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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
6 Dec 2022
Feedback
34
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Description
We have a lifestyle block in Canterbury New Zealand. My husband Henry works full time and I work part time.
Commute to Christchurch from here is 45 minutes to Rangiora 20 minutes and Oxford 10 minutes.
We have two daughters living away from home. Henry and I are aged between 60yrs & 67yrs. Henry speaks English and I speak English and Hungarian. We love sharing our lives with our friends & family.
We can offer a warm comfortable home environment for your stay in exchange for work. Gardening, digging, planting, painting, general tidy up on property, some house work and a small amount of cooking.
On the farm we have chicken, cattle, horses, cats & dogs. The care for our animals comes first, we treat them well, they are very health and well cared for.
Henry and I have both traveled a lot over seas and know that animal welfare is not a big priority in most countries, with us, it is. Also we are clean and tidy people.
If you can respect our home in that manner, we would be happy to share it with you for a short time.
We would prefer having a couple stay with us.
Do you think you could put up with waking up every morning to a beautiful view of snow capped mountains in the back ground.
If this sounds like the sort of place you could be happy, please send us your details and tell us a little about yourself.
Regards
Erika Verheul
PS looking for someone who is experienced in building.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Projects involving children
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Help
Gardening, planting, painting, general maintenance, stock handling, house cleaning, cooking.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Family home one bedroom-queen size bed very warm and comfortable.
What else ...
Able to get you to a bus and go anywhere, Hanmer, hot springs, Kaikoura, whale watch, Christchurh city,night life, Horse treks available in the area.
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: 433446382257
Feedback (15)
3 Jul 2020
Left by Workawayer (Steven & Anaëlle ) for host
We stayed 2 weeks with Erika and Henry, the work was good, Erika was preparing wonderful meals. On the other hand, the family asked us to leave overnight for a misunderstanding, and without explanations.
Too bad because we wanted to spend more time with them...
Too bad because we wanted to spend more time with them...
28 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Steven & Anaëlle )
Lovely young couple. Worked hard. English was a bit of a problem but found we had to show them what needed to be done, rather than explain. We all managed. Wish you both safe travels.
Regards Erika & Henry
Regards Erika & Henry
(Good
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25 May 2020
Left by Workawayer (Krishnalin) for host
I stayed with Erika and Henry for 2 weeks during lockdown level 3 & 2. They are a nice couple. I feel grateful that Erika accpeted my request. The works are light and joyful, such like clean the water for animals twice per day, work with Flo looking for organic duck eggs, feed the cattle, clean windows, vacuum, mop the floor, launder, cook dinner,… read more
10 Apr 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Caroline)
This lady is amazing. Mad if you don't want her. you are welcome back anytime my darling.
(Excellent
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3 Jul 2020
Left by Workawayer (Steven & Anaëlle ) for host
We stayed 2 weeks with Erika and Henry, the work was good, Erika was preparing wonderful meals. On the other hand, the family asked us to leave overnight for a misunderstanding, and without explanations.
Too bad because we wanted to spend more time with them...
Too bad because we wanted to spend more time with them...
28 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Steven & Anaëlle )
Lovely young couple. Worked hard. English was a bit of a problem but found we had to show them what needed to be done, rather than explain. We all managed. Wish you both safe travels.
Regards Erika & Henry
Regards Erika & Henry
(Good
)
25 May 2020
Left by Workawayer (Krishnalin) for host
I stayed with Erika and Henry for 2 weeks during lockdown level 3 & 2. They are a nice couple. I feel grateful that Erika accpeted my request. The works are light and joyful, such like clean the water for animals twice per day, work with Flo looking for organic duck eggs, feed the cattle, clean windows, vacuum, mop the floor, launder, cook dinner,… read more
10 Apr 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Caroline)
This lady is amazing. Mad if you don't want her. you are welcome back anytime my darling.
(Excellent
)
6 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Antonia & Matteo)
Matteo & Antonia, were a pleasure to have with us, positive & lovely young people. They did everything that was asked of them. Gardens, house keeping and care of our animals, we could not have asked for more. Also respected our home and that means a lot to us. thank you both & we look forward to seeing you both again. Safe travels and lots of… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Chloe & Jason) for host
We feel so lucky to have stayed with Erika and Henry for our first ever workaway experience. From the moment we met them they were both incredibly welcoming and went above and beyond to help us out. The work was varied and appreciated (tending to the animals, cutting hedges, a little bit of housework and helping to dismantle a horse float). On our… read more
27 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Chloe & Jason)
Two of the nicest people you could meet, easy going, friendly & above all, a very hard working couple. Did not matter what the task was gardening, trimming hedges or dismantling my horse float. They did the lot perfectly. We miss you guys already. And to anyone who chooses to host this beautiful couple, please look after them, we need more young… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Bence & Natalia ) for host
It was my first workaway experience, but definitely one if the best weeks in NZ. Erika and Henry such a cool people. I loved to get a little bit of experience with the animals and the food was just amazing. Thank you for having me. I’ll come back for sure.
16 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Bence & Natalia )
This Guy is amazing, fitted in so well & did everything that was asked of him. Bence you are welcome back anytime. Safe travels our friend.
(Excellent
)
20 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Fanny & Benoit)
Wow, two wonderful people. Worked hard, could not do enough for us. Gardening, yard work, house cleaning & cooking. Yes we would have Fanny & Ben back anytime. Wish you both well on your travels, take care.
Lots of love from your Kiwi Family
Erika & Henry
Lots of love from your Kiwi Family
Erika & Henry
(Excellent
)
6 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Will & Tilly) for host
We spent two weeks with the wonderful Henry and Erica, right from the start they made us feel so welcome in their lovely home. The work included gardening and looking after the animals (dogs, chickens, ducks and horses).Will and I were a bit under the weather when we arrived and with Ericas great cooking and care we soon felt on top of the world… read more
2 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Will & Tilly)
We are going to miss these two so much, they were a great help. Took care of all the animals perfectly & did anything they were asked to do with perfection, clean, tidy & pleasant young couple.
We would have them back anytime.
Wish you both all the best & safe travels.
Hugs from Erika & Henry.
We would have them back anytime.
Wish you both all the best & safe travels.
Hugs from Erika & Henry.
(Excellent
)
17 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Gerard & Maria)
What a wonderful couple. Thanks for all your hard work, miss you both every day.
Be safe on your travels.
And anyone who is thinking about being a host for this couple, (GO FOR IT) you will love them.
regards
Erika & Henry
Be safe on your travels.
And anyone who is thinking about being a host for this couple, (GO FOR IT) you will love them.
regards
Erika & Henry
(Excellent
)
28 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Gerard & Maria) for host
Wow! what an amazing experience! Erika and Henry made us feel so comfy and welcomed! it has been lovely to meet them both! we could also meet her daughter Lisa who is as kind as their parents.
We have loved our time here, we have been almost three weeks and we loved it! The animals are treated wonderfully and we just love them for the very first… read more
We have loved our time here, we have been almost three weeks and we loved it! The animals are treated wonderfully and we just love them for the very first… read more
19 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Wayne & Pawn) for host
Erika and Henry are 2 of the nicest people you'd ever want to meet. They treated us so well that we felt like part of their family. It is not often that we have felt so comfortable in someone's home as we did here. It was so much fun taking care of the animals and working in the garden that it didn't feel like work. I hope in the future that I… read more
26 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Krisztina & Carlos)
WOW, these two beautiful people, will be missed. Carlos & Krisztina were amazing, they did everything as asked & more, no task was to big or small. We miss you, the animals miss you, even Billy.
Please have a safe trip, until we meet again.
Lots of love from us all.
Please have a safe trip, until we meet again.
Lots of love from us all.
(Excellent
)
7 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Morgane & Benjamin)
What an amazing young couple, they put their heart & sole into everything they do.
They kept our place clean & tidy also did a wonderful job with the animals.
These 2 beautiful people are more than welcome back here any time.
Good luck in your travels Morgane & Ben.
Lots of love Erika & Henry
They kept our place clean & tidy also did a wonderful job with the animals.
These 2 beautiful people are more than welcome back here any time.
Good luck in your travels Morgane & Ben.
Lots of love Erika & Henry
(Excellent
)
29 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Josefine) for host
Found a lovely place and lovely people when I was looking for shelter. I felt a bit at home immediately. Erika, Henry and Lisa are great people and I enjoyed my stay with them. Waking up seeing the mountains, feeding the horses and being greeted by Flo and Major, the two dogs, was awesome. I am definitely coming back soon!
29 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Josefine)
We had Josefine with us for 2 weeks, for a young lady she was very able and eager to help with all tasks. She did a great job looking after our animals, garden & home. Plus Josefine's English is excellent.
We wish you well in your travels & hope to to see you again, you will be welcome here anytime.
Lots of Love
Erika & Henry.
We wish you well in your travels & hope to to see you again, you will be welcome here anytime.
Lots of Love
Erika & Henry.
(Excellent
)
25 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Well, Barbara & Christina were just a pleasure to have with us.
They were always willing to help on the farm & in the house.
The care they took of us & our animals was great. They will be missed by all.
These girls would be welcome back into our home any time.
Safe travels girls. lots of love from Henry & Erika.
They were always willing to help on the farm & in the house.
The care they took of us & our animals was great. They will be missed by all.
These girls would be welcome back into our home any time.
Safe travels girls. lots of love from Henry & Erika.
(Excellent
)
17 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Wirat)
We had Lee with us for 2 weeks & what a pleasure it was.
Her English was excellent, her cooking to die for.
Lee was very keen to learn, she adapted well to the animals she had to take care of and did an exceptional job.
Lee kept our home beautiful & our animals happy, we couldn't have asked for anymore.
Hope to see you again in the… read more
Her English was excellent, her cooking to die for.
Lee was very keen to learn, she adapted well to the animals she had to take care of and did an exceptional job.
Lee kept our home beautiful & our animals happy, we couldn't have asked for anymore.
Hope to see you again in the… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Wirat) for host
It was my very first experience of workaway and I loved it! Erika and Henry are great hosts ,very warm and open. I learned a lot from them about animal and lifestyle in New Zealand. I had a pleasant stay with them as they made me feel like home and left me with warm memories. Thank you so much!
27 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Minne) for host
These lovely kiwi people gave me an unforgettable experience. I miss them a lot which says enough. Erika's cooking is fenomenal and Henry is a sweet heart.
I've learned a lot while staying here. They had exciting jobs for me to do (ride the quad bike, hang out with the foals and taking care of their endless collection of cute aninals). They will… read more
I've learned a lot while staying here. They had exciting jobs for me to do (ride the quad bike, hang out with the foals and taking care of their endless collection of cute aninals). They will… read more
25 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Minne)
Minne was with us for a few weeks, we found her to be hard working, honest & reliable.
Her ability with horses was amazing. She was always willing to learn & gave her very best.
While here, she had to get horses ready & fit for a high country ride, she also started to learn to rope.( A real natural.)
As a thank you I took Minne on the ride, we… read more
Her ability with horses was amazing. She was always willing to learn & gave her very best.
While here, she had to get horses ready & fit for a high country ride, she also started to learn to rope.( A real natural.)
As a thank you I took Minne on the ride, we… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Susie) for host
Staying with Erika and Henry was more like living with family than workawaying. They are the nicest and most generous people you could ever meet. They love hanging out and having chats with a glass of wine. Erika has some very entertaining stories and Henry is a big softie ;) wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you so much for letting us stay… read more
15 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Susie)
We had Susie stay with as for a week on our farm in New Zealand.
All we can say is, what a beautiful person.
Susie was always willing to lend a hand no matter what the task was and always gave 110%.
She has a caring & easy way with people as she does with animals.
We felt comfortable leaving our home for her to take care of.
If Susie ever… read more
All we can say is, what a beautiful person.
Susie was always willing to lend a hand no matter what the task was and always gave 110%.
She has a caring & easy way with people as she does with animals.
We felt comfortable leaving our home for her to take care of.
If Susie ever… read more
(Excellent
)
20 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Sabrina)
Sibrina,
A lovely young lady. A pleasure to have in our home, clean and tidy. Worked very hard in taking care of our home and animals.
Sibrina is a very interesting young lady, well traveled and has exceptional English, a very easy person to share our home with.
Hope to see her again some day.
Take care Sibrina and safe travels.
lots of… read more
A lovely young lady. A pleasure to have in our home, clean and tidy. Worked very hard in taking care of our home and animals.
Sibrina is a very interesting young lady, well traveled and has exceptional English, a very easy person to share our home with.
Hope to see her again some day.
Take care Sibrina and safe travels.
lots of… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Sabrina) for host
Erika and Henry where the most amazing hosts and as they took me in like family they became way more than that to me. I actually cannot describe how grateful I am for what they did for me. And their home and their animals are staggering as well. Everything is very well maintained and made with love, the animals are treated wonderfully and the food… read more
20 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Tom)
Tom was with us for a week, not long enough.
Bright and funny, a pleasure to be in the company of this young man.
He was an excellent handy man (great carpenter) we will think of him every day we look at our new dog kennel. Major & Flo thank you.
Tom was always willing to lend a hand no matter what the project was, plus he was very good with… read more
Bright and funny, a pleasure to be in the company of this young man.
He was an excellent handy man (great carpenter) we will think of him every day we look at our new dog kennel. Major & Flo thank you.
Tom was always willing to lend a hand no matter what the project was, plus he was very good with… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Tom) for host
I didn't have very long at Erika and Henry's and wish it could have been longer. I felt so welcome and was able to talk and get to know them so easily. A really warm and lovely family with such a beautiful attitude to the world. I really enjoyed my chats with Erika and laughs with Henry and Taz the Galah!
Seriously, if you are traveling NZ and… read more
Seriously, if you are traveling NZ and… read more
7 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Akiko)
Akiko is one beautiful person, helpful, caring & honest.
Very hard working, no matter what you ask of her, she will do her best, plus.
Her English is exceptional.
We have opened our home to her as a base while she is in NZ.
I think this says it all.
Happy to have her as part of our lives.
Erika & Henry
Very hard working, no matter what you ask of her, she will do her best, plus.
Her English is exceptional.
We have opened our home to her as a base while she is in NZ.
I think this says it all.
Happy to have her as part of our lives.
Erika & Henry
(Excellent
)
7 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Akiko) for host
I enjoyed staying 2 weeks with Erika and Henry. It was great time. They treat animals with respects so animals are completely trust them and relaxed. They are all happy and loving each other. I could be relaxed and happy, too. Also an amazing beautiful scenery of their place impressed itself on my memory. I was so lucky to be there, thank you… read more
6 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Anisha)
We had Anisha stay with us for about 3 weeks. What an amazing young lady she is.
Always willing to help in house on the farm and with the animals.
We found Anisha's talent with the horses and young foals was exceptional.
Anisha fitted in like part of the family and is welcome back anytime.
Always willing to help in house on the farm and with the animals.
We found Anisha's talent with the horses and young foals was exceptional.
Anisha fitted in like part of the family and is welcome back anytime.
(Excellent
)
28 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (Anisha) for host
I stayed with Erika and Henry for a good three weeks and had a great time! So much so that I decided to return for Christmas after I'd done some more traveling. They made me feel like one of the family and it was quite bittersweet to leave in the end. The care they put into their animals and property is amazing! I loved playing with the foals… read more
