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Kia ora, I am Bernadine of Ngati Rangitihi (from Te Arawa tribe) and Te Atiawa (Taranaki). I am happy to share my culture with you.
I've moved to a property that is overgrown and needs lots of attention. I am a gardener myself, at the moment I'm studying Horticulture to continue learning and evolving. I am into permaculture and organic gardening. The property is 1.5k away from a main road into Tauranga, the property is set amongst lifestyle blocks and is very quiet and peaceful and 15 minutes away from the beach, Papamoa.Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Van lifeSelf developmentPolitics / Social justiceMovies & TVCultureMusicGardeningDIY & craftsArt & designNatureCampingBeachCultural exchange and learning opportunities
I can offer you local insight into Maori culture, and impart my knowledge of Te Ao Māori worldview, as well as sharing unique experiences of my life. I was brought up in a motor camp so I am very used to travellers being in my whare (home).
Help
I need help with gardening, clearing of weeds and general cleaning up outside and installing an outside bath.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Maori: BeginnerAccommodation
I have a spare bedroom , in my small house. Shared kitchen and bathroom.
What else ...
There are many local tourist attractions close by, Mouao (Mt Maunganui) bush walks, waterfalls, McClarens Falls, Rotorua is an hour away. Te Puke is 20 mins away.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I have a good wifi connection.
Space for parking camper vans
I have space for small campervans on my property
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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Bernie is such a cool and amazing person. She… read more
Work was easy - cook dinner for us, gardening and a bit of vacuuming. We… read more
We spent a lovely time with Nohe always full of energy and eager to go for walks and the time at the beach all together gave us even more positive vibes to continue with the trip.… read more
The food was healthy and delicious, tasty and nutritious. Whakatane area is gorgeous we enjoyed trips to the beach and bush walks we had a totally unique and hilarious experience at the local spiritual and… read more