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We are an active couple with 2 adult children. We own a 5 acre lifestyle block in Pukekohe East, South Auckland. We are 5 minutes from the southern motorway 35 minutes from Auckland airport and 45 minutes from downtown Auckland.
Our daughter and her partner have recently returned from Belgium and now Iive in a tiny house on the property. We graze sheep on our property and Mark has an aviary of conure parrots. We recently rekindled our interest in pottery and are in the process of converting a shed to a pottery studio.
We are looking for self motivated and outgoing people who enjoy the outdoors and like to get on with things and get them done
We have a double bedroom available with own private ensuite. Whilst own transport is preferred we can collect/ deliver to local buses and trains during reasonable hours.
Volunteer work in our family would include helping out with daily household tasks, (cooking cleaning, dishes etc.)
Besides the everyday tasks there will also be certain projects to work on in the garden or on the property. As we have a large property there is always something to do outside. This year we plan to re-fence the paddocks by replacing broken posts and battens. We have a large garden which requires ongoing maintenance such as weeding, mowing lawns, planting, digging, watering, spraying weeds etc.
Non smokers only
If this sounds like you and what you would like to do, please send us a message.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Enjoy great kiwi hospitality while experiencing the kiwi lifestyle. We have travelled extensively in New Zealand so have a good knowledge of the country.
Help
Help with our projects such as fixing up the paddock fences, staining gates and replacing paths etc. There's always weeding , pruning and other garden chores.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
Accommodation
Double bed with own ensuite bathroom ( shower and toilet) you are expected to keep these clean and tidy.
We eat a wide variety of meals and during your time with us you will be treated as a member of our family and expected to help with meal preparation, clearing the table and washing the dishes.
What else ...
Pukekohe township is 10 minutes away with a good range of shops. There is a rail link from Pukekohe to Auckland central city. Port Waikato is a west coast beach at the mouth of the north islands longest river and is a 40 minute drive away. Other beaches are within an hour.the Hunua ranges are 20 minutes drive with excellent walking tracks and waterfall. Our location is close to the motorway north and south.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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Thank you for teaching me pottery, your kindness, caring me, your hospitality and everything you’ve done for me.
This is the BEST start to travel in NZ.
I really can say that and I’ll definitely come back there before going back to my country.
It was great meet this lovely… read more
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Thank you for teaching me pottery, your kindness, caring me, your hospitality and everything you’ve done for me.
This is the BEST start to travel in NZ.
I really can say that and I’ll definitely come back there before going back to my country.
It was great meet this lovely… read more
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