Share, create and transform a tropical garden with us in Auckland, New Zealand

Detalles

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  Descripción

  Hi! We're Olivia and Reuben, a family of four living in beautiful East Auckland with our two daughters (ages 3 and 8). Our home sits on a large tropical property with lush gardens, an orchard, swimming pool, spa, and plenty of native birdlife—you'll regularly spot tūī, kererū and fantails, and hear ruru (morepork) at night.
  
  Our main focus is caring for our property, so most of the help involves gardening, weeding, pruning, mulching, planting, pressure washing, painting, and general outdoor maintenance. There's always a variety of projects, so no two days are the same!
  
  If you enjoy spending time with children, we'd also love the occasional help playing with our two daughters (ages 3 and 8) or helping our eldest with reading, maths, or other learning activities—but this is completely optional and not the primary reason we're hosting.
  
  We enjoy doing tasks alongside our Workawayers, sharing skills, and learning from each other. Experience isn't essential; a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a good work ethic are far more important. We hope you'll feel like part of the family while experiencing everyday Kiwi life in our tropical corner of Auckland.

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Práctica de idiomas

  Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos

  Enseñanza

  Jardinería básica

  Proyectos creativos DIY «hazlo tú mismo»

  Cuidado de animales

  Cuidado de niños y juegos creativos

  Cocinar para toda la familia

  Ayuda doméstica

  Mantenimiento básico
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  Intereses

  

  Sostenibilidad

  

  Autodesarrollo

  

  Política / justicia social

  

  Mascotas

  

  Películas y televisión

  

  Eventos y sociedad

  

  Cultura

  

  Trabajo de caridad

  

  Cuidado de plantas

  

  Fotografía

  

  Artes escénicas

  

  Música

  

  Historia

  

  Jardinería

  

  Dibujo y pintura

  

  Bricolaje y manualidades

  

  Cocina y alimentación

  

  Libros

  

  Arte y diseño

  

  Animales

  

  Yoga / bienestar

  

  Navegar / barcos

  

  Actividades al aire libre

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Fitness

  

  Baile

  

  Acampada

  

  Playa
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  We love meeting people from different cultures and believe the best part of hosting is the friendships and shared experiences that come with it. You'll be welcome to join us for family meals, explore local beaches and coastal walks, or simply relax and chat after a day's work. We're happy to share what we know about New Zealand, local wildlife, gardening, and everyday Kiwi life, and we'd love to learn about your culture, traditions, language, and favourite foods. We hope you'll leave not only with great memories of New Zealand, but also feeling like part of our family.

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  Proyectos con niños

  En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.

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  Ayuda

  Our main focus is looking after our tropical property, so most of the help involves gardening, weeding, pruning, mulching, planting, painting, pressure washing, and general outdoor maintenance. There are always a variety of projects, and we'll usually work alongside you, sharing ideas and skills as we go.
  
  We're looking for someone who enjoys being active outdoors, takes pride in their work, and is happy to lend a hand wherever it's needed. No special experience is required—just a positive attitude, reliability, and a willingness to learn.
  
  If you enjoy spending time with children, we'd also appreciate the occasional game, craft activity, or some informal tutoring for our 8-year-old, but this is completely optional and never the main focus.
  
  We hope your stay feels like a genuine cultural exchange, where we can learn from one another, share meals and stories, and help you experience everyday Kiwi life while enjoying our beautiful part of Auckland.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Inglés: Fluido
  Francés: Intermedio

  Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
  Este anfitrión ha indicado que está interesado en compartir su idioma o aprender otro.
  Ponte en contacto con él para obtener más información.
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  Alojamiento

  You'll have your own private guest suite—the same space we currently host as rental. It has two bedrooms, a private bathroom, a kitchenette (with a microwave, kettle and toaster), Wi-Fi, TV, and a separate entrance, giving you plenty of privacy while still being close to the family home. The suite opens onto our tropical garden and is a peaceful place to relax after a day's work.
  
  We'll provide all bedding and towels, and you'll have access to laundry facilities if needed. We'll also provide meals or groceries, depending on what works best for everyone, and we're happy to cater for dietary requirements with a bit of notice. We want you to feel comfortable, well looked after, and at home during your stay.

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  Algo más...

  We live in a peaceful neighbourhood in East Auckland, just minutes from beautiful beaches, coastal walks, cafés, supermarkets and public transport. On your days off, you can explore Howick Village, Botany Town Centre, Half Moon Bay Marina, catch a ferry into Auckland City, or enjoy the many regional parks nearby.
  
  We value kindness, honesty and mutual respect. We ask everyone to help keep shared spaces clean and tidy, communicate openly, and treat our home as they would their own. We're a family home, so we appreciate a relaxed and respectful environment.
  
  We have a friendly cat, so you'll need to be comfortable around pets. Most importantly, we hope you'll enjoy becoming part of our family, sharing stories, meals and laughter while experiencing everyday life in New Zealand.

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  Un poco más de información

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    Acceso a Internet

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    Acceso a Internet limitado

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    Tenemos animales

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    Somos fumadores

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    Puede alojar familias

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  Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

  We welcome digital nomads! Our private guest suite has reliable Wi-Fi and a peaceful space to work, making it easy to balance remote work with helping around the property. We're flexible with work hours and are happy to work together on a schedule that suits us both, as long as the agreed hours are completed. Whether you're travelling full-time or simply looking for a unique place to stay while working remotely, we'd love to welcome you into our home and share a genuine Kiwi family experience.

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Más de dos

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  Mis animales / mascotas

  

  Bali

  Bali doesn't live here but he visits often. He is our Mums dog and he is 5 years old. Named Bali as we were meant to travel to Bali for her 70th but because of COVID we couldn't, so we got her a dog and named it Bali

  

  Honey

  Honey lives downstairs with our sister and brother in law. She's about 1 year old - border collie and miniture poodle.

  

  Stormi

  Minilop bunny, we also call her bun bun

  

  Rakiura (8 meses)

  British Shorthair Boy

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