A helping hand appreciated at our lifestyle block in Upper Hutt, New Zealand

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  Description

  I live on a lifestyle block on the edge of Upper Hutt , 45 min from Wellington, the Kapiti Coast and the Wairarapa. I have 2 teenagers / young men (16 and 18), 2 dogs and a cat. I work from home as an executive coach and away as a family mediator. I also offer life coaching and mini retreats. I live on 2 acres of land by the river and there's always things to do around the yard and house and a helping hand appreciated! Perks of the place include access to a private river swimming hole (in summer), LOTS of fruit from the trees (in summer) and a sauna and outdoor bath (when it's cold).
  
  I run an online rental on the property which you won't be involved with as this is run separately (I have a paid cleaner and manager etc) but worth mentioning as you're likely to meet other travelers from afar and near.
  
  I used to host wwoofers for many many years until Covid and have had oodles of great experiences to share! I love having people from overseas and to share stories.
  
  Tasks include (but are not limited to LOL): Lopping / pruning trees, weeding, mowing, maintaining paths, pulling gorse, general yard clean up or taking the dogs for walks and the odd bigger project (like spreading gravel on paths or tidying the toolshed). Inside tasks could be vacuuming, tidying drawers, painting, cleaning the kitchen and family area and cooking if you feel inspired!)
  
  We're a pretty active household, I do yoga every day and we hit the gym (we have a membership we can share) and my flatmate goes for runs and outdoor workouts. He also loves to jam with other musicians and we've had plenty of in-promptu concerts (don't ask me - I'm about as melodic as a rock but love to listen to loud German punk bands - I do use headphones LOL!). We have a piano (needs a tune), plenty of guitars, a drum kit and other bits and pieces around.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  S’occuper des animaux

  Aide dans une ferme

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  I'm from Hamburg, Germany and have lived in NZ over 20 years. My flatmate is a musician. I have welcomed traveller's for over 11 of those, hosting wwoofers and rental guests (you won't be involved with the accommodation business). This is a friendly, laid back household with people coming and going so you'll likely meet other travelers. I work from home mostly so will be around. My boys go to school and are part time with their dad.

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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

  General gardening and house maintenance. You'll be able to set your own schedule and do tasks independently, although the dogs will undoubtedly keep you company!

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Allemand: Courant
  Anglais: Courant
  Français: Débutant

  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 be staying in my guest room or one of the sleepouts, depending on availability. Queen size bed or two separate singles (well, a single and a mattress on the floor..)

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  Autres infos...

  You'll be right between Wellington, kapiti and the wairarapa, all within easy driving distance. There's also public transport to Wellington. Plenty of walks and nature in the area and lord of the rings film locations just down the road.

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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

  You'll have a desk and unlimited Wi-Fi. We're on a mobile Wi-Fi connection and the speed is decent but not fantastic. I work from home on zoom and it's fine.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  Car park area with power hook-up possible, size of a normal campervan is fine

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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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