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* currently looking for a helper (or couple to join us from 28 April to 11 May*
Kia ora, we are friendly (99 % vegetarian family of 3 (soon to be 4). We welcome people to enjoy our home and company, and to help us with our daily life with our toddler and developing a productive urban garden.
We are seeking workers for 2-3 week stays in exchange for 20 hrs helping per week. The times/days of work are flexible but generally work is in the morning and sometimes evening for 2 - 6 hours a day, 5 days a week. We also expect helpers to cook one meal per week and help clean up from other meals in addition to their 20 hrs of work.
Josh and I are both Tangata Tiriti (Pākeha New Zealanders) born and raised in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Joshua is a lecturer at the local university, likes to read, cycle, and enjoy music. I look after our toddler Clement (Clem) and do a little work from home guiding a local arts charity that teaches sustainable craft workshops. I enjoy gardening, walking, and the arts. Clem is generally a relaxed, happy babe who likes, books, vehicles, and being outside and exploring the world on his own terms.
We are interested in meeting travellers who like the outdoors, respect others and the earth, and enjoy conversation. A balance of hanging out with us in our space and enjoying your own space at times too is ideal. We do not offer an accommodation only option.
Please no drugs, smoking, or vaping on our property as we have a young child.
We receive a lot of enquiries and because we share living spaces and have a toddler we give preference to people with reviews. If you don't have any Workaway reviews yet, a phone number or email address of someone who can provide a reference is great.
Food: We are vegetarian and also welcome vegans. We provide food for all meals. We are a mixed-faith (Hannah is secular & Joshua is Anglican) family that eats at the table together, observing a prayer/karakia or moment of reflection together before our evening meals.
We are LGBTQI+ welcoming.
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
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We welcome travellers into our home, to eat our meals with us and enjoy our company. You will be invited to family events as they arise and we are happy to help you improve your English and tell you about how we live. We will give you tips of where to explore. We can share with you about life in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
It is somewhat negotiable when you work your hours, fitting in with your plans and ours, but generally it is in the morning. We are grateful to you for sharing the cooking/cleaning up from meals in addition to your helping hours, and cleaning your bedroom and bathroom before you leave.
Gardening experience is not essential but you must be happy to learn, as we are developing a productive urban garden. There is also basic carpentry, sewing, and housework that could be done, but not essential. We have a toddler, so babysitting (after he gets to know you a little) while we are working in the garden is also an option (though this is also not expected!). It is expected that you enjoy being around children!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We live in Linwood, Ōtautahi Christchurch, on the ancestral lands of Ngāi Tūāhuriri of Ngāi Tahu. Our house is a wooden villa built in 1900. We have one room with bunk beds, for friends to share. Or, one room with a pull out double sofa bed for a (light) couple or single person. The main bathroom (great shower and bath!) is yours to use along with any other day visitors, as we have a separate bathroom for night time. We provide all the vegetarian food you will need (you can request certain items too).
What else ...
We offer airport pickup and drop off where possible for us. The area we live in is not a rich area, but we find it wonderful as we are close to the centre of town, and not too far from the hills, and the sea. There are bus stops nearby, and you may borrow bicycle when available too. We are within easy walking distance of great swimming pool, big park, some nice cafes/bakery, and a rock climbing centre. We have had a number of people stay through helpX too and have more reviews on that site.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have high speed internet available.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Feedback (8)
I really enjoyed working in the garden and getting my hands on a few DIY joinery projects like building a compost bin and two small stools. It was great to… read more
They even let me use one of their extra bike which was extremely useful to go freely anywhere when you don't own a… read more
They did a bunch of housework and cooking for us, and a lot of gardening (including at our local community farm) and always performed tasks to a high standard.
They were lovely with our 2-year-old!
They came to us during a really busy… read more
The work was enjoyable, especially the work in the garden. We learned a lot about gardening, and Hannah is a great teacher. We really appreciated how she clearly defined tasks and… read more
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I really enjoyed working in the garden and getting my hands on a few DIY joinery projects like building a compost bin and two small stools. It was great to… read more
They even let me use one of their extra bike which was extremely useful to go freely anywhere when you don't own a… read more
They did a bunch of housework and cooking for us, and a lot of gardening (including at our local community farm) and always performed tasks to a high standard.
They were lovely with our 2-year-old!
They came to us during a really busy… read more
The work was enjoyable, especially the work in the garden. We learned a lot about gardening, and Hannah is a great teacher. We really appreciated how she clearly defined tasks and… read more
Thank you again for… read more
