Profile information
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Host rating
80 %
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Last replied
9 May 2026
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Feedback
6
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Email verified
Badges (3)
Details
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Description
My wife and I have a 10 hectare lifestyle block situated 35 minutes driving time from Auckland.
Included in this is a 2 hectare garden which is already beautiful but is still being developed.
Our 3 daughters and their families often visit and our place is frequently .used by groups for meetings and retreats -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Light gardening
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Interests
Charity work
Outdoor activities
Water sports
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are both well travelled ex teachers and are happy to share our knowledge of NZ as well as our family and life experiences
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Help
The project would be of special interest for those into gardening, landscaping, garden art.
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent -
Accommodation
Large modern house. Travellers will have a good sized bedroom and own bathroom. Will share kitchen but we will provide most meals.
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What else ...
Travellers will need us to deliver them to bus routes or train stations but that will not be a problem.
Walks and go karts are available for fun activities as well as some golf facilities. -
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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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
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Feedback (4)
I had almost three months (on and off - see below) with Alan and Liz, working in the extensive and beautiful garden: weeding, trimming, planting, mowing. They give good instructions and are flexible about work hours and tasks, within a prioritised list. Great … read more
Highly recommended.
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(5.0)
Cultural exchange:
(5.0)
Communication:
(5.0)
I had almost three months (on and off - see below) with Alan and Liz, working in the extensive and beautiful garden: weeding, trimming, planting, mowing. They give good instructions and are flexible about work hours and tasks, within a prioritised list. Great … read more
Highly recommended.
They have always been very helpful with anything we needed.
We wish them well and commend them to any hosts.
