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Description
My name is Anthony, and I'm 78 years old. I've met several traveler's at festivals and since then I've had many people staying and giving me a hand around the house. I love to travel and meet new people. You're welcome to stay, just shoot me a message to see when is a good time. I'll probably challenge you to a game of Rummikub or maybe more!!
Stunning sunsets evenings where we drive on the beach like a real local!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Carpentry
Animals
Books
Music
DIY & crafts
Gardening
Cooking & food
Hiking
Outdoor activities
Water sports
Fitness
Nature
Beach
Dancing
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
If you'd like I can take you to some community meetings so that you can get to know the local Foxton Kiwi's.
I join the Aqua-size fitness classes 3 times a week at the newly updated heated Foxton Pools
as well as Move Well Indoor exercise classes twice a week. Feel free to join me there!
When available attend Live Music Events, including Jam Sessions. Black-board list for people wanting to Play Their Own Instruments, Sing, Read Stories or Just Join in with Other Like Minded Entertainers on Stage [No Pressure! Just FUN]
Projects involving children
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Help
I'd like some help with several jobs, we can figure out together which job suits you. I'm flexible and not really demanding.
For example:
- Mowing the lawn
- Bringing a trailer to the dump together
- Cooking great meals
- Maintaining the house
- Be creative with some Wood Projects I got on
- Painting
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
I have warm and comfortable rooms with queen size beds. I'm located close to the beach and estuary.
There is a wood-burner, as well as heat-pump where we sit down at night.
Complete bathroom, shower, toilet, clothes washing machine & dryer. As well as a separate toilet. Good Wi-Fi available.
Regarding food, I have a well stocked pantry to use & it would be great to have meals together, we can figure out together who is the chef. I'm happy to try new things.
What else ...
Walking distance to the Beach & River Estuary where you can fish as well.
About an hour and a half from Wellington. About an hour to Whanganui.
In Foxton there is a Fully Working Replica of a Dutch windmill with a Dutch Themed Cafe and Gift Shop.
Supermarket, markets, shops and even a couple of pubs.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
My Internet is with 'ONE' and it always seems to cope with Visitors no problem
Space for parking camper vans
Plenty of room to park up driveway & plug into power & water supply.
Can possibly accept pets
House trained animals with Prior Consultation
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 853223673698
Feedback (15)
3 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Franziska & Erik)
Hi there fellow Hosts
I was lucky enough to host Franziska & Erik from Germany
I really enjoyed the fact that they wanted to come with me to Aqua classes as well as Move well exercise Groups
They teamed up & painted inside of my deck area including the posts & rails which required
removing huge safety glass panels then refitting them. The results… read more
I was lucky enough to host Franziska & Erik from Germany
I really enjoyed the fact that they wanted to come with me to Aqua classes as well as Move well exercise Groups
They teamed up & painted inside of my deck area including the posts & rails which required
removing huge safety glass panels then refitting them. The results… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Franziska & Erik) for host
Staying with Anthony was a fantastic first Workaway experience! He is incredibly kind, easy to talk to, and made us feel very welcome. We had great conversations and lots of fun playing Rummikub together. He also took us on some amazing outings, including trips to the beach, an aqua fitness class, and a visit to the windmill.
We helped with… read more
We helped with… read more
23 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Ronja)
Ronja was a pleasure to host
She was happy to accompany me to Aqua - size in the pool, as well as Move Well classes in our Library
Always cheerful and friendly. Mixed well with friends we encountered along the way
Absolutely loves playing a huge variety of games including my favorite rummi-Kub
[She plays for keeps! So is hard to beat her most of… read more
She was happy to accompany me to Aqua - size in the pool, as well as Move Well classes in our Library
Always cheerful and friendly. Mixed well with friends we encountered along the way
Absolutely loves playing a huge variety of games including my favorite rummi-Kub
[She plays for keeps! So is hard to beat her most of… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ronja) for host
Tony is a wonderul human being with a beautiful soul and a massive heart.
His joy and energy is contagious and it was great to spend time with him.
Really grateful that our "journeys of life" intertwined and that we got to meet. I also made friends with another workawayer that was staying at his place at the same time. Together, the 3 of us played… read more
His joy and energy is contagious and it was great to spend time with him.
Really grateful that our "journeys of life" intertwined and that we got to meet. I also made friends with another workawayer that was staying at his place at the same time. Together, the 3 of us played… read more
1 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Camille & Valentin) for host
Our stay at Tony’s has been great! Unfortunately because of some family issues he could not been there all the time, but he trust us and let us stay at his place even if he has to go. Tony is a really nice guy, who will l bring you to local festivities, move well classes, show you Foxton beach and the area. He let us use his tools to built our 4x4… read more
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3 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Franziska & Erik)
Hi there fellow Hosts
I was lucky enough to host Franziska & Erik from Germany
I really enjoyed the fact that they wanted to come with me to Aqua classes as well as Move well exercise Groups
They teamed up & painted inside of my deck area including the posts & rails which required
removing huge safety glass panels then refitting them. The results… read more
I was lucky enough to host Franziska & Erik from Germany
I really enjoyed the fact that they wanted to come with me to Aqua classes as well as Move well exercise Groups
They teamed up & painted inside of my deck area including the posts & rails which required
removing huge safety glass panels then refitting them. The results… read more
(Excellent)
2 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Franziska & Erik) for host
Staying with Anthony was a fantastic first Workaway experience! He is incredibly kind, easy to talk to, and made us feel very welcome. We had great conversations and lots of fun playing Rummikub together. He also took us on some amazing outings, including trips to the beach, an aqua fitness class, and a visit to the windmill.
We helped with… read more
We helped with… read more
23 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Ronja)
Ronja was a pleasure to host
She was happy to accompany me to Aqua - size in the pool, as well as Move Well classes in our Library
Always cheerful and friendly. Mixed well with friends we encountered along the way
Absolutely loves playing a huge variety of games including my favorite rummi-Kub
[She plays for keeps! So is hard to beat her most of… read more
She was happy to accompany me to Aqua - size in the pool, as well as Move Well classes in our Library
Always cheerful and friendly. Mixed well with friends we encountered along the way
Absolutely loves playing a huge variety of games including my favorite rummi-Kub
[She plays for keeps! So is hard to beat her most of… read more
(Excellent)
15 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ronja) for host
Tony is a wonderul human being with a beautiful soul and a massive heart.
His joy and energy is contagious and it was great to spend time with him.
Really grateful that our "journeys of life" intertwined and that we got to meet. I also made friends with another workawayer that was staying at his place at the same time. Together, the 3 of us played… read more
His joy and energy is contagious and it was great to spend time with him.
Really grateful that our "journeys of life" intertwined and that we got to meet. I also made friends with another workawayer that was staying at his place at the same time. Together, the 3 of us played… read more
1 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Camille & Valentin) for host
Our stay at Tony’s has been great! Unfortunately because of some family issues he could not been there all the time, but he trust us and let us stay at his place even if he has to go. Tony is a really nice guy, who will l bring you to local festivities, move well classes, show you Foxton beach and the area. He let us use his tools to built our 4x4… read more
23 Jan 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Rafael )
Rafael from Spain is Absolutely Amaziing in so many ways
Right from the first day we were out together looking at the paint flaking off of my weather-board beach house as I didn't know How or Where to start, and at 78yrs old I didn't think I could do it.
NEXT MINUTE, out with the hose & washed the walls, set up the scaffolding, ladders, sanders… read more
Right from the first day we were out together looking at the paint flaking off of my weather-board beach house as I didn't know How or Where to start, and at 78yrs old I didn't think I could do it.
NEXT MINUTE, out with the hose & washed the walls, set up the scaffolding, ladders, sanders… read more
(Excellent)
23 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Rafael ) for host
my days with Anthony have been amazing.
i'm so thankful, so glad, so Lucky to have spent a wonderful weeks with my new Zeland father.
always in good mood, always giving you a confort smile...
that Guy IS just unbealible....
we sanded and painted the walls of the House together, visiting some cities, doing some exercise, eating beautifull food...… read more
i'm so thankful, so glad, so Lucky to have spent a wonderful weeks with my new Zeland father.
always in good mood, always giving you a confort smile...
that Guy IS just unbealible....
we sanded and painted the walls of the House together, visiting some cities, doing some exercise, eating beautifull food...… read more
28 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (August & Ana ) for host
Tony is far too vibrant a man, and the experience of staying with him too exceptional to be able to summarize in a few short sentences. From our nightly games of rummikub, to the aquagym classes, to our sunset drives along the beach, there was truly never a dull moment. As the first stop on our tour of Aotearoa, Tony set the tone for the rest of… read more
21 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Laurie) for host
Tony is a an exceptional person - kind, thoughtful, and always ready to tell some jokes!
I had a fantastic time during my stay. He showed me around: we went for a couple of beach drives, he took me to his Move Well and Aquagym classes, and we enjoyed having a cup of coffee with his friends after every activity.
I'll always remember our amazing… read more
I had a fantastic time during my stay. He showed me around: we went for a couple of beach drives, he took me to his Move Well and Aquagym classes, and we enjoyed having a cup of coffee with his friends after every activity.
I'll always remember our amazing… read more
17 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Kamille)
I recently had the pleasure of Hosting KAMI from Canada
I Recommend her to Future Hosts Looking for a Trustworthy, Honest young Lady
She quietly blended in with friends and other visitors and
willingly got stuff sorted as part of the team
Missed her when She left and We still 'catch up' at times about Her "JOURNEY of LIFE"
here in New… read more
I Recommend her to Future Hosts Looking for a Trustworthy, Honest young Lady
She quietly blended in with friends and other visitors and
willingly got stuff sorted as part of the team
Missed her when She left and We still 'catch up' at times about Her "JOURNEY of LIFE"
here in New… read more
(Excellent)
12 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Caroline & Marion)
For Future Hosts==Caroline & Marion from France were So So Great to have staying at MY Place
They Both Willingly joined in every thing that was "planned or Not planned"
Happily blended in with Aqua classes in the pool, Move Well classes at the Library and Resistance Bands at Heartlands
Created Lovely Meals. carried out all House jobs including… read more
They Both Willingly joined in every thing that was "planned or Not planned"
Happily blended in with Aqua classes in the pool, Move Well classes at the Library and Resistance Bands at Heartlands
Created Lovely Meals. carried out all House jobs including… read more
(Excellent)
12 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Caroline & Marion) for host
Thank you Tony for all those beautiful moments! ☀️😊
We stayed with Anthony for two weeks, and if you want to feel like part of a family, this is the perfect place!
Tony is a really kind person and is genuinely happy to share his daily life with you. With him, it's all about sharing moments and meeting great people!😇
We joined in on lots of… read more
We stayed with Anthony for two weeks, and if you want to feel like part of a family, this is the perfect place!
Tony is a really kind person and is genuinely happy to share his daily life with you. With him, it's all about sharing moments and meeting great people!😇
We joined in on lots of… read more
6 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Holly & Marco) for host
The loveliest stay with Tony! Participation in fun activities was an everyday certainty (Rummikub sessions were legendary). He showed us all that Foxton area has to offer and gave us a proper local experience.
Once again a huge thank you ☺️ We shared many laughs and you will always stay in our hearts.
Once again a huge thank you ☺️ We shared many laughs and you will always stay in our hearts.
17 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Dana)
This Feedback is for DANA from Germany
A very brave Young Lady from the other side of the World & Alone!
As she is only !8yrs old I said Between us We need to find an other Work-awayer to join us both
Luckily enough Dana managed to find a Fellow Country Man who happily arrived with Her to my place
While they were here I had 3 Travelers from The… read more
A very brave Young Lady from the other side of the World & Alone!
As she is only !8yrs old I said Between us We need to find an other Work-awayer to join us both
Luckily enough Dana managed to find a Fellow Country Man who happily arrived with Her to my place
While they were here I had 3 Travelers from The… read more
(Excellent)
17 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Dana) for host
I've sadly only stayed with Anthony for a few days, since I found a job and had to leave earlier than expected, but it was a very nice experience.
The main tasks were cooking, which was really enjoyable and other than that we spent our time at the beach, in Aqua classes or playing Rummikub and had so much fun together.
I really enjoyed my time… read more
The main tasks were cooking, which was really enjoyable and other than that we spent our time at the beach, in Aqua classes or playing Rummikub and had so much fun together.
I really enjoyed my time… read more
3 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Josephine )
Wow!! Josephine was an Incredible young Lady!
She joined in with every activity as an Active Participant. Genuinely helped the 2 French Ladies here at the same time with her knowledge of buying a car for their travels in NZ. She bought a dress and cut the top off to create a skirt. I just happen to have a sewing machine and elastic band. Between… read more
She joined in with every activity as an Active Participant. Genuinely helped the 2 French Ladies here at the same time with her knowledge of buying a car for their travels in NZ. She bought a dress and cut the top off to create a skirt. I just happen to have a sewing machine and elastic band. Between… read more
(Excellent)
23 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Josephine ) for host
Hi everyone!
I stayed with Tony for one week at the beginning of October and I don't even know where to start...
I decided to do a workaway because I was looking for some company and It's safe to say that Tony's is the right place for that. He’s a very patient and welcoming guy who’s gonna make you feel like you're at home.
We had days full of… read more
I stayed with Tony for one week at the beginning of October and I don't even know where to start...
I decided to do a workaway because I was looking for some company and It's safe to say that Tony's is the right place for that. He’s a very patient and welcoming guy who’s gonna make you feel like you're at home.
We had days full of… read more
14 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Isabel)
I Had the pleasure of Hosting ISABEL from Germany for 2 weeks in early October
This Young Lady has a Genuine Ability to Undertake an Impressive rang of tasks, Willingly and Eager to help Me at all times..
Her flexibility & strength are Amazing, When I was trying to hang my Daughters clothes drier on the wall I suggested asking one of the men… read more
This Young Lady has a Genuine Ability to Undertake an Impressive rang of tasks, Willingly and Eager to help Me at all times..
Her flexibility & strength are Amazing, When I was trying to hang my Daughters clothes drier on the wall I suggested asking one of the men… read more
(Excellent)
22 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Fanny & Quentin)
Fanny & Quentin France
We all just fitted together as a Big family with the other Workawayers staying at the same time
Originally Fanny & Quentin booked to stay for 1 week, Well Guess What, they stayed 6 Weeks!!
Most days we all wandered off to the Beach. Viewed many Glorious Sunsets
Pottered about doing odd jobs etc at my place & helped my… read more
We all just fitted together as a Big family with the other Workawayers staying at the same time
Originally Fanny & Quentin booked to stay for 1 week, Well Guess What, they stayed 6 Weeks!!
Most days we all wandered off to the Beach. Viewed many Glorious Sunsets
Pottered about doing odd jobs etc at my place & helped my… read more
(Excellent)
16 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Fanny & Quentin) for host
Wawww where to start ....
We were supposed to stay one week and finally we spent 6 weeks with Tony!! In his place, we found a warm shelter, full of love, laugh and harmony. It’s priceless!
Tony is so inspiring for us : full of joy, energy, funny; he is "retired but not tired!" 😉
He is really dynamic in local communities so you will live an… read more
We were supposed to stay one week and finally we spent 6 weeks with Tony!! In his place, we found a warm shelter, full of love, laugh and harmony. It’s priceless!
Tony is so inspiring for us : full of joy, energy, funny; he is "retired but not tired!" 😉
He is really dynamic in local communities so you will live an… read more
16 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Aysegul)
Aysegul From Turkiye
To Future Hosts, This young Lady is a Gem!
Really easy to get along with, will give anything a go and joins in with everyone to have fun
She has traveled back from Wellington to Levin to be part of a group of Workawayers staying with me at the time
for the best Pizza's and Live Music at Firebirds Cafe
Very easy to get along… read more
To Future Hosts, This young Lady is a Gem!
Really easy to get along with, will give anything a go and joins in with everyone to have fun
She has traveled back from Wellington to Levin to be part of a group of Workawayers staying with me at the time
for the best Pizza's and Live Music at Firebirds Cafe
Very easy to get along… read more
(Excellent)
24 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Josiah & Leeann) for host
Tony was a delight and the energy around him is great! We helped with cooking dinners and enjoyed playing games. Anyone who loves getting to know locals and is willing to jump into new things, I'd recommend this workaway.
7 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Dania) for host
What to say about Anthony.... There are absolute angels among us and this man is one of them💜
He is so selfless, so willing to share what he has, so generous and gracious. -Except chocolate- so watch out! if you have any it will be gone 😂🤣😂 just kidding, you'll have a few pieces left.
I spent the week with two French couples as well. We were a… read more
He is so selfless, so willing to share what he has, so generous and gracious. -Except chocolate- so watch out! if you have any it will be gone 😂🤣😂 just kidding, you'll have a few pieces left.
I spent the week with two French couples as well. We were a… read more
7 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Dania)
WOW!! To All Future Hosts:: DANIA was Bloody Amazing! She was an Inspiration for ME as well as the 2x French couples whom journeyed with me at the same time. Extremely caring, so much knowledge and energy to share her journey of Life. Helped the French couples with learning English language and sayings. Absolutely Love to have Her Back with me!!… read more
(Excellent)
25 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Emmanuel)
Hey there Future Hosts
Emmanuel was great to have in my Home
Very polite & respectful to me at all times
He has the ability to Create delicious vegetarian meals, bake scrumptious breads, even skilled in cooking meats
Very willing to undertake any jobs I asked him to do
Some jobs like weeding large areas he just went & did it without me asking… read more
Emmanuel was great to have in my Home
Very polite & respectful to me at all times
He has the ability to Create delicious vegetarian meals, bake scrumptious breads, even skilled in cooking meats
Very willing to undertake any jobs I asked him to do
Some jobs like weeding large areas he just went & did it without me asking… read more
(Excellent)
10 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Britt)
This young Lady is a Gem [Diamond]
With in minutes of meeting we shared coffee at the De Molen Cafe with another Workawayer
Britt was sooo cool & generously shared her 'Journey of Life So Far' ----"Brave, Awesome & Adventurous"
She fitted in at home as if it she was Whanau [family]
Such a talent for cleaning & recreating my Home in such a… read more
With in minutes of meeting we shared coffee at the De Molen Cafe with another Workawayer
Britt was sooo cool & generously shared her 'Journey of Life So Far' ----"Brave, Awesome & Adventurous"
She fitted in at home as if it she was Whanau [family]
Such a talent for cleaning & recreating my Home in such a… read more
(Excellent)
9 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Britt) for host
Staying at Toon’s place was an absolute pleasure! I was planning to stay for 2 days but ended up staying for almost 2 weeks. He has a great sense of humor and is up for anything! We played many games of Rummikub, cooking delicious meals, went to church, joined the exercise classes and went many times to the beach! Helping him around the house was… read more
6 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Maho)
I really enjoyed hosting Maho from Japan. She was so kind and generous in All We Did Together. An excellent team player who was always ready to get involved, we had 2 French girls staying as well for a few days and she took over creating delicious food for us all. Great Rummy Kub player and very hard to beat. She loved Rosa my daughter’s dog, most… read more
(Excellent)
19 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Maho) for host
I had a wonderful time with Tony.
He was so kind, helpful, and full of humor that I could relax as if I were in my own home.
The tasks mainly involved cleaning up the garage and tiding garden, and since I enjoy cooking, he let me take care of the meals.
We went for walks by the beach almost every day, enjoying beautiful sunsets. After dinner,… read more
He was so kind, helpful, and full of humor that I could relax as if I were in my own home.
The tasks mainly involved cleaning up the garage and tiding garden, and since I enjoy cooking, he let me take care of the meals.
We went for walks by the beach almost every day, enjoying beautiful sunsets. After dinner,… read more
25 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Julie)
Excellent Workawayers.
I was so grateful to host Julie & Emilie from France for a few days
They arrived earlier than expected & I hadn't set up their bedroom. I told them to take a jump onto the bed & they
just loved it after sleeping in their van. Gave them new bedding & got themselves sorted out pronto
They fitted perfectly & shared generously… read more
I was so grateful to host Julie & Emilie from France for a few days
They arrived earlier than expected & I hadn't set up their bedroom. I told them to take a jump onto the bed & they
just loved it after sleeping in their van. Gave them new bedding & got themselves sorted out pronto
They fitted perfectly & shared generously… read more
(Excellent)
