Profile information
Host rating
80 %
Feedback
16
Email verified
Badges (2)
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Description
We are a family of five living the dream in the beautiful Wairarapa. Much as we try to avoid a busy life, it can be tricky to achieve with three young children (aged 9, 6 & 3), and Dan commuting to Wellington for work. As well as general maintenance on our lifestyle block, we have a number of projects we'd like some help with.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our home is in a beautiful part of the world surrounded by NZ native trees and birds. We love to share our relaxed Kiwi lifestyle with others.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We have a long list of jobs and half-finished projects, so you can take your pick! Help could include landscaping, gardening, bush work, painting, fencing, housework, cooking, etc
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a sleepout with a queen-sized bed and its own bathroom and toilet; however the shower is much (much!) better in the house, so you are welcome to use that.
What else ...
The Wairarapa is one of New Zealand's top food and wine destinations, with spectacular coastlines and amazing scenery. There is plenty to see and do - Cape Palliser, Castlepoint, Mt Holdsworth Forest Park, Patuna Chasm, Blue Rock Glow Worm Cave, Lake Ferry etc. Depending on when you come, there are often some great events on too.
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
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 364256274247
Feedback (10)
25/03/2019
Thank you so much Kat, Dan and the Kids! We really had an amazing time with you. We planned on staying a month but ended up staying a little longer than this. We really felt like a part of the family and felt incredibly welcome from the first second! Our work consisted of so many different tasks, from making firewood over weeding to helping to… read more
18/06/2018
Where do I begin?! I could write forever on my lovely couple of weeks with Kat, Dan and their lovely kids! This was my first Workaway experience and was a truly fantastic experience. From the moment I arrived, I was given the warmest welcome and included in all aspects of their family life.
The fresh foods from their lifestyle block, combined… read more
The fresh foods from their lifestyle block, combined… read more
06/05/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Martin and Nele were awesome - they fitted right in with the family and were really helpful and fun to have around. As well as painting the laundry and gardening, Martin took charge of the fire when it was cold, and they picked and cracked loads (and loads!) of walnuts. Enjoy the rest of your travels!!
(Excellent
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25/04/2018
Me and Nele stayed with Kat and Dan for two weeks. They gave us a separate room with a comfortable bed and a heater against the cold. We helped painting the laundry room and did some gardening. We really enjoyed entertaining the kids with games or on the trampoline. Couldn't have had a better first experience with workaway. Tgey made us feel like… read more
Feedback
25/03/2019
Left by Workawayer (André & Svantje Carlotta) for host
Thank you so much Kat, Dan and the Kids! We really had an amazing time with you. We planned on staying a month but ended up staying a little longer than this. We really felt like a part of the family and felt incredibly welcome from the first second! Our work consisted of so many different tasks, from making firewood over weeding to helping to… read more
18/06/2018
Left by Workawayer (Eva ) for host
Where do I begin?! I could write forever on my lovely couple of weeks with Kat, Dan and their lovely kids! This was my first Workaway experience and was a truly fantastic experience. From the moment I arrived, I was given the warmest welcome and included in all aspects of their family life.
The fresh foods from their lifestyle block, combined… read more
The fresh foods from their lifestyle block, combined… read more
06/05/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Martin and Nele were awesome - they fitted right in with the family and were really helpful and fun to have around. As well as painting the laundry and gardening, Martin took charge of the fire when it was cold, and they picked and cracked loads (and loads!) of walnuts. Enjoy the rest of your travels!!
(Excellent
)
25/04/2018
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Me and Nele stayed with Kat and Dan for two weeks. They gave us a separate room with a comfortable bed and a heater against the cold. We helped painting the laundry room and did some gardening. We really enjoyed entertaining the kids with games or on the trampoline. Couldn't have had a better first experience with workaway. Tgey made us feel like… read more
26/04/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jack & Aidan)
Jack and Aiden were great to have stay - they were friendly and helpful and really great with the kids. They helped with firewood, window cleaning, gardening etc and did a great job. All the best with your travels!
(Excellent
)
27/03/2018
Left by Workawayer (Jack & Aidan) for host
As our first workaway experience , We couldn’t have asked for a better host. Kat and her lovely family were welcoming and kind, and the house was full of life! The work was fair and the lodgings were comfy and cosy :) We would highly recommend staying with these guys! They are a truly wonderful bunch. All of the best to you guys x
03/04/2018
Left by Workawayer (Carina & Ann-Marie) for host
We stayed for one week together with Kate and Dan and three lovely kids. We had our own little house to sleep in. We mostly work in the garden. The job was not to hard. Kate was making so good dinners. One night we was cooking swedish meatballs and applepie. We had many nice walks up and down the hills. If you want to go away you need to have a… read more
06/01/2018
Left by Workawayer (Dorothy & David) for host
We had an absolute blast staying here! Such an incredible family! Kat was the perfect host. We had great chats over some delicious home made goodies and coffee and loved helping her complete her vision for an amazing re-working of her garden. Our work consisted of mainly gardening, planting and jumping on the trampoline with the kids! It felt so… read more
28/11/2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Matthias & Ellen)
Ellen and Matthias were great - they weeded and mulched gardens, staked and wind-meshed hedges and did some bush work (more weeding!!). They used initiative and their work was always thorough. Moreover, they were lovely to have stay with us, and fitted in so well with our family. Enjoy the South Island guys, and keep in touch, x
(Excellent
)
28/11/2017
Left by Workawayer (Matthias & Ellen) for host
We felt welcome with Kat & her family from the very first day on. Kat and her husband Dan were so friendly and it was a pleasure to spend time with their lovely kids (and the cute dog as well) The tasks we did weren't hard and had mostly to do with gardening or bushwork. There was a lot of free time after it and the meals provided were very yummy… read more
25/10/2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Eva & Teresa )
Julia and Theresa were great - they are really friendly and easy to have around, and were happy with some of the more boring jobs we had (like weeding!). Thanks guys - enjoy the rest of your trip!
(Excellent
)
25/10/2017
Left by Workawayer (Julia & Theresa) for host
Staying with Kat, Dan, Maisie, Milo,Arthur and Lottie was amazing. We really enjoyed the few days. The work was pleasant. They gave us so much more than we did. Kat is the best cook we have ever met and she let us feel like we are at home.
Thank you all for this great experience.
Thank you all for this great experience.
13/08/2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jack )
I'm not sure how, but Jack managed to get loads of jobs done in between coaching our rugby-mad six year old and amusing our three year old. He's particularly good at plumbing, and also fitted attic stairs, fixed door handles and rails, made beautiful wooden pieces and did some gardening. Jack is super easy to have around and is great for a yarn.… read more
(Excellent
)
23/05/2017
Left by Workawayer (Jack ) for host
Kat and co are the perfect hosts. Would love to go back one day! You'll feel at home as soon as you arrive: 'me casa es su casa' is rather apt.
Kat's an awesome cook and makes the best cheese scones in Oceania. Veggies are welcomed. Ace sleep-out with a massive double bed and bathroom.
Plenty of jobs to suit all types of peeps. I fixed taps,… read more
Kat's an awesome cook and makes the best cheese scones in Oceania. Veggies are welcomed. Ace sleep-out with a massive double bed and bathroom.
Plenty of jobs to suit all types of peeps. I fixed taps,… read more
13/06/2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Katharina)
Kat and Anna were a pleasure to have around - they are friendly, kind, easy-going and super helpful; I certainly wouldn't hesitate in recommending them to other hosts. They both worked hard and with much enthusiasm, and we really enjoyed having them to stay.
Hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip guys, and all the best with your next… read more
Hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip guys, and all the best with your next… read more
(Excellent
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13/04/2017
Left by Workawayer (Katharina) for host
We had an amazing time with Kat and her family, it was our best workaway experience so far!
In the six days of our stay, we looked after their three absolute lovely kids (and their cute dog Lotti) and enjoyed every single minute. Also we helped with the maintenance of their beautiful garden and with preparing dinner.
The amount and kind of tasks… read more
In the six days of our stay, we looked after their three absolute lovely kids (and their cute dog Lotti) and enjoyed every single minute. Also we helped with the maintenance of their beautiful garden and with preparing dinner.
The amount and kind of tasks… read more
