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Fay and I and our two girls (ms 2 and ms5) live in an area outside of Auckland known for it's proximity to vineyards and tremendous nature walks while being close to the city and closer to the beaches on the West coast. It's also central to many of the attractions you'd drive north for and the home is warm, dry, modern and spacious. We also have spare room in our home which we are happy to offer up to the right person in exchange for duties to help keep the house running (eg washing, cooking, cleaning, looking after the girls if Fay and I go out and getting them ready for school).

Fay and I work from home in a company that makes technology solutions for schools and Fay has beaten breast cancer in the last year but her energy levels are still bouncing back after all the treatment and will take a while to do so. The extra help around the house makes sure she's happy and healthy which makes me happy and healthy indirectly too.

You'd have Sunday off, or hours equivalent on Saturday and Sunday.
Generally if nothing needs doing then the time is yours to do what you wish during the week too just so long as you're contactable if something needs doing.

You'd have your own room, be paid pocket money of $500 for month so you can go and do all the sites there are to see and the use of one of our two cars so long as it's not already in use. If you stay with us longer term and things worked out then we'd contribute or pay for your return ticket also.

Send me a private message if you want to chat about it and learn more or just reply here and I'll check in from time to time.

Edited by FarFromRome, Removed personal contact information.
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Have you heard of HelpX? It's easier if you just google it, rather then me explain it but basically it's a site for people like you where people who want to help can offer it... it's worldwide and we have just become members too, and already had three offers of help. The timescale is up to you and the helper(s) to organise and the help can be whatever you need!

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Hey that is fantastic. I can't thank you enough for taking the time to let me know about it.

Take care,
Tim and Family

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Yeah! HelpX! There's workaway, too. Worth cross posting for hosts!


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If you want some help putting together a posting, I've done over 25 work exchanges - send me a message!


“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” ~ Picasso
“When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money. Then take half the clothes and twice the money.” ~ Susan Heller
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