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Come and help in our family and in the garden in the bay of Plenty, New Zealand.

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We are an easy going family consisting of mum, dad and our 20 year old son and a new puppy Cavoodle. Nathalie is a teacher and Kerry is an accountant, both working mainly from home.

We offer food and accommodation in return for 4 hours of help per person per day or accommodation only in return for 2 hours per day.

Flexible as to times and you can also work longer one day and have a day off.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House & pet sitting
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Experience life in a kiwi family.

We live close to the centre of Tauranga and it's easy to get around by bus, walking or cycling.
Help
We are looking for a single person to come and help around the home and garden.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Accommodation
Your own bedroom in our house with a single bed. Shared bathroom with our son.
What else ...
Always happy to drop you off to local bush walks.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Cavoodle puppy called Tama

Host ref number: 382325566279

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30 Sep 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Max)

Max stayed with us for 4 weeks and he became part of our family. He is very easy to have around, was willing to help with a variety of tasks and learnt new skills very quickly. We can highly recommend Max to any workaway host and he is welcome back any time!

(Excellent )

3 Feb 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Shirelle)

Shirelle stayed with us for just over a week. She was awesome, did lots of great work in our garden and was super easy to have around. She fitted in so well it felt like she was family! We'll all miss her and hope to meet up again one day. We can highly recommend her to any future host!

(Excellent )

4 Sep 2019

Left by Workawayer (Craig & Samantha) for host

We spent a great week with Nathalie, Kerry and Justin helping with gardening and general maintenance jobs. They have a big garden and vegetable patch which involves a variety of tasks including mowing, weeding, composting and cutting.

They were flexible with our work times, which meant we could start work earlier and then have the afternoons to… read more

(Excellent )

1 Sep 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Craig & Samantha)

Craig and Sam were awesome helpers, they did a fantastic job in the garden and helped with a few general maintenance jobs as well. They are tidy and respectful and easy to have around. We can highly recommend them to any future host!

(Excellent )

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30 Sep 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Max)

(Excellent)

3 Feb 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Shirelle)

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4 Sep 2019

Left by Workawayer (Craig & Samantha) for host

(Excellent)

1 Sep 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Craig & Samantha)

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16 May 2019

Left by Workawayer (Aaron) for host

I stayed with Nathalie, Kerry and their son Justin for just under 4 weeks.

They have a very big garden with a lot of trèes and shrubbery which they needed cutting back and weeding to get it ready for the winter. It was a lot of work but i enjoyed it loads as i love being out in the garden and amongst nature. The work was fun and Kerry/Nathalie… read more

(Excellent)

16 May 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Aaron)

Aaron stayed with us for nearly 4 weeks and did a fantastic job in our garden. Thanks to him our garden is now ready for the winter! Aaron is very easy-going, fun to have around and fitted in easily in our family. We can highly recommend him to any future host.

(Excellent)

18 Mar 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Bronte)

Bronte stayed with us for 2 weeks and she was amazing. Not only did she help out with our son, she was a great help in the garden and around the home. She is a very capable young woman, patient, caring and conscientious. We can highly recommend her to any future host.

(Excellent)

7 Feb 2018

Left by Workawayer (Eric) for host

This was my first workaway experience and it just couldn't have been any better.
Nathalie, Justin and Kerry made me feel very welcome just from the beginning and I could always ask them anything whenever I had a question. They are a very friendly and genuine family.
The work in the garden was never too hard and I actually enjoyed it because… read more

(Excellent)

4 Feb 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Eric)

Eric stayed with us for 3 weeks and helped mainly with gardening and some indoor jobs when it was raining. Eric is a very good worker, he worked fast and did a thorough job. He is easy company to have around in the house, he is quiet and mostly keeps to himself. We can highly recommend him to other hosts.

(Excellent)

4 Jan 2018

Left by Workawayer (Annika Lilly) for host

This family is really lovely. We felt a minutely at home. The Work was really nice and it was wonderful to work in the beautiful garden. Justin was always good and funny company. :) We enjoyed all the time with the family and highly recommend them. Thanks for everything, we truly enjoyed our stay. Best wishes and a big hug for Justin - Lilly, and… read more

(Excellent)

4 Dec 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Annika Lilly)

Lilly and her friend Lara stayed with us for a week. They did an awesome job in the garden, weeding and planting. They are very friendly and happy girls and easy to be around. Their English is very good and they even speak English to each other when there are others around. We can highly recommend Lilly to any future workaway host!

(Excellent)

21 Mar 2017

Left by Workawayer (Inge) for host

I stayed with Nathalie and Kerry for two weeks and I've had a great time with them. From the minute I walked in I felt really welcome and at home. When I was staying at the Thomas family they also had two boarders and an other workawayer. It was a busy household but Nathalie en Kerry were always relaxed and easy going. Nathalie and Kerry were easy… read more

(Excellent)

7 Dec 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Inge)

Inge stayed with us for 2 weeks and she was awesome! She got on very well with our son and did the most amazing work in our garden. She is a very conscientious worker and a very positive, cheerful and reliable young lady to have around. We hope to see her back again one day :).

(Excellent)

16 May 2014

Left by Workawayer (Lara) for host

I had such a good time staying with the Thomas family.
I spend lots of time with their youngest son which was fun!
Sadly I got sick half way through my stay, but they were very caring, took me to the doctor and made me feel at home.
The whole family made me feel at home right from the beginning on, i really enjoyed my time here. If anyone… read more

(Excellent)

26 Dec 2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Lara)

Lara stayed with us for 10 days and she has been a great help. She is very good with children, very easy to have around and helpful. We can recommend her to any future host without reservations.

(Excellent)

29 Apr 2014

Left by Workawayer (Jimena) for host

The Thomas family is awesome! I had an incredible time staying with them, helping out in the garden and stuff, but specially hanging out with little J, he is a really cool kid, and I already miss him.

I highly recommend them to any workawayer, I felt right at home with them and just part of the family :) One of the high points of my trip here… read more

(Excellent)

25 Apr 2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Jimena)

Jimena stayed with us for 2 weeks and it was great. She helped with some gardening and cleaning windows, however mostly with looking after our youngest son. They had lots of fun together doing puzzles and walks. Jimena is great company to have around. We can highly recommend her to any future host.

(Excellent)

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