Share our family life and learn about native plants and birds on Waiheke Island, New Zealand

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  Description

  Family of 4 including two teenagers (17 and 19) living on Waiheke. We also have 4 cats. Our daughter speaks French. Our house is spacious and near the beach. We built 5 years ago but some parts are still unfinished and the native garden somewhat unruly. We love to cook.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Pets

  

  Plant care

  

  Gardening

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Carpentry

  

  Books

  

  Architecture

  

  Animals

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Hiking

  

  Beach
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We have movie nights most Saturday nights and love to walk, play board games and cards and swim at the beach. We’re not really drinkers, but love food.
  
  Given our passion for food, we will help you to understand NZ culture through food, providing traditional meals. We also speak limited Te Reo if you are interested in learning some of our indigenous language. Our garden is entirely native so you can learn about NZ plants plus it’s full of native birds from the noisy Tui and Kaka to the gentle Kereru and cheeky Piwakawaka.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  Help mostly with gardening and weeding plus general help around the house (maybe a bit of cleaning and even some painting if you’re into it). We all pitch in but mostly Matt who also works from home.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  French
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  Accommodation

  One large double room with own toilet and shower. Could put in an extra bed if not a couple. Clean and modern.
  
  We will feed you! Breakfast and lunch will mostly be help yourself, and we will cook dinners for you. You are welcome to be the kitchen helping if that interests you. We can accommodate vegetarians but would struggle if you are vegan because we love cheese! We eat together.

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  What else ...

  No smokers. Google Waiheke Island if you want to see where we are. Lots of social activities on the island plus beautiful walks and beaches to discover. 35 minute ferry ride to Auckland CBD

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Queen Elizabeth (5 years)

  Bengal who rarely leaves the house and needs company

  

  Elvis (4 years)

  Crazy Bengal who is demanding when home and barks like a dog. Her favourite food is cake

  

  Gary (5 years)

  A sweet shy boy

  

  Stewart (5 years)

  An 8kg tabby who thinks he is a princess and demands love

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