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Help maintain our land and avocados in Bay of Plenty, near Tauranga, New Zealand

New Zealand
Last activity : 26 May 2025

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We live approx 12 kms out of the city of Tauranga. We have an avocado orchard which is spray free. Approx 70 trees that are picked in March . Our total land area is nearly 3 acres. We keep free range chickens for their eggs and have a large dog. We have 3 adult children one of whom spends sometime at home. Our land and home are restful places , not a lot of noise from us or the neighbours! We enjoy walking, growing things, looking after the land and my husband enjoys working with wood.
I am a retired special needs teacher. My husband plays the cello, classical guitar and recorder and is also retired.
I can cater for vegans and vegetarians as well as omnivores.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The area of the Bay has a lot to offer. Beautiful beaches, tramping in the bush, a great climate and fairly lively city. We live approx 12kms from the CBD but may be able to help with transport.
Help
We have 3 acres of land with incorporates an acre of avocado orchard which is spray free ie no insecticides are used on the trees. We need help with work on the land, weeding, mulching, log splitting, fertilising trees, pruning and general garden/house and small building jobs and maintenance. The type of work does require some physical strength and stamina so strong men/women are prefered
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Intermediate
French: Beginner
Accommodation
you would have a bedroom in our 4 bedroomed home and your own bathroom. My son is vegan and I eat very little meat but my husband is an omnivore so I am able to cater for vegans and vegetarians.
What else ...
At home there is my self and our daughter aged 33. My husband is at home as he has now retired. We live a quiet life . We will respect your space but you are welcome to socialise with us if you feel you want to. My husband is a cellist in the city orchestra and a recorder player and practices 3 or 4 times a week in one of the 2 lounges in our home. We prefer helpers who are non smokers. No smoking indoors.
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
We have 3 acres and plenty of level tar seal to park on and access to mains power and also hot shower in an outside small shed..
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two

Host ref number: 182497841525

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16 Apr 2025

Left by Workawayer (Juliane) for host

I had a lovely week with Rosie, Simon, and Jessie! They are very warm and welcoming, and I felt at home right away. I helped out in the garden – mostly weeding, which was easy-going and not too hard. I also had plenty of free time to explore the beautiful surroundings, which I really enjoyed. A big bonus was the fresh avocados and feijoas from the… read more

(Excellent )

31 Mar 2025

Left by host for Workawayer (Juliane)

Juliane came to us and was a wonderful worker, she was also a lovely guest in our house helping clear up at meal times etc.
Juliane was able to work alongside us on the land and also work independently, following all the instructions she was given. We have no hesitation in recommending her wholeheartedly as a worker and hope she enjoys her time… read more

(Excellent )

3 Mar 2025

Left by host for Workawayer (Ruby)

Ruby ( Ruchi) is such a treasure! She is hard working, cheerful, great company and it was a pleasure to host her in our home. She learns very quickly , has a great deal of energy a. The only regret is that her stay was too short.!! She is welcome here any time, either as a worker or a guest as her company is delightful. I hope she enjoys her time… read more

(Excellent )

27 Feb 2025

Left by Workawayer (Ruby) for host

So grateful for life leading me here. Everyday, there are something to laugh out loud, new places to explore, new topics to learn about and wonderful companies. Thank you Rosie and Simon for sharing EVERYTHING with me, including precious time and energy. Thank you for showing me the generous love and happiness in daily life. I had a deep mental… read more

(Excellent )

27 Nov 2023

Left by Workawayer (Douglas & Lucy) for host

Rosie and Simon were great hosts. From the time they picked me up from Tauranga bus station and took me back there the week went very fast as they were determined to give me a cultural experience including walking up Mount Maunganui with a picnic supper, the Elms Mission House and the Gate Pa battlefield and supper out. Not forgetting the really… read more

(Excellent )

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16 Apr 2025

Left by Workawayer (Juliane) for host

(Excellent)

31 Mar 2025

Left by host for Workawayer (Juliane)

(Excellent)

3 Mar 2025

Left by host for Workawayer (Ruby)

(Excellent)

27 Feb 2025

Left by Workawayer (Ruby) for host

(Excellent)

27 Nov 2023

Left by Workawayer (Douglas & Lucy) for host

(Excellent)

30 Apr 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Isabelle)

Isabelle, was a good worker, would follow instructions well, she speaks very good English and she fitted in well to the household and family vibe. We wish her well in her travels. Simon and Rosie

(Excellent)

29 Mar 2023

Left by Workawayer (Alima & Andrew) for host

Rosie, Simon, Jessie and little Barney (their dog) were brilliant hosts. They made us feel so welcome and at home straight away! We worked for half days mainly around the garden, mulching, trimming and weeding. We also helped Simon with some building/carpentry jobs. Rosie and Simon were great and took the time to guide us when using new tools… read more

(Excellent)

19 Jul 2021

Left by Workawayer (Dario) for host

I had the most delightful time with Rose, Simon and Barbie the dog. I helped with a variety of jobs: weeding, landscaping, finding water pipes, painting, building steps.

I was engaged straight away in the brisk social life of the house, comprehensive of game nights, watching sports, drinking tea, cooking together, bush walks and bike rides.

All… read more

(Excellent)

9 Dec 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Kobus)

Kobus came to stay with us for 2 weeks and he was amazing. He was always on the 'up' beat. Willing to learn, happy to tackle new skills and always giving 150% . He is intelligent and strong and always positive.
Wonderful as a house guest ...every morning we would come downstairs to find that Korbus had been out picking tangeloes from our tree and… read more

(Excellent)

9 Dec 2020

Left by Workawayer (Kobus) for host

This was my very first Workaway experience and boy was I in for a treat! I stayed for two weeks helping to build a new deck terrace deck and if I didn't need to leave I would probably have ended up staying two years! Between them, Rosie and Simon are two well traveled, humble, friendly, helpful, cheerful, down to earth and extremely kind people.… read more

(Excellent)

1 Nov 2019

Left by Workawayer (Andre & Marieke ) for host

We stayed 2 weeks at this amazing place . It is a really lovely and interesting family and we laughed together a lot . The work was good and the food always amazing! We got a car to use for the two weeks, so it was easy to explore the area every afternoon
Rosy and Simon always had some good ideas where to spend our free time :)
Thank you for… read more

(Excellent)

24 Sep 2019

Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host

Simon and Rosie have a beautiful home with landscaping fit for royalty! Yvonne was privileged with trimming and grooming it for most of the week we were there. I was lucky enough to work on Simon’s Allis Chalmers tractor and his boat as well. He is a musician and retired psychiatrist. Rosie is warm and welcoming, both of them made us feel at home… read more

(Excellent)

23 Sep 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)

Absolute treasures! Yvonne worked on the land and she is such a hard worker. She motored through everything! Our land is looking very spruced up now. David spent time with Simon, my husband, and his knowledge of motors, electric circuitry and all things mechanical was so valuable. They were a very useful team! We had a good time socially as well.… read more

(Excellent)

3 Aug 2019

Left by Workawayer (Sharon & Davide) for host

Rosaleen and Simon were always really nice and helpful with us! The help was just for couple of hours per day and really easy..was a pleasure do gardening! After we were free to do everything we wanted, they also let us used a car for our needed. During the night we where used to play board games and was nice! Was a good experience!
Thank you for… read more

(Very good)

12 Jul 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Sharon & Davide)

Sharon and Davide stayed with us for 10 days and were lovely guests in our home. They were willing workers , easy to talk to and followed instructions well. We enjoyed their company and wish them the best in their travels and work in New Zealand.

(Excellent)

26 Jul 2019

Left by Workawayer (Fouzi) for host

I had a wonderful stay at Rosie and Simon’! I was welcomed like one of their family member! I also spent good time with their children (walks, surfing, discussing). I also really like the fresh fruits and vegetables from their garden.
I highly recommend spending time there as it is a very welcoming, beautiful and quiet place!
I hope I can come… read more

(Excellent)

10 May 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Fouzi)

Fouzzi came to us as his first workaway experience and his first time in New Zealand too. My husband and Fouzzi were painting the roof of our home and He worked hard and diligently, he did a good job. He was a lovely guest in our home . His native language is French so it was a challenge for him to communicate but he was very keen to learn English… read more

(Excellent)

14 Apr 2019

Left by Workawayer (Katie & Michael ) for host

We had our best workaway experience so far with Rosie and Simon! We absolutely enjoyed their company and felt like our work was appreciated! The food was absolutely amazing and we are now officially converted to drinking tea 3-4 times a day minimum! We couldn’t recommend them enough as hosts.

(Excellent)

13 Apr 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Katie & Michael )

Katie and Michael stayed with us for a week. They were good company and worked well at the jobs they were given. Their jobs included gardening and cleaning our roof ready for painting. We enjoyed playing card games in the evening. We would recommend them as conscientious workers and very pleasant company. We hope they enjoy their stay in New… read more

(Excellent)

21 Feb 2019

Left by Workawayer (delpoggio) for host

I had a great stay with Rosie and Simon in every aspect. Company, accommodation, food and beverage, the environment,work, freedom... and above all, they respect you like one of them :-) Rosie is very caring and funny. Simon is a walking encyclopaedia and is also funny. Barney the dog can sing and will do a lot of effort for a treat and once again… read more

(Excellent)

20 Feb 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (delpoggio)

Quinten was a wonderful workaway. He goes 'above and beyond' as they say. He has many skills and is very strong and capable. He tackled big trees with a heavy duty chainsaw with ease. Sharing our home with him was a pleasure too. He is courteous, good company and will be an asset to any home he goes to. Simon and I would happily recommend him to… read more

(Excellent)

17 Jan 2018

Left by Workawayer (Maximilian ) for host

Sorry for the late feedback!

I had two really good weeks at Simon and Rosie's.
The work wasn't really interesting but neither hard to do.
After work they sometimes showed me some places in Tauranga or let me lend their bike so I could explore the city by myself.
I got much time to relax and they cooked lots of really good food all the time… read more

(Very good)

6 Nov 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Maximilian )

Max is a quiet young man who speaks very good English. Whilst he stayed with us we asked hiim to do weeding and log splitting. We worked together mostly but he was able to be left unsupervised after he was shown what to do. Both Max and us ( my husband and I ) are new to workaway so it was learning territory for both sides!. Max proved to be a… read more

(Good)

2 Jan 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Gary)

Gary came to spend a week with us. He is a great worker, physically strong and capable. He tackled everything we asked him to do with the same positive attitude of "can do". He fitted in easily with a relaxed and happy vibe. The evening card games were fun . So in other words we appreciated his work and enjoyed his company .What more could you… read more

(Excellent)

2 Jan 2018

Left by Workawayer (Gary) for host

This amazing family fed me like a king, showed me around their beautiful city and country, taught (And crushed me) at their favorite card games, got me addicted to tea, and generally spoiled the crap out of me. Thank you Simon and Rosie for making my stay in tauranga memorable.

I had a room and bathroom to myself and the work I was asked to do… read more

(Excellent)

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Help maintain our land and avocados in Bay of Plenty, near Tauranga, New Zealand

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What else ...

A little more information

Can host digital nomads

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How many Workawayers can stay?

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