the main bathroom.
The property is very private, located down a long private driveway shared with 6 friendly neighbours. The house is a recently renovated 1920's Californian bungalow with expansive views over the Waikato and the Thames valley. Property has a swimming pool, spa, large lounge/kitchen/dining, starlink wireless internet access available.
All meals provided.
What else ...
We are located near the State Highway 1 & SH2 interchange, with Auckland CBD only a 45min drive away, or we can drop you at the train station in Pukekohe (15mins drive). Hunua Ranges (15mins away) and nearest beach (30 - 40mins away), Thames in the Coromandel is 45mins, Hamilton 1hr, Waitomo Caves and Rotorua 2 hrs away. Hobbiton is 1hr 20 away, Narnia is 1hr 45 ;)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Plenty of parking and access to external standard power socket 8 Amp
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (10)
I honestly couldn't wish for a better experience. I felt very welcomed by everyone, and quickly felt part of the family. Lara kindly picked me up and dropped me off at the bus station. I also really enjoyed going with them at the beach and waterfalls !
Lara was very clear on… read more
She helped with… read more
We were lucky enough to host them for a week and the stand out job was helping to convert a massive pile of branches into mulch; they went above and beyond to get this done (in the rain, into the dark and with a smile!); thanks guys!
They also helped with cooking, cleaning,… read more
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I honestly couldn't wish for a better experience. I felt very welcomed by everyone, and quickly felt part of the family. Lara kindly picked me up and dropped me off at the bus station. I also really enjoyed going with them at the beach and waterfalls !
Lara was very clear on… read more
She helped with… read more
We were lucky enough to host them for a week and the stand out job was helping to convert a massive pile of branches into mulch; they went above and beyond to get this done (in the rain, into the dark and with a smile!); thanks guys!
They also helped with cooking, cleaning,… read more
David helped… read more
We learned so much from C&F - not just about Switzerland, but the world, vegetable gardens, cooking (zupfe is being attempted later today!)
Jobs around the house were done well and often without being asked (how good is that!!); they cooked… read more
Thank you Jessica for the gardening, cooking, childcare & animal care, painting, cleaning jobs you did exceptionally well, quickly and with a great attitude. Thank you as well for the time you took to… read more
Was lovely to get to know… read more
Thank you for the cooking tips and recipes!!
Thank you so much for helping around the house, gardening, Art class, animal care, painting, sanding and joining in with our crazy family life :) You were so good with our kids - thank you! We really enjoyed the conversations and learning more about UK/Peru and… read more
The house and garden are beautiful (loved the view during breakfast ;)), with great facilities.
Tony and Lara are really kind and are awesome hosts ! We talked about many interesting topics, played games and had a lot of fun. We even had the chance to be there during the… read more
They worked hard in the garden, DIY projects and helped out in the house and at Art class. They even helped with our 3 yr old's birthday party! Legends! Our family learned some French, travelling tips, cooking (crepes - yum!), card games and had much fun doing so :)
A very good experience, merci beaucoup mes amigos!… read more
Lara was kind enough to pick up from Auckland airport and drop me at the train station on my day of departure.
Tony was waiting us with a… read more
She was given a DIY project to do during her stay, which went really well.
Thank you Andi! We will miss you!
