Join our family and help with everyday life in an adventurers paradise in Rotorua, New Zealand

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  Description

  We are a family of four with full time working parents with an 18 year-old daughter and a 20 year old son living at home. We have a Jack Russell dog, and two cats. We enjoy hiking, mountain biking, gaming, op shopping, animals, music, and swimming and kayaking in the summer.
  We live in the central North Island in Rotorua, famous as a geothermal wonderland and for its beautiful lakes, rivers, and forests. This area is especially popular with mountain bikers and we live within a short ride to world class trails for all levels of skill.
  We have a big home with a garden in a safe, quiet and friendly neighborhood.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Elderly Companionship

  Gardening

  Animal Care

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  House sitting
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  Interests

  

  Pets

  

  Languages

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Art & design

  

  Animals

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Fitness

  

  Nature

  

  Mountain

  

  Hiking

  

  Dancing

  

  Cycling

  

  Camping

  

  Beach
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Become part of our family and we can show you around and share the New Zealand way of life.
  We have dutch heritage and would like to learn more and connect with dutch language and culture.

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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 are a busy family and would really appreciate having someone to cook and do dishes as we come home tired at the end of the day. We would also love help with dog-walking and a bit of weeding in the garden.
  You will have use of a mountain bike, and possibly a car at times and we would welcome you as part of the family. The boys love a bit (a lot) of gaming (mostly Fortnite) so you are welcome to join the squad too if thats your thing!

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  We are looking for a fluent Dutch speaker so we can learn and practice our Dutch.
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  Accommodation

  You will have an upstairs bedroom in a large family home in a quiet and safe neighborhood near the forest.
  We will provide food for main meals and tea and coffee. We don't drink alcohol but sometimes our kids do and we don't mind if you like to have a few.

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  What else ...

  There is a local bus service and we are not far from most services and activities. We need quiet in the evenings as we have work and school in the morning.

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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

  You will have a good size room with a desk and strong internet access.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  My animals / pets

  

  Rocket (2 years)

  Rocket is a little mischief who loves to play and can sometimes bite in a playful way! He's not shy and is interested in anyone who will feed him or play with him.

  

  Small Black (15 years)

  Small Black is an older cat who can be a bit nervous with new people but he loves a warm lap once he gets used to you.

  

  Zoe

  Zoe is a small Jack Russell cross who loves everyone!

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