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9 Jan 2026
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Description
We live in a small country town in the Far North of NZ. We are retired and love our garden. We love to create great local food, go sailing, have sailed the Pacific Ocean, are active in our community, music, and travelling, mostly in NZ now to see friends and family,
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Technology
Sustainability
Self development
Politics / Social justice
Events & social
Charity work
Music
Gardening
Writing
Books
Cycling
Sailing / Boating
Nature
Fitness
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We live in a remote predominately Maori area. We can take you to whatever Maori local events that are on. Also we get involved in local projects. I am very involved in local arts.
If you like to sail and the weather is right there may be an opportunity to go out. We are very interested in people from other cultures. My partner is Canadian and grew up in Austria.
Projects involving children
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Help
Mostly garden work. And some household tasks.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We have two spare bedrooms in our house.
I love to cook and you are welcome to cook when you feel like it. We are gluten free and can accommodate all types of food preferences (I am a former chef). I like to use local produce where possible.
What else ...
We live by a harbour, but only 20kms from the coast and good beaches. The climate is warm.
There is a van that comes over from the West Coast a few days a week. Otherwise we can collect you from the East Coast where the main public transport is. The hitchhiking is good.
There are fortnightly local markets, restaurants occasional music events, galleries.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a home office that I only use a few hours a week.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
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She was very interested in our community and in local culture and politics.
I highly recommend her to any… read more
I liked the work in the garden. It wasn't too hard and it was nice to see a difference afterwards.
I also got to meet their grandkids and they were just the sweetest.
Can highly… read more
They generously invited me in their community, which was a great way to learn the kiwi culture.
I definitely make new… read more
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She was very interested in our community and in local culture and politics.
I highly recommend her to any… read more
I liked the work in the garden. It wasn't too hard and it was nice to see a difference afterwards.
I also got to meet their grandkids and they were just the sweetest.
Can highly… read more
They generously invited me in their community, which was a great way to learn the kiwi culture.
I definitely make new… read more
