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Host rating
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Last replied
5 Oct 2025
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Description
We are a friendly family in the sunny Bay of Plenty. Mountain bike tracks and walks nearby, plus stunning beaches.
We are a family of four with a dog (Moose the Portuguese Water Dog), a project manager in civil engineering and an educator in social work and counselling. We are a blend of British and Kiwi.
You need to be able to clean and do general work around the house and in the garden.
We are looking for a proactive, down to earth person(s).
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers would benefit from an experience of staying with a New Zealand family in a relaxed home. You’d also have chance to speak English and help us enjoy aspects of your own culture and language. From our place there is easy access to areas of natural beauty including Mclaren Falls park, Mount Maunganui and Tauranga as well as nearby Rotorua brimming with cultural heritage.
Help
You need to be able to do cleaning and general work around the house and in the garden.
We are looking for a practical, proactive, down to earth person(s).
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
Maori: Intermediate
Accommodation
In a bedroom
What else ...
The bus route is outside our property, taking you into town or the local town centre. There is internet access both at home as well as within areas in town. The area has surfing, MTB, trekking, fishing, diving etc. There is lots to do here.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have off street parking
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
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Feedback (5)
They put a lot of trust into you and give you quite a lot of freedom while working. They are very generous and provide more than enough food. The boys are lovely too, especially Oakley won my heart! I really miss them already! Being their workawayers has been a great pleasure!
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They put a lot of trust into you and give you quite a lot of freedom while working. They are very generous and provide more than enough food. The boys are lovely too, especially Oakley won my heart! I really miss them already! Being their workawayers has been a great pleasure!
