Profile information
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Host rating
80 %
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Last replied
4 Aug 2026
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Reply rate
60.7 %
Usually responds within 10 days
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Feedback
24
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Description
I am a builder, gardener, philosopher and bird enthusiast and have been involved for many years in events and festivals. I have a small and quirky property in Little River, NZ covered in fruit trees and berry bushes and teeming with native birds
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Types of help and learning opportunities
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
Light maintenance
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I have explored NZ extensively and can suggest many incredibly beautiful destinations and experiences to help you get the most out of your time here. I am very keen to share this beautiful place. I am a carpenter, a musician, a philosopher, and an enthusiastic gardener, subjects all of which I am always keen to share on, and learn about. I am registering as a host mainly in order to meet new people and share ideas and skills in a more culturally broad context.
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Help
Maintaining and harvesting from an extensive permaculture garden. Looking after my fun wee dog on days I need to work in the city. Interesting company and new ideas.
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
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Accommodation
Comfortable/warm and dry caravan accommodation. New double mattress with bedding supplied. The kitchen and ablutions inside the main house will be available to use. I will provide 3 meals a day.
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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 possibly accept pets
I have a wee cavoodle thats loves evewrybody. If you have a well behaved animal it can absolutely come and hang out with us
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How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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My animals / pets
Pip
My wee cavoodle and the love of my life. Super fun and friendly
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He showed me lots of the cool spots on the Peninsula and I went to explore almost everyday myself, there's so much to see.
Pip is also the cutest wee dog, I was always scared of dogs but Pip made me feel way more comfortable with dogs.
And I was lucky enough to … read more
He helped me acclimatize quickly and made me feel at home. He also shared his … read more
We didn't expect this amount of generosity and good mood !
Thank you so much Damon for making ourselves feel so good. We wish we could have stayed longer, to help you more and to discuss more about everything and nothing.
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He showed me lots of the cool spots on the Peninsula and I went to explore almost everyday myself, there's so much to see.
Pip is also the cutest wee dog, I was always scared of dogs but Pip made me feel way more comfortable with dogs.
And I was lucky enough to … read more
He helped me acclimatize quickly and made me feel at home. He also shared his … read more
We didn't expect this amount of generosity and good mood !
Thank you so much Damon for making ourselves feel so good. We wish we could have stayed longer, to help you more and to discuss more about everything and nothing.
His place is something special and it inspired me to contribute as much as I could. He is such a kind and understanding person, I truly appreciate that. We had lots of nice chats together, food, sharing company with himself and his family as I was lucky enough to be there over … read more
Are you searching for a raw and natural place surrounded by such a beautiful nature and plenty of lovely birds (fan-tails will make you fall in love in a couple of seconds 🤗), such an awesome permaculture garden, eating healthy and savourus meals everyday, laughing … read more
Damon knows so much about permaculture, his surroundings and natural habitat that I struggled to take it all in so I … read more
We spent a lovely week, taking Pip for walks, visiting the beautiful beaches in … read more
My best friend Alanna and I had the pleasure of staying with Damon a couple of years ago, and our experience was truly unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, Damon welcomed us with open arms and quickly made us feel like part of his extended family. Over the month we spent there, we shared … read more
