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Host rating
80 %
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Last replied
6 May 2026
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3
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Min stay requested: 1 week or less
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Description
Hi I'm Sally, a primary school teacher at our local rural primary school. My partner is Aidan a self employed eco architect and we have two older children. Having travelled extensively we have settled in our own piece of paradise in North Nelson. The property is extremely private, with wonderful birdlife, forest walks and river swimming.
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Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Help around the house
Light maintenance
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have travelled extensively before settling in New Zealand and are always interested in meeting people from other countries and learning about their cultures and language.
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Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
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Help
We would welcome some help with maintenance, landscaping, gardening, help around the house and some building projects such as building a workshop/ carport, concreting outside steps and some dry stone walling. We would like people to help about 4 hours per day and help at mealtimes in exchange for meals and accommodation in the family home.
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Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Sally has some conversational French and German and we are keen to learn Spanish and we can teach you some te reo Māori. -
Accommodation
We have room for a single person or couple( non smokers only please) within our warm, comfortable family home. We would expect workawayers to help with food preparation and dishes in exchange for delicious home cooked meals. We are 15 minutes drive out of town so your own transport would be useful. If possible please let us know at least a week in advance of your arrival.
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What else ...
Nelson is the gateway to the Marlborough Sounds, Abel Tasman National Park, Golden Bay and Nelson Lakes. We have beautiful beaches close by and are only 15 minutes drive from central Nelson which offers all amenities, including great mountain biking tracks.
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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
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Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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My animals / pets
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We did a variety of jobs in the garden and around the house and they listened and communicated very well. All the jobs were done really diligently and if there was ever an issue they would clarify with me before proceeding.
It was a pleasure to have them around and would … read more
Our work included washing the outside of window frames and weather boards, a little bit of sanding the weather boards, weedeating, pressure washing the outside concrete, and tidying up/stacking wood of felled trees and branches.
Aidan was flexible regarding our working days, so we could … read more
I could choose freely when I wanted to work and work independently after getting few instructions by Aiden. We had some very good conversations and the … read more
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Cultural exchange:
(5.0)
Communication:
(5.0)
We did a variety of jobs in the garden and around the house and they listened and communicated very well. All the jobs were done really diligently and if there was ever an issue they would clarify with me before proceeding.
It was a pleasure to have them around and would … read more
Our work included washing the outside of window frames and weather boards, a little bit of sanding the weather boards, weedeating, pressure washing the outside concrete, and tidying up/stacking wood of felled trees and branches.
Aidan was flexible regarding our working days, so we could … read more
I could choose freely when I wanted to work and work independently after getting few instructions by Aiden. We had some very good conversations and the … read more
