Help us with gardening and odd-jobs in the small seaside village of Hampden, New Zealand

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  Description

  We would really like some help with our garden, pruning trees and weeding, due to illness and operations, we cannot do as much as we used to, hence the need of some assistance. We have been very involved in all aspects of Rotary over many years, as well as Local Body Council, and various other organizations. Had several businesses connected to the tourist industry mainly the Central Otago area around Queenstown. Colin and I have various hobbies including vintage and classic cars, he spends many hours just pottering around in his garage. Things that Rosemary enjoys are Patchwork and quilting, crochet, knitting, painting, decoupage,
  We have two adult children, and 6 Grand children. Tania our daughter lives in this area she has her own computer business, also is a very talented artist. Wayne our son is an airline pilot living in Dubai, they have four children.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Jardinage

  Entretien général
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  We are fully conversant with history of the Otago area, or general knowledge about NZ they may want to know.

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  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

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  Aide

  We have a beautiful large property but need help with weeding and want mulching spread on garden, and general outside tidying. Also we would occasionally like our spoutings cleaned out on the house, it is two storied so would have to climb a ladder.Sometimes window cleaning, if wet outside there is always some ironing to do.

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant

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  Hébergement

  We offer a double room, with en. suite, and TV. all meals, and company during the evenings if wanted, as we like to hear stories of their home towns and travels. We are well used to entertaining overseas visitors. Internet is available.
  Enjoy the songs of the many species of native birds in the garden, among them are Tui,
  Bellbird, Wood Pigeon, Fantail, in the background is the sound of the sea.

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  Autres infos...

  We live in the small seaside village of Hampden, very popular with overseas tourists, 30 minutes South of Oamaru town, and it's much visited historic precinct, beautiful buildings and harbour. Penguin Colony also in this vicinity. Also we have the very famous Moeraki Boulders, and long clean sandy beaches. Fishing charters operate from nearby.
  50 mins further south is Dunedin, Famous for its University, Larnach Castle, and magnificent Railway Station. A short drive down the Otago Peninsula is the Albatross Colony. Port Chalmers is interesting with many Cafes, gift shops and a cruise ship base .
  Transport is available for short excursions only.
  
  we would expect that people appreciate and respect our home as they would their own.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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  Nombre d'heures attendues

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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