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Description
I enjoy coffee, conversation & meeting people. I can offer accommodation in my central Wellington apartment in an old warehouse in exchange for general house help. Other projects possible depending on your skills and interests. I'm a part-time English language tutor and sometime community broadcaster who mostly works from home. I'm happy to negotiate hours/tasks/food arrangements.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
Interests
Politics / Social justice
History
Books
Cooking & food
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I live in the social & cultural heart of Wellington so there's always something happening. Guests are welcome to join me when I go out to listen to blues/jazz /afrobeat music. And, if you like wild swimming, I swim in the nearby sea when the weather is good.
I can offer English language coaching/exchange cooking styles. I enjoy cooking and prefer to share meals. I eat meat and dairy but can accommodate vegetarians & vegans. From guests I expect ordinary politeness, a fair exchange of labour for accommodation and for people to tidy up after themselves.
Help
I need some inside windows sanded and painted. Other projects possible if you have the interest or knowledge. For short stays there's always some general household cleaning to do. What skills do you have?
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
A large room in a studio style apartment. The room has a double bed and desk. There's also a pullout single bed. Shared bathroom with a shower. Washing machine available.
If you have a car or van you need to make your own arrangements as I cannot offer car parking.
What else ...
I can accommodate two people easily but three is an option sharing the room. Couples, children okay but not animals.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
The available room has a good sized desk, there are also lots of cafés & co-working spaces around if you prefer to work out.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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We even went to listen to some Jazz and Blues music together and we even went to a protest march, I will… read more
She’s also an English teacher, so if you’re struggling with… read more
Maybe it was a culmination of miscommunication, misunderstandings or just a lack of will to hear the other side of the story. This wasn’t a good match from the get go and when you get a feeling like that, my fellow workawayers, you should probably stick to it.
I was "supposed to… read more
