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Evaluación del anfitrión
100 %
Last replied
3 dic 2025
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82.6 %
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Comentarios
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My home and pottery studio are on a 1 acre section just on the edge of Ngunguru on the beautiful Tutukaka Coast.
I'm a youngish pensioner, creating and selling my work as well as running pottery workshops.
I had Volunteers here for many years and always loved the mutual exchange in so many ways with working guests from different cultures - plus they helped me create a wonderful garden and restored wetland from what used to be bare land.
I have recently parked a tiny house parked amongst the kahikatea trees quite separate from my dwelling and self-contained with a small kitchen and bathroom/shower; I now feel I can offer some choice accommodation in exchange for practical help around the place - mostly this would in the way of garden and building maintenance.
UPDATE!!
After a year's hiatus my pretty tiny house is again available..I'm looking for some willing workers , preferably a couple - there's just one double bed - help out with ongoing landscape and building maintenance .
Long summer days allow for swims in the river across the road , kayaking, exploring the local beaches and bush walks.
Also have a couple of bikes available .
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Mantenimiento general
Intereses
Vegetariano o vegano
Sostenibilidad
Política / justicia social
Eventos y sociedad
Cultura
Cuidado de plantas
Artes escénicas
Música
Jardinería
Dibujo y pintura
Libros
Arte y diseño
Yoga / bienestar
Senderismo
Baile
Ciclismo
Acampada
Playa
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Originally from the Netherlands I immigrated to Aotearoa in the seventies.
I've lived in Ngunguru for 30 years now and simply can't imagine a better place to be.
It's a beautiful stretch of coast with so many different beaches, great for walks, kayaking snorkeling and diving (the Poor Knights islands!) - and from my place just a short walk to the river for a swim on a hot summer day..
I'm firmly embedded in this wonderful community around here - our little valley has a tribe of kids keeping things lively too.
Ayuda
I have a few weed patches I'd like to tackle, incl. honeysuckle vine and papyrus - some experience with a weedeater would be a bonus (but not mandatory)..due to an injury I haven't been able to do as much as I'd like.
Some outside painting, sprucing up the chook run etc.
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Holandés: Fluido
Alojamiento
As mentioned earlier - tiny house has a double bed, it's own composting toilet and shower and is self-contained as such. I imagine mostly sharing meals together (lunch and dinner) I'm pescatarian; I enjoy cooking - happy sharing that as well :)
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My internet coverage is a bit patchy.
I have a cat and 4 chickens
Un poco más de información
Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Dos
Mis animales / mascotas
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They tackled the jobs with positive attitude and enthusiasm and worked solidly together .
Our communication went smooth - Melodie 's english is fluent and what Enzo lacked in english was well compensated for by his flair with the… read more
Akke is a great person and she made us feel very welcome in her house!
Her garden is a real piece of paradise and it was a pleasure to help her out , especially during springtime as everything is growing so fast.
The surrounding area of Tutukaka coast is really beautiful… read more
These two got stuck in and made such a difference with the weedeater, cleaning and tidy-ups.
They were easy going and interesting company.
I thoroughly enjoyed my time with them and highly recommend them!
They're super friendly and willing to work - showing initiative and tackling various projects with enthusiasm, working hard and taking pride in copleting a good job.
I really rnjoyed their company and would welcome them back any time!
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They tackled the jobs with positive attitude and enthusiasm and worked solidly together .
Our communication went smooth - Melodie 's english is fluent and what Enzo lacked in english was well compensated for by his flair with the… read more
Akke is a great person and she made us feel very welcome in her house!
Her garden is a real piece of paradise and it was a pleasure to help her out , especially during springtime as everything is growing so fast.
The surrounding area of Tutukaka coast is really beautiful… read more
These two got stuck in and made such a difference with the weedeater, cleaning and tidy-ups.
They were easy going and interesting company.
I thoroughly enjoyed my time with them and highly recommend them!
They're super friendly and willing to work - showing initiative and tackling various projects with enthusiasm, working hard and taking pride in copleting a good job.
I really rnjoyed their company and would welcome them back any time!
Visiting in autumn has felt like a Canadian spring, using the… read more
Her home is an oasis of peace, with all those flowers and bird sounds.
The phone doesn't get much reception and that is a good thing to be able to experience more of reality and everything around you.
I didn't have a car and she took me to visit many… read more
