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Holistic family living and Māori culture in Whāingaroa, Raglan, New Zealand

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Last activity : 30 Apr 2025

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Kia ora! We are a Te Reo Māori speaking family of 4 and are just beginning an epic project to establish ourselves and restore a beautiful 38acre block just out of Raglan. We're situated in Te Uku, 10 min drive to the beautiful and funky surfing town of Raglan. Our vision is to convert a dairy farm into an organic oasis. We have a yurt, a tiny house and a tiny house that’s under construction plus a cabin. The cabin sleep out is our main accomodation option at the moment and we welcome workawayers travelling in vans to park up here too. My partner Madelin and I have set up a local charitable trust that offers rites of passage for teenagers in the community and train mentors and facilitators from around the country. We're looking for someone to stay with us and help in the māra kai (garden) and to support around the home with maintenance and building projects and on the land as well as with the Children. We'd love to hear from you, Mauri Ora! Madelin, Tiaki, Tāwhai and Māhina
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We speak Te Reo Māori and have a lot of knowledge about Māori culture.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We're looking for help in the māra kai (garden) and support around the home with maintenance and building projects, on the farm, and with our children - Tāwhai who is 10yrs and Māhina who is turning 3yrs.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Maori: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Cabin with a double bed
What else ...
Raglan is a funky little town with world class surf!
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two

Host ref number: 952633871247

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15 Apr 2025

Left by host for Workawayer (Nora)

Nora was an absolute joy to host. She connected instantly with both our tamariki (children) who are 10yrs and almost 3yrs. She’s a mature, considerate, curious, playful, human being…and a great story teller. Nora worked hard and skilfully on every project thrown before her. We soo appreciated the support at a busy time for our team whānau. We love… read more

(Excellent )

24 Mar 2025

Left by Workawayer (Nora) for host

If you are considering contacting this family, be prepared for lovely memories to be made...What an awesome family! Tiaki, Madelin, Tāwhai and Māhina are such wonderful people. I enjoyed being part of their family for two weeks. Their spirituality, openness, sense of humor and ways to connect are just beautiful.
I felt welcome and appreciated,… read more

(Excellent )

20 Mar 2025

Left by Workawayer (Jessica & Mitchell ) for host

Our time with Tiaki, Madelin, and their two children was absolutely amazing. I visited with my partner, Mitchell, from Hawai‘i. We felt like we were at home right away and learned so much from their lifestyle and way of being. We had fresh vegetables from their beautiful garden, lots of coconut yogurt, and genuine conversation over shared meals.… read more

(Excellent )

18 Dec 2024

Left by Workawayer (Tiffany) for host

I’m deeply grateful to Tiaki, Madeline, Tāwhai, and Māhina for such a heartwarming and special first Workaway experience. From day one, they welcomed me into their beautiful whare with open arms, making me feel like part of the family.

Tiaki and Madeline are truly kind and inspiring hosts, filled with wisdom and a strong dedication to the rites… read more

(Excellent )

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15 Apr 2025

Left by host for Workawayer (Nora)

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24 Mar 2025

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20 Mar 2025

Left by Workawayer (Jessica & Mitchell ) for host

(Excellent)

18 Dec 2024

Left by Workawayer (Tiffany) for host

(Excellent)

5 Oct 2024

Left by Workawayer (Em) for host

I had a beautiful experience with Tiaki, Madeline, Tāwhai, and Māhina. We had great conversations and I really enjoyed sharing perspectives and ideas. Tāwhai was full of energy and always wanting a playmate, but would respect my space when I asked him to. Māhina could be a handful as with any two year old, but she was a joy to be around,… read more

(Excellent)

22 Aug 2024

Left by Workawayer (Mariama) for host

The family is just wonderful! I felt so welcomed and comfortable in their home and they live on a beautiful land. Most of the time, I spend time with their little, cute daughter Mahina or cleaned the place a little bit and the hours never really felt like work. The food they cooked was always so delicious and healthy, I miss that already! On the… read more

(Excellent)

1 Jul 2024

Left by Workawayer (Meredith) for host

I really enjoyed my stay with this family! their expectations were clear and kind. I was mostly spending time with mahina, their sweet daughter and doing projects around the house and on their land. the food was quite good, always super healthy and fresh. (lots of stuff from the garden, and coconut yogurt). it was also really special hearing te… read more

(Excellent)

20 Jun 2024

Left by Workawayer (Molly) for host

Kia ora! Where do I even begin? I felt nurtured and included in this family as soon as I stepped foot into their home. It was a space that made you feel safe enough to be vulnerable and to be yourself.
Tiaki and Madelin were patient and kind, taking genuine interest in myself and the other workawayer. Their gorgeous kids Tawhai and Mahina were an… read more

(Excellent)

18 Jun 2024

Left by Workawayer (Justin) for host

I had a productive almost 2 week stay with this family, and very much enjoyed my time here!! The off-grid lifestyle was a nice change of pace, and my accommodation was comfortable. I mostly spent my working hours running the chainsaw alongside Tiaki (and their pup Zoe) removing gorse and cutting up firewood. I appreciated that I was provided with… read more

(Excellent)

26 May 2024

Left by Workawayer (Andrea) for host

From the moment I met the family, I felt a positive, calm energy that I really resonated with. My originally planned two-week stay turned into 4 weeks, and I could easily have stayed a few months more! 😊

I was also grateful that at times there were other workawayers to share the experience with and have company while exploring nearby… read more

(Excellent)

4 May 2024

Left by Workawayer (Jenny) for host

Four weeks with those lovely people, I can't believe how fast the time went by! I felt such a warm and open welcome into their family, tiny house, and beautiful piece of land!
Next to general housework like doing the dishes and watching/playing with Māhina I mainly worked in their new tiny house.
Filling wholes, sanding, priming, painting....… read more

(Excellent)

15 Nov 2023

Left by Workawayer (Noémie) for host

I really want to thank all the familly for this amazing adventure along their side, all the love that they shared and for this immersiv moment in the maori world.

I remember that I received a message from Tiaki saying “it is a real life experience” and it was. I felt that I was part of their family. I loved to live in their beautiful and… read more

(Excellent)

28 Aug 2023

Left by Workawayer (Romain) for host

I had a great stay with Tiaki and his whole little family. They were lovely and very flexible with work and schedules. I was able to take the opportunity to do as many things as possible around Raglan but also to discover a bit of Maori culture. Their land is superb and the perfect lent room. I stayed there two weeks before great pleasure. Thank… read more

(Excellent)

9 Aug 2023

Left by Workawayer (Phoebe) for host

What an amazing whanau. Such welcoming, kind hearted people who made my stay with them super interesting. Would recommend anyone to stay with them that wants to see what it’s like living off grid, loves being close to the sea, loves rich conversation about how we live our lives today, enjoys being around children and is wanting to help out with… read more

(Excellent)

27 Jun 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Phoebe)

Phoebe was a delight and super supportive in our home at a very busy time leading up to a big event in our annual calender - our local boys rite of passage. Phoebe is mature, thoughtful, self-responsible and positive - the perfect guest! She was amazing with both of our children and has left a beautiful imprint on our home and hearts. We love you… read more

(Excellent)

28 Jun 2023

Left by Workawayer (Mahana) for host

I was supposed to only stay one week with them before heading south and due to a last minute issue I couldn't continue my journey right away. I ended up staying for 2 wonderful weeks in their company. They opened their house and their heart, making me another member of their lovely little family.
I am so happy to have meet them, share stories and… read more

(Excellent)

27 Jun 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Mahana)

Mahana, in Māori, means Warmth, and this is a beautiful description of our experience of Mahana. Her warmth, her joy,
and openness were delightful qualities to have in our home. Mahana was a super easy guest - respectful, mindful, self-responsible and assertive. The Children loved having Mahana here and she quickly became another māmā for little… read more

(Excellent)

27 Jun 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Bethany & Emily)

Beth and Emily are two incredibly beautiful and considerate souls! We were sooo lucky to have them stay here with us in our home, and for others in the community to have them as well. They gracefully entered our lives and chimed in with our daily routines. They worked hard and thoughtfully. They became the new 'mamas' for our 1 yr old and had a… read more

(Excellent)

2 May 2023

Left by Workawayer (Bethany & Emily) for host

We spent a wonderful 10 days with Tiaki and Madelin. They have a beautiful set up and a really peaceful space. Not only do they share their home with you, but their spirit and culture too!

We felt at home right away and were really comfortable sharing the spaces with the family. All our food was delicious and it's amazing that so much comes… read more

(Excellent)

6 May 2023

Left by Workawayer (Dylan) for host

I had a very short stay with Tiaki and Madelin, but it was such an one that I will always be grateful for. They provided such a peaceful, open, and welcoming environment for me and made me feel like I was part of the family from the moment I got there. We were not to lucky weather wise, so I ended up doing a bunch of cleaning in the home on those… read more

(Excellent)

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Holistic family living and Māori culture in Whāingaroa, Raglan, New Zealand

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Types of help and learning opportunities

UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

Projects involving children

Help

Languages

Accommodation

What else ...

A little more information

Space for parking camper vans

Can possibly accept pets

How many Workawayers can stay?

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