Dear Vanessa, Mike, Maddie, Harper and Brooklyn, It's finally time to nominate you as "the Host Family of the month" because it doesn't exist a better one than you! Why? There are many reason for this... You have welcomed me as a new family member from the very beginning and integrated me into your traditions. I quickly settled in to my new home because you made it very easy for me as a family. You have encouraged me from the beginning to make contacts and explore the area. It was important for you that I feel comfortable in the new environment and that I feel well. I am extremely grateful to you for so many things. You make this year unique and just wonderful! I couldn't wish for a better Host Family in this world. Thanks for everthing Vanessa and Mike! Your are not only wonderful parents for your girls, [...]

To The Boniface Family, I just want to start by saying thank you. Packing up your things and moving to a different country was such a difficult decision for me and allowing me to walk into your home and accepting me into your family just means the world to me. Benjamin, you never cease to surprise me. You are my little genius and I cannot wait to see how bright you become in years to come. You always bring a smile to my face everyday with either one of your many jokes, tricks or awesome cuddles. You may be super cheeky but have the sweetest heart. Thank you for always making me laugh. Pippa, my daredevil. You are the most courageous little 3 year old I know! You have such a creative imagination that there is never a dull or boring day with you. Your kindness and empathy are so [...]

Dear Meg, Hori, Bela, Yas and Jes, I am here in New Zealand for seven and a half months now (wow time runs so fast) and from the beginning on I wanted you to become „the host family of the month“. You want to know why? First of all because I already felt as a part of your family from the beginning on and there are also many other reasons for that: Meg – you are my „second mum abroad“. From the beginning on you let me feel like a part of your family. That helped me a lot in the first few weeks in a new country, culture and family. I can talk with you about anything and you have everytime the right answers and suggestions. If I am not feeling alright you notice that immediately and if I had a hard day with the girls, you are [...]

From the first month with you, I wanted to nominate you “The best host family of the month”, even though you already are the best family in my eyes, which I hope you already know, and with this nomination it’s now official.I have only been a part of your family for 3 months, but it feels like we have known each other for much longer. From the beginning you have included me in your crazy but lovely family and made me feel safe in your presence. Luca and Eloise, I have loved our time together, and I know without a doubt, you will both grow into being extraordinary people, and I hope all your dreams come true, you truly deserve it.Eloise, even though you are in school during the week, I still think we have a special bond. We can do all sorts of things together, from sitting still painting [...]

Dear Tanya, Marc, Poppy and Elsie, This month it’s time to nominate you for the host family of the month. I hope you know that you have this title already, but I would like it to be official. 🙂 I have only been here for four months, but it feels like its been only two and as if I have known you for years. From the beginning on I felt welcomed, appreciated and involved. Girls, you two are so cute and lovely and I am sure you will grow into beautiful and strong women. Poppy, you are such a big girl going to school now and being a talented reader! I love when your eyes start sparkling as you get excited for an activity or as you get an idea of what we can do next. Elsie, you are so brave going to Koru alone now and being one [...]

I would like to nominate the Gerring family for the host family of the month. I’ve been in New Zealand for almost 11 months when I had to go into a rematch for my last month here. My host family in Auckland was moving and sadly I had to leave them. I was really worried about finding a family for only one month, I mean how high are the chances that there’s a family needing an Au Pair for a month? When I finally got the email that there’s a family not too far from Auckland looking for an Au Pair I got excited. I had luck with my first host family already and I didn’t expect to find a wonderful family again. But when I talked to Crystal on the phone for the first time, I felt relieved, because she sounded very nice. When the day came and [...]