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8 Apr 2026
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Description
Hi, my name is Grace and I am a retired school teacher. I like to spend my days in my well established gardens or visiting with family. I am an experienced traveller and been all around the world. I enjoy meeting people and sharing stories. I have two adult children, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. All live here in Whanganui near me. I am in need of some help with my gardens particularly the sloping banks as I am finding these too challenging to navigate. I am close to town and a premier park of Whanganui.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Farming
Camping
Dancing
Music
Charity work
Plant care
Languages
Animals
Technology
Pets
Culture
Gardening
Cooking & food
Nature
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Whanganui is a hub of cultural experience from a strong arts scene to heritage buildings and many enjoyable community events. We are lucky to be surrounded by a natural environment that provides scenic walks and other outdoor activities.
Help
General garden maintenance and some domestic chores such as washing windows and hard to reach places. I have alot of general knowledge to share and would love to learn from you too.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
i enjoy learning other languages and try to pickup phrazes when i can.
Accommodation
I have 2 separate bedrooms available each with a queen bed and access to a guest bathroom. Linen provided. Continental breakfast and Main meal provided.
What else ...
Access to a local bus stop is a 10 minute walk. Buses are available Monday through Friday, however i am more than willing to up lift and drop off when it suits. Whanganui has a great weekend market, thriving art community , great walking and biking trails. Is close to the mountians, located on a west coast beach and on the banks of a river. we have a paddle steamer and river adventures await.
My house is non smoking, quite in a semi rural setting with sheep,ducks and hens. My live in companion is a tuxedo cat called Kimba.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
There is good wifi at the property and works throughout the house and garden. A small office is avaiable , however, in the past people have set up at the kitchen table or the outdoor area to enjoy the garden views.
Space for parking camper vans
we have the ability to park a mid size camper on the property and power is available from the garge if needed.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
George Georgina Midnight Black Beauty Moaner Sweety
2 Black Orpingtons 2 Blue Orpingtons 2 Hyliners
Kimba
Black and white.
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She is also a wonderful cook and tried to adjust her meals so we could always eat and feel welcomed.
We definitely recommend anyone to stay with Grace, you will love your… read more
Grace is a very welcoming, very knowledgeable and interesting person. I felt part of the family for a week and are grateful for that. The work is easy and projects are both enjoyable and rewarding. Anyway, with the quality food Grace is providing, anybody will want to do more!
One of my… read more
Grace cooks incredibly well, and the room is very… read more
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She is also a wonderful cook and tried to adjust her meals so we could always eat and feel welcomed.
We definitely recommend anyone to stay with Grace, you will love your… read more
Grace is a very welcoming, very knowledgeable and interesting person. I felt part of the family for a week and are grateful for that. The work is easy and projects are both enjoyable and rewarding. Anyway, with the quality food Grace is providing, anybody will want to do more!
One of my… read more
Grace cooks incredibly well, and the room is very… read more
I loved every moment we spent together, whether we were working side by… read more
Enjoyed her jokes as well
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