Help with gardening and childminding while experiencing the Kiwi way of living in Methven, New Zealand

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  Description

  Hi There
  
  We are a French (Charline 38) Kiwi (Jon 50) couple we are living in Methvenfor 8 years now.
  We also have a kids Calypso she is 3
  The Cat Toby spend most of his day on outside (very friendly)
  
  We need someone to help us at home with the everyday cleaning and gardening as well as looking after our daugther.
  
  We will keep you busy don't worry.
  
  The best for us is to start by one week stay and see how is it going and if we get along,( 3.5 to 4 hours a day is fair, I think it's better to work in the morning as in the afternoon it's getting hot in summer)
  
  It would be better for you to have your own car (street park available) , to visit the Hakatere national park or travelling around on your time off.
  
  One double bed bedroom in the house (with separate door that you can come and go be private) with shared bathroom, Diner (and of course accomodation) would be provided in exchange of 3.5 to 4 hours a day (6 days on 1 days off, but you can cumulate your hours to go on a trip around), we don't provide breakfast nor Lunch. Only Diner
  
  We accomodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten free or dairy free diet (I am celiac) no worries for that :) or any food allergy.
  
  Methven is a very nice place to live very picturesque little Kiwi town very animated for skying in winter with Mount Hutt.
  
  There is all facilities near by (shops, restaurants, pubs....)
  
  The must see around are : Rakaia Gorge, Mount Hutt, Mount Somers, Lake Coloridge, Ashburton lakes, Akaroa (2h) , Geraldine, Lake Tekapo (1.40h), Charistchurch (1h20), Hakatere (1h)
  
  We don't want party animals as we like quiet time here, we enjoy good companie and good chat around a good diner.
  
  We don't want smokers, I stopped myself years ago and don't like the smell of it at all :(

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We are a kiwi french couple, we offer a real kiwi way of living, a nice and chill out atmosphere, an opportunity to practice your english and french.
  We can show you around Canterbury like Akaroa, bank peninsula, mount Hutt (hot pools, plenty of nice restaurant, nice local pubs, plenty of walk around) .... And nice place not too touristy

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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

  Hi There
  
  We are a French (Charline 38) Kiwi (Jon 50) couple we are living in Methvenfor 8 years now.
  We also have a kids Calypso she is 2
  The Cat Toby spend most of his day on outside and Blue the dog who will be happy to play (very friendly)
  
  We need someone to help us at home with the everyday cleaning and gardening as well as looking after our daughter.
  
  We will keep you busy don't worry.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent

  This 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.
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  Accommodation

  One double bed bedroom in the house (with separate door that you can come and go be private) with shared bathroom,
  Lunch and diner (and of course accomodation) would be provided in exchange of 3.5/4 hours a day (6 days on 1 days off), we don't provide breakfast nor Lunch just Diner
  We accomodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten free or dairy free diet (I am celiac) no worries for that :) or any food allergy.

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  What else ...

  Rakaia Gorge, Mount Hutt, Mount Somers, Lake Coloridge, Ashburton lakes, Akaroa (2h) , Geraldine, Lake Tekapo (1.40h), Charistchurch (1h20), hakatere (1h)

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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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  Can host digital nomads

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

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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?

  One

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