Help us with gardening and housework near Tauranga, New Zealand

New Zealand

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26/08/2019
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2019

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Description
We live on a large section on the edge of Tauranga. We have lots of fruit trees, a large vegie garden, a few chicken, a worm farm, a crazy demanding cat & a large Newfoundland dog. There is always lots to do to keep the place in order (although generally a week at a time is all we can accomodate). Autumn is a busy time preserving all our produce - we make a lot of our food & what we do buy is generally wholesome & natural.
We have a tennis court, small gym & swimming pool which you are welcome to use.
We have travelled extensively.
We are non smokers & expect you to refrain from smoking in the house please.
Type of help
Gardening
Building
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Help in the house
Animal care
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are very international in our outlook having travelled extensively & love expanding our knowledge. We would love to share with you our culture & can help with planning further trips around NZ.
Help
Help will depend on the time of the year & will vary between garden work - weeding, trimming of hedges, turning the compost, mowing lawn etc or house work - dusting, cleaning floors & windows. We'd always be happy for you to cook a meal - especially something typical from your country!
Languages spoken
English with basic French & Spanish
Accommodation
Separate guest wing with large games room - TV, cinema & pool table all available for use - including a small gym. There are two separate rooms with a double bed in each plus a bathroom & small kitchen, however meals will be had together with us.
What else ...
Tauranga is a beautiful city on the coast - we are a 15 min drive from an amazing surf beach. Tauranga is also very well placed in the central north island - with Rotorua, Hobbiton, The Coromandel & Auckland all close by. I'm happy to collect you from a bus - if that's necessary.
Couples/two friends only please
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours a day. Can work full day & have next day off if that works for you.

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View from back deck

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water pump

Front garden

Home grown onions drying

View over veggie garden looking towards potting shed

Autumn colours

Back deck - outside games room

Bird house in front of berry cages

Feedback left by and about host (12)

08/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Theo & Yael) for host

We spend a whole week with Jane & Andy, and was full of learning and first times for us! They have a lovely place, and we stayed in a separate room from the main house, so the privacy was really nice. We enjoyed the spa after a long day of work and compost turning, plus the meals were awesome, both are very good at cooking! The garden was… read more

(Excellent )

23/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Dennis & Jessica)

A great couple - good workers & happy to learn new skills. A pleasure to host & we can definitely recommend them. All the best & thanks for your help!

(Excellent )

21/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Dennis & Jessica) for host

Our workaway at Jane and Andy’s home was great. We enjoyed the conversations and the delicious food. We learned some new tasks like splitting the wood with a wood splitter, edging lawns and turning compost. Jane gave us a lot of insider tips and introduced us to the typical kiwi culture. Andy took us to the beach and showed us a neat brewery.… read more

(Excellent )

09/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Celine & Roldan)

We loved having Celine & Roldan - they were great helpers & I would definitely recommend them. Really interesting couple, we enjoyed their company.

(Excellent )

11/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Celine & Roldan) for host

Jane & Andy made us feel very comfortable at their place and told us a lot of interesting facts about New Zealand and other countries they have been to. We really enjoyed our week and spent a wonderful time with both of them. Taking for taking us fishing Andy! Thank you for your yummy & healthy food fresh from your garden Jane! The accommodation… read more

(Excellent )

06/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Benjamin & Melanie) for host

Jane and Andy are very welcoming. They live in a beautiful house with a nice accomodation and well located in Tauranga. We spent good moments with the family. Jane cooked good meals and we played Tennis with Andy. We had lots of very interesting conversations together, so it was good to be in a family like Andy and Jane.

(Excellent )

03/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Valentina)

I loved having Valentina & Francesco to stay! They were great - always willing to help & worked well unsupervised. They were very easy company & I was very happy to let them cook their divine Italian food - we had some wonderful meals that I won't ever forget. I hope we meet again one day....

(Excellent )

02/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Tyson & Susanne) for host

What a lovely place this was to be! Not only was this because of the tennis court, pool, hot tub, beautiful gardens, gorgeous home, and it's proximity to town to enjoy - but the whole family (Jane, Andy, and their daughters) were so hospitable, personable, and easy to get along with that we felt extremely comfortable, relaxed, and happy throughout… read more

(Excellent )

25/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Julia & Johanna) for host

Most comfortable place we have been to so far! Besides your own flat with a lot of stuff to entertain yourself, you can use the gym, spa, pool & tennis court as well. But you may have to share it with their lovely puppy Frankie :) In addition to that Andy & Jane are glad to advise you of activities and sights nearby. Quite flexible about working… read more

(Excellent )

02/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Luke) for host

At first being new to this experience was different, but after a few days Andy, Jane, Lucy and Frankie made me feel right at home and welcome. Even went out of their way to help me see parts of New Zealand and were great with travel advice and tips. I had a great time helping out and will definitely have to drop in for a visit again if I ever find… read more

(Excellent )

24/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Luke)

Luke was a great workaway - he worked above & beyond what was asked of him & we were happy to leave him unsupervised & home alone. He was a pleasure to host.

(Excellent )

24/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Simon)

Simon was a good worker & a pleasure to host

(Excellent )

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