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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.
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
Interests
Pets
Plant care
Gardening
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Books
Architecture
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Hiking
Beach
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.
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.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
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.
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. Think about anything you would like to do and let us know. We are generally pretty quiet. 35 minute ferry ride to Auckland CBD. It is expensive to get to and from Waiheke though.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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 (6 years)
A sweet shy boy
Stewart (6 years)
An 8kg tabby who thinks he is a princess and demands love
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