Two dogs relax on a rug in a cozy, sunlit living room with wooden floors, leather furniture, brick fireplace, large windows, and a view outside.
A lush green lawn features a trampoline, surrounded by trees and a wooden deck, offering a peaceful view of the ocean on a cloudy day.
This cozy rustic room features a bed, armchairs, vintage wooden furniture, a dining table with lace cloth, wooden walls, and large windows letting in natural light.
This rustic bathroom features wooden walls, a stone sink on a natural wood stand, mirror, shower, frosted window, hairdryer, soap, and natural light from above.
This rustic bathroom features wooden walls, a modern toilet, open shelving with toiletries, a stone sink, glass shower, frosted windows, and minimal, natural decor throughout.
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Green fingered helper welcome in Waiwera, New Zealand

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    We’re a laid-back family with a beautiful property by the beach. We’re looking for a friendly, reliable person to join us for a few weeks in exchange for comfortable accommodation.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Culture
    Farming
    Self development
    Sustainability
    Pets
    Plant care
    Languages
    Gardening
    Animals
    Nature
    Camping
    Water sports
    Beach
    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
    Adventure sports
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are a multicultural family, we speak Spanish and English, and have a curious child who is very interested in learning about other cultures.
    Our son is particularly interested in learning Mandarin.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    Lend a hand in the gardens and planting some trees
    Help with mulching, weeding, pruning, and general outdoor tidy-ups
    Pitch in on small landscaping projects (path edging, compost bays, etc)

    About 4–5 hours of help a day, 3 days a week—leaving plenty of time to explore, relax by the beach, or enjoy Orewa town.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Beautiful detached studio (double bed, Wi-Fi, linen included, bathroom) .
    Plenty of outdoor space in a peaceful setting to unwind with amazing views
    We will offer shared dinner at our house with our family if you want. Alternatively you can cook privately in your studio. Note frying inside the studio is not allowed, if you need to fry something, do so in the outdoor kitchen. Other ways of cooking like stove top and microwave however are available inside.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Dog and cat friendly is a must as we have 2 dogs and 1 cat who are part of our family
    We are NOT smoke friendly

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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    Oeni

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    Caty

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    Nala

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A lush green lawn features a trampoline, surrounded by trees and a wooden deck, offering a peaceful view of the ocean on a cloudy day.
Two dogs relax on a rug in a cozy, sunlit living room with wooden floors, leather furniture, brick fireplace, large windows, and a view outside.
This cozy rustic room features a bed, armchairs, vintage wooden furniture, a dining table with lace cloth, wooden walls, and large windows letting in natural light.
This rustic bathroom features wooden walls, a stone sink on a natural wood stand, mirror, shower, frosted window, hairdryer, soap, and natural light from above.
This rustic bathroom features wooden walls, a modern toilet, open shelving with toiletries, a stone sink, glass shower, frosted windows, and minimal, natural decor throughout.

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