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18 Mar 2024
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Description
My name is Anthony, and I'm 77 years old. I've met several traveler's at festivals and since then I've had many people staying and giving me a hand around the house. I love to travel and meet new people. You're welcome to stay, just shoot me a message to see when is a good time. I'll probably challenge you to a game of Rummikub or maybe more!!
Stunning SUNSETS Most EveningsTypes of help and learning opportunities
Charity WorkElderly CompanionshipGardeningDIY and building projectsCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetCultural exchange and learning opportunities
If you'd like I can take you to some community meetings so that you can get to know the local Foxton Kiwi's.
We now have Aqua-size fitness classes 3 times a week at the newly updated heated Foxton Pools
as well as Move Well Indoor exercise classes twice a weekProjects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
I'd like some help with several jobs, we can figure out together which job suits you. I'm flexible and not really demanding.
For example:
- mowing the lawn
- bringing a trailer to the dump together
- cooking
- cleaning cabinets or fridge
- vacuum cleaningLanguages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
I have warm and comfortable rooms with queen size beds. I'm located close to the beach and estuary. There is a wood-burner, as well as heat-pump Complete bathroom, shower, clothes washing machine & drier with toilet, aa well as a separate toilet. Good Wi-Fi available.
Regarding food, I have a well stocked pantry to use & it would be great to have meals together, we can figure out together who is the chef. I'm happy to try new things.What else ...
Walking distance to the beach. About an hour and a half from Wellington. About an hour to Whanganui.
In Foxton there is a Fully Working Replica of a Dutch windmill with a Dutch Themed cafe and shop.
Supper-markets & shops Even a couple of pubsA little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
To be honest I have never had a problem with the Internet myself, Nor any complaints from visitors Good coverage anywhere in house
Space for parking camper vans
Plenty of room to park up driveway & plug into power & water supply Close access to house
Can possibly accept pets
House trained animals with Prior Consultation
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week. Flexible.
Feedback (1)
He was so kind, helpful, and full of humor that I could relax as if I were in my own home.
The tasks mainly involved cleaning up the garage and tiding garden, and since I enjoy cooking, he let me take care of the meals.
We went for walks by the beach almost every day, enjoying beautiful sunsets. After dinner,… read more
I was so grateful to host Julie & Emilie from France for a few days
They arrived earlier than expected & I hadn't set up their bedroom. I told them to take a jump onto the bed & they
just loved it after sleeping in their van. Gave them new bedding & got themselves sorted out pronto
They fitted perfectly & shared generously… read more
Feedback
He was so kind, helpful, and full of humor that I could relax as if I were in my own home.
The tasks mainly involved cleaning up the garage and tiding garden, and since I enjoy cooking, he let me take care of the meals.
We went for walks by the beach almost every day, enjoying beautiful sunsets. After dinner,… read more
I was so grateful to host Julie & Emilie from France for a few days
They arrived earlier than expected & I hadn't set up their bedroom. I told them to take a jump onto the bed & they
just loved it after sleeping in their van. Gave them new bedding & got themselves sorted out pronto
They fitted perfectly & shared generously… read more