Profile information
Host rating
80 %
Last replied
18 Oct 2022
Feedback
16
Email verified
Badges (2)
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Description
I am 82 yrs of age, and widowed since June 2020.
Age is making it difficult to cope with the workload of the lifestyle block, with about 60 fruit trees, a vege garden, pruning, weeding, compost making, cut our own firewood for heating and hot water.
There are many mature trees on the property, and we have access to a 10klm very private beach for long walks, swimming, and fishing. We are 45 klms from Kaitaia, and 40 klms from Coopers Beach.
Off the electricity grid, but have solar power, batteries,and wireless internet with cell phone coverage, 120 GB plan
I am an amatuer muso, playing a Very good Keyboard, and steel guitars.
I have a big collection of older music...
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I live on Maori Land, and can advise on some Maori Customs and Protocols..
There is a Chinese owned resort close by...
Experience Off-grid lifestyle, pros and cons.
Help
Help with gardening issues, compost and firewood production, weeding, watering, and fishing.
, general property maintenance....lifestyle block.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Double bedroom,
Hot showers from soft tank water, septic toilet.
I have Sky basic Ctv, and 120 GB Broadband for communications..reception good on Vodafone.
What else ...
Plenty of walks and water sports options.
Two long beaches close by...21 klm wide Raungaunu Bay to swim in from one,, and Doubtless Bay from the other..
International Standard 18 hole golf course , with restaurant,winery, and Skeet range available...
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
9 meters no problem
Can possibly accept pets
Only cat- friendly ones...I have one older cat.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
4 hrs, 5 days a week, plus fishing .
Feedback (8)
They impressed us greatly with their willingness to workn hard at any tasks,and left our home looking cleaner and tidier than we thought possible.
Highly recommended.
The work that we've done was good to do and Ron is always willing to help you -he's a real teacher.
The food from the garden is always good (and the icecream's also ;-) )
We learned more in a week about living off grid than we can imagine.
Thank you Ron and Di for sharing youre place and… read more
But this is a lovely place with an amazing view, Ron is a very interesting person, hope we can go back to help him with all his projects !
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They impressed us greatly with their willingness to workn hard at any tasks,and left our home looking cleaner and tidier than we thought possible.
Highly recommended.
The work that we've done was good to do and Ron is always willing to help you -he's a real teacher.
The food from the garden is always good (and the icecream's also ;-) )
We learned more in a week about living off grid than we can imagine.
Thank you Ron and Di for sharing youre place and… read more
But this is a lovely place with an amazing view, Ron is a very interesting person, hope we can go back to help him with all his projects !
He did a great job cleaning out vegetation and debris from our stormwater drain,split and stored firewood,helped in the kitchen,including making a a New York Cheescake..yum...
He upgraded my Workaway homepage, and helped me learn stuff on… read more
A pleasure to have here...recommended to anyone.
If you have the chance don’t miss a walk with Dion the neighbour.
If… read more
She is great in the garden, and will be an asset to any Host.
Highly recommended...
We are calling her our adopted grand-daughter...welcome back anytime.
He was good with a brushcutter, and good in the kitchen.
Recommended.
Sometimes my level of English could have been a problem, but Ron and Di have always adapted. They are very welcoming with their guests and are thrilled to spend time with them.
If… read more
Ron is a great host who does all that he can to make it a great stay for you. I enjoyed the work out in the garden and helping to build a woodshed with Ron. The work wasn't hard but was spread slowly across the day but there was always… read more
She worked hard, and exceeded our expectations, and would be welcome back here anytime. A lovely young lady, she is a credit to her parents.
Many thanks, Julia, for all your help.
Greetings Julia
