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Description
My name is Katherine, I am 31 years old and have taken some time out from my career to explore the beautiful New Zeland. I am a Biologist by trade and am passionate about nautre. I am an easy-going, tidy, and organised person who loves to learn and share. I love gardening, reading, cooking and hiking. I am very lucky to have the opportunity to travel around New Zeland and I want give something back whilst I travel.
Interests
Yoga / Wellness
Sustainability
Self development
Plant care
Outdoor activities
Nature
Hiking
Gardening
Cooking & food
Charity work
Books
Animals
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Charity Work
Eco Projects
Being an elderly companion
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Hospitality/Tourism
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
General Maintenance
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Teaching
More details about your skills
I am definitely still learning but have good knowledge of gardening and growing fruits/veg. I had my own allotment for a year and loved it.
I have a Bsc and PhD in Biology, specialising in sustainable insect pest control
I love cooking and am confident at cooking different meals and baking
Age
32
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Feedback
4 Apr 2025
Left by host (Gardening and home help ...) for Workawayer ()
Catherine was a real sweetheart, a good worker and helped me lot in the garden. As a biologist she was keen to learn about NZ's different fauna and flora. We had some interesting conversations about the geo-politics in the World and although we held different views we listened to one another.
I have no hesitation in recommending Catherine to any… read more
I have no hesitation in recommending Catherine to any… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Gardening and home help ...)
My stay with Tracey was an interesting experience. She looked after me well, providing good food and fresh juice and a nice room to stay in. We spent a lot of time together and she put effort into planning activities such as the hot pools and a walk with her friends dog. The work was 5 hours each day of gardening or house work. Traceys views are… read more
(Good
)
24 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Conservation eco-sanctuary in ...)
If I could give this workaway 10 stars I would. From the start Mich and Nige opened their beautiful home and made us all feel very welcome. By the end it felt like a little community. The accommodation was great, the food excellent and the work very rewarding. We spent the first two days trail building in the forest which was physically demanding… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Jan 2025
Left by host (Conservation eco-sanctuary in ...) for Workawayer ()
Katherine is an absolute pleasure to host. She is kind, considerate, positive, organised, mature and a wonderful person to have in our workaway community. Having been a manager in an environmental field, Katherine is a great team player, responsible, and flexible to try any task. I also enjoyed learning from Katherine too, she holds so much… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Nov 2024
Left by host (Country life but close to the ...) for Workawayer ()
We loved having Katherine staying with us. She was easy going, hard working, she worked independently and had initiative. All the tasks she worked on were completed to a high level. We enjoyed sharing meals with her, and she fitted in well with our family. Katherine respected our privacy and time. I would highly recommend Katherine. We liked her… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Country life but close to the ...)
I had a fantastic time staying with Kristen and her family! They were very welcoming and I felt at home from the off. The balance of time together and time to myself was great. I had my own little flat attached to the house and Kristen made sure I had enough food for breakfast and lunch and then I had dinner with the family. Jobs were cleaning and… read more
(Excellent
)
Friends
Feedback
4 Apr 2025
Left by host (Gardening and home help ...) for Workawayer ()
Catherine was a real sweetheart, a good worker and helped me lot in the garden. As a biologist she was keen to learn about NZ's different fauna and flora. We had some interesting conversations about the geo-politics in the World and although we held different views we listened to one another.
I have no hesitation in recommending Catherine to any… read more
I have no hesitation in recommending Catherine to any… read more
(Excellent)
27 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Gardening and home help ...)
My stay with Tracey was an interesting experience. She looked after me well, providing good food and fresh juice and a nice room to stay in. We spent a lot of time together and she put effort into planning activities such as the hot pools and a walk with her friends dog. The work was 5 hours each day of gardening or house work. Traceys views are… read more
(Good)
24 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Conservation eco-sanctuary in ...)
If I could give this workaway 10 stars I would. From the start Mich and Nige opened their beautiful home and made us all feel very welcome. By the end it felt like a little community. The accommodation was great, the food excellent and the work very rewarding. We spent the first two days trail building in the forest which was physically demanding… read more
(Excellent)
23 Jan 2025
Left by host (Conservation eco-sanctuary in ...) for Workawayer ()
Katherine is an absolute pleasure to host. She is kind, considerate, positive, organised, mature and a wonderful person to have in our workaway community. Having been a manager in an environmental field, Katherine is a great team player, responsible, and flexible to try any task. I also enjoyed learning from Katherine too, she holds so much… read more
(Excellent)
25 Nov 2024
Left by host (Country life but close to the ...) for Workawayer ()
We loved having Katherine staying with us. She was easy going, hard working, she worked independently and had initiative. All the tasks she worked on were completed to a high level. We enjoyed sharing meals with her, and she fitted in well with our family. Katherine respected our privacy and time. I would highly recommend Katherine. We liked her… read more
(Excellent)
24 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Country life but close to the ...)
I had a fantastic time staying with Kristen and her family! They were very welcoming and I felt at home from the off. The balance of time together and time to myself was great. I had my own little flat attached to the house and Kristen made sure I had enough food for breakfast and lunch and then I had dinner with the family. Jobs were cleaning and… read more
(Excellent)
