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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
12 Apr 2024
Reply rate
100.0 %
Usually responds within 3 days
Feedback
46
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Description
Kia ora ra. I live in Rotorua having completed my home renovation. I have 1 dog, Te Uira a Labrador cross. I am with He Tuatoatanga, the Maori Spiritual Warrior School which is my past my present and my future.
Here, I am in the thick of my Maori community. These are my grandmother's people and mine. A very loving and caring community with hearts that are open to the world. As it should be.
It's a very relaxed pace. I can give you a list of tasks and then leave you to it at your own pace. You will be embraced by my Maori family who often pop in and invite us out to share their lives.
Hopefully you can use your own initiative to help me out around my home, garden and back yard. If you like to cook, it would be a bonus for me to enjoy the experience! If you are artistic and have flare in the garden - then let's create. I can teach you a little about Papatuanuku and what she has to offer - in my backyard or on a forest walk. I have lots to share. Looking forward to meeting you.
Nga mihi!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This is the land of my people, Te Arawa. Whilst you are here, you will be embraced by my family who will also include you in many of our outings.
Help
The current project is - renovate and repaint the caravan. Also it's help around the yard - the garden, trimming trees. Constructing new vege gardens. Inside the house help also would be appreciated. Indoors - there's alway cleaning.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
In my motorhome which is in my garden in the backyard. A quiet and peaceful abode.
What else ...
TIME OFF? Work work work. Haha it's a joke! I have a mountain bike you can explore the area on. Take the dogs for walks in the Redwoods across the road. Swim in the lake. Bike to the hot pools. Explore and absorb The Nature. If you have a validated licence, then my vehicle can drive us to the beach and back!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 281558131939
Feedback (21)
2 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Esmeralda )
What a pleasure it was to host Esme. Tricky jobs like glueing fabric onto the caravan ceiling proved to be easy as, due to her calmness and attention to detail. All the tricky jobs like undercoating and prepping dining chairs, prepping and undercoating the caravan cupboards and walls were done with initiative and determination. She cooked up an… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Esmeralda ) for host
I spent a week with Candice and Te Uira and it was easily one of the highlights of my New Zealand trip so far! The work was easy and Candice is an incredible host! She immediately made me feel welcome and took me in like I was an old friend. She shared a lot about her life and culture and I definitely learned a lot from her. She also took me to… read more
17 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Allen)
This guy worked miracles. We ended up building a carport to protect my caravan. One and a half days brainstorming ideas and solutions with Allen's suggestions meant that by the end of his stay – only one week, it was all done. Allen has a gift for working with you, giving great ideas to solve the problem and then making it all work. No stress, no… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Agnese)
An awesome attitude, a terrific personality and always welcome here. Flowers can now see the light of day. Cobbles are no longer covered in weeds. The lawns are manicured. Even my friends comment on my street-side lawn and its smart appearance. These were kind of all done in her spare time because the big focus during Agnese's stay was… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Agnese) for host
I stayed with Candice only 10 days but she made sure I had an amazing time, showing me around Rotorua and going to the hot pools or lake. During my stay we had to cut meat and then make sausages out of half a cow, and even if it was my first time doing something like that, I enjoyed it and it was gratifying as the meat and sausages were delicious!… read more
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(5.0)
Cultural exchange:
(5.0)
Communication:
(4.9)
2 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Esmeralda )
What a pleasure it was to host Esme. Tricky jobs like glueing fabric onto the caravan ceiling proved to be easy as, due to her calmness and attention to detail. All the tricky jobs like undercoating and prepping dining chairs, prepping and undercoating the caravan cupboards and walls were done with initiative and determination. She cooked up an… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Esmeralda ) for host
I spent a week with Candice and Te Uira and it was easily one of the highlights of my New Zealand trip so far! The work was easy and Candice is an incredible host! She immediately made me feel welcome and took me in like I was an old friend. She shared a lot about her life and culture and I definitely learned a lot from her. She also took me to… read more
17 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Allen)
This guy worked miracles. We ended up building a carport to protect my caravan. One and a half days brainstorming ideas and solutions with Allen's suggestions meant that by the end of his stay – only one week, it was all done. Allen has a gift for working with you, giving great ideas to solve the problem and then making it all work. No stress, no… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Agnese)
An awesome attitude, a terrific personality and always welcome here. Flowers can now see the light of day. Cobbles are no longer covered in weeds. The lawns are manicured. Even my friends comment on my street-side lawn and its smart appearance. These were kind of all done in her spare time because the big focus during Agnese's stay was… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Agnese) for host
I stayed with Candice only 10 days but she made sure I had an amazing time, showing me around Rotorua and going to the hot pools or lake. During my stay we had to cut meat and then make sausages out of half a cow, and even if it was my first time doing something like that, I enjoyed it and it was gratifying as the meat and sausages were delicious!… read more
16 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Annabel) for host
I had an amazing stay with Candice and Te Uira (Weeda) her lovely dog. The tasks that Candice set for me were simple and very relaxed. Candice took me to these amazing natural hot springs which was absolutely incredible. I had never experienced anything like that before! Candice is incredibly thoughtful and taught me more about the Māori culture… read more
26 Jul 2020
Left by Workawayer (Karina) for host
I only stayed five days with Candice and Myrtle, but would have stayed longer if I'd had more time. I had a lovely time with Candice. She welcomed me with an open heart in her warm home and has a lot of experiences and skills in many different areas. I could learn a lot and she is open to share her wisdom about Maori culture and the Spiritual… read more
13 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Catherine)
I very much enjoyed Cat's happy outlook on everything. Singing or humming quietly whilst helping me with my odd jobs is just what is needed during these really stifling hot days. Catherine was always enthusiastic and I was grateful for her constant willingness to lend a helping hand. The jobs were fairly straight forward - mowing lawns, weeding… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Catherine) for host
Candice is a lovely lady! I really enjoyed my stay there, the place is beautiful and her dog is just adorable. She introduced me to Maoris culture and shared her knowledge with me. We cooked together and have some nice time. The lake is absolutely beautiful and there a little beach maybe 5 min drive and a dock really close to the house for a quick… read more
9 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (David)
David is a hard worker and certainly enjoys his work to the extent that he’ll continue past the allotted hour. He gets stuck in. David has basic building skills and made excellent progress on a building project – demolishing walls and even a roof. He replaced rotten timber and rebuilt new walls. He also helped with the new roof.
Working with a… read more
Working with a… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (David) for host
Candice has a beautiful property near Rotorua. Working there was a supreme joy, so peaceful.
She did well to accommodate food and drink needs and lodging was all I needed it to be. I enjoyed working with her and will stay in touch on a personal level.
She was nice enough to teach me about the Maori people and I was able to attend a few events… read more
She did well to accommodate food and drink needs and lodging was all I needed it to be. I enjoyed working with her and will stay in touch on a personal level.
She was nice enough to teach me about the Maori people and I was able to attend a few events… read more
5 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)
Julia made my life easier. She is considerate, thoughtful and such a delight. Certainly welcome back again. Julia is a hard worker and has great initiative and it was such a lovely surprise when she took the lead after the new helpers arrived.
Completely focussed on the task in hand, she was able to make excellent progress tidying up the… read more
Completely focussed on the task in hand, she was able to make excellent progress tidying up the… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host
Candice is such a amazig person! I could learn so many things from her, like the Maori Culture. Her family members are also soo lovely! Candice was always patient when I did not understand something and she was always there to explain me things. The work is various. Sometimes you clean her Air Bnb, on the other day you help her building the shack.… read more
6 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ariel & Gabriel)
My goodness me! A delightful couple to host. Talk about great teamwork and getting stuck in to see the job finished. One of the first jobs was to reassemble the jet pump on my spa pool which I had pulled out for repairs. Done with no hitches and initiative. No need for my supervision at all. So a dream team for sure. Their profile description is… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Ariel & Gabriel) for host
Kia ora!
We spent 1 week with Candice and had an incredible time, learning so many things with such an inspiring and resourceful host. :)
We helped Candice doing some cleaning at her rental, fixing some bits here and there. We also collaborated to some of the Spiritual Warrior School projects, such as fundraising. It was a delight to discover… read more
We spent 1 week with Candice and had an incredible time, learning so many things with such an inspiring and resourceful host. :)
We helped Candice doing some cleaning at her rental, fixing some bits here and there. We also collaborated to some of the Spiritual Warrior School projects, such as fundraising. It was a delight to discover… read more
27 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Théophile)
I just had to show Theo what needed to be done and how to do it and he took to it like a duck to water. Definitely willing and helpful. Excellent manners and a lovely positive and cheerful person to have in your space. Most of the jobs were outside like the lawns, gardens and landscaping, painting the deck and the retaining walls. Terrific with… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Clara)
This lovely young lady packs a punch. What a delight to find in one so young - attention to detail. For instance, I had a 6m path to cobble. I only had to explain once how to do it - from start to end, including making the concrete by hand to stop the edges. I left her to it with her workmate and next thing it was finished. Clara was always keen… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Miroslav)
Miro is a breath of fresh air. You could use one word to sum up his stay with me and his help. MAGIC! He built a whole chicken house in like 2 days flat. And it's a masterpiece. Now we all want to be chickens! Working dawn to dusk man! The energy is astounding. Every detail of my tiny cabin renovation was addressed. Initiative. Dedication. A… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Miroslav) for host
It was such a beautiful experience to stay and help Candice to finish restoring tiny house and some other tasks like building a chicken house and so on. From the first moment we met I had a feeling that I am very lucky to meet her. She is such a beautiful soul and make you feel at home and treating you as an old friend. She prepared exellent meals… read more
6 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Laia & LLuis)
Both Laia and Lluis are gifted in their own areas of exchange. My heartfelt thanks to these two for leaving an indelible mark of beauty on my tiny cabin. Llaia's painting art work is - well I'm speechless! That says it all. Lluis worked unceasingly as a skilled craftsman, resulting in a perfect day bed, night bed. With pull out huge drawers on… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Nate) for host
I had an amazing time with Candice at her Rotoiti place. She treats you amazingly well and is a great person to talk to. I consider her a friend and had some nice conversations like I was with someone I had known for years. The location is beautiful and overlooking the lake which has lovely views. She has two well mannered dogs that are a treat to… read more
5 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Nate)
You definitely want Nate on your Team. He is an incredibly hard worker and works like a tornado. Well we got everything I hoped for done!. True to his word, he works until the job is completed and is dedicated to the end. He is also a lovely gentleman with top manners. He keeps his space clean and tidy as well as the areas we have all been using.… read more
(Excellent
)
30 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Shaun)
(Neutral
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27 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lavinia)
He taonga. That is – a gem. Lavinia came with both sleeves rolled up. Calm, respectful, confident and a lovely mature young woman. Has plenty of initiative and willingness to help out no matter what the task. Does not require supervision which is really helpful and has such a lovely unflustered manner about her. She is a natural born leader and… read more
(Excellent
)
24 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lavinia) for host
Candice is an amazing and inspiring lady. She welcomed me very warmly and has introduced me to amazing places, a lovely community, a real good time, a true kiwi life and the glory of Rotoiti area. Her project is very nice and it will feel natural to be part of it. I had a workaway planned before going to Candice but it got cancelled at the last… read more
24 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Kevin)
I was very lucky indeed to have Kevin arrive when he did. He was ‘professional’ about everything he applied himself to. I had to move the toilet in my tiny cabin plus get all the new wiring sorted out after stripping the walls and ceiling. Kevin has an eye for detail and he has inititiative. He can think outside the square. He is a lovely human… read more
(Excellent
)
20 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Kevin) for host
I stayed 1 week with Candice, it's very good experience because we share a very good moment, meal and hot pool together ! I'm really enjoy my time here and learn a lot about Maori Culture. Thank you !
18 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Leonard) for host
I stayed for almost two weeks with Candice and her dogs and it was a delightful experience. Candice is a very strong DIY woman who taught me a lot - both physically and spiritually. The scenic view on the lake from her property is very beautiful and calming, although there is the main road nearby which tends to be loud during the days.
Candice… read more
Candice… read more
13 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Sierra) for host
I came to Candice's with my friend Anna, and as soon as we pulled up the driveway we knew everything was going to be ok. My stay with Candice was magical; filled with beautiful lake swims, inspiring and healing conversation, breathtaking views, and two of the best dogs that you could imagine. Candice is so willing to share her knowledge and… read more
12 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Sierra)
A delightful, mature, hardworking young woman. All the superlatives. Full of good karma. Constantly positive and cheerful. What more could you wish for in a helper? Did more than was asked and always thankful for everything. Jobs included belt sanding external walls and windows. All sorts of stuff to do with renovating an old cabin. At the end of… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicola)
Nico is fantastic on the weedeater and is a natural born scrub cutter. Gets right into the nitty gritty in 5 minutes flat. A very likeable and helpful young man.
(Very good
)
8 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Arthur) for host
I stayed about two weeks at the end of October with Candice and it was an amazing experience. The place in Rotoiti has a relaxing retreat vibe, got to see the villa in Rotorua which is a comfy holiday home. She could teach me a lot of things on a wide range of topic, from the spiritual ones to the practical ones, on Rotorua, on the Maori culture.… read more
13 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Magalie)
She booked in a few months early and sadly didn't turn up and gave no notice. It's disappointing when you stack the fridge up and so forth. I can only hope that everything is safe in her quarter.
(No show)
8 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Megan)
Megan knows how to pull her weight! Don't be fooled by her tiny frame albeit pretty tall. She's pretty tough and gets stuck into everything that needs to be done. If you're pretty busy like me, then here's someone with great initiative who you don't have to supervise. Very much enjoyed this young lady's company and her Ka Pai help.
(Excellent
)
26 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Megan) for host
Very good workaway experience with Candice! I stayed with her for 5 days and she was very accommodating while arranging my stay. I was at Rotoiti and the stars are incredible!
The only thing that could have been better is quicker implementation of the electric blankets (we didn't have them the first night and it was freezing!). Also affecting my… read more
The only thing that could have been better is quicker implementation of the electric blankets (we didn't have them the first night and it was freezing!). Also affecting my… read more
8 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Leila)
Leisa and Bronte came together. And what a lovely team they made. I could completely relax and get on with stuff I had to and just leave them to it. We had a huge skip bin to fill and 2 cabins full of rubbish. Their tools were the crow bar, hammers, cold chisel and anything else we could find to pull all the internal walls off. So they gutted both… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Mads)
Mads had a lot to share about his home country Denmark, which was very interesting. Some of the tasks he did included washing down 2 caravans which were half pai although probably closer to a quarter pai. Working in the garden weeding out scrub also proved a challenge for this young man. The bonus for him was that he had brought his own gardening… read more
(Neutral
)
16 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Gerald & Tanja) for host
We had our first Workaway experience with Candice and stayed at her places for one week. We expected a lot and received even more. The jobs we had to do were simple gardening tasks, painting a garage or household duties. Candice provided delicious food for us and sometimes we cooked for all of us or we cooked together. The time with Candice in… read more
11 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Harmeet) for host
Thanks for having me for the week Candice! Rotorua and the surrounding area is beautiful once you get over the smell! :grinning:
Candice was very welcoming and I felt very comfortable in her home, we had the opportunity to learn a lot about Maori traditions and culture and this was amazing to hear about. It's a shame it was a slightly colder part… read more
Candice was very welcoming and I felt very comfortable in her home, we had the opportunity to learn a lot about Maori traditions and culture and this was amazing to hear about. It's a shame it was a slightly colder part… read more
24 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Fatima)
It was a pleasure to host this lovely young lady. Despite her size, she's incredibly strong and was an immense help with moving large bits of furniture into storage. A great team worker and really lovely to work with. Fatima has initiative and one of the best listening skills I have ever come across. That is, I only needed to explain once and then… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jack ) for host
My experience with Candice was refreshing. She welcomed me into her home with open arms and it was a privilege to help out. The jobs were pretty simple and she caters to everyone's ability - striking the balance between jobs that need done and jobs that you can really learn from. I'll never forget my experience at the Maori Spiritual Warrior… read more
22 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jack )
Definitely on a winner here if Jack is in your space. A great team leader (of 2 anyway) and takes the initiative. Only have to explain once what is required and then I can go back to my paperwork and my knitting. Seriously, Jack just takes everything on board and does the job efficiently and quickly. We had a lot of moving furniture and placement… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicasio)
Tena koe Nicasio, My sincere thanks to this young man for his initiative and terrific help. Everything was done with a willing attitude which made my projects flow better. Nica was always there to help in an instant. Nica has a lovely nature, quite special. Although he was concerned about the level of his English, it improved so quickly in the few… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Nicasio) for host
Tuve la suerte de poder ayudar a Candice. Trabaje a cambio de estadia y comida pero la verdad que Candice me dio mucho mas que eso, me ayudo un monton con mi proyecto de viaje y estoy muy agradecido por ello. Fue muy paciente con mi poco Ingles, incluso me enseño a soltar bastante mi habla. Su casa es muy bonita y organizada, me cocino muy buena… read more
6 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (TIPHAINE33)
Tiphaine was a pleasure to host. Fantastic in the kitchen and completely took full responsibility for her job which took the pressure right off me! Initiative and brains - what a girl! Welcome back anytime and highly recommend to other hosts.
(Excellent
)
4 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (TIPHAINE33) for host
I stayed only one week with Candice but it was enough to feel like in a family home. I enjoyed learning a little bit about beekeeping, having a chance to discover the Maori Culture, sharing good meals. Work is never boring, the most important thing for Candice is to make you feel good and confy.
Thank you for your generosity, your good mood and… read more
Thank you for your generosity, your good mood and… read more
