Stay with our kiwi family, with freedom to explore the many tourist destinations in Waikato. Morrinsville, New Zealand

New Zealand

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Welcome to our family. Dad Ben, Mum Brenna and two young children Bryony (10) and Coen (7). We are a busy, hard working, happy, and fun family.

Our large near new home is built on our small one hectare rural lifestyle block situated in the Eastern Waikato in the country near the town of Morrinsville, NZ. We look over our two small paddocks with our Ewes and their lambs and further out into a picturesque valley of surrounding dairy farms.

Ben and Brenna are employed as a full time shift workers.

We are very lucky to live in a small close nit rural community who's members are all very friendly and all look out for each other. The community revolves around our great, small country school.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You would benefit from living with a genuine hard working kiwi family in the picturesque rural setting, with freedom to explore the many tourist destinations handy to the Waikato.
Help
We need an extra pair of hands to assist with day to day running of the household, childcare, shopping etc when Brenna and Ben's work commitments clash.
You will be part of our family while staying with us.
You will largely be supporting either Brenna or Ben or both, but from time to time be sole charge. You will be helping with the following:
Childcare, drop offs and pickups from school or sports, some meal preparation, other standard household tasks.
You may also be asked to help with gardening and other outdoor jobs.
We will have available a vehicle for your use to transport the children, and be available for your personal use during time off.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You will stay in our home in our fourth bedroom. Queen size bed and desk in the room, with large double wardrobe.
What else ...
We are situated central to a number of wonderful surrounding locations - Matamata, famous for Hobbiton is just a 20 min drive away, and hour further south is Rotorua the home of the famous thermal hot and mud pools, gondola and luge and other adventure attractions. Cambridge is 15 mins away for the cycle enthusiast where the Velodrome indoor cycle track lives.
The Waitomo Glow Worm caves are within an hours drive.
There are lots of local bush walking and mountain tracks nearby. We are also midway between the Coromandel Peninsula on the east coast and the Raglan beaches on the west coast - both easy commute for a day trip.
Hamilton is our closest city for restaurants, bars, and clubs.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Some great locations close to our home :)

Our piece of paradise :)

Bryony, Coen, Judge the dog, and new lamb :)

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25/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Maria Alejandra )

Alejandra stayed with our family for about six weeks. She is a very softly spoken and kind young woman who fitted well into our way of life. She was never afraid to give anything a go.
She cared for our children well. We never had any doubts that they weren’t being looked after well. She did an amazing job.
We wish you all the best for your… read more

(Excellent )

24/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Maria Alejandra ) for host

I stayed with the family for almost six weeks and I had a great experience while I was there. Ben and Brenna are amazing parents, they really understand their kids and want the best for them. They were really nice to talk with, very helpful and understanding. They encouraged me to go places and enjoy myself but were very understanding when I just… read more

(Excellent )

22/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Katharina) for host

I stayed with this kiwi-family for 2 weeks, and I had a very good time. This family is used to having helpers around, so I felt comfortable around them because they are hosts with good experience.

The work mostly consisted of getting the children off to school in the mornings, driving them to sports, packing their lunches and so fourth. I also… read more

(Excellent )

11/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Katharina)

Katharina is a self proclaimed introvert. This took a bit of getting use to in our household full of strong willed children and personalities. However, we all managed to get along really well. She observed all the house rules and stuck to routine exceptionally. She got used to playing with the children when they asked and interacted well. She is a… read more

(Excellent )

11/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Jane)

Jane stayed with us for about 3-4 weeks. During that time she was tasked with helping to look after our children. For an only child Jane did amazingly well fitting into family life with little ones to look after. She played heaps with them, running around and jumping on the trampoline with them - which the kids loved.
All the best for you future… read more

(Excellent )

28/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Jane) for host

I stayed with Ben and Brenna for 4 weeks and they were fantastic hosts! It really felt like I was a part of the family and I had a really great time with them.
There’s tons of stuff to do in the nearby areas on your days off and taking care of Bryony and Coen is great! They love to play on the trampoline and do all sorts of funny games!
I really… read more

(Excellent )

20/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Corinna)

Corinna, or Coco as she was more affectionately known stayed with us for about two months. She integrated quickly into our family life. Her English was great and very easy to hold a conversation with. She was very energetic and looked after and played well with the kids. She also was a pretty good cook, stepping up when we weren't able to be… read more

(Excellent )

05/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Laetitia & Lauri )

Laetitia stayed with us for about two months over the Christmas period. She is a very well rounded young lady who fitted into our home and lifestyle with ease. She was very competent in looking after our two young children when my husband and I were not at home, taking care of the meals, getting them off to school and keeping them entertained. Her… read more

(Excellent )

09/04/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Mirjam)

Mirjam spent six weeks with us. She is a wonderfully energetic, positive and happy person. We all enjoyed our time with her very much, parting as very good friends. Mirjam is a very creative person. Her experience as a mother and her teaching back ground really shines through. She spent a lot of time with the children playing games, doing art,… read more

(Excellent )

08/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Mirjam) for host

When I came to to this family I felt at home and part of the family at once! The cosy and modern house is located in a very beautiful location with a lovely garden. The kids Bryony and Coen are great to look after! We had a lot of fun and actions playing games in the garden, finding clay behind the house and form little animals from it, painting… read more

(Excellent )

03/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Kim) for host

First of all, I' m sorry for the late feedback...
but when I have to write this feedback, my time at 'my kiwi-family' has to be over and that makes me very sad.
I enjoyed my time here so much and I will always remember my stay at their little peace of paradise. I felt (or still feel) like a part of the wohle family and their home. I'm so glad… read more

(Excellent )

09/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Kim)

Kim stayed with our family for the whole time she was in NZ which was about four and a half months. During this time she was responsibly for helping to look after our two school aged children, assisting around the home and some cooking.

Kim is a very reliable, trustworthy and competent young lady who fitted flawlessly into our home, and very… read more

(Excellent )

31/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Marilena)

Mimi was with us for a few weeks. She was a lovely young lady to have around the house. She was very accommodating with any tasks she was asked to assist with. Mimi was great with our children, and we felt confident in leaving them in her care.
We all enjoyed having you stay with us! Perhaps we could come and visit you one day in Germany! :)

(Excellent )

03/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Sanna) for host

Had a lovely stay at here, thanks so much Ben, Brenna, Bryony and Coen! I felt immediately welcomed and at home, the work and expectations were really clear, and it often hardly felt like work at all. Wish I could've stayed longer but it was a wonderful three weeks.
Thanks for everything!!

(Excellent )

02/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Sanna)

Sanna stayed with our family for about three weeks. She fitted in flawlessly to our family dynamics. She picked up on what she needed to do very quickly and was extremely helpful.
Sanna is very trustworthy and we had no issues in leaving our young children in her care. We knew they were well looked after and cared for. Our kids loved the time… read more

(Excellent )

21/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Linda)

We were very lucky to have Linda stay with us for two weeks during February 17. She is a very lovely person and is very good company. Linda was awesome with the kids, and was a great help around the home etc. Linda had the use of a vehicle while with us. She is a very good driver and we trusted her completely with transporting the children. Thanks… read more

(Excellent )

26/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Mackenzi)

Mackenzi stayed with us for 2 months.
Her responsibilities included: child care at home, drop offs and pickups from daycare and sometimes school, frequent meal preparation and help around the house.
She was extremely willing, reliable, and trustworthy in all tasks asked of her.
She was very very good (and very patient) with the our 4 and 7 year… read more

(Excellent )

06/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Mackenzi) for host

I stayed with the family for 2 months and I had such a great time! They are great about making you feel like part of the family and don't make you feel less than or overworked. Everybody pitches in and I really appreciated not feeling like I was being taken advantage of or that I could never stop working. I also felt very appreciated, which meant… read more

(Excellent )

31/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Kate) for host

I was instantly made to feel at home and part of the family on arrival! The house is lovely, the children are great and a lot of fun and Ben is great company too. I was extremely well fed and looked after, and explored the area at the weekends. Thank you Ben, Brenna, Bryony and Coen for being such great Workaway hosts!

(Excellent )

20/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Kate)

Kate stayed with us for one month.
She was responsible for assisting with child care and running the household, meal preparation etc. In Ben's absence was solely responsible.
Kate is a very competent person who performed all tasks to a very high standard. She is very trustworthy.
She was awesome with the children!
Kate is was loads of fun… read more

(Excellent )

15/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Alina)

Alina was our first Workawayer. She was very competent in every task that she performed. She instantly fitted in well with the family. She is a natural with children and was a pleasure to have around. Thanks again Alina :)

(Excellent )

11/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Alina) for host

Staying with Ben, Brenna and the Kids was realy cool. The Place is realy like a little peace of paradise. And it was from the first moment like a home.
You have a lot of freedom and time for your self. I stayed there for 3 weeks.

(Very good )

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