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Description
I live in a small seaside town in an out of the way road but still close to all facilities. I have a big section that has a lot of lawns to mow and gardens to look after. Would be interested in exchanging language and cultural differences as well as getting help with the property. We have a beautiful surf beach and separate estuary with lots of tracks through the region. There are 2 push bikes available for exploring the area. I have a lovable dog, Marshall, who loves being taken to the beach to play with his fellow canines or just walked but definitely played with.
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Types of help and learning opportunities
Elderly Companionship
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House & pet sitting
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Interests
Politics / Social justice
Pets
Gardening
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Like to play board games and cards, enjoy dabbling in art.
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Help
The skills needed are basic help with garden, mowing lawns, some cooking and basic housework.
Walking and playing with my dog.
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
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Accommodation
There is a double and single bed in the mezzanine with views to the sea in the front and mountains to the back. I will supply food but would love it if we could share the cooking.
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What else ...
We are very close to the water, either beach or estuary for some time off for walking or cycling.
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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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Can host digital nomads
We have fibre internet.
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Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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My animals / pets
Marshall (3 years)
English short haired Pointer, very active
Host ref number: 527216393139
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5 Jul 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Chisato)
Chisato has been an absolute delight to host.
She fitted into our home from the beginning. Chisato used her initiative and noticed where things were needed to be done. Housework, ironing, walking our dog Marshall for which she was very keen and very good. Marshall is missing her.
Very happy to recommend Charity to any host and happy to host again … read more
She fitted into our home from the beginning. Chisato used her initiative and noticed where things were needed to be done. Housework, ironing, walking our dog Marshall for which she was very keen and very good. Marshall is missing her.
Very happy to recommend Charity to any host and happy to host again … read more
28 Jun 2026
Left by Workawayer (Chisato) for host
Staying at Margaret place was peaceful and felt like a home. My main tasks were cleaning Chalet shall, ironing and taking her beloved Marshall for walks which gave me a chance to see the beautiful scenery and nature around Mangawhai. She took such good care of me and I appreciated her teaching me about lots of native birds that you can see in NZ
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1 Jun 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Graziano)
Graziano was a delight to host. From the beginning Marshall, my dog and Graziano hit it off and had many walks together. On top of the early walks and sometimes evening walks Graziano was very adept at mowing lawns, ironing, cooking, cleaning, showing willing for anything that needed doing. He even sanded and oiled a wall on the house that was in
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30 May 2026
Left by Workawayer (Graziano) for host
Staying at Margaret's has been a real pleasure.
I've been there for almost three weeks and I enjoyed every day, from the company, the meals and the environment.
Margaret is a very kind and welcoming woman, offering tips and support in case you need.
Together with Derek, I really enjoyed our evening conversations in front of a delicious meal, … read more
I've been there for almost three weeks and I enjoyed every day, from the company, the meals and the environment.
Margaret is a very kind and welcoming woman, offering tips and support in case you need.
Together with Derek, I really enjoyed our evening conversations in front of a delicious meal, … read more
20 Apr 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Constantin)
Constantin was a very interesting Workawayer,with much experience in gardening and walking dogs. He has excelled himself on his visit with us at Mangawhai. Not only did he make my garden and lawns beautiful he was perfect at ironing!!
Marshall, my dog was very spoilt with 2 long walks each day.
It was also interesting to hear some of his many … read more
Marshall, my dog was very spoilt with 2 long walks each day.
It was also interesting to hear some of his many … read more
18 Apr 2026
Left by Workawayer (Constantin) for host
Margaret is a host in the spirit of workaway offering a complete experience in Mangawhai Heads about local life, nature and entertainment. I will never forget that I arrived in the Saturday of the catholic Easter and I stayed during the ortodox Easter too. My stay with Margaret, Derek and Marshall was in a beautiful balance between working,
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5 Jul 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Chisato)
Chisato has been an absolute delight to host.
She fitted into our home from the beginning. Chisato used her initiative and noticed where things were needed to be done. Housework, ironing, walking our dog Marshall for which she was very keen and very good. Marshall is missing her.
Very happy to recommend Charity to any host and happy to host again … read more
She fitted into our home from the beginning. Chisato used her initiative and noticed where things were needed to be done. Housework, ironing, walking our dog Marshall for which she was very keen and very good. Marshall is missing her.
Very happy to recommend Charity to any host and happy to host again … read more
28 Jun 2026
Left by Workawayer (Chisato) for host
Staying at Margaret place was peaceful and felt like a home. My main tasks were cleaning Chalet shall, ironing and taking her beloved Marshall for walks which gave me a chance to see the beautiful scenery and nature around Mangawhai. She took such good care of me and I appreciated her teaching me about lots of native birds that you can see in NZ
… read more
1 Jun 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Graziano)
Graziano was a delight to host. From the beginning Marshall, my dog and Graziano hit it off and had many walks together. On top of the early walks and sometimes evening walks Graziano was very adept at mowing lawns, ironing, cooking, cleaning, showing willing for anything that needed doing. He even sanded and oiled a wall on the house that was in
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30 May 2026
Left by Workawayer (Graziano) for host
Staying at Margaret's has been a real pleasure.
I've been there for almost three weeks and I enjoyed every day, from the company, the meals and the environment.
Margaret is a very kind and welcoming woman, offering tips and support in case you need.
Together with Derek, I really enjoyed our evening conversations in front of a delicious meal, … read more
I've been there for almost three weeks and I enjoyed every day, from the company, the meals and the environment.
Margaret is a very kind and welcoming woman, offering tips and support in case you need.
Together with Derek, I really enjoyed our evening conversations in front of a delicious meal, … read more
20 Apr 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Constantin)
Constantin was a very interesting Workawayer,with much experience in gardening and walking dogs. He has excelled himself on his visit with us at Mangawhai. Not only did he make my garden and lawns beautiful he was perfect at ironing!!
Marshall, my dog was very spoilt with 2 long walks each day.
It was also interesting to hear some of his many … read more
Marshall, my dog was very spoilt with 2 long walks each day.
It was also interesting to hear some of his many … read more
18 Apr 2026
Left by Workawayer (Constantin) for host
Margaret is a host in the spirit of workaway offering a complete experience in Mangawhai Heads about local life, nature and entertainment. I will never forget that I arrived in the Saturday of the catholic Easter and I stayed during the ortodox Easter too. My stay with Margaret, Derek and Marshall was in a beautiful balance between working,
… read more
6 Apr 2026
Left by Workawayer (Ciara) for host
This was my first Workaway experience and I truly couldn't have asked for a better one!
I stayed with Margaret and Marshall in their beautiful home for three weeks and had a wonderful time. Marshall is such an energetic pup and I was more than happy to take him on his daily walks to the beach and estuary. The town is small but incredibly … read more
I stayed with Margaret and Marshall in their beautiful home for three weeks and had a wonderful time. Marshall is such an energetic pup and I was more than happy to take him on his daily walks to the beach and estuary. The town is small but incredibly … read more
24 Mar 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Ciara)
Ciara was a pleasure to host.
She fitted in perfectly with our routine and walking Marshall, my dog on a regular basis.
Housekeeping was excellent and she showed initiative when needed.
Ciara did my large lawns perfectly .
Very happy to host again and recommend to others.
She fitted in perfectly with our routine and walking Marshall, my dog on a regular basis.
Housekeeping was excellent and she showed initiative when needed.
Ciara did my large lawns perfectly .
Very happy to host again and recommend to others.
24 Mar 2026
Left by Workawayer (Vera) for host
I had a great stay with Margaret, Derek and Marshall (the sweetest dog!). Margaret is a fantastic host who provided a comfortable place to stay and clear instructions on tanks that needed to be done. I found the routine very relaxed and learned a lot about the local area. A great way to start my adventure in New Zealand.
Thank you Margaret!
Thank you Margaret!
24 Mar 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Vera)
Vera filled in last minute and filled up her 7 days very productively, doing cleaning, washing, ironing, vacuuming and walking my dog Marshall most mornings and evenings. Vera’s work was at a high standard and she an Marshall got on very well.
We even managed to fit in some fun board games and cards.
Very happy to recommend Vera as a Workawayer.
We even managed to fit in some fun board games and cards.
Very happy to recommend Vera as a Workawayer.
22 Feb 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (polepole3)
Andrea and Klaus were a delight to host. With their combined skills of technology, hard work, cooking, gardening, painting and dog caring and walking we were privileged to have them stay. Not only that but they also became very good friends with tales we both told of all our lives. We enjoyed many hours of wonderful company. We would be very
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18 Feb 2026
Left by Workawayer (polepole3) for host
We stayed with Margret, Derek and Marshall for about two weeks and we enjoyed every day. Margret lives in a sunny little town, with a nice beach and an estuary. Every day we went together with Margret and the cute dog Marshall to the beach and had a very refreshing swim in the waves.
We all got along very well right from the start and had many … read more
We all got along very well right from the start and had many … read more
18 Jan 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Haruka & Ai)
Haruka and Ai were very respectful and hardworking. They showed initiative in going the extra mile on all house cleaning jobs around the property including mowing lawns and weedeating. Marshall my dog loved their company and he spent many of his twice a day walks with them.
Can fully recommend the girls.
Can fully recommend the girls.
18 Jan 2026
Left by Workawayer (Haruka & Ai) for host
Our 10 days with Margaret and Marshall were truly wonderful and became very happy memories for us.
In the mornings and evenings, we went for walks with Marshall, and our main tasks were cleaning the chalet, ironing, and doing the laundry.
Even though our schedule changed due to our circumstances, Margaret was very flexible, and we really … read more
In the mornings and evenings, we went for walks with Marshall, and our main tasks were cleaning the chalet, ironing, and doing the laundry.
Even though our schedule changed due to our circumstances, Margaret was very flexible, and we really … read more
27 Dec 2025
Left by Workawayer (Silas Marius & Laura) for host
Staying with Margaret was a truly wonderful experience. She was a fantastic host, and the work was more than fair for the lovely accommodation and company provided. :)
We loved to take Marshall - her playful and incredibly cute dog - for a walk.
We had a great time!
We loved to take Marshall - her playful and incredibly cute dog - for a walk.
We had a great time!
26 Dec 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Silas Marius & Laura)
Silas and Laura were very helpful and friendly.
They were very good at everyday tasks including gardening, ironing, cleaning and walking my dog Marshall twice a day.
Silas was very communicative with excellent English.
Very happy to recommend as Workawayers.
They were very good at everyday tasks including gardening, ironing, cleaning and walking my dog Marshall twice a day.
Silas was very communicative with excellent English.
Very happy to recommend as Workawayers.
2 Dec 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Anniek)
Anniek was a delight to host. She stayed only a week but in that time created a lively bond with my dog Marshall, walking him morning and night. She entertained us with her singing and guitar and dealt very professionally with all tasks including , lawns, ironing, cleaning, tidying, cleaning large windows.
Very happy to recommend Anniek as a … read more
Very happy to recommend Anniek as a … read more
23 Oct 2025
Left by Workawayer (Samantha) for host
This was my first Workaway experience and I couldn't ask for a better host! Margaret and Marshall are quite the duo. Margaret is very welcoming and gives you all the tips for success in your stay. I helped with light household chores and keeping my friend Marshall entertained . Other than that Margaret and I kept each other company with stories
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23 Oct 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Samantha)
Samantha fitted in straight away and my dog Marshall thought so too.
I admired her communication skills and it became obvious she was able to show initiative and common sense with a great work ethic.
We had some great conversations about her previous travels and life in California.
Very happy to recommend Samantha as a Workaway.
I admired her communication skills and it became obvious she was able to show initiative and common sense with a great work ethic.
We had some great conversations about her previous travels and life in California.
Very happy to recommend Samantha as a Workaway.
19 Aug 2025
Left by Workawayer (Daniela & Paulina) for host
We are so grateful for our time with Margaret. From the very beginning she welcomed us into her home with so much kindness and generosity. What was meant to be just one week turned into three. We shared beautiful dinners together, had lovely conversations and most of all we bonded so much with Marshall 🐶. He stole our hearts!
Margaret went above … read more
Margaret went above … read more
6 Aug 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniela & Paulina)
Paulina and Daniela were the perfect fit as Workawayers. I do believe though that would apply to whoever they stayed with. They were both very hard workers, showing initiative and goodwill with all their chores. From housework to gardening to ironing and cooking, they were very enthusiastic and able. They absolutely loved my dog Marshall who
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6 Aug 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Kanon)
Kanon is a very pleasant young lady. She has been walking and playing with my very energetic and young dog. She is very keen and able to help in the house and garden.
Kanon is a very pleasant and calm persona to the household. Can recommend Kanon for your Workaway needs.
Kanon is a very pleasant and calm persona to the household. Can recommend Kanon for your Workaway needs.
20 Jun 2025
Left by Workawayer (Morgane & Adrien) for host
Margaret has kindly welcomed us last minute, and has been a joy! She was dynamic and helpful, I think we helped her as much as she helped us 😁 She has been a great host, for example although we had different eating habits we could see how much effort she put into accommodating us. Thanks Margaret, we can't wait to see what future holds for you and
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19 Jun 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Morgane & Adrien)
Morgane and Adrian have been delightful and helpful in their 10 day stay.
In particular, walking, training and keeping Marshall , my English Pointer, occupied, which is the big part of my meeting Workawayers.
They are mature and helpful and able.
Morgane’s English is impeccable, even coming through with a Kiwi accent.
Adrian has kept my lawns and … read more
In particular, walking, training and keeping Marshall , my English Pointer, occupied, which is the big part of my meeting Workawayers.
They are mature and helpful and able.
Morgane’s English is impeccable, even coming through with a Kiwi accent.
Adrian has kept my lawns and … read more
7 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Sander)
Sander was a delight to host. Very unassuming but very keen and able to see to all tasks needed. Quite a variety from gardening, doing lawns, ironing, vacuuming and taking care of my dog Marshall. Marshall got lots of adventure walks both through the bush and at the beach. Towards the end of his visit I left him to housesit for a few days to come
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7 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Sander) for host
Margaret took me in last-minute and let me stay for 10 days. I'm really grateful for it! I had an amazing time in Mangawhai, which is a cozy little town. We always started the day by having a walk on the beach with Marshall and having a little swim after. Marshall is such a lovely dog, who loves to mingle with other dogs and chase after birds.
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26 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Joseph & Joelle)
Joseph and Joelle were a pleasure to host. From the beginning right to the end their enthusiasm was enchanting and very genuine. They were very willing and able to pick up anything that was needed to be done, including , mowing lawns, cleaning, fridge and oven, gardening, general housework, ironing, cooking lovely meals and walking my dog,
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22 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Joseph & Joelle) for host
Our stay with Margaret was amazing from start to finish. Even before we arrived, we were in contact wit each other via Whatsapp and able to coordinate our arrival with ease. Her home is warm, beautiful and situated in an lively small town near many beaches. Our routine consisted of taking Marshall - an adorable 1 year old pup - to the beach each
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19 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Simon & Emmanuelle)
It was unfortunate I was quite ill when Simon and Emma-arrived.
This made it difficult to fully describe tasks that were needed along with the language differences. However, they were still able to help out a lot with exercising my dog, mowing lawns, housework and cooking .
This made it difficult to fully describe tasks that were needed along with the language differences. However, they were still able to help out a lot with exercising my dog, mowing lawns, housework and cooking .
4 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriela)
Gabriela was a delight to meet and wasted no time fitting in and offering help in every direction.
Gabriela show a lot of initiative and is helpful everywhere around the house. She has bonded with my Rescue dog who will miss her when she leaves.
Her English is good but my hearing isn’t but somehow we manage to communicate well.
Gabriela has … read more
Gabriela show a lot of initiative and is helpful everywhere around the house. She has bonded with my Rescue dog who will miss her when she leaves.
Her English is good but my hearing isn’t but somehow we manage to communicate well.
Gabriela has … read more
4 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Luca)
Luca was new to Workaway and initially did not realise his initiative was important. Being only 18 we were surprised at his maturity.
We had interesting discussions and Luca excelled at housekeeping, ironing, cooking and caring for my dog.
Once he realised what was needed he was excelled. A lesson for me too in communication.
I wish Luca well … read more
We had interesting discussions and Luca excelled at housekeeping, ironing, cooking and caring for my dog.
Once he realised what was needed he was excelled. A lesson for me too in communication.
I wish Luca well … read more
28 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jonas) for host
I really enjoyed the time with Margaret (and Allan, her partner). They were amazing hosts and I felt welcome right from the beginning.
Besides the exchange of interesenting stories and also some music songs, I learned so many things about Kiwis and the life in New Zealand and I'm very grateful for that.
Mangawhai (the town where Margaret … read more
Besides the exchange of interesenting stories and also some music songs, I learned so many things about Kiwis and the life in New Zealand and I'm very grateful for that.
Mangawhai (the town where Margaret … read more
27 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jonas)
Jonas was a delight to host.
He was quite mature for his age, very respectful and hard working.
He could turn his hand to helping fencing, to ironing to housework, to cooking lovely interesting meals , to doing lawns.
We had lovely discussions on music and most things in general.
He made an effort to see as much as he could of the area.
Very happy … read more
He was quite mature for his age, very respectful and hard working.
He could turn his hand to helping fencing, to ironing to housework, to cooking lovely interesting meals , to doing lawns.
We had lovely discussions on music and most things in general.
He made an effort to see as much as he could of the area.
Very happy … read more
7 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ryvan) for host
Hosts were very very sweet, let me use bike for transportation whenever I needed to go to the local town and beach. They have a lovely home and cook great food. I truly enjoyed staying here and the amount of work I was given was totally manageable and fair. Views from the back and front yard were also amazing. They were also nice enough to arrange
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25 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ylvholst) for host
I stayed with Margaret for almost two weeks and really enjoyed it! I felt welcomed straight away. The days were easy going and nice, my main tasks were washing and cleaning, putting the washing away and ironing. My tasks could also differ depending on what needed to be done. Margaret and Allan are kind, caring and social, they made me many lovely
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26 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Ylvholst)
Ylva was an efficient, easygoing Workawayer. She was very helpful in all aspects of the running of the house and enjoyed our beach life.
We sampled a lovely traditional Swedish dish expertly cooked by Ylva.
Can recommend Ylva to you home.
We sampled a lovely traditional Swedish dish expertly cooked by Ylva.
Can recommend Ylva to you home.
2 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (andrreas)
Andrea’s (Andy) and his travelling companion Miriam were a delight to meet. Very respectful and hardworking.
With the help of Allan they transformed my garaging and outdoor shed to maximum space and neatness.
They assisted in my rental changeovers, did lawns and we shared our musical taste. I can recommend their jigsaw abilities too🙃😊
We were … read more
With the help of Allan they transformed my garaging and outdoor shed to maximum space and neatness.
They assisted in my rental changeovers, did lawns and we shared our musical taste. I can recommend their jigsaw abilities too🙃😊
We were … read more
2 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (andrreas) for host
margaret was our first workaway host and we are glad she was... we felt welcome right from the beginning! :)
her and allan (her partner) took us to langs beach, the local art gallery, mangawhai markets and stargazing at the mangawhai heads beach.
we had great dinners together with beautiful conversations... and a bowl of hokey pokey for dessert. … read more
her and allan (her partner) took us to langs beach, the local art gallery, mangawhai markets and stargazing at the mangawhai heads beach.
we had great dinners together with beautiful conversations... and a bowl of hokey pokey for dessert. … read more
11 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Agathe)
Agathe was an absolute delight to have stay. Her own work experience reflected her great ability to tackle any task with ability and enthusiasm. Agathe is so quietly adept at any tasks that are presented. Can recommend her very highly.
5 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Agathe) for host
Margaret and Allan have been for more than two weeks the most wonderful hosts with me. I couldn’t have expected more, I was welcomed like if I was a member of the family in Margaret’s house which is beautiful and heartwarming.
They took me fishing on a boat trip, we did jigsaw, we visited Mangawhai museum and did a lot of cooking and baking … read more
They took me fishing on a boat trip, we did jigsaw, we visited Mangawhai museum and did a lot of cooking and baking … read more
12 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Suzanne)
Suzanne was a great fit for my home. Her mature helpful attitude was a pleasure to behold. Suzanne was so keen when you thought that was enough for the day she would still carry on.
We shared life experiences with great discussions and fun.
Suzanne was able to explore the area with her walks ( despite the weather) and car journeys.
Suzanne would … read more
We shared life experiences with great discussions and fun.
Suzanne was able to explore the area with her walks ( despite the weather) and car journeys.
Suzanne would … read more
12 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Suzanne) for host
A lovely workaway experience, so glad I contacted Margaret for my first workaway. I felt immediately at home in Margaret's lovely house.
I helped clean and change over the rental for guests including laundry and ironing.
Margaret was a great host taking me boogie boarding at the beach and cooking lovely meals for us. The 10 days just flew … read more
I helped clean and change over the rental for guests including laundry and ironing.
Margaret was a great host taking me boogie boarding at the beach and cooking lovely meals for us. The 10 days just flew … read more
16 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Anthe)
Anthe was the perfect Workaway.
She fitted in with us with the same sense of humour.
Anthe was very willing to help as much as she could but also having time to do her sports.
Anything needed doing and she was right onto it.
Anthe took care of our old dog along the way.
Her last act was to do the lawns in quick time while doing a great job.
Would … read more
She fitted in with us with the same sense of humour.
Anthe was very willing to help as much as she could but also having time to do her sports.
Anything needed doing and she was right onto it.
Anthe took care of our old dog along the way.
Her last act was to do the lawns in quick time while doing a great job.
Would … read more
3 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Anthe) for host
Margaret is a lovely host! I felt directly welcome and she lifes in a lovely and peacefull house/place close to the beach.
I helped her with the dog and some household things. We keeped each other company and I helped with her rental place.
She learned me new words in English and I got to know more about the New Zealand way of living.
There … read more
I helped her with the dog and some household things. We keeped each other company and I helped with her rental place.
She learned me new words in English and I got to know more about the New Zealand way of living.
There … read more
