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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
26 May 2025
Reply rate
93.6 %
Usually responds within 17 days
Feedback
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Description
Kia ora! We are a Te Reo Māori speaking family of 4 and are just beginning an epic project to establish ourselves and restore a beautiful 38acre block just out of Raglan. We're situated in Te Uku, 10 min drive to the beautiful and funky surfing town of Raglan. Our vision is to convert a dairy farm into an organic oasis. We have a yurt, a tiny house and a tiny house that’s under construction plus a cabin. The cabin sleep out is our main accomodation option at the moment and we welcome workawayers travelling in vans to park up here too. My partner Madelin and I have set up a local charitable trust that offers rites of passage for teenagers in the community and train mentors and facilitators from around the country. We're looking for someone to stay with us and help in the māra kai (garden) and to support around the home with maintenance and building projects and on the land as well as with the Children. We'd love to hear from you, Mauri Ora! Madelin, Tiaki, Tāwhai and Māhina
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We speak Te Reo Māori and have a lot of knowledge about Māori culture.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We're looking for help in the māra kai (garden) and support around the home with maintenance and building projects, on the farm, and with our children - Tāwhai who is 10yrs and Māhina who is turning 3yrs.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Maori: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Cabin with a double bed
What else ...
Raglan is a funky little town with world class surf!
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.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Feedback (17)
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
I felt welcome and appreciated,… read more
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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
I felt welcome and appreciated,… read more
Tiaki and Madeline are truly kind and inspiring hosts, filled with wisdom and a strong dedication to the rites… read more
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
I was also grateful that at times there were other workawayers to share the experience with and have company while exploring nearby… read more
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
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
I am so happy to have meet them, share stories and… read more
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
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
