Richie

New Zealand
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Travelling

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Fishing
DIY
gardening
Tennis
Building
sport
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As an keen traveler I am seeking overseas opportnities.
60 years young. 30 years as a roofer in New Zealand.
Easy going person who enjoys travel culture and food. Looking to explore remote areas and interact with locals.
I am able to help out with outdoor activities such as building, maintenance, gardening etc.
I have worked away paining in Croatia, lumbering and animal husbandry in Alaska
building in South Africa, house moving in Canada, general maintenance on a vineyard in Fance.
If you think I maybe a fit for project Im your man.
Interests

Adventure sports

Water sports

Carpentry

Beach

Nature

Outdoor activities
Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

Able to teach about:

Light maintenance

Light gardening
More details about your skills

Looking for travel companion, to enjoy Vietnam's wonders... Early August starting in Hanoi and heading south to Ho Chi Minh,then a quick jaunt to Cambodia
Age

60
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  Sardinesm
- Special dietary requirements

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28 Sep 2024

Left by host (Help us with renovation and ...) for Workawayer ()

Richie has what every host hopes for in a Workawayer - skills that you don’t possess yourself, experience and maturity, and a hard-working and flexible outlook. Above all, he was good company! We enjoyed the six days he spent with us - and so much was achieved, despite the worst weather for many years, courtesy of Storm Boris. Briefly, tasks … read more

(Excellent )

23 Sep 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us with renovation and ...)

What an interesting couple who were full of knowledge and wisdom. Fantastic hosts who I got on very well with. Work tasks were very satisfying and I enjoyed the evening cycling even though I did get lost and found on my first trip out ! :) Thank you Howard for rescuing me ! :)
I trust the firewood will be dry come winter. Thanks again for … read more

(Excellent )

23 Aug 2024

Left by host (Help us with some home ...) for Workawayer ()

Richie is a very enthusiastic worker and enjoys the great outdoors, a true lover of life with a happy and relaxed soul. He is very respectful of our environment and conscientious with his skillset. We liked Riches company very much and will touch base from to to time to check on his planetary progress and adventures.

(Excellent )

22 Aug 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us with some home ...)

My time in Pomport,was outstanding.Steve and Yvie,were fantastic hosts,showing me around,quaint villages ,markets on down time.I helped out with landscaping and a little painting.Beautiful location,with vines,left right and centre.Relaxed around the pool,after duties,didnt go short ,of fantastic food.Perhaps down "the track',we may meet again.

(Excellent )

21 Aug 2024

Left by host (Help us with some small ...) for Workawayer ()

Richie was a great help on the farm. Never a job too big or one he wouldnt tackle. Richie fitted in well and we would welcome him back.

(Excellent )

28 Jul 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us with some small ...)

I helped out in July 24,for a couple of weeks.The tasks were manageable.The food was very tasty and staff,all friendly.Sue was very helpful,when I had time off.No problem,getting a lift into town,for supplies.Thanks Sue(and Kate) for a enjoyable stay.

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28 Sep 2024

Left by host (Help us with renovation and ...) for Workawayer

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23 Sep 2024

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23 Aug 2024

Left by host (Help us with some home ...) for Workawayer

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22 Aug 2024

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21 Aug 2024

Left by host (Help us with some small ...) for Workawayer

Richie was a great help on the farm. Never a job too big or one he wouldnt tackle. Richie fitted in well and we would welcome him back.

(Excellent)

28 Jul 2024

Left by Workawayer for host (Help us with some small ...)

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6 Sep 2023

Left by Workawayer for host (I would like to share my off ...)

I stayed with Keith and Taya for 3 weeks in August which was warm enough for a forced swim! Waking up and looking out of the window to see bears, eagles, salmon and the like was next-level. Unbelievable food, company excellent, accomplished some very satisfying lumber production. If one is chasing a friendly down to earth, caring environment with … read more

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25 Aug 2023

Left by host (I would like to share my off ...) for Workawayer

wow what a great guest. richie is a funny, smart ,hard working man. we had a great time. he was eager to help out with any and all projects. was great help around the house as well as the projects we had going on, on the shore. we shrimped and crabbed fished cut lumber. he was always ready to go. i highly suggest him if your looking for a hard … read more

(Excellent)