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Host rating
100 %
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Last replied
22 Apr 2026
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Reply rate
100.0 %
Usually responds within 7 days
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Feedback
9
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Description
Hello I'm Vicki and I live with my dog Nacho on the beautiful Kapiti Coast, five minutes walk from Waikanae Beach. We live in a renovated beach house and love walking on the beach or along the picturesque Waikanae River.
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Types of help and learning opportunities
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Help around the house
Light maintenance
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I can help with getting to know the local flora and fauna, New Zealand history , English language and a little Maori.
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Help
I work so I don't generally get the time to do my own garden, wash windows tidy the garage that sort of thing which I would be looking to get help with
I am close to the beach and river. Public transport is available
There is plenty of hiking and biking trails, Kapiti Island tours and the Nga Manu Bird Sanctuary on offer -
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
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Accommodation
I have two bedrooms available, one double that opens into a covered courtyard and a single room.
I can cater to most dietary needs and love to cook. I would also like to learn about Workaways cuisine -
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?
More than two
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My animals / pets
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Feedback (5)
He came socialising with me and made a great impression on my friends and was a great at NZ style bowls.
Highly recommend Ben
I arrived the first night and got to tag along to try out bowls for a practice run. The work was more than fair for the great lodging and tasty food. I did things such as sand and paint patio furniture, some light cleaning inside the house on a rainy day, lay some cement blocks in ground under the … read more
They would be welcome back at any time and I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending them to any host.
Vicki is a fantastic host and super chill lady. We had a great time working with her, sharing meals (she's a fab cook!) and great conversations.
The jobs we did were fun and rewarding, but had lots of time to relax and explore the local area.
We'd highly recommended Vicki as a host to anyone.
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He came socialising with me and made a great impression on my friends and was a great at NZ style bowls.
Highly recommend Ben
I arrived the first night and got to tag along to try out bowls for a practice run. The work was more than fair for the great lodging and tasty food. I did things such as sand and paint patio furniture, some light cleaning inside the house on a rainy day, lay some cement blocks in ground under the … read more
They would be welcome back at any time and I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending them to any host.
Vicki is a fantastic host and super chill lady. We had a great time working with her, sharing meals (she's a fab cook!) and great conversations.
The jobs we did were fun and rewarding, but had lots of time to relax and explore the local area.
We'd highly recommended Vicki as a host to anyone.
We shared some nice walks with her lovely dog Nacho. We also shared some lovely dinners.
Vicky is good communicator … read more
She helped immensely with my IT issues, general household stuff and cooked meals although her sledgehammer/demolition skills need work lol.
Highly recommend Caitlin
The area itself is beautiful, it's right next to multiple lagoons … read more
