Live the authentic local experience with us in Auckland, New Zealand

Detalles

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  Descripción

  We're a husband and wife who have 4 grown up children. They all technically live at home, if not traveling or working crazy hours. My husband Paul owns and works most days in his cleaning business, and I am a stay at home wife with a part time job as receptionist. We live in Torbay on the North Shore of Auckland on a quarter acre section 5 minutes walk from our picturesque Waiake Beach. Our family home has housed 4 generations of our family, is divided in the main dwelling upstairs, and our abode downstairs. In the past we have hosted mainly Japanese language students, and also rented out our house upstairs to new immigrants. We have a Rottweiler who on closer acquaintance is very friendly and warns me when my chickens have escaped, again.

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Jardinería

  Construcción y bricolaje

  Ayuda doméstica
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  Intereses

  

  Idiomas

  

  Historia

  

  Jardinería

  

  Libros

  

  Naturaleza
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Depending on season and weather, there are many things we explore in our local community. As part of our Christian faith we meet on Sundays with fellow believers and those seeking, at the Auckland wide Calvary Chapel. We have many cultures alive in Auckland with each their individual expressions. There are several farmers markets, Asian markets and Polynesian markets.There are small live folk music concerts we like to go to, or bigger agricultural and pasture shows.
  As a Dutch migrant 40 years ago, I embraced the New Zealand culture and simple way of life, which was family, hard work, sport and the enjoyment of our beautiful country. We would like to share that, and also learn about your language, culture and values.

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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

  We need help with the upkeep of our house and property. This involves gardening, (weeding, netting, general tidying around, if summer, watering garden and trees) Also some minor projects. If you don't know how to do any of these things, that's fine, as long as you are happy to learn, we're happy to teach and will be working together doing these things. Any skill you bring will be appreciated.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Inglés: Fluido
  Holandés: Fluido
  Alemán: Principiante
  Francés: Principiante
  Japonés: Principiante
  Korean: Principiante

  Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
  Happy to have anyone who wants to learn English.
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  Alojamiento

  Workawayers will be staying in a bedroom in the house upstairs. They are welcome to use the facilities of it, but you need to be wise enough to come downstairs for social interaction. Even though there is a kitchen upstairs, we cook and eat together downstairs. We have our main meal early afternoon, and usually a small breakfast and small meal in the evening. We are happy to provide these meals, but if you need more or different you are welcome to add your own.

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  Algo más...

  Our Christian faith is important to us, and ask you to be respectful of it, as we will be respectful of your beliefs.
  We know you are on holiday, but no photo of any person in this house should be shared without our express permission. Friends are welcome to come and visit, but cannot stay the night. No smoking on our property, no drugs tolerated at any time.
  There is a wealth of beauty around us to be explored. Good weather options are: the miles of coastal walks along our coastline with stunning views. Some of the islands are accessible by ferry and can be walked and climbed. Out west we have the Waitakere ranges for some decent bush walks and our rugged west coast beaches. Our beach is great for swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding. Bad weather options: get a bus/ferry pass. Buses that connect with city buses are a 5 minute walk away. Intercity bus is a good option for cross country travel. We have good malls, shops, movie theaters or for something different, explore the WW2 underground tunnels in Devonport.

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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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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Uno

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  Mis animales / mascotas

  Tor

  Tor is a male Rottweiler. He loves meeting new people and gets very exited when he does. He's good natured and playful.

  Chickens

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