Helping out on a property in Riverton, Southland, New Zealand.

New Zealand

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Last activity
16/09/2019
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Description
My one acre property sometimes gets away on me and some assistance is appreciated. I am a mature widow, living alone, retired secondary school teacher who works voluntarily in the community. I have travelled considerably and enjoy learning about other places in the world. Conversation is important to me.
Type of help
Gardening
General Maintenance
Help in the house
Charity work
Help with Computers / internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I have a broad knowledge of the Southland area and can advise on forward travel.
Help
Work could include seasonal garden maintenance, planting, weeding and harvesting veges and fruit, in tunnel house and rose gardens. Perhaps household maintenance. On wet days when we cannot go outside, spring-cleaning could be a possibility.
Languages spoken
English
Accommodation
Guest rooms in large house; shared bathrooms. Short term stays preferred (two-three nights) because there is not so much work for a longer period and limited activities in our town. Older people especially welcome.
What else ...
Location is 500 m from the sea and 500 m from the town centre of the historical seaside town of Riverton. Bicycles available for getting yourselves about, to the beach and so on. Non-smokers only. I have wifi for your convenience.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
3-4 hours per day, 5 days a week

Photos

My front yard

My back yard

Mouth of the river, looking out to sea

The Jacob's River Estuary at Riverton

Front view of my home

Feedback left by and about host (144)

30/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Kiah) for host

Where to even begin?? I had such an incredible time here. Riverton is by far one of my favorite places in New Zealand now, because Leah and her family live there! I stayed for three days, and it was so lovely to spend time with a like-minded traveler of the world. Leah has had some incredible adventures, and we had a lovely time chatting about our… read more

(Excellent )

26/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Aine & Nicolas) for host

We spent 4 days with Leah in her home in Riverton. We helped out with fixing up the fences, the greenhouse and general maintenance. Leah is a wonderful host, full of energy and passion for life. She made us feel really welcome from the moment we arrived. She is well travelled and we had great exchanges about our respective experiences. She advised… read more

(Excellent )

24/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Julia & Jacob ) for host

Leah is a great company and she helped me a lot when I had a bit of confusion with my bank and bus schedules! Her house and garden are lovely and a great place to stay, very organized and well maintained. Although Riverton is a small town, it is a lovely place and I quite enjoyed my time there.
On a final note, I loved hearing Leah's travel… read more

(Excellent )

08/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Julia & Jacob )

Julia is a sweet young workawayer who is finding her feet travelling. Off to a tricky start, she did manage to accomplish the garden tasks I asked her to do. She helped me with community work and was good company. She visited a nearby farm and helped with the milking which was a new experience for her. Go well on your travels, Julia.

(Very good )

13/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Katja & Anu) for host

Leah was our very first workaway host and we could't have had better place. She is the most loving, kind and welcoming host. Work was fun, her garden is beautiful and she taked very good care of us. Had absolutely great time. We will miss you! Hope to see someday again!

(Excellent )

11/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Katja & Anu)

Katja and Anu are the two of the most agreeable and lovely ladies that I have had the pleasure of hosting. They took seriously their tasks of deadheading the roses and weeding the gardens and seemed to enjoy doing it. We had wonderful conversations and together enjoyed a picnic and a day's travel to Te Anau to their next stay. Go well, my friends… read more

(Excellent )

21/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Ruiko & Tadashi) for host

Leah introduced Riverton a lot, though we stayed for few days. Riverton is not a big town, but the town has a long history. We found the people who live there are active. Some buildings are decorated with pictures(graffiti on walls). It might be interesting to take a stroll. There is a native bush and a nice seafood restaurant, but we couldn't… read more

(Excellent )

05/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Ruiko & Tadashi)

Ruiko and Tadashi are lovely young people who spent two nights at my place. They worked outside burning branches and twigs that had come down in the stormy weather and also weeding a flower garden. As the weather was not so good, they were able to spend a little time looking around our wee town. I hope you were able to buy the sheepskin products… read more

(Excellent )

11/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Yumi) for host

We had amazing time with Leah. We did a few hours work then she gave us nice and comfortable room, great food and lots of free time to explore Riverton. We could spend time with her grand children luckily and had fun a lot. We enjoyed talking with her thanks to her patient for our english. Thank you very much for having us Leah, we wish all the… read more

(Excellent )

07/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Yumi)

Yumi and her friends Sonoe and Carrie arrived on Tuesday evening and stayed until Saturday morning. Suring this time they worked at laying pavers in a small area under an archway. They made an excellent job of it. If I had to do the job alone it would have taken me a week or more. My two grandchildren were here at the same time and so they all had… read more

(Excellent )

19/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (stevense & marine)

Marine stayed with me for four nights and helped well in my garden as well as a few little inside jobs. We had a good time together going to the city. She is a cheerful young lady who is a welcome breath of fresh air. Best wishes on your travels, Marine.

(Excellent )

15/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Ketty & Deborah) for host

Oooooh Leah, thank you so much for your generosity, kindness, help, patience (with our english) and of course to sharing your daily life. We were very happy to help you a little bit in your beautiful house, with your so cute garden.
It was 3 days very fast but we learnt and saw a lot of little things (foods and meals, church, words, Riverton,… read more

(Excellent )

12/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Ketty & Deborah)

Ketty and Deborah are delightful young ladies who are cheerful and willing to enter into sharing my lifestyle in Riverton. They raked and bagged leaves, burnt cuttings, bagged wood and pruned the grapevine. We shared a trip to the city and enjoyed each others' company. Thank you so much for coming into my life, ladies, and I wish you well on your… read more

(Excellent )

16/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Marine) for host

Tim & I stayed just a few days at Leah's place and we had a lovely stay.
We've done some work in the garden, Tim has been prunning trees and enjoyed it quite a lot :)
I baked and helped Leah with the organisation of a "movie afternoon" with her friends, and joined her with some volunteer work delivering meals to elderly people.
We shared delicious… read more

(Excellent )

15/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Marine)

Marine and Tim worked so hard on my property. Tim is a dab hand with power tools ie the chain saw and hedgetrimmer. He did a neat job and always cleaned up after disposing of the cuttings. Marine baked and help me with volunteer work. They are a joy to have stay and I wish them well on their travels.

(Excellent )

07/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Marc & julie)

Marc and Julie were a wonderful couple to have stay with me. They worked very hard, clipping my macrocarpa hedges and raking up the cuttings. They joined in with community activities and became friends with an older couple I had staying at the same time. Thank you both for coming into my life. I wish you well on your continuing journeys.

(Excellent )

04/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Marc & julie) for host

We stayed a few days at Leah's place. We loved our stay. The job was not too hard, Léah is a very nice woman and riverton is a really pretty little town.
Thanks to Leah, we met other kiwis, and we had the chance to discover kiwi hospitality. We felt lucky to have done this workaway.
Thank you for everything :)
Julie and Marc

(Excellent )

04/04/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Marijn)

Marijn is a very energetic young lady who is a joy to host. She and her friend did a wonderful job cutting hedges around my property and carting all the cuttings to the dump. She has a ready smile and no job is too difficult. Great conversations around the meal table and a totally pleasurable experience having her in my life for a short time.… read more

(Excellent )

04/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Marijn) for host

My friend and I were very lucky to have the opportunity to spend a few days with Leah. We had a really nice time in good company. Leah is extremely joyful, friedly, helpful, well traveled and curious about all the ins and outs of where we come from. Thank you very much for hosting us, for the lively conversations and the useful information about… read more

(Excellent )

12/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Maria)

Maria is a lovely lady who was obliging and willing to try any job asked of her. She worked in my garden and helped with any job I asked of her. We enjoyed our trip together to Milford Sound--it would have been a shame to come this far south and not visit Fiordland. Travel well, my friend.

(Excellent )

30/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (Maria) for host

I have spent 5 days at Leah's place in Riverton and found it a very good experience. Leah is a warm, generous and kind woman who cares about her work awayers. Communication was good, instructions clear and there was trust in that the job would be well done. Leah did stick to the agreed number of working hours. Additionally she gave hints about… read more

(Excellent )

12/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Anne Winther & Lise-Lotte Mai Wissing) for host

Dear Leah,
We thank you for welcoming us and making us feel like home. You are a heartwarming, sweet and generous woman, and you made our stay here in Riverton absolutely wonderful. Thank you for showing us Riverton and introducing us to Patrick and his kind family. There are a lot of good experiences that we wouldn’t have had, if it wasn’t for… read more

(Excellent )

15/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)

Emma is a lovely young lady who cheerfully assisted me with tasks. She arrived during a garden party for the elderly and immediately set to work setting up tables, umbrellas and talking with the guests. We had fun decorating the Christmas tree together. Peas were picked, shucked and prepared for freezing. A wonderful few days with a wonderful… read more

(Excellent )

04/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Luis Augusto)

Luis is a fine example of what Workaway is all about. He taught me a lot about his country as we worked in the garden together. He is a willing worker yet was able to use his initiative when he saw things to be done. I am pleased that he took the opportunity to explore Riverton and experience our town and beaches. Continue to enjoy your time in… read more

(Excellent )

03/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Luis Augusto) for host

Leah is a wonderful person. I think she helped me more than I could help her. Your home is a beautiful place and full of life and stories. Leah's house is a perfect place for those who like to exchange life experiences. Riverton is a quiet place with beautiful beaches, interesting scenery and an important part of New Zealand's history. Thank you… read more

(Excellent )

29/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Sebastian)

Sebastian was a personable young man who was a pleasure to have in my home. He willingly set out any task asked of him and fitted in well with the activity going on around him. He produced sumptuous chocolate cake for the garden party and wonderful potato salad for meals. I recommend him to any future hosts and wish him well on his travels.

(Excellent )

04/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Katharina & Lisa) for host

We stayed at Leah's for three nights and absolutely loved it.
Leah welcomes you with an open heart and you can have great conversations with her.
She gave us lots of tips about what we can do in lovely Riverton and generally in NZ.
Thank you, we had a great time!

(Excellent )

03/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Katharina & Lisa)

Nina and Lisa are delightful young ladies who were willing to tackle any task I asked of them. They burnt a lot of dry cuttings in the drum and weeded a large area of garden. They knew how to use a lawnmower and did a good job of mowing the lawns in a tidy way. I enjoyed their company and conversation and I am sure they have had a good look around… read more

(Excellent )

28/10/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Adele & Jordan)

Jordan and Adele are a delightful couple who accepted the challenge of completing the tasks required on a list I had made. They work well together and are good at solving problems. I have enjoyed their company with great conversations and meal times. Continue to have a wonderful time in New Zealand. Best wishes to you both. Leah

(Excellent )

28/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Adele & Jordan) for host

Leah was the perfect host from the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome. We enjoyed having good conservation and sharing stories. Leah is well educated and has lots of good recommendations.

Work included: cleaning the spouting or in England known as the gutters ;) jordan looked at the irrigation system and we helped Leah deliver the… read more

(Excellent )

28/10/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Leslie)

Leslie is a lovely young lady who is willing to help with any task given her. She has weeded my garden and helped with taking rubbish to the tip. She uses her initiative and does not expect things to be done for her. She enjoys the outdoors and will do well on her trip through New Zealand. Go well, Leslie.

(Excellent )

13/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Sylva) for host

Leah is friendly, positive and educated kiwi lady.We spent together three amazing days, I helped a wee bit with gardening and in the kitchen. Leah took me in the very interesting museum in Riverton and showed me nice beach around. She teached me more English, she is really patient and encouraging.
I'm very happy to meet so nice person, thank you… read more

(Excellent )

13/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Sylva)

Sylva is a lovely lady who is a joy to host. She is generous with her time, knowledge and friendliness. We had a good time doing gardening, defrosting the freezer and housework. The weather was fine so we enjoyed the outdoors and Sylva did a bush walk on her own. If Sylva or any of her family members want to come to New Zealand again, I would… read more

(Excellent )

28/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Liang) for host

We are very thankful that Leah accepted our last minute request. We helped in her garden and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Thanks again for having us and have a blast in your upcoming travels.
Jana & Liang

(Excellent )

27/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Liang)

Liang and Janna were a pleasant young couple who worked well around my property. They burnt a pile of prunings and branches in the drum, weeded my tunnel house and raked up leaves. They were especially good at interacting with my grandchildren who were staying at the same time. The games of spotlight (in the dark) were well played. Go well on your… read more

(Excellent )

14/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Andrew)

Andrew and Julieanne stayed two nights and. helped indoors and outdoors. We bottled apples together on a wet day and cleared my tunnel house of weeds and distributed compost. They are a pleasant young couple and I wish them well on their travels.

(Excellent )

12/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Jorien)

Jorein is a lovely young lady who was a joy to host. She helped me pick apples and with tasks around the house. We had great conversations and shared our days discussing all sorts of topics. I love to have workawayers like Jorein who are interested in the New Zealand way of life and are sociable and friendly. Jorein is a wonderful ambassador for… read more

(Excellent )

12/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Jorien) for host

I stayed four nights at Leah's (beautiful) place and I had a wonderful time. We helped together on different small jobs around the house - from apple picking to cleaning the oven. I really enjoyed our interesting talks about the New Zealand and the Dutch culture and (art) history, the English language, our travels and our personal lives. The sign… read more

(Excellent )

19/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Jessica & Amy) for host

Leah is energetic and friendly and does a lot of traveling around the world. On our first night, she sat us in front of an electronic picture frame that cycled through images from her trip to Uganda and Ethiopia. She has plenty of interesting stories to share, and we felt very comfortable in her home. Leah’s yard is pristine, and we very much… read more

(Excellent )

14/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica & Amy)

Jessica and Amy came with me from Oamaru and spent some time working in my garden. We had some time in the city together and returned to continue with the gardening. They are a happy pair who always look on the bright side and cheerfully tackle any task I asked of them. We had a happy time together and I wish them well on their further travels.

(Excellent )

24/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Isabella & Marco) for host

We spent a couple of days with Leah and really appreciated the time with her.

Leah is a cheerful and warm-hearted person, who made us feel like home. Our room was excellent- lovely and cozy. In general Leah's house is very beautiful and charming. We enjoyed the delicious & fresh food and all the lovely conversations we had.

We did some… read more

(Excellent )

12/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Isabella & Marco)

Marco and Isabella are a delightful couple with a joy of living. They are very energetic and accomplished all tasks that were asked of them. Their enthusiasm for new experiences is refreshing, and where I consider some Kiwi ways mundane, they find excitement in learning new things. We spent many good times together with enjoyable conversation… read more

(Excellent )

15/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (sarah) for host

This was my first workaway experience and really I lucked out with Leah. She is an interesting person with lots of stories to tell and I enjoyed my time in her house. I stayed in a nice private room in her house and the work was quite straightforward once she had given me some basic gardening instructions
She also has an extensive knowledge of… read more

(Excellent )

14/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (sarah)

Sarah is fun to be with and we had lots of pleasant conversation and plenty of laughs. She weeded the flower gardens at my place and helped in the house as well. What a pity the jandal was swallowed by the sand at the beach! I hope you enjoy the rest of your travel in New Zealand.

(Excellent )

15/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Stephanie & Nicole)

Stephanie and Nicole are lovely young ladies who are keen to please. They delight in learning new things in New Zealand. As a florist, Nicole was able to make a special bouquet for a friend the very first evening they arrived at my place. Thank you Nicole. Thank you both for helping around my yard and the place looks nice and tidy now. Go… read more

(Excellent )

13/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Christianne)

Christianne is a delightful lady who was willing to share her knowledge of plants and helping in the garden. We got on very well together and with the other workawayers who were staying at the same time. Thank you for your friendship, Christianne.

(Excellent )

13/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Christianne) for host

Leah was my first workaway host and i was really lucky with her. She is a nice woman with a big warm heart who easily made me feel at home. She tried to see the strong sides of everyone. And enjoyed teaching us whatever was necessary. The work in the garden was easy and enjoyable to do. I had a beautiful room with a good bed and she cooked nice… read more

(Excellent )

11/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Krisztina & Carlos)

Krisztina and Carlos worked very well at my place. They did hedgecutting using the petrol powered hedgecutters, picked up the cuttings and disposed of them at the dump. They were helpful in the house and we had wonderful conversations about travel experiences. I wish you both well for your future.

(Excellent )

15/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Antoine & HÉLÈNE) for host

Thank you Leah for this workaway, we really appareciate it! We are glad to met you and hope you will visit Nantes after your next trip in China

(Excellent )

14/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Antoine & HÉLÈNE)

Antoine and Helene are a delightful couple who are a joy to have stay. They picked 15 kg of gooseberries, top-and-tailed them and prepared for the freezer. This is "paying it forward" for other guests who come. They also picked peas and beans in the tunnel house. They discovered the bush walks and beach at Riverton and appear to be enjoying… read more

(Excellent )

10/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Celina & Sarah)

Celina and Sarah are lovely young ladies who approach each task with enthusiasm. They assisted me with hosting a garden party for the elderly and spent most of the day preparing German cuisine delights for the rest home residents. They then set up the tables, chairs and umbrellas and served the elderly. They were like having grand-daughters to… read more

(Excellent )

10/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Celina & Sarah) for host

We stayed for four nights with Leah. We had a lovely time with her! She is such a kind and caring person that we felt at home immediately.
We helped her with a tea party for people from a elderly home which was really nice! She volunteers for so many different things which is impressing.
Leah is a great cooker and we will definitely miss that :D… read more

(Excellent )

04/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Christopher)

Christopher is a pleasant young man who is able to relate to people of all ages and mixed with others in the community. He was willing and obliging and completed all the tasks I asked of him. He used the walk-behind lawnmower to mow my huge section when my ride-on mower had broken down. Chris will go well on his travels because he is so… read more

(Excellent )

04/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Christopher) for host

Leah is such a lovely old lady, full of joy and always smiling. I had a great time with her and the food was great (especially those „New Zealand Pies“ ).

The work is easy and it was mostly gardening, but also to give her a hand with all her charity work is really nice.

She helps with your further travelling wherever she can and you can… read more

(Excellent )

26/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Dagmar)

It was a pleasure to have Dagmar stay at my place. She is good company and worked in my tunnelhouse, clearing out the weeds and staking the beans and peas. She came to Book Club and met local people who were interested in her views as a visitor to our wee town. I trust your travels will go smoothly. I treasure your friendship.

(Excellent )

26/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Dagmar) for host

Staying with Lhea was fun. Nice room good food and not hard working. I enjoyed to talk with here and she took me to get to know some local people. This was great. She has a lovely garden to work in.

(Excellent )

19/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Feliciano)

Feliciano is one of the nicest young men it has been my pleasure to host. He is happy to help with any task around the home, indoors and outdoors. He mastered using the petrol-driven hedgecutters and did a wonderful job on the many shrubs. He has such an easy-going nature, he can fit in with any social situation, including older people. Go… read more

(Excellent )

19/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Feliciano) for host

Stay by Leah was a pleasure, I helped her with some jobs in the garden and doing housekeeping. She is really fridendly and kind, I enjoyed my time here. I can recomend to come here at all workawayers. Riverton is also a nice place to come for enjoy some fantastic wievs from the beaches and meet some nice people.

(Excellent )

19/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Corvin & Maurice)

Maurice and Corvin were pleasant young men who did all of the jobs that I asked them to do. They were willing to build a rustic seat under a tree and used their initiative to get the job done. I wish them well on their travels around New Zealand and know that they will be good workawayers for all the hosts they stay with.

(Excellent )

20/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host

I was staying with Leah for 5 days . We had a lot of fun and Leah told me a lot about the plants during gardening. It was very interesting. I really enjoyed working in the garden. We had nice conversations and laughed a lot. Thanks also for the good food, I still dream of your dessert with oatmeal, apples and ice cream. At home I will cook it for… read more

(Excellent )

23/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)

Laura is a very friendly young lady who was willing to try her hand at anything I asked her. She got on well with my other Workawayer and together they burnt rubbish, cleaned windows and spouting and weeded in the garden. Laura met others from our community when volunteering counting and folding our local newspaper. She also delivered the… read more

(Excellent )

02/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Hae & Craig) for host

Leah is a beautiful, loving, kind, and intelligent lady with a beautiful home with flower gardens and greenhouse. She made us feel very welcome, and had great time working on things that need to be fixed, or working in the greenhouse. Even though early spring, we had vegetables from the greenhouse to cook for our meals. She had tremendous… read more

(Excellent )

01/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Hae & Craig)

Craig and Hae worked extremely well and used initiative to solve problems where things needed fixing or altering. I appreciated their conversation and the way they interacted with my grandchildren who were also staying at the same time. Thank you for coming into our lives.

(Excellent )

02/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (DatKinn) for host

It's a wonderful stay at Leah's place, a true kiwi experience. The work given to us are easy, the house is cozy, the bed is comfy. But most importantly is Leah's character, she's a very lovely women who treats everyone like family, showing care and love all the time. Her grandson and granddaughter are equally lovely which make us felt just like… read more

(Excellent )

01/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (DatKinn)

Kinn and Shy are a lovely young couple who completed all the tasks set with no fuss whatsoever. They cleaned my car inside and out and made a good job of it. Shy demonstrated excellent culinary skills and produced a Malaysian banquet for us all to share. Thank you for interacting with my grandchildren so well—we all enjoyed your company.

(Excellent )

26/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Nanna & Niclas)

Nanna and Niclas are a delightful couple who worked so well together in my tunnelhouse, eliminating all weeds and preparing the soil for spring planting. We had a good time together and they are travelling the wild Fiordland area of New Zealand. Have a great life, my friends.

(Excellent )

02/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Jason)

Jason is a charming young man who has many skills that he kept under wraps until he volunteered them. He is agile enough to climb high into the belfry of our wee country church and repair the rope that had frayed and broken. It was his skills gained whilst yachting that enabled him to do this. We shall remember that every time our bell is… read more

(Excellent )

31/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Marie Paule) for host

Leah is such a lovely, helping and dynamic lady. She knows everyone in her community, and really makes her best to show you around and share her love for her gorgeous Riverton.
Work is not hard and you have plenty of time for you.
She has many books to explain the History of the place. We have had nice chats and rides around and made some funny… read more

(Excellent )

27/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Marie Paule)

Marie Paule is a delightful workawayer who set to doing every task I asked her, willingly and with excellent results. My kitchen cupboards are now sparkling clean as she worked on them so well. We had great conversations and she assisted me with voluntary community work. Go well, my friend and may we meet again some time.

(Excellent )

20/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Françoise & Michel) for host

We had a great time with Leah, a lovely and generous person. We enjoyed to help her, not too hard to do. We met her friends at a amazing movie party.
We had friendly conversations, she gave us a lot of good advices to visit... Riverton is a famous place to visit. We were to Mandeville, visiting Aviation heritage factory and Museum.
Accomodation… read more

(Excellent )

10/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Françoise & Michel)

Francoise and Michel are a delightful couple who embraced small town Southland. They assisted me with community work, and toiled in my garden, dismantling an old fence and cutting back shrubs that needed a trim. Very willing and obliging couple who are now my friends from Toulouse. Thank you for your help.

(Excellent )

07/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host

If want to stay at a beautiful property with a lovely woman then go to Leah's place! Leah is so kind and you can talk really a lot with her. It was so much fun to stay there although it was just a few days.
The meals Leah prepared were so tasty!
And pealing the apples while listening to music make your day a bit better because Leah always sings… read more

(Excellent )

05/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)

Lisa is a lovely young lady who worked well at my place. She prepared buckets of apples for preserving and freezing. Thank you Lisa, for your assistance.

(Excellent )

24/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Youri & Audrey)

Youri and Audrey are an amazing couple who delight in hard work. I usually have to get a person to cut my hedges each year, but they had it done in very quick time. Youri is very strong and could use the petrol-driven hedgecutters without complaint. I enjoyed their conversation and learning about their culture. I love having them with me and I… read more

(Excellent )

19/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Marcel & Cornelia)

Marcel and Cornelia were wonderful guests who tackled every task in the garden that I asked them to do. They can work so quickly! All the potatoes dug, all the apples picked, all the lawns mown—it was amazing. Thank you, Marcel for using the hedge cutters to tidy up the shrubs. I enjoyed the lovely chocolate cake you made. I shall remember… read more

(Excellent )

16/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Marcel & Cornelia) for host

We had a really great time at Leah's Home. She is so a lovely person and she gave us so many informations about New Zealand.
We enjoyed the time with her and we really miss the cups of tea everyday with her.☺ She is also a amazing cook and served everyday a great meal for us.
She borrowed us 2 bikes and we spend a nice afternoon at… read more

(Excellent )

17/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Luisa) for host

Staying with Leah for 5 days was such a fantastic experience! She made us feeling home immediately and we had lots of great conversations. Leah is an amazing woman with a great humour who loves to laugh - thank you for sharing all your stories with us! We are still impressed by your journeys and activities, your knowledge about the area and all… read more

(Excellent )

06/02/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Luisa)

When Team Kramer hit my place, things began to happen! Luisa and Lena are wonderful sisters who approached every task diligently and seemed to enjoy the work they did. They were a delight to have stay with me and I am sure they enjoyed checking out our wee town. Go well, girls. the next workaway host is in for a treat.

(Excellent )

23/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (Kamil) for host

Leah is the best workaway host you can wish for. Her garden is beautiful, so all the work you do feels rewarding. She knows everything about New Zealand and gives great advice for travels. Definitely visit Riverton with her, it is one of the most beautiful towns. Thank you for the stay!

(Excellent )

20/01/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Kamil)

Kamil is a personable young man with a good sense of humour. He is willing to do garden work and is strong and capable. My trees look much better now that he has removed the low growing branches. Thank you for your company and expertise. I hope you enjoy the many experiences you have in New Zealand. Go well, Kamil.

(Excellent )

21/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (Wiebke) for host

Thanks Leah for the great time at your home. You are a fantastic person, who have a heart for everyone. Your commitment for the community is awesome. It has inspired me. I have really liked to help you and have enjoyed the time. :)
I wish you the best! And a lot more nice guests in your home!

(Excellent )

14/01/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Wiebke)

Wiebke was a delightful lady who entered into my life the moment she stepped through my door. She joined in with the voluntary community work that I do and was especially helpful in the garden. She can work competently without supervision and is a joy to have as a house guest. She completed tasks well and tidied up afterwards. I would… read more

(Excellent )

20/01/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (S)

Sue totally transformed a corner of my garden by weeding it so efficiently and in no time at all. She works without supervision because she has the knowledge to know a weed from a garden plant and can therefore use her own judgement. We had a good time together and went out and about our area and did a bush walk as well. How nice to have met you… read more

(Excellent )

17/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (Jan) for host

I had a great time staying at Leah's house. She is a great cook and wonderful company. I learned a lot about new zealand culture, especially about the kiwi cuisine. She gave me good advice about my further trip aswell. So it was a fantastic experience staying with her.
I wish you all the best Leah, see you in Berlin ;)

(Excellent )

14/01/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Jan)

Jan was a wonderful house guest who worked willingly and without complaint in my home and garden. He could turn his hand to anything including repairing my tunnel house, harvesting broad beans, mowing the lawns on the ride-on lawnmower and assisting in the voluntary community work that I do. He is a joy to meet and will go far with his positive… read more

(Excellent )

22/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)

Daniel was a pleasure to have visit. He was willing to turn his hand to anything that I asked him to do. Daniel saw around our wee town and explored the coast. I know that your will fit in with any Workaway host, Daniel, because you are so cheerful and obliging. I wish you well on your travels.

(Excellent )

22/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host

I had an amazing time with Leah! She is quite nice, hospitable and kind! The work with her is neither hard or exhausting, I even learned how to use a electric saw to cut wood! it was a lot of fun :), I am gonna remember my time there which is already part of my travel stories, thanks Leah!

(Excellent )

23/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Jordan)

Jordan is a very personable young man who is eager to help and learn things. He assisted with community volunteering, counting and folding our local newspaper and also the delivery. He cleaned the muck from the spoutings on my house and scrubbed the algae from them. He enjoyed burning garden branches and twigs in the drum. Jordan got along… read more

(Excellent )

10/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Sabrina)

Sabrina was a joy to have helping in my home. She learnt how to preserve fruit and continued working on her own without my help. She uses her initiative and sees when things need to be done. Sabrina is always cheerful and a pleasure to have as a guest. Go well, my friend, and enjoy your travels.

(Excellent )

16/04/2015

Left by Workawayer (Sabrina) for host

I stayed 3 nights at Leah's place. She's such a wonderful, warm and welcoming woman with such a big knowledge about almost everything. You can learn a lot from her and she should really become a tour guide of New Zealand. ;-) Thank you so much for all the helpful information you gave me.
I had a wonderful time with her and enjoyed her food which… read more

(Excellent )

04/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Kanako) for host

Thank you, Leah.
I enjoyed helping with your gardening.
Unfortunately, the weather was not good for outside work, but inside your tunnel house was OK.
I hope the beans and peas will grow well!
I appreciate your kindness to drive me to the sea side.
Take care of yourself.

(Excellent )

04/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Kanako)

Kanako was a joy to have staying with me. She readily accepted the task of removing weeds from my tunnel house ready for planting out. We had good conversations and got along fine. Thank you for the calligraphy poster, Kanako. It is on my wall. I wish you well in your travels.

(Excellent )

02/05/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Maddie & Pat)

Maddie and Pat are a delightful couple who spent their time with me working with the contractor I employed to trim my hedges. They did a wonderful job, cleaning up the cuttings. Pat learnt to use the petrol-driven hedgecutters and did a good job. They had a look around Riverton and visited the museum. If you return to New Zealand you are both… read more

(Excellent )

12/04/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Patrick & Emilie)

Patrick and Emilie were wonderful guests who worked well in the garden. They used their initiative and could see jobs to be done and got on with doing them. When visiting my daughter they worked in her garden too. They enjoyed the flight over eastern Southland which was an unexpected reward for the work done. Go well, my friends, and I look… read more

(Excellent )

12/04/2015

Left by Workawayer (Patrick & Emilie) for host

Leah was such a nice and welcoming host ! :)

We stayed at her lovely place for 5 days and helped her with her garden and her apples ! We honestly can't think of a better place to have our first workaway experience !

Leah was a very interesting person, she shared a lot about New Zealand, her life and she took care of us and we hope that we… read more

(Excellent )

12/04/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Michał)

Michal is a generous young man with a ready smile and a 'can do' approach to life. He is not afraid to venture into the wilderness, knowing that he has the skills to survive. Michal worked well and used the hedgecutters for trimming back shrubs. Thank you for your work, Michal, and may you enjoy further workaway experiences. Go well.

(Excellent )

23/02/2015

Left by Workawayer (Michał) for host

Leah is a very caring person, in her home is a family atmosphere. I spent with her a few nice days. I have to write that she is a grear cook. Thank you

(Excellent )

24/03/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Nathalie)

Nathalie is a delightful workawayer who embarks on each task with pleasure. She entered into helping me with volunteer work and community involvement. Although the weather meant that we could not always go outdoors, we had wonderful discussions together, and I am really looking forward to meeting again. Go well, Nathalie.

(Excellent )

23/03/2015

Left by Workawayer (Nathalie) for host

What to say more about Leah that was not yet described in the feedbacks...? Leah is such a lovely woman, the best host you could ever have. Thank you for everything Leah and yes, guests leave as friends! I enjoyed very much spending time with you. And Riverton is a very pretty town. See you soon in "le pays du croissant"!!

(Excellent )

27/02/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Anikó & Rita)

Aniko and Rita are happy, friendly ladies who were a delight to meet. They worked very well in my garden and have lifted my year's supply of potatoes. They willingly loaded the trailer with shrubbery cuttings and left everything clean and tidy. I enjoyed learning about their home country, Hungary and I am now persuaded to stop there on my… read more

(Excellent )

27/02/2015

Left by Workawayer (Anikó & Rita) for host

Our short stay with Leah was very pleasant. If you are looking for a host who has a deep knowledge of the local places and is happy to show them to you, that's Leah. If you like working in the garden with your hosts and listen to her stories during the work, that's Leah. If you want to stay in a beautiful house in amazing beds, that's Leah. If you… read more

(Very good )

21/02/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Romy & Friederike)

Romy and Gerrit worked very well painting the trim on my house. They were new to the job but made a satisfactory effort. Gerrit learned to use the petrol-driven hedgecutters and trimmed shrubs around the property. They worked willingly and well. They cycled around Riverton and were rewarded with the rare sight of dolphins coming up our river… read more

(Excellent )

10/02/2015

Left by Workawayer (Emma & Chris) for host

Leah saved us from certain drowning in a southerly storm! My best friend and I stayed with her for two days in February 15. She immediately welcomed us with open arms and took us over to her friends' home for a delicious meal. We had a blast chatting, laughing and playing games. The following day her friends took us to the pool for a swim after we… read more

(Excellent )

09/02/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Emma & Chris)

Emma and Lizzy arrived in a bedraggled state after getting soaked in their wee tent. They are a fun team, and entertained my friends and I at dinner with their quick wit and humour. The weather did not allow much outdoor work, but they were able to see a little of Riverton and enjoy what we have to offer here in the south of New Zealand. The… read more

(Excellent )

25/01/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca)

Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute

(No show)

12/01/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Jaime & Lorea)

Jaime and Ainhoa were great fun to have stay. They worked very well at the tasks I asked them to do and enjoyed exploring the Riverton area. They are a lovely, delightful couple who will do well in their travels. They both travel with a smile!

(Excellent )

29/12/2014

Left by Workawayer (Kristel) for host

I had my very first workaway experience at Leah`s place. She gave me possibility to do different jobs, including community work and this made my experience very rich and valuable. Leah is very good host - delicious food, comfortable accommodation, interesting discussions and meetings with local people. She helped me to discover local culture and… read more

(Excellent )

27/12/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Kristel)

Kristel stayed with me for a week and we got on very well together because she is such a friendly and outgoing person. She helped pick gooseberries, weed the tunnel-house and gathered hedge cuttings along with others. She enjoyed the lead up to Christmas in New Zealand and is now a good friend. Go well in your travels, Kristel.

(Excellent )

27/12/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Marcos & Estelle)

Marcos and Estelle stayed just before Christmas and were a great help to me, cutting back a hedge, dead-heading roses and cleaning gutters. My home was spotless for the family visiting on Boxing Day, thanks to their efforts. They are great fun to be with and Marcos' reading aloud in English was a real joy! Keep it up, Marcos, and you will… read more

(Excellent )

27/12/2014

Left by Workawayer (Marcos & Estelle) for host

We liked to stay at Leah´house. She has a great heart, great humour, the room was cosy, she is an excellent host. She has a great garden where we enjoyed wokring.
Near the house , there is a good spot to surf, tracks if you like waliking and you might even seee hector´s dolphin if you are lucky. thanks again Leah for your generosity.

(Excellent )

27/12/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Hanna)

Hanna worked very well helping with gardening and child minding. She is a lovely, friendly person who is a good ambassador for her country. I hope you go well in your travels, Hanna.

(Excellent )

13/12/2014

Left by Workawayer (Hanna) for host

Leah was a lovely host! The location, the house and the workaway room are beautiful. The food was good and work was fun (especially spending time with her grandchildren).
Thank you for a great time, Leah!

(Excellent )

03/05/2014

Left by Workawayer (Randi) for host

Staying with Leah was a great experience. She told me all about her town and what I could do and made me feel very welcome. I helped with her in house work and cleaned up the yard one afternoon. She made my first workaway stay an amazing one.

Thank you!

(Excellent )

14/04/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Randi)

Randi stayed with me for a few days. Because it was wet weather we had to do indoor activities. She learnt to use the old treadle sewing machine and hemmed some items for me. We defrosted the freezer and prepared apples for freezing. It is always great to have the company of a young person who is looking further than their own back door and… read more

(Excellent )

15/04/2014

Left by Workawayer (Kevin & Sarah) for host

We had such a lovely time with Leah! She was so kind to us and was especially wonderful with our girls. We really enjoyed getting to know her and helping her around the house. She made us some absolutely wonderful meals and the home was clean and warm. Kevin worked the hedges and the girls and I picked apples and helped around the house. We would… read more

(Excellent )

14/04/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Kevin & Sarah)

It was delightful having Kevin and Sarah and the children to stay with me for a few days and help around the yard. Kevin mastered the petrol-driven hedgecutters and dealt with my large macrocarpa hedges. Sarah and the girls picked the apples and they are now ready for bottling. I wish them well on their travels around New Zealand.

(Excellent )

14/04/2014

Left by Workawayer (Joseph) for host

Leah is a wonderful host! She is an amazing cook and has wonderful facts and stories about her area of New Zealand. Thanks Leah!

(Excellent )

14/04/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Joseph)

Joe was a pleasant young man who worked at my home for nearly a week. He is good company and relates well to others. I enjoyed having him to stay and I am sure he enjoyed learning about the south of New Zealand. Go well, Joe!

(Excellent )

18/03/2014

Left by Workawayer (Kate) for host

My time with Leah was serene. She has a beautiful home with amazing gardens and views and I loved helping out with a variety of outdoor tasks. I finally fulfilled an ambition of driving a sit-down lawn mower and threw myself into digging, planting, pruning and weeding in the tunnel house and potato patch. Leah is an inspiration and a great host.… read more

(Excellent )

17/03/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Kate)

Kate was a diligent worker who found tasks to do even when I did not see them. She is now adept at mowing using a ride-on lawnmower and she enjoyed working in the tunnelhouse. Kate is great company and took delight in exploring the Riviera of the South by bicycle. I hope we meet again, Kate. I loved our conversations.

(Excellent )

28/02/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)

It is always fun having lovely people like Lisa to stay. Lisa was a willing worker who always had a smile and joined in whatever activity was on offer. Go well, Lisa and enjoy your travels.

(Excellent )

25/01/2014

Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host

Hello Leah, even though the weather wasn´t good enough to go swimming everything else was great: your company, the trips we could do together, your nice home and garden, the lovely room you gave to me and I also enjoyed the work I could do for you in your garden which gave me new ideas for my garden at home. Thank you very much for… read more

(Excellent )

28/02/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Edda)

Edda is a kindred spirit who finds joy in simple things. She saw tasks to do that I had overlooked and got on with them. What a surprise to meet up again in Wellington! I would love to visit you some time, Edda and continue our interesting conversations.

(Excellent )

23/01/2014

Left by Workawayer (Edda) for host

Leah is a great host! I will always remember the "tea time break" she explained : NZ LAW says that you have the right of 10 min. for a coup of tea in the morning and in the afternoon. Leah prepared tea or coffee and we would sit down in the lovely garden or comfy kitchen for a discussion.
Thank you very much Leah. I will always remember your… read more

(Excellent )

28/02/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Gonnie)

Gonnie describes herself well in her profile. I loved having her to stay as she is such a cheerful lady who finds no task a problem. She used the lawnmower, cleared windblown debris, tape repaired my tunnel house and was very obliging in the house. I loved the interaction with my older house guests from England. Gonnie, you are a delight to… read more

(Excellent )

12/01/2014

Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host

I had a wonderful time at Leah's place in Riverton!
Working in her garden trimming the roses and planting trees was delightful and I was rewarded with heavenly food like Leah's apple pie!
She has a lot of interesting stories and we had great conversation.
Leah was very helpful to me, and kind. All the best Leah!

(Excellent )

06/01/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)

Julia has been a great help to me in the garden by weeding, dead-heading the roses, planting a plum tree and general tidying. It was hard to keep her indoors when the weather was wet and windy—she insisted on continuing with the tasks. We had a great time together before she went off to walk the Milford Track. You are an inspiration Julia, for… read more

(Excellent )

06/01/2014

Left by Workawayer (Chiayu) for host

Certainly it's difficult for Workawayer not to have enjoyable time at Leah's place! The homey feeling, kindness and amazing chats at Leah's place are plus for memories for stay in Riverton. It's beyond Workawayers giving her hands, she gave us many, too. Indeed, she's an angel, as a previous Workawayer has described.^^ I find Leah to be… read more

(Excellent )

06/01/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Chiayu)

Chiayu was a very likeable lady who worked well in my garden weeding, dead-heading roses, trimming the edges of garden plots and assisting with anything that I asked her to help with. She is a well-travelled person who has a number of tales to tell of her experiences and so we were able to discuss travel stories together. Chiayu is a great… read more

(Excellent )

16/12/2013

Left by Workawayer (Adena & Heather) for host

Leah is a wonderful, generous host. She was so helpful in advising about our plans for the South Island. Just a few hundred meters from the small, adorable town of Riverton, we loved staying with her and helping out in the garden. Many thanks for a memorable stay and for better acquainting us with New Zealand culture and language!

(Excellent )

03/12/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Adena & Heather)

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(Excellent )

13/12/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Francoise)

Francoise was an excellent guest who worked well and had time to see our beautiful south coast. She is what Workaway is all about. I loved reading your blogs after you had left. You certainly took a lot of photos and some I was not aware of! Enjoy your travels.

(Excellent )

07/04/2013

Left by Workawayer (Francoise) for host

Leah was a warm and wonderful host! She really made my time in Riverton something special. The conversations, the stories, and the site-seeing were all great! The garden work was fun too! The sign above her door which reads "Enter as strangers, Leave as friends" couldn't be more true. Thank you for having allowed me into your home and your life,… read more

(Excellent )

05/12/2013

Left by Workawayer (Bruno) for host

I do not know if angels exist, but if there are, I found one in Riverton. Her name? Leah Boniface. Thank You for everything!

(Excellent )

03/12/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Bruno)

Bruno is a friendly young man who was willing to learn about New Zealand culture. He worked very well in my garden after learning which weeds to remove. I enjoyed having him to stay with me .

(Excellent )

18/11/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Eloise)

Thank you, Eloise. I really enjoyed your company and I am amazed at how quickly young people can complete tasks! I must be slowing down. You and Alfie make a good team and can work together without any hassle. Your happy dispositions make you a joy to have as guests. I wish you well in your travels.

(Excellent )

18/11/2013

Left by Workawayer (Eloise) for host

We stayed with Leah for a week, helping out doing odd jobs and bits of gardening in the Riverton sunshine, and had a wonderful time. Lots of brilliant conversations and lovely meals were enjoyed, and Leah was kind enough to give as extensive tour of the region and join us on a tramp through the bush. We really got a good feel for what it's like to… read more

(Excellent )

11/11/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Talitha)

Talitha is a great little worker. The weather was not always the best to be outside but we had a great time together with conversations about all manner of things. Talitha will enjoy the rest of her New Zealand experience because she is open to learning new skills and experiences. Go well, my friend.

(Excellent )

10/11/2013

Left by Workawayer (Talitha) for host

Leah is a great host. I really enjoyed my 4 days at her place. Riverton is nice and small and beautiful.
Leah is just asking for a few hours of work every day and then I got free time and could explore the area.
We had good talks and Leah is a well traveled person. I loved to listen to your stories!
The room is great and thank you for making… read more

(Excellent )

27/06/2013

Left by Workawayer (RaeEllen) for host

Leah was by far THE BEST host I stayed with through workaway! She is what this whole experience is about. I stayed with her for 5 days and had the time of my life. She asked for only 3 hours of light work around her property a day, and we had the rest of the day to explore the surrounding area. She made a real effort to share her culture with us,… read more

(Excellent )

19/05/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (RaeEllen)

RaeEllen is a lovely young lady who was eager to assist with any tasks asked of her. She was enthusiastic about new experiences and was a joy to have in my home. I wish her well on her travels.

(Excellent )

19/05/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Simon)

Simon is an enthusiastic and willing worker. He had all my shrubs trimmed quickly with the power hedgecutters. He cleaned up the cuttings and left a very professional finish. He is fun to be with and takes pleasure in new sights and experiences. He cleaned up my tunnel house very quickly and was then on to leaf raking. He is a happy young man… read more

(Excellent )

20/01/2013

Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host

I had a great time with Leah! She is a generous, helpful, lovely person and will make sure you are well looked after.
I enjoyed picking and peeling heaps of broad beans and tidying up the tunnel house while having a nice chat and get to know stories about Riverton and the Southland region.
My room was really cosy, food was plenty and yummy and… read more

(Excellent )

19/01/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)

Anna is very personable and great compnay. She is a willing worker and can complete a task so very quickly. She has good horticultural knowledge and was able to offer advice on the garden. We had a good time together and I wish her well on her travels.

(Excellent )

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