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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
18 Oct 2020
Feedback
10
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Description
We have a large property that is situated on the waters edge of the Whangarei harbour surrounded by native trees & farmland. We have a small vegetable garden, orchard and often chickens which supplies food for ourselves & guests as well as different seafood gathered directly from our doorstep. Liz works full time for a boat building company & Geoff is self employed doing lawn maintenance. Our leisure time is busy enjoying fishing, camping, motorbike riding to name a few.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
General Maintenance
Help around the house
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We need a hand with landscaping, painting, gardens etc
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Own bedroom. Share Bathroom & Toilet with hosts
What else ...
We live approximately 20km out of Whangarei city so your own transport would be preferred.
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: 179991988521
Feedback (5)
7 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Hanna & Rikard)
Thank you Hanna. It was as much a pleasure for us as well especially with the Dolphins putting on such a fine display for you
(Excellent
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6 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Hanna & Rikard) for host
Liz and Geoff are great people. We stayed for a week at their home. The view is amazing! They treated us very nicely and cooked delicious meals. They took us to the beach and we saw dolphins! Thanks for having us. Wish you all the best.
7 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Jan & Tina)
It was a pleasure to have Jan & Tina stay. They worked well and were clean and tidy around the home. I didn't have to ask twice for them to do any task. We enjoyed hearing about their country and lifestyle. The best recommendation I can give is they are welcome back anytime
(Excellent
)
15 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Jan & Tina) for host
Liz and Geoff are a great couple that treated us really nice. Liz prepared some really tasty meals, we had some nice talks, fun times and we learned how to mow lawns like professionals. :) Their place has an amazing location by the seaside and what's eve more important - you feel welcomed. They also gave us advice about our further travels and… read more
17 Jun 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Antoine)
Antoine, it was a pleasure to have you stay. Most polite and worked well unsupervised. A pity we did not have more time to show you more great spots around whangarei
(Excellent
)
17 Jun 2014
Left by Workawayer (Antoine) for host
I stayed 1 week with Liz and Goeff. They’re very adorable and this is a very nice place to be. It’s preferable to have his own car if you want to move. I spent very nice moments and we went fishing and to the rugby stadium. Thanks again !
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7 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Hanna & Rikard)
Thank you Hanna. It was as much a pleasure for us as well especially with the Dolphins putting on such a fine display for you
(Excellent)
6 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Hanna & Rikard) for host
Liz and Geoff are great people. We stayed for a week at their home. The view is amazing! They treated us very nicely and cooked delicious meals. They took us to the beach and we saw dolphins! Thanks for having us. Wish you all the best.
7 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Jan & Tina)
It was a pleasure to have Jan & Tina stay. They worked well and were clean and tidy around the home. I didn't have to ask twice for them to do any task. We enjoyed hearing about their country and lifestyle. The best recommendation I can give is they are welcome back anytime
(Excellent)
15 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Jan & Tina) for host
Liz and Geoff are a great couple that treated us really nice. Liz prepared some really tasty meals, we had some nice talks, fun times and we learned how to mow lawns like professionals. :) Their place has an amazing location by the seaside and what's eve more important - you feel welcomed. They also gave us advice about our further travels and… read more
17 Jun 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Antoine)
Antoine, it was a pleasure to have you stay. Most polite and worked well unsupervised. A pity we did not have more time to show you more great spots around whangarei
(Excellent)
17 Jun 2014
Left by Workawayer (Antoine) for host
I stayed 1 week with Liz and Goeff. They’re very adorable and this is a very nice place to be. It’s preferable to have his own car if you want to move. I spent very nice moments and we went fishing and to the rugby stadium. Thanks again !
19 Feb 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Rhoda & Paul)
Thank you for your friendship and energy working around the home. It was our pleasure having you stay. We highly recommend Rhoda and Paul to other hosts.
(Excellent)
6 Feb 2014
Left by Workawayer (Rhoda & Paul) for host
Geoff and Liz were a true pleasure to meet and made us feel more welcome than we could possibly have hoped for. Great company and fantastic hosts, I cant recommend these two enough. Thanks for having us and I hope we get to return for a visit before we leave NZ.
12 Jan 2014
Left by Workawayer (Mercedes) for host
It was a pleasure to work in that garden with so nice views to the Whangarei bay, and after to have a swim or a kayak promenade at the sea. (In high tide the water was at less than 20m of our room! That place is really close to paradise...)
Thanks Liz and Geoff for behaving us as friends.
Thanks Liz and Geoff for behaving us as friends.
9 Jan 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Mercedes)
Excellent workers and really nice people. Would have them come back to stay anytime :)
(Excellent)
