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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
13 Feb 2025
Feedback
4
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Description
The house is in west Auckland, not too far from the nature and west Auckland beaches, with access to the city by bus.
It has some musical instruments and some gardens and some space to live well.
There are always a few things on the go, so varied experiences, learning and perspective are on offer, if you have something to contribute in exchange.
I have skills and knowledge to share and I'd like to learn from you what I can, or utilise your existing skills.
I can provide a room, power, kitchen and bathroom in exchange for genuine effort.
Food is your own responsibility, or a shared situation can be found.
In the last two years, 2 out of 20 guests kept to their word, provided a fair exchange, and were willing helpers.. the rest we’re seeking entertainment, or looking to gain skills without offering them, or just stopped working after a few days. Most of those 18 found my acceptance of their offer as a free ticket to help themselves of what I had in my home, and an easy way to exist at someone else’s expense.. I’ve had a much better exchange from couchsurfers, of whom I expected nothing and they (the majority) gave a lot.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Everyone has an opportunity to learn specifically and generally in every situation, including here.
Help
Jobs so far have been,
bicycle service/repair - carpentry/cabinetmaking - grass cutting - pile moving - window cleaning - car cleaning - veg planting - watering - soil mixing - flax weaving - plant maintenance - soap making - cello playing - beer making - harvesting - wild-crafting - cream making - bathroom cleaning - laundry powder mixing - oil infusions..
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
Italian: Beginner
Khmer: Beginner
Latvian (Lettish): BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Private room with mattress.
What else ...
Assistance of how and what to do can be provided.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (2)
He honored my interest and I enjoyed a various kinds of work getting new knowledge. I did planting vegetables, cutting the grasses,cooking, making a soap and laundry powder,picking up flowers for… read more
Originally we had arranged for one week only, but as Khadejah is so good to have around, we found an arrangement , suitable and healthy for both.
Khadejah is a very diligent worker, using one hundred percent focus 99.9 percent of the time.
She was… read more
Excellent in the kitchen, crafty cabinetmaker/woodworker/carpenter and a bike/auto mechanic by nature.
He is thirsty for knowledge and has a vast amount to share himself.
Easy to have in the home, he is helpful, respectful and is happy to contribute with genuine effort.
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He honored my interest and I enjoyed a various kinds of work getting new knowledge. I did planting vegetables, cutting the grasses,cooking, making a soap and laundry powder,picking up flowers for… read more
Originally we had arranged for one week only, but as Khadejah is so good to have around, we found an arrangement , suitable and healthy for both.
Khadejah is a very diligent worker, using one hundred percent focus 99.9 percent of the time.
She was… read more
Excellent in the kitchen, crafty cabinetmaker/woodworker/carpenter and a bike/auto mechanic by nature.
He is thirsty for knowledge and has a vast amount to share himself.
Easy to have in the home, he is helpful, respectful and is happy to contribute with genuine effort.
