In the christchurch, right by the reserve, New Zealand

New Zealand

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26/01/2020
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We are two professional adults who work full time and love our crazy dogs. We have just moved to this property so making over the property and establishing a garden, painting fences, cleaning and maintaining a house are the name of the game. The exchange is 3 hours work for accomodation. No food is included. Work includes painting, weeding, cleaning/house work, animal feeding and care.
We have miles of spare clothes and gumboots, so not to worry about those things.
Please feel most welcome to email at any time. It can be a few days as I email usually from work and I use my hotmail account only. This position suits someone who is independent and who wants to be in the city but close to nature. At the end of our drive is a huge reserve with a stream and bordering the reserve are farms.
Our home is strictly smoke free, Cheers and thanks, Nicky
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Help around the house
Animal Care
Help with Computers/ Internet
Projects involving children
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UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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Help
Cooking
Painting
cleaning
gardening
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Room in home.
What else ...
local bus direct line to the airport, and into the city only a few minutes walk from house
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
3 hours, no food 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (28)

18/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Mark) for host

We stayed with Jo for two weeks, she was very understanding and extremely helpful with us establishing ourselves in New Zealand. Always happy to offer us advice on things.
Jo was kind enough to take us to the supermarket after we arrived jet-lagged after 30 hours of travelling. She dropped us into the city a couple of times, and took us to the… read more

(Excellent )

05/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Federica & Daniele Thomas) for host

We spent 10 days with Jo and Diesel (Nicky was in Australia), playing and walking the dog, cleaning the fishpond and trying to save the plants covered in algae, pruning roses, cleaning the gutters. Since it was winter some days what we had to do was not enough to work for three hours so we tried to find some extra jobs like cleaning the fridge,… read more

(Excellent )

23/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Federica & Daniele Thomas)

Fantastic couple, very self motivated welcome ant time

(Excellent )

04/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Duncan) for host

I had a great time here in July. Jo was great and picked me up from the city after work. The work was easy. Mostly keeping Diesel company and taking him for walks (he's an attention seeking old man but a very easy dog to deal with). I also cooked a meal, cleaned the windows and did a bit of gardening. Theres a bus close by that will get you into… read more

(Excellent )

12/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Judith) for host

Mid March I spend 1,5 week in Christchurch with Jo and dog Diesel, Nicky was overseas at that moment.
Most jobs where cleaning/gardening and have a walk in the park with Diesel.
Clean bedroom/bathroom, good location.
I had a nice stay!

(Excellent )

21/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (xiyan)

Communicated yes to booking and then no communication when I tried to organise pick up or when she didn't get to the house

(No show)

16/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Cate & Markus)

Cate and Marcus are a great couple, it was lovely having them stay and they were fantastic helping me in the house

(Excellent )

11/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Naemi) for host

My two weeks stay at Nicky and Jo's place was an amazing experience. They were both lovely and did everything to make me feel at home. There was a variety of tasks where I could help out which made the work really interesting. From feeding the animals, trying to make a winter proof shelter for the chicken, potting bulbs, getting firewood ready,… read more

(Excellent )

23/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Bruno) for host

I had my first workaway experience with Nicky and Jo, It was just a week but I liked very much. They make you feel home and you can have good talks with them. I also could meet other workawayers and share more culture that i has expecting . I can´t wait to do more workaway´s

(Excellent )

27/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Stéphanie) for host

Nicky is a incredible person, the only one way possible is love her!
She is smiling, singing and flexible.
She makes delicious sweets, smoothie and lunch.
All the time she is positive and very encouraging.
The work is very easy to do, not hard at all and you'll see pigs like you never seen before.
We was happy to help her and see the… read more

(Excellent )

21/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Iris & Maite) for host

Sorry for the late response! We had a great time staying with Nicky and Jo. There's a very relaxed atmosphere and everyone was really nice! We'd definitely loved to stay longer but unfortunately we had to go home. We hope you're doing well, Nicky and wish you the best of luck with everything concerning the house :)

(Excellent )

05/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Iris & Maite)

Hi these young ladies stayed with us for 3 weeks. They are incredibly easy to get on with, love doing everything and give everything thier best shot. I am currently very unwell and the girls rushed around doing anything and everything needed. They tended the animals with kindness. Nothing seemed to be a bother despite the fact that I was tired… read more

(Excellent )

19/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Aude & Marion)

The most amazing couple with huge skills, and great attitude. Recommended to everyone!

(Excellent )

08/04/2015

Left by Workawayer (Aude & Marion) for host

We loved our staying at Nickie ans Jo's place. They are both very nice. It was very pleasant. Nickie is a wonderful person, she spent few times with us, showed us around when she had the time. She is very positive and encourage you for any project with a lot of kindness.
The job wasn't boring at all, it was cool. Also the tea-time with some great… read more

(Excellent )

19/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Sabrina)

A lovely lady who works hard and is great company

(Excellent )

29/04/2015

Left by Workawayer (Sabrina) for host

I stayed one week at Nicky's and Jo's place. They have a lovely small farm with cute animals. I cared about them during Nicky and Jo went away for the long weekend. You get never bored - there is always something to do around the house. The vegetable garden is also very nice. There are bikes available for use and you have enough time to discouver… read more

(Excellent )

21/03/2015

Left by Workawayer (Matthew & Lauren) for host

We absolutely loved spending time at Nikki and Jo's house, and helping on their lovely little farm! Nikki was incredibly generous by picking us up at 1am from the airport after a late flight, (which we are still so thankful for!) and always had a smile on her face and an infectious positive attitude to everything. We really enjoyed getting up and… read more

(Excellent )

13/02/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Elena)

You would never believe this lady is only 19years. she is wise and mature beyond her years with such a pleasant and outgoing nature. She works constantly to a wonderful standard. Thanks so very much,
cheers Nicky

(Excellent )

26/01/2015

Left by Workawayer (Elena) for host

The week I stayed with Nicky and Jo was amazing. They are both super nice and welcoming and they live on a great property.
The work was more than fair, I had heaps of time to see something in Christchurch and looking after the animals is really fun.
Thanks a lot for the great time and the pizza!

(Excellent )

13/02/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Margarethe)

A huge thanks for the amazing work that you did and for spending time with us. you are a wonderfully mature and hardworking person with a fantastic personality. Loved having you here. nicky

(Excellent )

12/02/2015

Left by Workawayer (Margarethe) for host

I had 10 nice days at Nicky´s and Jo´s including some hard work, great food (yummi cookies!!!), and enough freetime to go for walks and to explore the city. Thank you very much for hosting me! =)

(Excellent )

28/09/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca & Stacey)

Two of the nicest and hardest worker you could ask for, delight to have stay and they are welcome back any time

(Excellent )

19/05/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Ben)

I should like to personally thank these two incredibly mature and wonderful young people. they are outstanding cooks and fun to be around. they are quick to learn and are consciencious when given a task. they are eager to work and are a credit to themselves.

(Excellent )

18/05/2014

Left by Workawayer (Ben) for host

We spent one week with Nicky and Jo working on their fantastic property and, although we would have loved to have stayed longer it was long enough to know what a great workaway experience it is. The work is varied and enjoyable (especially looking after Wilbur and Monty!) and we got a lot out of it. There's also a great balance between work and… read more

(Excellent )

20/11/2013

Left by Workawayer (Kadri) for host

(Excellent )

27/04/2013

Left by Workawayer (kurt & Janine) for host

Nicky was a wonderful host! We spent nearly a week helping out around the farm and it quickly felt as comfortable as our own home. Nicky started out our time by picking us up at the airport at 1:30am with a smile on her face! She cooked a wonderful chicken dinner for us (not one of the very cute chickens on the farm), made us smoothies, homemade… read more

(Excellent )

09/09/2011

Left by Workawayer (Colin) for host

Nicky, Jo, and Kan and three of the most pleasant people that I have met in all of my travels. Their home is beautiful, and their farm reeks of potential and success. Nicky says 6 magic words that I *love* to hear, "I don't know, let's try it!" They are all funny, intelligent, and well traveled people...to make it even better, they know how to… read more

(Excellent )

08/09/2011

Left by host for Workawayer (Colin)

Colin is outstanding, articulate and vibrant. He is enthusiastic to take on any project and is passionate about animals and eco living. He was fun and a pleasure to spend time with. Wilbur and the chickens will miss him and will we. all the best for future travelling.

(Excellent )

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