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We are a 70+ couple. Kevin has a career history of Horticulture , Security & Aged Care and is retired. He has health issues now and is keen to share his knowledge (he is a great teacher) in exchange for help with some activities around the section.
I am currently Manager of the local Volunteer Centre and am still working full time. There may be the possibility of volunteering within the community depending on your interests and the length of time you are looking to stay.
Our local area offers a great place if you are interested in the outdoors - you can climb our Mt Taranaki in the morning and surf and or swim in the afternoon. We have a beautiful coastal walkway that you can walk, run or bike from Bell Block to the Port - 13.2km, this is close to us. We have a great Cafe culture as well as Art culture too with famous Len Lye centre as well as Govett Brewster Gallery and Pukeariki Museum.
There is an airport 6km away and bus stop just 2km away.
West coast of the North Island has black sand and several great, famous surf spots and three good patrolled (in Summer) swimming beaches within 20km two within 5km.
Pukekura Park is central great walking tracks and a great cafe as well as Festival Of Lights from December 20th till January 25th which is very special lighting display throughout the park and musical entertainment all free. Bowl of Brooklands is world famous for outdoor concerts in summer and in March 2027 WOMAD. Next door is a small zoo.
Our wider environment is also farming and Horticulture region.
We have two rescue dogs both are very friendly. EmmieLou aged 7 is a Lhaso Apso/ Poodle and Mollie aged 14 is a Keshound. Very sedentary.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Self development
Sustainability
Pets
Culture
Events & social
Charity work
Plant care
Photography
Performing arts
Cooking & food
DIY & crafts
Gardening
Animals
Nature
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are happy to share our local knowledge and share with you our understanding of the local Iwi (our Maori) and possibly take you around the area. We are interested in learning about yours too. Kevin is deaf (wears hearing aids ) and some accents he find difficult, but happy to try.
Kevin happy to share his skills within Horticulture, agriculture, and life.
I have been in the people industry for most of my working career 1stly helping people into employment and now helping people into volunteering within the Not for Profit sector for 30+ years - so happy to share the knowledge I have gained over these years.
Help
Could include, weeding, potting , moving plants, loading mulch onto garden, assist with pruning and the put through the small mulcher. It could also include sanding & painting the exterior of the house. On wet days there could be helping set up a shell ( conchological) museum display or help sorting the man cave. These activities could vary depending on the season.
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Kevin will be around and you will be assisting him or he will be guiding you to complete the tasks.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a room with a double bed with a electric blanket available. A TV available in room as well as internet. A infrared sauna is also housed in this room and available for your use.
Happy to provide meals. We do not have special diets - so if you are ok with our style of meals happy to cook for you. If you require special diet we could reduce hours to accommodate and you provide your own.
What else ...
Local Bus are 5 minutes down the road. Airport 7km away. Intercity coach 8km away. We could possibly collect you and deliver you when you arrive. Also will work with you to support you to check out local places.
House rules:
This is an drug & smoke free house. We don't drink alcohol, ok if you have alcohol - we will NOT supply you, however do not accept excess drinking.
We appreciate courtesy and will give you the same in return. Honesty & timeliness is expected.
I work Monday - Friday and leave for work by 8am , so prefer to have house free to get up and ready on my own. Arrive home between 5 & 5.30pm general and main meal between 6.30pm - 8.00pm.
Kevin is home most days except for appointments.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have a certified all weather electricity power point. No effluent- but Mobil Service Station is just 5km away. Currently we have a 7 Tonne House Bus parked on site, which is expected to be gone by January 31st,2026
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
EmmieLou
She is a rescue dog and is champagne coloured Lhasa Apso / poodle. She is 7 years old and both dogs get in really well. Both are rather sedentary.
Mollie
She is a 14 year old Keshound. She has silky soft coat and is going blind - still has most of her sight - a few blind spots, so is quite slow and is going deaf - possibly selective hearing lol. She is a beautiful girl
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