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I live in Raglan which is a beautiful, small, coastal town with great beaches and surf. My home is open, sunny and spacious with views to the sea and the mountain nearby. I garden organically on my urban section and also love to do traditional harakeke/flax weaving Raglan is a friendly town attracting visitors who enjoy boating, fishing, surfing, or simply relaxing amidst natural beauty with great cafes and restaurants at your doorstep.
I am retired and live here with my small (and very friendly) dog. I often need help with various chores and am happy to share local knowledge, weaving and other knowledge or skills I have that may be of interest to you. You would stay in the house with your own good sized bedroom, sharing bathroom, lounge and kitchen with me. I eat a plant based (vegan) diet but I'm happy to provide some dairy and fish if necessary. I'm within walking distance from town.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I live in two worlds, Maori and European, and would be happy to share my learning. I also weave with flax (harakeke) and could teach you how to make simple baskets, bracelets and flowers. If you don't have a vehicle I can take you for a spin to the beautiful ocean beaches and bush, or take you to where you would begin, for example, a tramp up Karioi Maunga, the bush clad mountain nearby. If you surf, the surf breaks here are world famous, and I have a kayak you can use on the harbour.
Help
At the moment I primarily need help outside, weeding, garden maintenance, and such. I also need some house cleaning and maybe help with the evening meal.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Maori: Beginner
Accommodation
You would share my home with me, but with your own bedroom which contains a queen sized bed, wardrobe and shelving. It is light and bright with views to the mountain. There is a large lounge and deck with kitchen, bathroom and separate toilet. I am vegan but can provide some fish and dairy for your use. Generally I would provide food for breakfast and lunch, which you would prepare for yourself, and I would cook dinner for us all (unless cooking some evening meals is agreed as part of the work schedule).
What else ...
I have internet and TV and access to netflix and other online apps. There is a bus service between Raglan and the closest large town, Hamilton (about an hour away). Raglan is easy to walk or bike around.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
20 hours per week, flexible work times
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She is truly kind and an exceptional host. Her schedule is very flexible, and she even drove us to the beach and the trailhead for Mount Karioi, teaching us how to weave harakeke as well. Thanks to her, we were able to fully enjoy everything Raglan has to offer.
Her cooking is also outstanding. We enjoyed… read more
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She is truly kind and an exceptional host. Her schedule is very flexible, and she even drove us to the beach and the trailhead for Mount Karioi, teaching us how to weave harakeke as well. Thanks to her, we were able to fully enjoy everything Raglan has to offer.
Her cooking is also outstanding. We enjoyed… read more
