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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
2 May 2024
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Kia ora ra. I live in Rotorua having completed my home renovation. I have 1 dog, Te Uira a Labrador cross. I am with He Tuatoatanga, the Maori Spiritual Warrior School which is my past my present and my future.
Here, I am in the thick of my Maori community. These are my grandmother's people and mine. A very loving and caring community with hearts that are open to the world. As it should be.
It's a very relaxed pace. I can give you a list of tasks and then leave you to it at your own pace. You will be embraced by my Maori family who often pop in and invite us out to share their lives.
Hopefully you can use your own initiative to help me out around my home, garden and back yard. If you like to cook, it would be a bonus for me to enjoy the experience! If you are artistic and have flare in the garden - then let's create. I can teach you a little about Papatuanuku and what she has to offer - in my backyard or on a forest walk. I have lots to share. Looking forward to meeting you.
Nga mihi!Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
This is the land of my people, Te Arawa. Whilst you are here, you will be embraced by my family who will also include you in many of our outings.
Help
The current project is - renovate and repaint the caravan. Also it's help around the yard - the garden, trimming trees. Constructing new vege gardens. Inside the house help also would be appreciated. Indoors - there's alway cleaning.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
In my motorhome which is in my garden in the backyard. A quiet and peaceful abode.
What else ...
TIME OFF? Work work work. Haha it's a joke! I have a mountain bike you can explore the area on. Take the dogs for walks in the Redwoods across the road. Swim in the lake. Bike to the hot pools. Explore and absorb The Nature. If you have a validated licence, then my vehicle can drive us to the beach and back!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (22)
The help was full of variety and I got to do things like gardening, fixing kitchen cabinets and lots of painting in which I was allowed to be creative.
The area is great, super close to the redwood forest, walkable neighboorhood, close to the thermal springs and just a quick… read more
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The help was full of variety and I got to do things like gardening, fixing kitchen cabinets and lots of painting in which I was allowed to be creative.
The area is great, super close to the redwood forest, walkable neighboorhood, close to the thermal springs and just a quick… read more
Working with a… read more
She did well to accommodate food and drink needs and lodging was all I needed it to be. I enjoyed working with her and will stay in touch on a personal level.
She was nice enough to teach me about the Maori people and I was able to attend a few events… read more
Completely focussed on the task in hand, she was able to make excellent progress tidying up the… read more
We spent 1 week with Candice and had an incredible time, learning so many things with such an inspiring and resourceful host. :)
We helped Candice doing some cleaning at her rental, fixing some bits here and there. We also collaborated to some of the Spiritual Warrior School projects, such as fundraising. It was a delight to discover… read more
Candice… read more
The only thing that could have been better is quicker implementation of the electric blankets (we didn't have them the first night and it was freezing!). Also affecting my… read more
Candice was very welcoming and I felt very comfortable in her home, we had the opportunity to learn a lot about Maori traditions and culture and this was amazing to hear about. It's a shame it was a slightly colder part… read more
Thank you for your generosity, your good mood and… read more