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I am retired and live just 200m from the Big Manly Beach on the Whangaporoa Peninsula, about 40 mins from the Auckland Harbour Bridge. I have a spacious 3 Bedroom home and I share it with my two awesome small dogs. There is a fabulous Village in Manly with everything you'll need and a great bus service just 5mins up the road that connections to Auckland Airport and surrounding Auckland region. There is a regional park, loads of walks, cafe's and friendly people here on the coast.
I need a bit of help with a few things around the house and garden, I have all the gear I just need the muscle! I'm new to this and have yet to host anyone but I'm a people person and I'd love to hear about your home country and your travels. I offer a private room and own bathroom, free meals and internet etc.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
General Maintenance
Interests
Pets
Charity work
Plant care
Music
Gardening
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Art & design
Animals
Fitness
Nature
Yoga / Wellness
Cycling
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Big Manly is a boating, Wind surfing, Paddle boarding beach with a Sailing Club nearby. There are numerous other beaches on the Peninsula and it is such a safe and friendly community. I am a bit of a DIYer and so have loads of tools and knowledge to share.
Help
I have plenty of skills for the jobs I need doing, just not enough muscle to do them on my own. I will work alongside you, I promise you won't be asked to do any tasks that a professional should do, just basic gardening and house maintenance. Safety is a priority and I have safety gear where required
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You'll have your own room and bathroom and I will provide all your meals. I organise an area in the fridge for any special dietary requirements and food for your breakfast/snacks etc. I'm happy to make lunch and dinner and we can decide together what the menu will look like (I'm not a fussy eater) if you'd like to share in the cooking that would be great too!
What else ...
Public transport is great and there is a ferry that can take you to Auckland City, the bus is only a 2minute walk from my house.
There is a lovely beachy town close by called Orewa and it has an Art Gallery, loads of shops, restaurants and cafe's.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I would prefer that the work around the property is a priority if you are wanting to work from my home.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Scruffy (16 years)
Scruffy is a 16year old Griffon Poodle cross. He is a very affectionate and still loves a walk even at his age.
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