Building project and general help around the home in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Description

We are 11 km from Taupo centre and 3 kms from the fabulous Whakaipo Bay .A beautiful remote beach on our doorstep.
.We are well travelled hosts with a love of art and books ..I , Jan , am not the best cook in the world but i am a great talker and am always happy to share our life and travel experiences.
You must have your own transport as we do not go into town that often .
We , Ian and Jan live in a casual old home with gardens and 40 acres of trees .3 horses a few sheep ,1 middle age cat. 1 dog .
We have a quiet lifestyle with many visitors with whom we like to play cards and tho we are not musical we love to listen to others play . we have a piano and guitars .
Our house is two levels with stairs
.It is filled with art ,books and memorabilia and is NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN OR OTHER PETS.
We like people to stay a maximum of 4 to 5 nites.
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Types of help and learning opportunities

Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care

Projects involving children

This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

This would be a cultural exchange where we can learn from each other, spend time chat , socialising , sightseeing knowledge ,family living.
Come and see where we live. This area is known for the beach, beach resorts, volcanic landscape ,biking and swimming.

Help

We need help in general maintenance ,fencing , painting .
We have a building project where we are making a shed from recycled materials .Some weeding and planting,
I am so not into housework but would ask guests to keep the kitchen tidy and respect the house as their own ,We have no little children needing babysitting
. It is a busy house with grandchildren and family .
We would like people to stay for a maximum of 5 days.

Languages spoken

English: Fluent

Accommodation

You will have your own private room in a large older home . you will be responsible for keeping any areas you use clean an d tidy .

What else ...

. You MUST have own transport but at times i will take you to some of the tourist spots and the more secret places only locals know .
IWhakaipo bay is nearby with walks and cycle tracks.
LArte cafe is nearby with the Bay Brassiere and dairy are 5 minutes away .
I prefer people to arrive later in the day early evening .

A little more information

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  Internet access

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  Limited internet access

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  We have pets

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  We are smokers

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  Can host families

How many Workawayers can stay?

Two

Hours expected

Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week