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26 Mar 2025
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Description
Hi, we're a young family with three young girls. I'm originally from Germany and my husband is a Kiwi, so both German and English is spoken in our household. We both love the outdoors and often walk or ride the trails of Te Mata Peak, which is right at our doorstep.
We live on a fairly big section and need some help around in the garden and around the house. Hamish and I love meeting new people and are looking forward to hearing from you.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We speak both German and English in our home and visitors will experience a typical young family life in New Zealand. Janka is a trained teacher of English as a foreign language and can help you with challenges in Kiwi English.
Projects involving children
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Help
Garden maintenance like weeding, cutting back flaxes, sweeping, watering etc.
Work around the garden would be the focus, however, on occasion cleaning jobs inside the house might come up (cleaning cupboards and blinds etc.) as well as babysitting.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: FluentThis 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
There is one spare room available with a queen sized bed in it. We can put a mattress on the floor if required, however, the room is only suitable for two people.
Travellers are invited to make their own breakfast and lunch from the food provided. Join us for our family dinner or make your own.
What else ...
We live 2.5km from the town centre of Havelock North at the doorstep of Te Mata Peak. During your stay with us, explore the trails on Te Mata Peak, enjoy the cafes in town, do a wine tasting at one of wineries in the area or relax at Ocean beach (20min car ride away).
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
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I really enjoyed doing activities with the girls like playing, crafting, baking/cooking.... The work in the garden and painting was very easy and relaxing also the cooking in the evenings.
We did some… read more
Nina sees what needs doing and does it. She likes to socialise but also likes her own space in the evenings, which worked well for us. I highly recommend Nina as… read more
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I really enjoyed doing activities with the girls like playing, crafting, baking/cooking.... The work in the garden and painting was very easy and relaxing also the cooking in the evenings.
We did some… read more
Nina sees what needs doing and does it. She likes to socialise but also likes her own space in the evenings, which worked well for us. I highly recommend Nina as… read more
It was really nice having Amelie and Niklas with us!
Sarah was a great help with the kids and doing household jobs. We are missing her already and… read more
Janka cooked a lot of very delicious meals and I joined the family with some activitys… read more
