Get local insight into Maori culture and help with gardening in Tauranga, New Zealand

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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  • Description

    Description

    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

    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

    Interests

    Van life
    Self development
    Politics / Social justice
    Movies & TV
    Culture
    Music
    Gardening
    DIY & crafts
    Art & design
    Nature
    Camping
    Beach
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural 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

    Help

    I need help with gardening, clearing of weeds and general cleaning up outside and installing an outside bath.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Maori: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    I have a spare bedroom , in my small house. Shared kitchen and bathroom.

  • What else ...

    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.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    I have a good wifi connection.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    I have space for small campervans on my property

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

Host ref number: 592692293497

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