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28 Apr 2025
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Description
We are a family of , myself Emma and my 2 teenage kids - plus our cat Cleo. We live in one of the most beautiful parts of New Zealand on Waiheke island. I work 2 days a week in Auckland and the kids are at school everyday during the week.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a relaxed, friendly family who live on one of the most beautiful islands in the world. We are surrounded by incredible beaches and only a 10 min walk into the central Oneroa Village and 40 mins ferry from Auckland. Waiheke is famous for it's vineyards and relaxed culture. You won't want to leave!
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About us
We need help to do some gardening, deep house cleaning and de-cluttering, pickup's from ferry and, shopping and cooking. Someone who is self sufficient and motivated and loves to fit into a family home.
Our house is in the central part of Waiheke island and only 3 mins walk to the beach. There are sea views from the sitting room and an open plan living/kitchen area.Your sleep-out is below the house and is freshly painted with a lovely double bed and a small chest of drawers. You have your entrance, bathroom and shower next to the front garden. Please note that we are on tank rainwater so showers are limited to 3 mins and washing on the short cycle. The kitchen is average size and easy to cook in. Feel free to relax in the sitting room or go out in the evening. We tend to stay in as we prefer to relax but please join us or do as you please. We like people to feel part of the family so use the house as if it's your home.
Expectations
You will need to cook for the family and yourself, go shopping for food (we will pay for this). You'll have do washing, tiding, cleaning, gardening and cooking.
The kids are lovely and being teenagers, spend a lot of time in their rooms or on the trampoline. We also have a small table tennis and pool table for you to use.
I am happy to help with any English in my spare time and very keen to learn Spanish. We are open to the hours that you would need free for your own time in the day and evening.
We look for 25hours p/week and we can talk about how that is managed. It may be a full days work one day and only a few hours the next.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Emma, Oliver and Eva
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Looking to learn Spanish
Accommodation
Newly painted and decorated, medium sized room with queen bed, small chest of drawers, own bathroom and shower.
What else ...
Auckland 40 mins by ferry. Ferry 20 mins walk from house.
Oneroa is the main village. Buses are very good to get around on the island - bus stop 5 mins walk from the house.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Feedback (3)
It's was a great pleasure to stay with us, I felt very very confortable in their house.
I was anxious about my first workaway alone and I really enjoyed it !!
Freshford is a quiet and nice village and Emma and Jacob are available if you need to go somewhere else. The… read more
Our house is not huge and they did extremely well to fit in, adjust to family life and find their space - especially with… read more
It was our first workaway experience and the made it really special.
The room is very cozy and the bed is big and comfortable. This and Emma and Jacob being very open and lovely made us feel at home quickly.
We spend a lot of nice evenings with interesting and funny talks… read more
They have a vibtant shining energy and are always relaxed, curious and happy. They got involved with family life straight away,… read more
The tasks are not hard, Emma is very chill and kind. We help her redecorating a part of her house and sometimes we babysit the children who are great fun, creative and active.
There are… read more
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It's was a great pleasure to stay with us, I felt very very confortable in their house.
I was anxious about my first workaway alone and I really enjoyed it !!
Freshford is a quiet and nice village and Emma and Jacob are available if you need to go somewhere else. The… read more
Our house is not huge and they did extremely well to fit in, adjust to family life and find their space - especially with… read more
It was our first workaway experience and the made it really special.
The room is very cozy and the bed is big and comfortable. This and Emma and Jacob being very open and lovely made us feel at home quickly.
We spend a lot of nice evenings with interesting and funny talks… read more
They have a vibtant shining energy and are always relaxed, curious and happy. They got involved with family life straight away,… read more
The tasks are not hard, Emma is very chill and kind. We help her redecorating a part of her house and sometimes we babysit the children who are great fun, creative and active.
There are… read more
