Theresa

United Kingdom
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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
New Zealand - from Feb 2025 until Nov 2025
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Description
Hello!

I’m from the UK, recently moved over to Aotearoa after falling in love on a visit last year. I have a love for identifying birds and weaving, spinning, and general wool-craft. I’m generally curious about all sorts and always willing to try something new.

I’ve worked on farms before so I have the strength to lift a calf from a heifer, which means I’ve got the strength to help build fences and create gardens and I’d love to get stuck in!

Looking forward to meeting you all :)
Interests
Sailing / Boating
Pets
Outdoor activities
Nature
Farming
DIY & crafts
Camping
Carpentry
Books
Astronomy
Art & design
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
More details about my language interests
Have manageable French but would love to learn more - either by immersion or with a bilingual/polylingual family.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Charity Work
Being an elderly companion
Gardening
House sitting
DIY and building projects
Some knowledge of:
Life at a Farmstay
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Hospitality/Tourism
Able to teach about:
Art Projects
Animal Care
Helping around the house
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
Handling and health experience with cows, chickens, ducks, horses, dogs, cats, reptiles, anything scaly, feathery or otherwise hairy! If I feel like there are gaps in my knowledge I’m always keen to learn more and understand how each animal can be a bit different.

I manage a small veggie and flower garden back home but know the climate here is different!

I love meeting new people, chatting when there’s time, and exploring new areas. I have a car here in NZ as well so have the ability to get to/from places easily.
Age
27
What else ...
I come from a family of board game enthusiasts, and always carry a pack of cards (I particularly love playing Rummy!).

Reading, painting, photography - if it’s arty I’ve either tried it or want to learn!
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No allergies!
- Special dietary requirements
  None - happy to eat vegan/vegetarian/omnivore

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26 Mar 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Relax with a beer or two and ...)

I was kindly hosted by Bryan and Julia for just over a week, during which I worked on a few different things. Bryan is very keen to teach about the equipment on farm, and although I didn't take him up on the offer of the chainsaw I was able to try some other new things more in my comfort zone! Days started at about 8 going to work with Bryan and… read more

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26 Mar 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us and our rescued ...)

I stayed only a few days with Tracey and Andrew but I wish I had the time to stay longer! It was such a pleasure spending time with them both and of course the dogs (honourable mention to seamus, the new addition!). My tasks mainly consisted of general housework to lend a hand, some dog related things like washing them, and some garden work to… read more

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3 Mar 2025

Left by host (Help needed on a small dairy ...) for Workawayer ()

Theresa was such a joy to have stay -a breath of fresh air
Great conversation with everyone she came across
I was recovering from an operation so she was able to do gardening that I needed done among other things
Her emails seemed to go to my spam folder so frustrating to communicate quickly but very glad we got there in the end
Highly… read more

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3 Mar 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help needed on a small dairy ...)

I stayed with Carolyn for a week in late February and had a fab time! Spent most of my working hours weeding and got shown around the farm and helped out during milking a few times too. Absolutely stunning views, and the company - both animal and human - is excellent. I can’t recommend Carolyn’s workaway enough!

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