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24 Apr 2025
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Description
I live in a small seaside town in an out of the way road but still close to all facilities. I have a big section that has a lot of lawns to mow and gardens to look after. Would be interested in exchanging language and cultural differences as well as getting help with the property. We have a beautiful surf beach and separate estuary with lots of tracks through the region. There are 2 push bikes available for exploring the area. I have a lovable dog, Marshall, who loves being taken to the beach to play with his fellow canines or just walked but definitely played with.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House sitting
Interests
Politics / Social justice
Pets
Gardening
Nature
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Like to play board games and cards, jigsaw, enjoy dabbling in art.
I have 2 push bikes available or else can drop them off to a destination in the region.
Help
The skills needed are basic help with garden, mowing lawns, some cooking and basic housework.
Walking and playing with my dog.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
There is a double and single bed in the mezzanine with views to the sea in the front and mountains to the back. I will supply food but would love it if we could share the cooking.
What else ...
We are very close to the water, either beach or estuary for some time off for walking or cycling.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 527216393139
Feedback (9)
7 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Sander)
Sander was a delight to host. Very unassuming but very keen and able to see to all tasks needed. Quite a variety from gardening, doing lawns, ironing, vacuuming and taking care of my dog Marshall. Marshall got lots of adventure walks both through the bush and at the beach. Towards the end of his visit I left him to housesit for a few days to come… read more
(Excellent
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7 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Sander) for host
Margaret took me in last-minute and let me stay for 10 days. I'm really grateful for it! I had an amazing time in Mangawhai, which is a cozy little town. We always started the day by having a walk on the beach with Marshall and having a little swim after. Marshall is such a lovely dog, who loves to mingle with other dogs and chase after birds.… read more
26 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Joseph & Joelle)
Joseph and Joelle were a pleasure to host. From the beginning right to the end their enthusiasm was enchanting and very genuine. They were very willing and able to pick up anything that was needed to be done, including , mowing lawns, cleaning, fridge and oven, gardening, general housework, ironing, cooking lovely meals and walking my dog,… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Joseph & Joelle) for host
Our stay with Margaret was amazing from start to finish. Even before we arrived, we were in contact wit each other via Whatsapp and able to coordinate our arrival with ease. Her home is warm, beautiful and situated in an lively small town near many beaches. Our routine consisted of taking Marshall - an adorable 1 year old pup - to the beach each… read more
19 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Simon & Emmanuelle)
It was unfortunate I was quite ill when Simon and Emma-arrived.
This made it difficult to fully describe tasks that were needed along with the language differences. However, they were still able to help out a lot with exercising my dog, mowing lawns, housework and cooking .
This made it difficult to fully describe tasks that were needed along with the language differences. However, they were still able to help out a lot with exercising my dog, mowing lawns, housework and cooking .
(Excellent
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7 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Sander)
Sander was a delight to host. Very unassuming but very keen and able to see to all tasks needed. Quite a variety from gardening, doing lawns, ironing, vacuuming and taking care of my dog Marshall. Marshall got lots of adventure walks both through the bush and at the beach. Towards the end of his visit I left him to housesit for a few days to come… read more
(Excellent)
7 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Sander) for host
Margaret took me in last-minute and let me stay for 10 days. I'm really grateful for it! I had an amazing time in Mangawhai, which is a cozy little town. We always started the day by having a walk on the beach with Marshall and having a little swim after. Marshall is such a lovely dog, who loves to mingle with other dogs and chase after birds.… read more
26 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Joseph & Joelle)
Joseph and Joelle were a pleasure to host. From the beginning right to the end their enthusiasm was enchanting and very genuine. They were very willing and able to pick up anything that was needed to be done, including , mowing lawns, cleaning, fridge and oven, gardening, general housework, ironing, cooking lovely meals and walking my dog,… read more
(Excellent)
22 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Joseph & Joelle) for host
Our stay with Margaret was amazing from start to finish. Even before we arrived, we were in contact wit each other via Whatsapp and able to coordinate our arrival with ease. Her home is warm, beautiful and situated in an lively small town near many beaches. Our routine consisted of taking Marshall - an adorable 1 year old pup - to the beach each… read more
19 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Simon & Emmanuelle)
It was unfortunate I was quite ill when Simon and Emma-arrived.
This made it difficult to fully describe tasks that were needed along with the language differences. However, they were still able to help out a lot with exercising my dog, mowing lawns, housework and cooking .
This made it difficult to fully describe tasks that were needed along with the language differences. However, they were still able to help out a lot with exercising my dog, mowing lawns, housework and cooking .
(Excellent)
4 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriela)
Gabriela was a delight to meet and wasted no time fitting in and offering help in every direction.
Gabriela show a lot of initiative and is helpful everywhere around the house. She has bonded with my Rescue dog who will miss her when she leaves.
Her English is good but my hearing isn’t but somehow we manage to communicate well.
Gabriela has… read more
Gabriela show a lot of initiative and is helpful everywhere around the house. She has bonded with my Rescue dog who will miss her when she leaves.
Her English is good but my hearing isn’t but somehow we manage to communicate well.
Gabriela has… read more
(Excellent)
4 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Luca)
Luca was new to Workaway and initially did not realise his initiative was important. Being only 18 we were surprised at his maturity.
We had interesting discussions and Luca excelled at housekeeping, ironing, cooking and caring for my dog.
Once he realised what was needed he was excelled. A lesson for me too in communication.
I wish Luca well… read more
We had interesting discussions and Luca excelled at housekeeping, ironing, cooking and caring for my dog.
Once he realised what was needed he was excelled. A lesson for me too in communication.
I wish Luca well… read more
(Very good)
28 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jonas) for host
I really enjoyed the time with Margaret (and Allan, her partner). They were amazing hosts and I felt welcome right from the beginning.
Besides the exchange of interesenting stories and also some music songs, I learned so many things about Kiwis and the life in New Zealand and I'm very grateful for that.
Mangawhai (the town where Margaret… read more
Besides the exchange of interesenting stories and also some music songs, I learned so many things about Kiwis and the life in New Zealand and I'm very grateful for that.
Mangawhai (the town where Margaret… read more
27 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jonas)
Jonas was a delight to host.
He was quite mature for his age, very respectful and hard working.
He could turn his hand to helping fencing, to ironing to housework, to cooking lovely interesting meals , to doing lawns.
We had lovely discussions on music and most things in general.
He made an effort to see as much as he could of the area.
Very happy… read more
He was quite mature for his age, very respectful and hard working.
He could turn his hand to helping fencing, to ironing to housework, to cooking lovely interesting meals , to doing lawns.
We had lovely discussions on music and most things in general.
He made an effort to see as much as he could of the area.
Very happy… read more
(Excellent)
7 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ryvan) for host
Hosts were very very sweet, let me use bike for transportation whenever I needed to go to the local town and beach. They have a lovely home and cook great food. I truly enjoyed staying here and the amount of work I was given was totally manageable and fair. Views from the back and front yard were also amazing. They were also nice enough to arrange… read more
25 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ylvholst) for host
I stayed with Margaret for almost two weeks and really enjoyed it! I felt welcomed straight away. The days were easy going and nice, my main tasks were washing and cleaning, putting the washing away and ironing. My tasks could also differ depending on what needed to be done. Margaret and Allan are kind, caring and social, they made me many lovely… read more
26 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Ylvholst)
Ylva was an efficient, easygoing Workawayer. She was very helpful in all aspects of the running of the house and enjoyed our beach life.
We sampled a lovely traditional Swedish dish expertly cooked by Ylva.
Can recommend Ylva to you home.
We sampled a lovely traditional Swedish dish expertly cooked by Ylva.
Can recommend Ylva to you home.
(Excellent)
2 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (andrreas)
Andrea’s (Andy) and his travelling companion Miriam were a delight to meet. Very respectful and hardworking.
With the help of Allan they transformed my garaging and outdoor shed to maximum space and neatness.
They assisted in my rental changeovers, did lawns and we shared our musical taste. I can recommend their jigsaw abilities too🙃😊
We were… read more
With the help of Allan they transformed my garaging and outdoor shed to maximum space and neatness.
They assisted in my rental changeovers, did lawns and we shared our musical taste. I can recommend their jigsaw abilities too🙃😊
We were… read more
(Excellent)
2 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (andrreas) for host
margaret was our first workaway host and we are glad she was... we felt welcome right from the beginning! :)
her and allan (her partner) took us to langs beach, the local art gallery, mangawhai markets and stargazing at the mangawhai heads beach.
we had great dinners together with beautiful conversations... and a bowl of hokey pokey for dessert.… read more
her and allan (her partner) took us to langs beach, the local art gallery, mangawhai markets and stargazing at the mangawhai heads beach.
we had great dinners together with beautiful conversations... and a bowl of hokey pokey for dessert.… read more
11 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Agathe)
Agathe was an absolute delight to have stay. Her own work experience reflected her great ability to tackle any task with ability and enthusiasm. Agathe is so quietly adept at any tasks that are presented. Can recommend her very highly.
(Excellent)
5 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Agathe) for host
Margaret and Allan have been for more than two weeks the most wonderful hosts with me. I couldn’t have expected more, I was welcomed like if I was a member of the family in Margaret’s house which is beautiful and heartwarming.
They took me fishing on a boat trip, we did jigsaw, we visited Mangawhai museum and did a lot of cooking and baking… read more
They took me fishing on a boat trip, we did jigsaw, we visited Mangawhai museum and did a lot of cooking and baking… read more
12 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Suzanne)
Suzanne was a great fit for my home. Her mature helpful attitude was a pleasure to behold. Suzanne was so keen when you thought that was enough for the day she would still carry on.
We shared life experiences with great discussions and fun.
Suzanne was able to explore the area with her walks ( despite the weather) and car journeys.
Suzanne would… read more
We shared life experiences with great discussions and fun.
Suzanne was able to explore the area with her walks ( despite the weather) and car journeys.
Suzanne would… read more
(Excellent)
12 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Suzanne) for host
A lovely workaway experience, so glad I contacted Margaret for my first workaway. I felt immediately at home in Margaret's lovely house.
I helped clean and change over the rental for guests including laundry and ironing.
Margaret was a great host taking me boogie boarding at the beach and cooking lovely meals for us. The 10 days just flew… read more
I helped clean and change over the rental for guests including laundry and ironing.
Margaret was a great host taking me boogie boarding at the beach and cooking lovely meals for us. The 10 days just flew… read more
16 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Anthe )
Anthe was the perfect Workaway.
She fitted in with us with the same sense of humour.
Anthe was very willing to help as much as she could but also having time to do her sports.
Anything needed doing and she was right onto it.
Anthe took care of our old dog along the way.
Her last act was to do the lawns in quick time while doing a great job.
Would… read more
She fitted in with us with the same sense of humour.
Anthe was very willing to help as much as she could but also having time to do her sports.
Anything needed doing and she was right onto it.
Anthe took care of our old dog along the way.
Her last act was to do the lawns in quick time while doing a great job.
Would… read more
(Excellent)
3 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Anthe ) for host
Margaret is a lovely host! I felt directly welcome and she lifes in a lovely and peacefull house/place close to the beach.
I helped her with the dog and some household things. We keeped each other company and I helped with her rental place.
She learned me new words in English and I got to know more about the New Zealand way of living.
There… read more
I helped her with the dog and some household things. We keeped each other company and I helped with her rental place.
She learned me new words in English and I got to know more about the New Zealand way of living.
There… read more
