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1 Sep 2026
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Description
We are a family of four living in Hamilton. We have hosted Workawayers before and really enjoyed meeting people from around the world. We stopped hosting while we moved house and are now ready to welcome Workawayers again.
Tash works in organisational change and change management, while Peter is a primary school technology teacher. We have two boys who enjoy sport, cooking and games.
We have recently moved into our new home and have lots of projects to do. We are renovating the house, improving the gardens, having our swimming pool relined and having a new deck built.
Peter has chronic fatigue, so his energy can change from day to day. Some days he can work with you and other days he needs to rest. Because of this, you need to be self-motivated and happy to work independently. We will show you what needs to be done, but we may not always be able to work beside you.
We are a non-smoking family and ask that Workawayers are non-smokers too.
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Types of help and learning opportunities
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
House & pet sitting
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Interests
Photography
Music
DIY & crafts
Books
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We enjoy meeting people from different countries and sharing everyday New Zealand family life.
Peter is a primary school technology teacher and enjoys DIY, making and creative projects. We are also happy to learn new skills, recipes and ideas from our Workawayers.
We have two boys, so you will experience life with a Kiwi family rather than just having a place to stay.
Hamilton is also a great base for exploring the Waikato, including Raglan, the Hakarimata Ranges and the central North Island. -
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
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Help
The jobs will depend on what we are working on during your stay.
Help may include gardening, property maintenance, installing cabinets, painting, DIY, organising things around the property and other small renovation tasks.
You do not need to be an expert. Being practical, independent and willing to have a go is more important.
We normally ask for around four hours of help per day in exchange for accommodation and meals. -
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
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Accommodation
Workawayers have their own space in our large campervan on our property. It has a king-sized bed above the cab, three bunks, a shower and toilet, kitchen and heating.
You will have your own private space but are welcome to join us in the house and be part of family life.
We also have a spa you are welcome to use. Our swimming pool is currently being relined and will be available once finished. -
A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Space for parking camper vans
You will have your own space in our large campervan on our property. It has a king-sized bed above the cab, three bunks, a shower and a toilet. We also have a spa that you are welcome to use. Our swimming pool is currently being relined and will also be available once the work is finished. Internet is available.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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My animals / pets
Missy Tonks
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Don't let her youth putn you off. She is self motivated and independent, just point her in the direction of what you want done and she is away working. She isn't scared of trying new things or getting her hands dirty. Vianne will try any power tool and only needs to shown once how to use them. I highly recommend … read more
The boys are great and were always excited to play games or be outdoors. I stayed with them … read more
If the opportunity arises for then to stay with you jump at it or favorite them and offer for them to stay with you, they won't disappoint, they are both independent and hard working, both Dane and Cole bring skills from their work life into your home when helping, don't be surprised if they come up with a better way to … read more
From the beginning, Peter went out of his way to help us get oriented to the area and to understand local Māori language and customs. He also helped us navigate the process of finding and buying an old … read more
Thanks for your help Hannah.
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Don't let her youth putn you off. She is self motivated and independent, just point her in the direction of what you want done and she is away working. She isn't scared of trying new things or getting her hands dirty. Vianne will try any power tool and only needs to shown once how to use them. I highly recommend … read more
The boys are great and were always excited to play games or be outdoors. I stayed with them … read more
If the opportunity arises for then to stay with you jump at it or favorite them and offer for them to stay with you, they won't disappoint, they are both independent and hard working, both Dane and Cole bring skills from their work life into your home when helping, don't be surprised if they come up with a better way to … read more
From the beginning, Peter went out of his way to help us get oriented to the area and to understand local Māori language and customs. He also helped us navigate the process of finding and buying an old … read more
Thanks for your help Hannah.
I highly recommend Daniel and would be happy to have him stay … read more
Thank you for this experience.
Alice and … read more
Thank you for you're help.
Tash and Pete
They are very relaxed, easy people to be around and Paxie and Finn are lovely, bright little boys! I had a lot of fun joking around with them and doing magic tricks!
Thanks again for … read more
If Shannon contacts you to jump at the opportunity to have her … read more
We really enjoyed our stay and wish you all the best!
