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

Infos

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  Description

  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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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Pratique d’une langue

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Enseignement

  Jardinage d'entretien

  Projets DIY créatifs

  S’occuper des animaux

  Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Petits travaux d'entretien
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Politique/justice sociale

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Films et télé

  

  Événements/vie sociale

  

  Culture

  

  Bénévolat

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Photographie

  

  Arts du spectacle

  

  Musique

  

  Histoire

  

  Jardinage

  

  Dessin et peinture

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Livres

  

  Art et design

  

  Animaux

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Voile / bateau

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Nature

  

  Fitness

  

  Danse

  

  Camping

  

  Plage
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  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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  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

  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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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Français: Intermédiaire

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
  Contactez-le pour en savoir plus.
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  Hébergement

  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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  Autres infos...

  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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  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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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  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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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Mes animaux

  

  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 mois)

  British Shorthair Boy

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