Holistic family living and Māori culture in Whāingaroa, Raglan, New Zealand
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Wonderful experience with a warm-hearted family!
We spent almost two weeks with Tiaki, Madelin, Tāwhai, and Māhina, and it was truly a memorable time. From the moment we arrived, they welcomed us warmly and made us feel like part of their family.
Despite the challenges of moving to a new property, they maintained open and appreciative
… read more communication with us, expressing their gratitude for our support. Our main task was helping with the construction of their own yurt, and together, we managed to accomplish a lot in a short period. We also spent plenty of time with the kids – playing, laughing, and learning together.
The food was exceptional – upon our request, it was vegetarian and prepared daily with fresh, local ingredients. We felt truly cared for and nourished.
Our accommodation was cozy and surrounded by animals – we were often visited by a chicken and the cat Tōhu, and during our house sit, we also had the joyful company of their friends dog Rose. Being around these lovely animals was a wonderful experience for us, as we both love spending time with pets.
We also had the chance to share many interesting conversations, learning not only about their lifestyle but also gaining insights into their te reo Māori speaking family, which was an enriching and unique experience.
Their hospitality and kindness made our stay special, and we are grateful for everything they shared with us. We would highly recommend staying with them to anyone looking to experience genuine Kiwi hospitality and learn more about Māori culture.
We’ll also miss the lovely visits from Alec, Jackson, and Ruby. Thanks for everything!
Vom Host für Workawayer (Nora)
Nora was an absolute joy to host. She connected instantly with both our tamariki (children) who are 10yrs and almost 3yrs. She’s a mature, considerate, curious, playful, human being…and a great story teller. Nora worked hard and skilfully on every project thrown before her. We soo appreciated the support at a busy time for our team whānau. We love
… read more you and miss you Nora, looking forward to your next visit 🙏🏽
Vom Workawayer (Nora) für Host
If you are considering contacting this family, be prepared for lovely memories to be made...What an awesome family! Tiaki, Madelin, Tāwhai and Māhina are such wonderful people. I enjoyed being part of their family for two weeks. Their spirituality, openness, sense of humor and ways to connect are just beautiful.
I felt welcome and appreciated,
… read more seen and heard. I would love to come back some day and can only say thank you, kia ora.
Our time with Tiaki, Madelin, and their two children was absolutely amazing. I visited with my partner, Mitchell, from Hawai‘i. We felt like we were at home right away and learned so much from their lifestyle and way of being. We had fresh vegetables from their beautiful garden, lots of coconut yogurt, and genuine conversation over shared meals.
… read more Cooking together and sharing laughs were some of our favorite moments. We had multiple opportunities to work on their property and learned so much about what it takes to have that type of lifestyle —knowledge we are very grateful for. We got to soak up the sun at the beach a ton and play in the waves numerous times! Madelin and Tiaki were always so kind and respectful about including our hobbies into the daily flow. We highly recommend staying with Tiaki, Madelin, and their kids. They will treat you with ultimate kindness and respect, and there was never a dull moment! We began as strangers and we feel so lucky to now call them friends. We will definitely be back!
me ke aloha,
Jess and MitchellFeedback
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Wonderful experience with a warm-hearted family!
We spent almost two weeks with Tiaki, Madelin, Tāwhai, and Māhina, and it was truly a memorable time. From the moment we arrived, they welcomed us warmly and made us feel like part of their family.
Despite the challenges of moving to a new property, they maintained open and appreciative
… read more communication with us, expressing their gratitude for our support. Our main task was helping with the construction of their own yurt, and together, we managed to accomplish a lot in a short period. We also spent plenty of time with the kids – playing, laughing, and learning together.
The food was exceptional – upon our request, it was vegetarian and prepared daily with fresh, local ingredients. We felt truly cared for and nourished.
Our accommodation was cozy and surrounded by animals – we were often visited by a chicken and the cat Tōhu, and during our house sit, we also had the joyful company of their friends dog Rose. Being around these lovely animals was a wonderful experience for us, as we both love spending time with pets.
We also had the chance to share many interesting conversations, learning not only about their lifestyle but also gaining insights into their te reo Māori speaking family, which was an enriching and unique experience.
Their hospitality and kindness made our stay special, and we are grateful for everything they shared with us. We would highly recommend staying with them to anyone looking to experience genuine Kiwi hospitality and learn more about Māori culture.
We’ll also miss the lovely visits from Alec, Jackson, and Ruby. Thanks for everything!
Vom Host für Workawayer (Nora)
Nora was an absolute joy to host. She connected instantly with both our tamariki (children) who are 10yrs and almost 3yrs. She’s a mature, considerate, curious, playful, human being…and a great story teller. Nora worked hard and skilfully on every project thrown before her. We soo appreciated the support at a busy time for our team whānau. We love
… read more you and miss you Nora, looking forward to your next visit 🙏🏽
Vom Workawayer (Nora) für Host
If you are considering contacting this family, be prepared for lovely memories to be made...What an awesome family! Tiaki, Madelin, Tāwhai and Māhina are such wonderful people. I enjoyed being part of their family for two weeks. Their spirituality, openness, sense of humor and ways to connect are just beautiful.
I felt welcome and appreciated,
… read more seen and heard. I would love to come back some day and can only say thank you, kia ora.
Our time with Tiaki, Madelin, and their two children was absolutely amazing. I visited with my partner, Mitchell, from Hawai‘i. We felt like we were at home right away and learned so much from their lifestyle and way of being. We had fresh vegetables from their beautiful garden, lots of coconut yogurt, and genuine conversation over shared meals.
… read more Cooking together and sharing laughs were some of our favorite moments. We had multiple opportunities to work on their property and learned so much about what it takes to have that type of lifestyle —knowledge we are very grateful for. We got to soak up the sun at the beach a ton and play in the waves numerous times! Madelin and Tiaki were always so kind and respectful about including our hobbies into the daily flow. We highly recommend staying with Tiaki, Madelin, and their kids. They will treat you with ultimate kindness and respect, and there was never a dull moment! We began as strangers and we feel so lucky to now call them friends. We will definitely be back!
me ke aloha,
Jess and Mitchell
I’m deeply grateful to Tiaki, Madeline, Tāwhai, and Māhina for such a heartwarming and special first Workaway experience. From day one, they welcomed me into their beautiful whare with open arms, making me feel like part of the family.
Tiaki and Madeline are truly kind and inspiring hosts, filled with wisdom and a strong dedication to the rites
… read more of passage work they do. I’ll always treasure the meaningful conversations we shared and the safe space they created for me to grow, learn, and connect.
My main tasks included spending time with the two-year-old Māhina and helping with daily chores like tidying the tiny house, yurt, laundry, and a bit of gardening. It was a joy to bond with both Tāwhai and Māhina. Tāwhai’s generous heart, talent in art and music, and thoughtful curiosity made every moment with him rewarding—whether we were talking music or sharing laughs over his playful, loud energy. Māhina’s bright smile, playful spirit, and sweet singing will always hold a special place in my heart. I miss them both dearly and feel so lucky to have been part of their world, even for such a short time.
Thank you for the opportunity to be part of your lives and for the love and kindness you shared with me.
Vom Workawayer (Em) für Host
I had a beautiful experience with Tiaki, Madeline, Tāwhai, and Māhina. We had great conversations and I really enjoyed sharing perspectives and ideas. Tāwhai was full of energy and always wanting a playmate, but would respect my space when I asked him to. Māhina could be a handful as with any two year old, but she was a joy to be around,
… read more especially when we had time to explore town together. When I left, Tiaki and Madelin sent me off with a karakia that I remember every time I feel alone in my travels. Thank you so much for the time spent together!
Vom Workawayer (Mariama) für Host
The family is just wonderful! I felt so welcomed and comfortable in their home and they live on a beautiful land. Most of the time, I spend time with their little, cute daughter Mahina or cleaned the place a little bit and the hours never really felt like work. The food they cooked was always so delicious and healthy, I miss that already! On the
… read more last day, they offered me to lend their car, which I really appreciated. Thank you again and all the best!:) I will miss you!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
I really enjoyed my stay with this family! their expectations were clear and kind. I was mostly spending time with mahina, their sweet daughter and doing projects around the house and on their land. the food was quite good, always super healthy and fresh. (lots of stuff from the garden, and coconut yogurt). it was also really special hearing te
… read more reo maori in the house all the time and the karakia on the way out. its a unique and personal cultural experience. I felt super welcomed and miss them already. I would highly recommend these hosts and think anyone would be lucky to spend some time with them.
Vom Workawayer (Molly) für Host
Kia ora! Where do I even begin? I felt nurtured and included in this family as soon as I stepped foot into their home. It was a space that made you feel safe enough to be vulnerable and to be yourself.
Tiaki and Madelin were patient and kind, taking genuine interest in myself and the other workawayer. Their gorgeous kids Tawhai and Mahina were an
… read more absolute delight- I miss them! (And their pets too).
Tasks included looking after Mahina and helping out around the property. Meals were included and always yummy and nutritious (as well as lots of coconut yoghurt). Being part of their family and learning more about Maori culture did not feel like a job- it felt like a privilege.
Raglan is a beautiful area, and I had ample opportunity to explore the cute little town and the nature too (hikes, waterfalls). The family was kind enough to lend me their car which definitely came in handy.
The family inspired me and encouraged me in all my future endeavours, and for this I will forever be grateful.
Thank you so so much for having me. It was an experience like no other, which I know I will always cherish and look back on fondly. I hope one day I can visit again.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Justin) für Host
I had a productive almost 2 week stay with this family, and very much enjoyed my time here!! The off-grid lifestyle was a nice change of pace, and my accommodation was comfortable. I mostly spent my working hours running the chainsaw alongside Tiaki (and their pup Zoe) removing gorse and cutting up firewood. I appreciated that I was provided with
… read more a brand new saw and proper PPE to complete the work. Aside from that, I spent a lot of time with Tāwhai and Māhina, which was never dull!! These two are smart, charismatic, and full of energy.
Tiaki and Madelin were very hospitable and resourceful hosts. We had many good conversations - both are very knowledgeable about Māori culture and philosophy. I also found it very cool to hear them speaking te reo Māori as a family. My respect grew for these two the more I learned about their goals within their rites of passage projects, as well as their efforts to reconnect the Māori within the Raglan community to their new land in Waitetuna - important land that the Māori hadn’t had access to for a long time. It was a privilege to see that reunification in person and something I’ll always remember. They are hard workers and awesome parents who go above and beyond for their community, family, and guests.
Thank you Tiaki, Madelin, Tāwhai, and Māhina for welcoming me into your home, it was a pleasure to get to know you all!! Mauri ora
Vom Workawayer (Andrea) für Host
From the moment I met the family, I felt a positive, calm energy that I really resonated with. My originally planned two-week stay turned into 4 weeks, and I could easily have stayed a few months more! 😊
I was also grateful that at times there were other workawayers to share the experience with and have company while exploring nearby
… read more areas.
Tiaki and Madelin were amazing hosts and great at being flexible with work hours and things that they needed support with. It was refreshing to be able to do activities that got me moving while being outdoors, such as planting trees, raking and weeding. But I also got my fair share of more 'relaxed' tasks such as peeling feijoas or sapotes (and eating a few too!).
I also had the privilege of spending time engaging with Māhina and Tāwhai, although this could hardly be considered as work. Given my educational background with childcare, spending time with the kids was very special and heart-warming to me- I'll definitely miss the spontaneous cuddles I got from the children (as well as the cat, Tohu, and Zoe the dog! 😊
Tiaki and Madelin were also great at being present and extremely generous hosts, in that they took an interest in engaging with me and I felt like I was treated like a family member, rather than a worker. It meant a lot to be included in their every day life and invited to be a part of personal events such as family celebrations and Maori traditions.
They're definitely the kind of people that one is inspired by, can learn from, and strives to be more like. Thank you both so much for being amazing role models and giving me more faith in humanity 🙏
Rather than a 'goodbye', it's 'until next time'!
Nothing but Aroha, AndreaDu kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Jenny) für Host
Four weeks with those lovely people, I can't believe how fast the time went by! I felt such a warm and open welcome into their family, tiny house, and beautiful piece of land!
Next to general housework like doing the dishes and watching/playing with Māhina I mainly worked in their new tiny house.
Filling wholes, sanding, priming, painting....
… read more Absolutely brilliant since this is what I love to do and it was amazing to see the progress.
I stayed in my van most of the time, to have my own space which worked completely fine and it was also perfect for exploring Raglan and surroundings.
If you want to learn about Mãori culture, off-grid living, gardening and fresh veggies you're in the right place!!
I'll miss the crafting sessions with Tāwhai, the morning cuddles and reading sessions with Māhina, the deep talks with Madeleine and Tiaki and the cuddles with Zoe and Mau of course!!!! And the chickens aswell! ;)
Thank you for the inspiring and amazing four weeks!
Vom Workawayer (Noémie) für Host
I really want to thank all the familly for this amazing adventure along their side, all the love that they shared and for this immersiv moment in the maori world.
I remember that I received a message from Tiaki saying “it is a real life experience” and it was. I felt that I was part of their family. I loved to live in their beautiful and
… read more peacefull place. I enjoyed all the work that I did. They always took care of me. They were asking me if I was happy with the job and they were very grateful for all the tasks done.
I was curious about everything that they were doing (eco place, non violent education, maori culture, permaculture...) and it was always nice to share and chat with all of them. I will have for all my life memories of these times, and I hope the seeds that I plant will also bloom in my mind to follow their way toward a better world.
I rediscoverd what was “real” food. Healthy veggies from the garden, cooked with love and respect.
I wish to keep in touch, thanks again for all you shared. I send you a lot of love and positive energies <3Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Romain) für Host
I had a great stay with Tiaki and his whole little family. They were lovely and very flexible with work and schedules. I was able to take the opportunity to do as many things as possible around Raglan but also to discover a bit of Maori culture. Their land is superb and the perfect lent room. I stayed there two weeks before great pleasure. Thank
… read more you for everything 😊
Vom Workawayer (Phoebe) für Host
What an amazing whanau. Such welcoming, kind hearted people who made my stay with them super interesting. Would recommend anyone to stay with them that wants to see what it’s like living off grid, loves being close to the sea, loves rich conversation about how we live our lives today, enjoys being around children and is wanting to help out with
… read more DIY or help out on the land.
I also felt like there was a huge cultural exchange from their side as they are some of the organisers for the rite of passage for boys and men in Raglan and I had the privilege of learning lots about this, as well as hearing te reo Māori being spoken daily and learning about Māori culture.
The little annex where I slept was really cute and even though it’s a shared space during the day I still felt like I had my own space to retreat to in the evening - there’s the added benefit of a corridor made of stars on the walk to the bathroom each night too! Super special.
Majority of the food you eat is all home grown and super delicious too, they were super accommodating with my dietary requirements as well.
Definitely a stay i’ll never forget and that will be a highlight of my North Island travels :)Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Phoebe)
Phoebe was a delight and super supportive in our home at a very busy time leading up to a big event in our annual calender - our local boys rite of passage. Phoebe is mature, thoughtful, self-responsible and positive - the perfect guest! She was amazing with both of our children and has left a beautiful imprint on our home and hearts. We love you
… read more Phoebe - we look forward to seeing where life leads you, and welcome you back to Raglan with open arms, Aroha Nui, Tiaki, Madelin, Māhina, Tāwhai and of course the furry Zoe x
Vom Workawayer (Mahana) für Host
I was supposed to only stay one week with them before heading south and due to a last minute issue I couldn't continue my journey right away. I ended up staying for 2 wonderful weeks in their company. They opened their house and their heart, making me another member of their lovely little family.
I am so happy to have meet them, share stories and
… read more eat some really tasty kai from Tiaki. With the help of Madelin I even prepared their winter garden which I am so proud about!
You will not often come across a sweet and smiley baby like Māhina and a passionate and energetic boy like Tāwhai (the sparkling stone is safely guarded). And Zoe, never seen such kind eyes on a dog, I will miss our morning cuddles.
This household is filled of vibrant and inspiring energies I will long keep with me. Thank you again for your kindness.
Until next time, santé!
With all my love, Mahana.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Mahana)
Mahana, in Māori, means Warmth, and this is a beautiful description of our experience of Mahana. Her warmth, her joy,
and openness were delightful qualities to have in our home. Mahana was a super easy guest - respectful, mindful, self-responsible and assertive. The Children loved having Mahana here and she quickly became another māmā for little
… read more Māhina. Thank you so much Mahana for gracing us with your beautiful presence, we love you and look forward to having you when you return! Aroha Nui, Tiaki, Madelin, Māhina, Tāwhai and the furry and friendly Zoe x
Vom Host für Workawayer (Bethany & Emily)
Beth and Emily are two incredibly beautiful and considerate souls! We were sooo lucky to have them stay here with us in our home, and for others in the community to have them as well. They gracefully entered our lives and chimed in with our daily routines. They worked hard and thoughtfully. They became the new 'mamas' for our 1 yr old and had a
… read more fantastic time with Tāwhai, our 8 yr old, playing board games, drawing pictures, doing puzzles, and encouraging his creative idea's and play. We love you both and look forward to seeing you again someday, Aroha Nui, Tiaki, Madelin, Māhina, Tāwhai and of course Zoe x
Vom Workawayer (Bethany & Emily) für Host
We spent a wonderful 10 days with Tiaki and Madelin. They have a beautiful set up and a really peaceful space. Not only do they share their home with you, but their spirit and culture too!
We felt at home right away and were really comfortable sharing the spaces with the family. All our food was delicious and it's amazing that so much comes
… read more right from the garden :)
We helped out with a range of jobs in our stay: gardening, kumara harvesting, maintenance tasks, cooking and spending time with the children. Madelin and Tiaki were always on hand to ask questions and they were really flexible about when the hours could be done which was great!
We got to learn a lot about Māori culture and language in our time there, and they also took us to visit the Bridal Veil falls which was really special.
Our stay with Tiaki and Madelin was one of our most precious experiences in New Zealand so far, thank you guys for being so welcoming and sharing your lifestyle and spirit with us!
Beth and EmilyDu kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Dylan) für Host
I had a very short stay with Tiaki and Madelin, but it was such an one that I will always be grateful for. They provided such a peaceful, open, and welcoming environment for me and made me feel like I was part of the family from the moment I got there. We were not to lucky weather wise, so I ended up doing a bunch of cleaning in the home on those
… read more rainy days which was usually accompanied by Tāwhai and Māhina bringing constant rays of sunshine. On the one nice day, Tiaki taught me how to make a compost lasagna and was happy to answer all my questions. The accommodation was very nice as I was provided my own room with a nice comfy bed separate from the yurt and home. The food was all prepared by Tiaki and Madelin and was so delicious and healthy. I would absolutely recommend Tiaki and Madelin's beautiful workaway to others. Thank you so much for everything and those very meaningful chats! Wish you all the best!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
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