Help with renovating a property in Northland, New Zealand

New Zealand

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18/01/2021
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In return for your help you will be welcome in my home I live on a rural property with the owners house close by. I have cell coverage. I have Wi-Fi and a home phone local calls only.
I am a retired Maori artist, writer and flax weaving tutor. I am a practitioner in Medicinal Cannabis and sell my products at the markets. I look forward to hearing of weaving stories from other countries. I enjoy learning Tai Chi

Self help breakfast and lunch. dinner prepared. My preference is vegetarian type meals but do cook the occasional meat meal, very little knowledge of cooking meat.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
experience how people live in a remote area,
Help
Helpers work would include:
I have a variety of odd jobs in and around the house, use lawn mower for small lawn, small gardens
I have been renovating my house and have jobs, some hammer and nail maintenance jobs, wallpapering painting sanding, Art projects. Some things are almost finished and some I haven’t started, I have lots of projects I would like help with.
Four Hours of work each day: hours and days flexible!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Maori: Fluent
Accommodation
Helpers will have a large double bedroom
Very relaxing home in a peaceful remote area with rural view down a long valley.
What else ...
I live in the far north off the main Western Highway.
KeriKeri Kaitaia, Kaikohe shopping centres are an hour’s drive. Three hours drive to the top of New Zealand to Cape Reinga and about three hours drive to Waipoua forest and the giant Kauri tree.
It is Forty minutes to Kohukohu car ferry to Rawene the same to Ahipara and Ninety Mile Beach. One hour to Ngawha Springs the thermal hot pools.
There is no public transport available in the area. It is a good central point for day travel and sightseeing if you have a car.
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 hours a day, 5 days a week

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17/11/2020

Left by Workawayer (Celia) for host

I was so lucky to find Mary's profile and to have her as my first Workaway host. I learnt so much from her in the short time I was there and was sad to leave so soon! I have told all my friends and family about my time with Mary and they're all very envious. I hope to return as quick as possible and I encourage everyone to go help on her property… read more

(Excellent )

29/10/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Celia)

I was very lucky to have Celia stay with me for a few days, my garden looks Perfect, not a weed in sight. I look forward to her return later in the year. Celia's work ethic and personality were very appreciated she brought good energy and a happy heart to my house for which I am grateful. thanks Celia

(Excellent )

16/10/2020

Left by Workawayer (Camila) for host

The time share with Mary was really nice, you can learn a lot with her about maori culture and medicine. She tought me how to make maori bread, I really appreciate that 💚.
Also she show me arround and her place is so peaceful.
I will love to stay with her again.
A big hug green woman 💚.

(Excellent )

13/10/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Camila)

I was very lucky to have Camilla stay here, her personality is very happy it was nice to hear her laughing. I was thankful for her honest work ethic, my house was cleaned through and my bathroom got a huge makeover it feels so lovely and clean, like brand new. Camilla pulled nails out of a lot of bits of wood, and will be a lot of help with small… read more

(Excellent )

20/07/2020

Left by Workawayer (Ebru) for host

Mary’s place is a magical hideaway from the commercial NZ spots and you’ll learn a lot from the Mãori culture to the calm benefits of living on a farm. She’s a lovely lady and will make sure you’ll feel good at her house. Her creative spirit and her wisdom is better then listening to the radio, very inspirational. I was interested to help her… read more

(Excellent )

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