Simple family life on the beach in Rarangi, New Zealand

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  Description

  We are currently enjoying hosting a lovely Workaway for the next three months, and now looking for someone to help next year from January onwards.
  
  I am a stay at home mother homeschooling our children, and my husband works full time.
  We live on the beachfront in a unique and rustic house that my husband built.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Teaching

  Gardening

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Music

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Van life

  

  Self development

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Books

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature

  

  Fitness

  

  Camping

  

  Beach
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You'll learn about life in a large family

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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

  I mainly need help with cleaning and gardening.
  If you have any skills or interests to contribute, I would find things for you to do in those areas. Also, it would be lovely if you can inspire my homeschooled children with whatever hobbies you have, and your homeland culture, whether you are from overseas or nz:-)
  
  If time allows and ideas and visions evolve, there could be other things that we need help with, but right now I'm just focusing on meeting new people, sharing nourishing food, joyful and peaceful living, and using our time and energy in an intentional way.
  
  I'm thinking the times that I will need your help is probably Sunday-Thursday between 8am- 1pm. If these hours don't work for you, I am flexible.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  My children would love to learn some of your language if possible.
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  Accommodation

  Our house is rather noisy so you may appreciate the quiet space that you will have in your own separate cabin with a single bed, a couch, drawers for clothing, tea/coffee facilities, and electricity.
  
  There is also beachfront space for a van for those of you who are road tripping around our beautiful country.
  
  Our cosy lounge is open for you to join us at anytime you like. We only have one bathroom and toilet!
  
  Three shared meals on the days you are working. Fridays and Saturdays are unpredictable for us and we often eat very simply.
  The food here is predominantly vegetarian, garlic and onion free, and low on the wheat, gluten, and dairy. I am happy to accommodate if you have any special dietary requirements.

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  What else ...

  We live 15 minutes away from Blenheim, so ideally you would have your own vehicle, but we can work around this if you don't.
  There is no public transport to where we live.
  
  There are beautiful beaches, bays, and bush walks nearby. Whites Bay over the hill is a popular place to camp and hang out for locals and travelers. There is a golf course and tennis court across the road.
  
  Although we have smart phones, we don't have computers, wifi, video games or TV. I use my phone intentionally, and none of the kids have their own phone.
  If you stay with us please ask if you can take photos of the kids as I don't want anything on social media thankyou:-)
  
  My husband smokes outside. I don't smoke.

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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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