Experience daily family life in Algies Bay, New Zealand

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  Description

  Our home has a view of Kawau Bay and 7mins walk to Algies Bay. There is a public bus 4mins walk from our door and there is lots to enjoy within walking distance alone and in the local area with us. My partner and I are looking for an avid walker and a dog lover to join us for a month mid July-mid August.
  
  You would be expected to take our dog for 2x 1hr+ walks in the local area and if walks were shorter help with some basic chores as well. Approx 4hrs of light work during weekdays. Suited to an outdoorsy, responsible person who loves long walks in nature and can handle a VERY energetic and excited dog.
  
  Work is in exchange for sharing culture, food, accommodation and activities when weather and time allows. We love going paddleboarding, surfing, sailing and biking etc. When weather and time allows. Food is eggs/cereal for breakfast, sandwich or leftovers lunch and hot cooked dinner. Snacks not included as everyone is different.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Camping

  

  Sustainability

  

  Self development

  

  Pets

  

  Charity work

  

  Gardening

  

  Books

  

  Animals

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Water sports

  

  Sailing / Boating

  

  Hiking

  

  Cycling

  

  Adventure sports
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We love spending time outside work in the outdoors whether it be mountain biking in the local forests or sailing in the bay in dinghies or keelboating. If you love the outdoors, this is a great place to stay.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We're looking for someone who is able to be home a little for company for our dog, take him for walks and help out around the house if needed. We also love meeting new people from different cultures.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  German: Beginner
  Maori: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I've learnt a little German and we are both native English speakers. I'm a primary teacher so happy to help with English language learning and I love learning new languages too.
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  Accommodation

  We have a fully furnished room that has been recently renovated. The house is 1 level, 3 bedrooms with shared bathroom and living area that looks out to Kawau Bay. We can provide gluten free, dairy free meals or full gluten and dairy. We eat meat but can make meals without aswell.

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  What else ...

  Walk or bike locally to range of parks and beaches, bus into Warkworth for town activities and coming join outdoor activities with us. Kiwi watching is very closeby which is great in the winter.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  We are up around 4:30-6am so being quiet after 10pm weeknights is necessary for us.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Concrete in driveway is useable for campers but it is on a slight lean.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  We have a gsp dog, so any pet that is compatible with our high energy dog is welcome. Other high energy dogs are ideal.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Keith

  Very energetic, very friendly German-Short-haired pointer. Loves cuddles, games and all outdoor activities.

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