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Hi
I would love some help with developing gardens & general help building a cabin etc......
Kiwi guy - needing help to develop a small piece of land in a country environment, beautiful forest trails on doorstep, picturesque lake Tutira 7 mins away... Develop vege garden, build a chicken house, painting, build a cabin, listing stuff for sale on internet etc .....
Easygoing flexible fun with a little work mixed in - looking for enthusiastic interesting people. 35 mins from city centre. I provide good food, clean comfortable welcoming accommodation. 4 hours help per day. You need to be flexible as the help varies on a daily basis.
No stress just fun, visit city centre every 2 or 3 days, swimming, walking trails cycling kayaks all available.
4 days minimum stay....
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Projets artistiques
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Aide informatique/internet
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
I will help make your stay easy & enjoyable. I can teach you building & property maintenance skills some fencing skills, engineering, welding, car maintenance etc etc ... I have many interests & other general life skills to share, I am prepared to help you enjoy your visit with extra activities like cycling or kayaking fishing etc, transport on your days off or after you have done your work for the day etc but its all on a fair exchange basis - as in you help me & we help you - its how life works - EFFORT = REWARD .... we are not a charity or here to be your mother but we do make an extra effort to make your visit to our magic little part of paradise fun & memorable
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Kiwi guy - needing help to develop a small piece of land 35 - 40 mins from town. Tidy up develop garden , build a cabin,
general household help listing stuff for sale on internet etc etc.....Looking for help please Napier city the Art Deco capital of the world, bikes & kayaks available. Clean tidy house trained respectful. thanks.
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Anglais: CourantCet hôte propose un échange linguistique
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Hébergement
Your own comfortable warm bedroom, 35 mins to town, We provide all food - always good food.
Autres infos...
I will pickup from bus / plane etc & help make your stay easy & enjoyable. I will help you enjoy your visit with extra activities like cycling or kayaking etc but its all on a fair exchange basis - as in you help me i we help you - its how life works - EFFORT = REWARD Keep smiling & see you.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il aimait accueillir les digital nomads.
Espace pour garer des vans
Yes for sure - plenty of space with power
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
Mes animaux
N° de référence hôte : 462117519549
Feedback (20)
12 mars 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Felizia & Luc)
Felizia was sick when she arrived, she had informed me she was not feeling well so it was no problem, she rested for a few days then got into helping out and did well. She fitted in into the household easily & is respectful & easy to communicate with. Thankyou Felizia
(Très bien
)
12 mars 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Julian & Pia) pour l'hôte
we spent two relaxing weeks with Gregg. he is a funny and relaxed guy. the area is beautiful, especially the forest nearby. general nice atmosphere, cool neighbors. We didn't have to work as much and had time to do some work on our car. we had some good meals and conversations at Gregg's. Thank you very much and all the best for you :)
22 févr. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Julian & Pia)
Pia & Julian are 2 really enthusiastic fun honest clean easygoing nice natured couple that compliment each other well, they are more than willing to participate in the exact way of the Workaway principals -
They were always willing & enthusiastic with whatever was asked of them & completed each project well. They took initiative & completed tasks… read more
They were always willing & enthusiastic with whatever was asked of them & completed each project well. They took initiative & completed tasks… read more
(Excellent
)
24 janv. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Mara & Jenna )
Jenna & Mara stayed with me for 5 days, they were very helpful with clearing a large area of bamboo - not a fun job but they completed the job as required in hot conditions with no problems. They have very good work ethic and get the jobs done without any issues. They fitted into the household / everyday living requirements & very clean &… read more
(Excellent
)
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12 mars 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Felizia & Luc)
Felizia was sick when she arrived, she had informed me she was not feeling well so it was no problem, she rested for a few days then got into helping out and did well. She fitted in into the household easily & is respectful & easy to communicate with. Thankyou Felizia
(Très bien)
12 mars 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Julian & Pia) pour l'hôte
we spent two relaxing weeks with Gregg. he is a funny and relaxed guy. the area is beautiful, especially the forest nearby. general nice atmosphere, cool neighbors. We didn't have to work as much and had time to do some work on our car. we had some good meals and conversations at Gregg's. Thank you very much and all the best for you :)
22 févr. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Julian & Pia)
Pia & Julian are 2 really enthusiastic fun honest clean easygoing nice natured couple that compliment each other well, they are more than willing to participate in the exact way of the Workaway principals -
They were always willing & enthusiastic with whatever was asked of them & completed each project well. They took initiative & completed tasks… read more
They were always willing & enthusiastic with whatever was asked of them & completed each project well. They took initiative & completed tasks… read more
(Excellent)
24 janv. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Mara & Jenna )
Jenna & Mara stayed with me for 5 days, they were very helpful with clearing a large area of bamboo - not a fun job but they completed the job as required in hot conditions with no problems. They have very good work ethic and get the jobs done without any issues. They fitted into the household / everyday living requirements & very clean &… read more
(Excellent)
7 nov. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Sabrina & Carmen) pour l'hôte
We stayed with Greg for 2 weeks and had a very nice time. Greg is an incredibly nice and humorous person. He has a house between beautiful valleys and lives very comfortably. We often went into town with him and were able to do all sorts of activities.
Greg took us to visit a very lovely friend of his and also showed us very beautiful places to… read more
Greg took us to visit a very lovely friend of his and also showed us very beautiful places to… read more
6 mars 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (ElliandAlma) pour l'hôte
Gregg is an amazing host and we certainly enjoyed working for him. He payed for all food and our accomodation and was very generous and supportive of our needs.
We didn’t stay and help out in the house hold, instead we helped Gregg with painting and various odd-jobs in his workshop in Napier. Overall we felt very welcomed, as Gregg helped us with… read more
We didn’t stay and help out in the house hold, instead we helped Gregg with painting and various odd-jobs in his workshop in Napier. Overall we felt very welcomed, as Gregg helped us with… read more
4 mars 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (ElliandAlma)
Alma & Elli are 2 really enthusiastic fun honest clean easygoing nice natured girls that compliment each well, they are more than willing to participate in the exact way of the Workaway principals -
They were always willing & enthusiastic with whatever was asked of them & completed every project really well. Thanks Alma & Elli for the… read more
They were always willing & enthusiastic with whatever was asked of them & completed every project really well. Thanks Alma & Elli for the… read more
(Excellent)
8 janv. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Wulf)
Wulf stayed with us for 1 week he is a good honest guy always willing to do whatever was needed, he fiitted into our household routine easily - recommended to to any future workaway hosts.
(Excellent)
3 juil. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Pablo & Yanina )
Yanina & Negro stayed with us 8 days they are both genuine nice clean living people who fitted into our home easily & were willing to help learn & listen whatever the task may be, we had a fun time together & got some good projects completed . Thankyou & you are welcome back anytime.
(Excellent)
30 juin 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Pablo & Yanina ) pour l'hôte
We stayed with Greg and Susan a week. Was our first experience in workaway, we didnt know what to expect, but was an amaizing week. Their house is beautiful with an expectacular view. Susan is a great cooker, we have greats meals. We spent most of the time with Greg helping him with the general tasks of the house and the yard doing some woodwork,… read more
26 juin 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Morgana & Carlos) pour l'hôte
Greg and Susan are excellent hosters. We always enjoyed of delicious meals. Greg was all the time worried for giving us all that we need to have a good time, and was patient to explain us more than once the same , because our bad english.
Even in our free time he spend some time with us and take us to share with him and his friends, he taught us… read more
Even in our free time he spend some time with us and take us to share with him and his friends, he taught us… read more
17 juin 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Morgana & Carlos)
Morgana & Carlos stayed with us for 10 days they are great company & carried out all tasks very well, they fitted into our home & daily life easily & are clean honest fun reliable people..... welcome back anytime .
(Excellent)
7 nov. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Matthias & Ellen)
Avis : Le workawayer a annulé son séjour ou ne s’est pas présenté à la dernière minute
(Le Workawayer a annulé à la dernière minute / ne s'est pas présenté)
5 sept. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Perrine) pour l'hôte
I had a very good week at Gregg and Susan where I was very well received, they are very interesting and funny people, with a lot of good stories to tell.
The house is very nice, with an incredible view.
There are different kinds of work, I have done gardening, help in the house etc
Nothing hard, and it was very nice to work in their beautifil… read more
The house is very nice, with an incredible view.
There are different kinds of work, I have done gardening, help in the house etc
Nothing hard, and it was very nice to work in their beautifil… read more
3 sept. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Perrine)
Perrine fitted in to our home really easy her English is really good & she is willing to try any job given & can work easily by herself with initiative. She is clean respectful fun & happy & very helpful with cooking cleaning etc etc . We recommend her to any future workaway hosts . Thankyou & enjoy your travels Perrine AAA+++
(Excellent)
30 août 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sebastian)
Sebastian stayed with us around 10 days he fitted in well & was a great guy to have around, always willing to do whatever was needed. He was always polite & clean living & used initiative .
We would welcome him back anytime & wish him well on his big north south trek of NZ. Thankyou for your help . Gregg & Susan
We would welcome him back anytime & wish him well on his big north south trek of NZ. Thankyou for your help . Gregg & Susan
(Excellent)
5 juin 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Friederike)
Friederike stayed 1 week & fitted into our home really easily she always worked really well & is clean respectful easygoing person - AAA+++ Enjoy your travels Friederike - Thankyou Gregg & Susan
(Excellent)
9 mai 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Eleanor & Rick) pour l'hôte
Gregg and Susan were wonderful people to Work Away for. They welcomed us into their lovely home like we were old friends, cooked great meals (and cakes!) and we found we had lots in common which made for interesting and agreeable conversation. Our room and bed was very comfortable and we shared the bathroom (though they are in the process of… read more
8 mai 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Eleanor & Rick)
Fantastic couple who were so easy to have in our house, they fitted in so easily & gave alot more than was required or expected .
Good workers & good company with Interesting conversation etc etc.
We very much appriciated your help only wish the stay could have been longer . AAA++++ couple Thankyou Gregg & susan
Good workers & good company with Interesting conversation etc etc.
We very much appriciated your help only wish the stay could have been longer . AAA++++ couple Thankyou Gregg & susan
(Excellent)
6 avr. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lea )
Lea is a fantastic person she was always punctual & very reliable, clean helpful respectful & a great worker quick to learn new skills she painted our house interior to a great standard & always willing to give more than required. She fitted into our life easily & was a pleasure to have her stay with us AAA+++ workawayer - come back anytime &… read more
(Excellent)
16 sept. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Lea ) pour l'hôte
I spent a very good week with Susan and Gregg. They were very nice and their house is really nice with a crazy view !
Susan is a great cooker, I really enjoyed every meals! And Greeg showed me the best places in the city.
I really enjoyed the work, which was mostly painting walls. I am now a painter master !
Thanks for everything, I… read more
Susan is a great cooker, I really enjoyed every meals! And Greeg showed me the best places in the city.
I really enjoyed the work, which was mostly painting walls. I am now a painter master !
Thanks for everything, I… read more
5 avr. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Tillmann & Anne ) pour l'hôte
Finally I get to leave a review, I'm still struggling to find the right words to describe our time at Gregg's and Susan's. They both are the most amazing hosts, we felt at home from the first second on and it was incredible how much attention they paid to our needs - always making sure that we have everything we need and are supplied with all the… read more
4 avr. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Tillmann & Anne )
Tillman & Anna fitted in to our home so easily they both worked really well & were always willing to work extra time above what was required. A nice mature well spoken friendly fun reliable couple i would recommend to any future host AAA+++
(Excellent)
23 déc. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lauren )
Really nice couple - great workawayers always willing to work & always worked extra time each day, they always used their initiative to do the job right , very easy to get along with & fitted in easily to our household. Great social skills Clean reliable & extremely helpful with household tasks . AAA+++
(Excellent)
21 oct. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Lauren ) pour l'hôte
We loved our 10 day stay with Gregg and Susan. They are both wonderful people who welcomed us into their home as if they knew us well. The work was fair, varied and interesting – you are expected to work hard but with plenty of free time as well. The accommodation was clean and comfortable and the views over Napier were beautiful. Would recommend… read more
20 déc. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Vicki & Danny)
Great workawayers, both Dan & Vicki are clean respectful well mannered good workers, very easy to get along with people who we woud welcome back anytime. AAA++++ They are coming back to get the goat.....
(Excellent)
17 déc. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Vicki & Danny) pour l'hôte
Gregg and Susan are a welcoming and friendly couple with a lovely home and stunning views across Napier! We stayed with them for a week and had a brilliant time - the work was varied and interesting, our room was clean and comfortable and we fell in love with the chooks and Barbie the goat =) Susan's cooking and baking was also fantastic!
We… read more
We… read more
13 sept. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Daniel) pour l'hôte
Gregg and Susan are wonderfull hosts, and wonderfull people. You are treated as a part of the family from day one. Gregg took me with him to meet his friends, show me the landscapes and even took me to fathers day dinner. The work is not hard to learn and Gregg is more than willing to show you how to do it correctly. I had a great time staying… read more
12 sept. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Daniel)
Daniel is a fantastic young man. We really enjoyed having him stay and work with us. He is willing to do anything asked of him and more! He is social, interesting and fun. Daniel you are welcome back here anytime as our guest. Would love to meet your girlfriend too.
(Excellent)
23 juil. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Connor)
Connor was a great workawayer always willing to work & always worked extra hours everyday, he always used his initiative to do the job right & always looked ahead to make it easier, very easy to get along with & fitted in easily to our household. Clean reliable & extremely helpful with household tasks . THANKYOU VERY MUCH Connor enjoy your… read more
(Excellent)
8 juil. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Connor) pour l'hôte
A great start to my NZ experience! Gregg and Susan are incredibly welcoming; their home is situated with a beautiful view of Napier, and there was always a warm fire in the winter evenings while I was there. Work was both enjoyable and engaging, I learned new skills and developed some existing ones too, putting together a timber cabin over the… read more
14 juin 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Taylor & Tessa ) pour l'hôte
Had a very lovely time with Gregg and Susan. Very welcoming, pleasant to chat with, and an easy going couple. They are very kind in allowing you to use bikes to tour around the city or coming to pick you up when you are exploring. They allow free time to explore Napier and help you to make the best out of your stay there. They are also both great… read more
7 juin 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Taylor & Tessa )
AAA+++ Taylor stayed for 1 week she was really easy to get along with & a really good worker always very willing to do any job she was asked to get on with & fitted in easily with household stuff in general, she was a really good help with assisting a french workawayer who was also staying in helping him improve his english - Thankyou … read more
(Excellent)
7 juin 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Baptiste)
Baptiste is a good worker & clean housed trained person he was always very helpful with any jobs we were doing. He fitted into our household easily & got on well with others that were staying with us. Thanks for staying with us Baptiste enjoy your travels
(Excellent)
18 mai 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Alejandro)
Alejandro was a great help to us he fitted in easily with us & the other workawayers we had staying he is a claen well mannered guy & was always helpful & had no problem completing all the jobs we gave him, we enjoyed his time with us .
(Excellent)
9 mars 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Alejandro) pour l'hôte
I stayed with Susan and Gregg for a week. Really nice couple, with a lovely home, did different jobs in the garden and helped out with whatever else was needed. My stay with them was really nice, they will try to help with whatever they can, give you advice on local activities, they drove me to town a couple of times and they made killer meals! We… read more
10 mai 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Françoise & Michel) pour l'hôte
Gregg and Susan are so welcoming that it would be so pleasant to stay more than 6 days. Their homestead is peaceful, with a large scenic view, and a rich garden! it was a great pleasure pleasure to assisting them in a few works. Working, hiking, riding... socialising with their families: a blend that give us just happiness.The food was… read more
19 avr. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Françoise & Michel)
Francoise & Michel stayed with us for 6 days they were very easy to get along with & completed any jobs required especially cleaning up & re oiling 3 sets of cedar doors. They helped prepare & clean up at meal times plus cooked us a great french dinner & desert...... lovely people welcome back anytime.
(Excellent)
4 mai 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Robert) pour l'hôte
This being my first Workaway experience, I entered with a bit of trepidation. That was immediately dispelled by Gregg and Susan. Two people more welcoming would be difficult to find. The homestead was peaceful, scenic, and rounding into shape with their care and hard work which I had the pleasure of assisting in. The work was plentiful,… read more
30 avr. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Robert)
Bob is a fantastic workayer great communication from the 1st message, well organised respectful & ready for any challenge.
He fitted in well with our daily routine & was interested in whatever we were doing & always willing to do that extra bit of work without being asked, he did more than was required. He got on well with the other young… read more
He fitted in well with our daily routine & was interested in whatever we were doing & always willing to do that extra bit of work without being asked, he did more than was required. He got on well with the other young… read more
(Excellent)
7 mars 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Karuã & Tairine)
We had Karuã & Tairine stay with us for 8 days they were great always wanting to help & interested in everything that was happening around the property, good hard workers & topped of with good cooking & some nice art work . We had a good time with them & they fitted in to our household easily. AAA+++
(Excellent)
28 févr. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Maddison) pour l'hôte
Gregg and Susan are such great people and the stay was lovely! I stayed for one week and they made me feel so welcome. Showing me around with great local knowledge and inviting me along to the Art Deco weekend was so lovely.
Thank you both so much to let me in to your beautiful home and family! I had a great time and enjoyed every moment of… read more
Thank you both so much to let me in to your beautiful home and family! I had a great time and enjoyed every moment of… read more
28 févr. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Maddison)
Maddi stayed with us for 1 week & was really good she fitted in easily with us & the others we had staying , she was always willing to help with whatever jobs we were doing & was a great person to have around. She is a lovely girl & we would have her back to stay anytime.
(Excellent)
15 févr. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Jon & Johanna) pour l'hôte
One week turned into four weeks and it was amazing!! I couldn't have asked for a better place to stay in the beautiful region of Napier!
Gregg and Susan are a lovely couple and I enjoyed every day with them. The work was absolutely alright, nothing too hard or too difficult and also a great variety so it never got boring.
We went to so many… read more
Gregg and Susan are a lovely couple and I enjoyed every day with them. The work was absolutely alright, nothing too hard or too difficult and also a great variety so it never got boring.
We went to so many… read more
13 févr. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jon & Johanna)
Jon - Yawn the german was far from a yawn our 1st workawayer & a fantastic hard working knowledgable young man with great manners & chocolate cake making skills. Exactly the person we had hoped for, always keen to work with whatever project we had going, excellent social skills & spoken english - just a good all round bloke it… read more
(Excellent)
9 févr. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Joni & Rosanna)
Joni & Rosanna were easy to get along with, well organised helpful mature guests. They worked & communicated well & tackled any job we asked of them, it was good to have them stay the week with us & recommend them to any future hosts . We will see you in Jyväskylä when you have a house & need us to help you. Gregg & Susan
(Excellent)
8 févr. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Joni & Rosanna) pour l'hôte
We enjoyed our week with Susan and Gregg! We did mostly work with moving sheds and some woodwork. Their house is really nice and the view from frontyard is amazing. It was really nice to share great meals with them and other workawayers. We also got a ride to town few times and went for a swim in the river which was great!
Thanks for… read more
Thanks for… read more
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