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Help in my home and garden, close to the centre of Auckland, New Zealand

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    I am originally from England, arriving in NZ with a back-pack but have now lived here for many years. My 3 adult kids have been workawayers in their time and I thought I could repay a little of the hospitality they experienced. My home is a quiet and comfortable space to spend time in (I think so anyway!) which I share with my cat, Pippi.

    The work is not too hard - mostly cleaning around the house, cooking some meals and weeding in the garden. Approx 4 hours per day, 5x days per week, but flexible around this too.

    The room I have available only has one double bed, (so friends would need to share). There is one bathroom which you would share with me.

    I live in Onehunga, close to the airport and on good direct bus routes into the city. Walking distance to shops, banks, supermarkets and cafes. Plus lots of charity shops (Op shops) to buy second hand items if you're starting your travels.

    I can only host for a week or max 2 but my home could be a good place to begin or end your stay in NZ.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Improve your English language skills. Knowledge of travelling in New Zealand and places of interest to visit around Auckland. Some limited knowledge of Maori culture.

  • Help

    Help

    General weeding and tidying up in the garden. Mowing the grass. Cooking the evening meal would be a high priority for me as cooking is not my favourite activity, although I can if needed!
    Any tidying up and cleaning in the house (there is always something needing to be done).
    Prefer requests are not made too far in advance - thank you :)

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Own room. Double bed only. (Note friends would have to share). Shared bathroom.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The house is in a quiet suburb very close to public transport to the city centre. Easy access to Cornwall Park`and views of the city. The Manukau Harbour foreshore is walking distance away. Shops, cafes, bus and train nearby. Happy to share my knowledge of Auckland and NZ . Just ask me about other activities and places to go. Happy to help.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    Hours expected

    4 hours per day, 5 days per week or equivalent

Host ref number: 299719957722

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