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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
20 Oct 2025
Reply rate
75.0 %
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Description
Friendly couple with 1 dog living on a 180 acre lifestyle block with bush tracks/forest streams. We generate our own power with hydro and solar and have an under ground spring for water. We have chickens and a few cattle. We are 8 kms out of the small town of Thames.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help
weeding,cooking,garden,household clean or maintenance help around the property
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
own room with bathroom in seperate level of house
What else ...
Our valley has nice hiking and a pretty mountain stream with lovely swimming holes. Beyond our valley (30-60mindrive) are some of the most scenic beach and coastal areas in N.Z.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Anything under 6 meters, there is a 4 km gravel road to get here tho.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 914227464165
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Feedback (25)
19 Jan 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Aodrenn)
AODRENN AND NATHAN are 2 of the best workawayers we have ever had, intelligent, mature, fun young men from Brittany, with a great attitude and wonderful work ethic. They are good company. Their arbourist skills have been amazing and we've cut and processed many trees together. they have diligently applied themselves to all tasks from boring… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Vivian05) for host
I stayed with Anne and Peter for a week and had an amazing time. The work is very flexible and most afternoons we did some exciting things together, like going cycling, hiking or to the hot pools. And when they were too busy to do something together, they always gave me tips for what I could do on my own, as there are a lot of great things to do:… read more
3 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Katie & Corey)
Katie, Corey and the amazing Solomon were a pleasure to have at our place. Intelligent, articulate, capable, mature, hard working, thoughtful folk who fitted in so well we were sad to see them go . I highly recommend them as workawayers and hope to see them in the future if our paths cross.
(Excellent
)
2 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Katie & Corey) for host
Beautiful week on this incredible slice of paradise. Anne and Peter are such gracious and generous hosts, so much appreciated all the knowledge we gained from them, the adventures they took us on, meeting their friends, having dinners and spending time together.
This is a great workaway because:
* The situation is spectacular, amongst native… read more
This is a great workaway because:
* The situation is spectacular, amongst native… read more
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19 Jan 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Aodrenn)
AODRENN AND NATHAN are 2 of the best workawayers we have ever had, intelligent, mature, fun young men from Brittany, with a great attitude and wonderful work ethic. They are good company. Their arbourist skills have been amazing and we've cut and processed many trees together. they have diligently applied themselves to all tasks from boring… read more
(Excellent)
28 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Vivian05) for host
I stayed with Anne and Peter for a week and had an amazing time. The work is very flexible and most afternoons we did some exciting things together, like going cycling, hiking or to the hot pools. And when they were too busy to do something together, they always gave me tips for what I could do on my own, as there are a lot of great things to do:… read more
3 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Katie & Corey)
Katie, Corey and the amazing Solomon were a pleasure to have at our place. Intelligent, articulate, capable, mature, hard working, thoughtful folk who fitted in so well we were sad to see them go . I highly recommend them as workawayers and hope to see them in the future if our paths cross.
(Excellent)
2 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Katie & Corey) for host
Beautiful week on this incredible slice of paradise. Anne and Peter are such gracious and generous hosts, so much appreciated all the knowledge we gained from them, the adventures they took us on, meeting their friends, having dinners and spending time together.
This is a great workaway because:
* The situation is spectacular, amongst native… read more
This is a great workaway because:
* The situation is spectacular, amongst native… read more
31 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Liv) for host
Pete and Anne were excellent hosts, we were well looked after and the property itself is beautiful. Work is reasonable and enjoyable and the four dogs are good company. Thanks for having us guys we really appreciated you welcoming us into your home and showing us the local area!
19 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Fermín)
Fermin was a delight. Always smiling and up for anything, He was a massive help at our place and brought a great attitude and in spite of his young age applied himself with a mature , can do approach. We wish him well on lifes adventure, oh and wow, those empanadas!.
(Excellent)
4 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Fermín) for host
Hi! I had a really good time at Anne's and Peter's. They are very welcoming and friendly, and fun too. The work was fun and variable and also had time to do some trekking in the bush with Oscar and Lollie. Thank you very much for your hospitality, for the game cards, for the movies, I really enjoyed my stay with you. I hope see you soon and sorry… read more
9 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Ludwina) for host
Awwwe i really enjoyed my stay at ann and peters paradise. :-) beautiful in the nature. And a lot of activities. It never got borring. I stayed a feed and the time was over way to fast hehehe. :-)
4 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ludwina)
Ludwina was an excellent find, well traveled, interesting , great worker and just fun to be around. A sunny disposition meant she delt with all tasks well and mixed with an assortment of folk really positively.
(Excellent)
1 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna-Lena & Tamina Maxi)
Anna and Tamina were excellent to have workawaying at ours. Despite their young age they brought a mature approach to living at our place. They were always happy, positive and FUN to have around. They worked well and brought a great attitude to everything.
Our place is so quiet and boring without them!.
Our place is so quiet and boring without them!.
(Excellent)
16 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jon) for host
My first workaway experience could not have been better! My stay with Peter and Anne was truly amazing, the work was fun, the food was great, the surroundings really beautiful and most importantly I felt very welcomed. They are super kind and helped me with getting started in New Zealand, for example by helping me to set up a bank account. I didnt… read more
8 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jon)
Jon has been so helpful. A mature, intelligent chap with real english skills on board. Don't let his age fool you, he works well above his 18 years, he has done digging, chainsawing ,cleaning, gardening, dog washing etc and works well, hard and unsupervised. A great asset for our life style block.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
(Excellent)
17 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Denis) for host
Perfect first experience here. Peter and Ann are very easy going and calm. The place was for me ideal, off grid, surrounded by forest. I had a lot of autonomy in work, that was always varied. The house is lovely, the dogs are lovely, the food is great ! Nothing to say more ! Thanks a lot for your generosity :)
11 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Denis)
Denis was a big help at our place chopping and stacking fire wood, spraying weeds with organic herbicide , cleaning our house and mowing and pruning flaxes. He has a good work ethic and was slow, methodical and thorough in his tasks , doing a good job,which was what we wanted. He navigated the surrounding tracks well in his down time.
Recommended.
Recommended.
(Excellent)
7 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Alison & Kristian)
Kristian and Alison are a lovely couple who were a great help in and around our home putting in the hours . Nice company and easy to have around and the Italian food (wow!!!) Happy trails you 2.
(Excellent)
7 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Alison & Kristian) for host
We stay our last week in NZ with Annie and Peter. Was a great week! With a little of hard and fun job but for greats thing in change, like a hot pool in the night or walking to see the Kauri trees or eat a thipical food. Than your dog are so good and fun and your house is in a wanderfull place! So thank you very much!
A&K
A&K
11 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Samuel)
Sam was good company and was well able and willing to do physical work and accomplished a lot while staying with us.
Thank you again Sam.
Thank you again Sam.
(Excellent)
10 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Samuel) for host
Had a wonderful stay at peter and Ann's house. Beautiful location in the mountains with lots of hiking trails around. 4 lovely dogs that like to in the mountains as well. Peter and Ann are very nice people and it was a great start of my new Zealand adventure. Thanks
1 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Louise & Max)
Max and Louise were great company and helped us get heaps done around the place. Capable hard working folks that would slot in well anywhere. The dogs are missing the love and attention!!
(Excellent)
19 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Louise & Max) for host
We had a fantastic week staying with Peter and Anne, we really enjoyed their company and we loved their lifestyle/land! They are both so lovely, welcoming and generous, we felt like part of the family. Peter kindly took us for a bush walk on their land which was really cool. We also went on a few bike rides which was great fun. The work was varied… read more
27 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Malin) for host
I spent the first week of January with Peter and Anne and I really enjoyed it! They are both super friendly and generous: they welcomed me into their home, took me out to their friends and we also went biking in Hamilton! I helped with some jobs around the house and the garden and once washed the dogs as well ;) The valley is a beautiful, peaceful… read more
14 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Malin)
Malin is a lovely, cultured young lady and was a great helper at our place, we wish her well for future adventures and endeavours.
(Excellent)
26 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas)
Thomas worked his butt off in the hot sun, digging ditches, laying drains, spraying weeds(organic herbicide),stacking wood, fencing and anything else we needed help with. I'm real glad you enjoyed your self Thomas, Gracie says hello.
(Excellent)
26 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
I had a really good time with Peter and Anne! From the first minute I felt at ease and welcomed. I enjoyed the work outside and the beautifull place the live, really cool! Peter and Anna are really open minded, kind and social people. I became a part of the household and thry shared everything. And not to forget the amazing dogs the have, I truly… read more
15 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Géraldine)
Geraldine is a lovely lady who slotted into our home easily and improved the vibe with her cool french accent. She was a great help with all tasks asked of her (including lugging rocks around!). We hope to see her again during her travels.
(Excellent)
14 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Géraldine) for host
Anne and Peter are really nice and cool hosts. I enjoyed my stay with them and their 4 cutes dogs (I even washed them, that was so cool :-) ). We watched The lord of the ring movies together (I'd never seen the trilogy before, what better place than New Zealand to discover it !). I met their family, their two sons, and their friends, and even with… read more
31 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Leonie)
Leonie was great fun to have in our home. Excellent people skills, does stuff without prompting , enthusiastically engages with all tasks and a real pleasure to have around.
(Excellent)
23 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Kevin & Annika) for host
Peter, Anne, Max and their dogs are awesome! We really enjoyed our stay there and didn't want to leave. Their property is really big and gorgeous and we felt really welcomed at their home. Would definitely recommend when they come back from their visit to Germany!
We hope you have heaps of fun there and think of us when you see the tunnel ;)
We hope you have heaps of fun there and think of us when you see the tunnel ;)
19 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Kevin & Annika)
Kevin and Annika were a capable, intelligent,independent, refined and jolly helpful couple.Would recommend and have them back.
(Excellent)
21 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Tobias) for host
I just wanted to say thank you. Peter and Anne had been my first workaway host and I am glad that I had the opportunity to stay with them. From the first moment they were so welcoming and treated me like a part of their family. I often worked in the garden (weed eating, mowing, water blasting, track clearing) but I did clean the kitchen, too. I… read more
20 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Tobias)
Toby was a straight up , ernest, hard working guy who was keen to put in a good effort on tasks around the property and kept our kitchen tidy! I recommend him.
(Excellent)
3 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Judith) for host
I had a wonderfull time in Thames with Peter and Anne, they are really kind and welcoming and we're so nice to me. The tasks were varied and not difficult. They treated me as part of the family and took me to town, the beach, shopping, family visits and and we did the big hike to the pinnacles lookout! Also around the house are some hiking tracks… read more
31 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Judith)
Judith was great , capable , willing and has the ability to sort things out without being told. Really pleasant company with a good sense of humour, she easily fitted into our household. Works hard and enjoys doing things well . Highly recommended, she can come back anytime.
(Excellent)
21 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Stanley) for host
I had an awesome week with Peter, Anne and the dogs who were fantastic company and even better hosts. I couldn't have asked for better work away hosts for my first foray into the world of work away and only wish I could have a stayed longer. Will definitely miss you guys and I hope you have a great time on your own adventures in a couple of months… read more
28 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (Hanna & Rikard) for host
We had a really awesome stay at your home, definitely a highlight of our trip in NZ! We really like your lifestyle. The work was fun, especially with the black car ;) Ann, Peter and Max, you are all great people! Wish we could stay longer. And thank you so much for fixing my back!!!
Hope to see you again!
Hope to see you again!
30 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Pepijn)
Pepijn has proved to be a very mature , socially adept young man who travels with a positive outgoing attitude and a great sense of humour. He has sort out tasks and work and takes pride and responsibility for completion. He is a talented musician and has been a great addition to our house hold. He has been an excellent choice. So glad we gave… read more
(Excellent)
24 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Lukas) for host
I've been in NZ for 5 months and had the best start I could wish for near Thames with Anne, Peter & Max! I was aible to help in the garden which was awesome. They gave me the feeling to be part of the family and showed me arround. So i decided to go back before I flew back home and it was so cool too enjoy the beautiful enviroment again.… read more
3 Jan 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Lukas)
Lukas was excellent. A more positive person would be hard to find. Happy enthusiastic and willing to spend hours working at our place. Great company to, he was a great fit into our family. We all still talk about Lukas is fond terms and my son and I still try to reproduce his ultracool accent! One of the best.
(Excellent)
30 Jan 2015
Left by Workawayer (Roisin & Finlay) for host
We were lucky enough to stay with Pete and Anne for Christmas and we had an amazing time. We were made to feel like part of the family and only wish we could have done more! What an amazing family, we really felt so looked after and the company was great. Jack, Justine and Max, it was so fun getting to hang out with you guys, we really enjoyed… read more
12 Sep 2014
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
We have nothing bad to say about Peter and Anne (and Max). They were great hosts and I am very glad they were the first we had. Their home is in an awesome place with beautiful nature. We'll miss being there, it was truly a great experience.
Aislinn and Laura
Aislinn and Laura
21 May 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Benedikte)
Bene and Astrid are lovely girls with a great positive attitude. They worked really hard doing lots of different jobs ( cleaning, gardening, babysitting, pet minding and house sitting, and cooking) and fitted into our family easily. It was a real pleasure getting to know them and learning about their lives and families in Denmark.
(Excellent)
19 May 2014
Left by Workawayer (Benedikte) for host
Peter, Annie and Max are just lovely hosts! You feel Like a part of the family at once, so friendly and open. We loved helping out with the 'spring' cleaning and gardening with a machete :) they live on an amazing piece of land, lots of beautiful jungle to explore with their sweet dogs (which we miss already!) We were also taken around to see the… read more
23 Mar 2014
Left by Workawayer (Tom & Terrie) for host
We had a brilliant time here, shame it was only a short visit! Peter, Anne, max and the dogs were a delight to stay with, very welcoming and made us feel at home. A second stay would definitely be great. Thanks again, enjoy your hike and hopefully see you soon!
21 Mar 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Tom & Terrie)
Tom and Terrie ticked all the boxes, great company,positive and keen to cheerfully perform all tasks sent their way. I wish them well for their future travels and hopefully they will visit again.
(Excellent)
12 Mar 2014
Left by Workawayer (Caroline) for host
Thank you Very much for their weeks. Thank you for your hospitality and generosity.
You have a beautifull familly and i hope see you again.
You are fabulous host!!!!
Thank you again for all their moments with you! :-)
Your friend,
Caroline
You have a beautifull familly and i hope see you again.
You are fabulous host!!!!
Thank you again for all their moments with you! :-)
Your friend,
Caroline
11 Mar 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Caroline)
Caroline was wonderfull to have helping at our place, a responsible. cheerfull efficient young lady with a great smile. We wish her all the best for the future.
(Excellent)
24 Feb 2014
Left by Workawayer (Marjorie & Nicolas) for host
A small corner of paradise where I was warmly welcomed ... thank you to you for your hospitality and kindness. You taught me a lot about your region and culture, everything I hoped ... Thanks for everything.
23 Feb 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Marjorie & Nicolas)
Marjorie was a welcome addition to our home and was jolly helpful. She sort out tasks, working without supervision and was great company. Wish she was still here!
(Excellent)
