Nurture nature in Auckland, New Zealand
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We were delighted to host Marina and Kai who volunteered with us for a week. During their stay, they worked tirelessly in our garden, demonstrating good teamwork, dedication, and developed untapped and deeply hidden passion for gardening and composting. They managed to beat the weeds and now we can actually see the steps to the garden let alone
… read more the rest of the property.
Their contributions were invaluable, and we greatly appreciated their:
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Excellent communication skills and teamwork
- Creativity and initiative in solving problems and improving garden processes
- Respect and care for our property and the environment
AND in particular the Bagels they made. It was so so so delicious. Having it in the morning, toasted with cream cheese and jam together with fresh coffee was such a delight.
Marina and Kai were an absolute pleasure to host, and we thoroughly enjoyed their company. They are a wonderful couple who are not only skilled and hardworking but also kind, considerate, respectful and exceptionally tidy.
Thank you, for your outstanding contributions and for being such wonderful guests!
You are welcome back any time.
M&A
I really enjoyed my stay with Avi and Margaret. I spent most of the time with Avi who is a great conversationalist; we had many interesting discussions over delicious morning coffee and breakfast on a whole array of topics. One thing that will surprise you on this WorkAway is how much fun you will have making compost! Avi has a mad scientist type
… read more infectious enthusiasm for it! I thought I knew about compost but I still learned a lot. Every morning we would go and check the temperature of the different heaps and get really excited about how it had changed depending on what we had added and if/when it had been turned. Avi also taught me loads about petrol engines and cars which is a life skill I can now take with me – thank you! Most of the other work I did was weeding with a lovely view of the sea, and they were flexible about when the work was done. The room was really comfy and Avi and Margaret’s cooking was super delicious. I highly recommend staying with them :)
Sophie stayed with us for a week, and during her time here, she consistently demonstrated remarkable dedication and commitment to our projects. Her contributions were particularly instrumental in managing our compost operations. Sophie showed a keen interest in understanding the workings and processes of our compost enterprise, and she was
… read more genuinely thrilled when we achieved a temperature of over 60°C in our compost piles. Her assistance with weeding and other garden tasks was carried out impeccably and with diligence.
At home, Sophie was both tidy and helpful, enhancing the overall environment with her presence. Her curiosity and interest in the world around us made her a delightful companion, and we engaged in genuine and thought-provoking conversations on a variety of topics, ranging from steam engines to the existence of higher beings. Her intelligence and fun-loving nature made her a joy to have around, and we would be thrilled to welcome her back in the future.Thank you for staying with us,
Sophie. I hope our paths will cross again soon.
Natsumi and Sungi stayed with us for about 10 days and it was a fantastic experience having them around. They are very diligent and disciplined hard working couple. Every tasks that was given they took pride in doing it and doing it well. They help in the garden, weeding, tidying up and working with some some power tools. Of great assistants was
… read more their efforts with our "mountains"of organic composts, and I am talking about a 1 tone of dirt, it is now cooking at almost 70c. Tidying up after dinner was amazing and we still looking for some of the utensils they put away :), such was their commitments. The Japanese dinner they made was delicious. They are happy, communicative and fun people to have a round and talk with over dinners or coffees in the mornings. We would love to host them again if they wish to return. Many many thanks for all your help Natsumi and Sungi.
I and my partner stayed for 10days, and it was wonderful time. Avi and Margaret are very kind and helpful always, and they cooked amazing dinner every night. Every dinner were so delicious! We really enjoyed the dinner time with them ( Talking at dinner time too! ) The work is almost gardening, and Avi always taught us the detail of the work
… read more kindly. We enjoyed the gardening work too. ( Especially making "the mountain"! ) We also had "The company meeting" in the morning with coffee and smoothie, and it was very nice time for us. In the meeting, Avi explained the task of the day and also we had good conversation. Avi taught us many things ( not only the work ) and it was valuable and enjoyable. If we have a chance, we really hope to stay at Avi and Margaret's place again. Thank you so much for giving us wonderful experience!!Fotos
Moonrise across the water. View from the deck
Looking up to the house from the bottom of the garden.
View from the side of the garden.
View from the lounge toward the bottom of the garden.
View from the lower part of the garden toward the waterfront
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We were delighted to host Marina and Kai who volunteered with us for a week. During their stay, they worked tirelessly in our garden, demonstrating good teamwork, dedication, and developed untapped and deeply hidden passion for gardening and composting. They managed to beat the weeds and now we can actually see the steps to the garden let alone
… read more the rest of the property.
Their contributions were invaluable, and we greatly appreciated their:
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Excellent communication skills and teamwork
- Creativity and initiative in solving problems and improving garden processes
- Respect and care for our property and the environment
AND in particular the Bagels they made. It was so so so delicious. Having it in the morning, toasted with cream cheese and jam together with fresh coffee was such a delight.
Marina and Kai were an absolute pleasure to host, and we thoroughly enjoyed their company. They are a wonderful couple who are not only skilled and hardworking but also kind, considerate, respectful and exceptionally tidy.
Thank you, for your outstanding contributions and for being such wonderful guests!
You are welcome back any time.
M&A
I really enjoyed my stay with Avi and Margaret. I spent most of the time with Avi who is a great conversationalist; we had many interesting discussions over delicious morning coffee and breakfast on a whole array of topics. One thing that will surprise you on this WorkAway is how much fun you will have making compost! Avi has a mad scientist type
… read more infectious enthusiasm for it! I thought I knew about compost but I still learned a lot. Every morning we would go and check the temperature of the different heaps and get really excited about how it had changed depending on what we had added and if/when it had been turned. Avi also taught me loads about petrol engines and cars which is a life skill I can now take with me – thank you! Most of the other work I did was weeding with a lovely view of the sea, and they were flexible about when the work was done. The room was really comfy and Avi and Margaret’s cooking was super delicious. I highly recommend staying with them :)
Sophie stayed with us for a week, and during her time here, she consistently demonstrated remarkable dedication and commitment to our projects. Her contributions were particularly instrumental in managing our compost operations. Sophie showed a keen interest in understanding the workings and processes of our compost enterprise, and she was
… read more genuinely thrilled when we achieved a temperature of over 60°C in our compost piles. Her assistance with weeding and other garden tasks was carried out impeccably and with diligence.
At home, Sophie was both tidy and helpful, enhancing the overall environment with her presence. Her curiosity and interest in the world around us made her a delightful companion, and we engaged in genuine and thought-provoking conversations on a variety of topics, ranging from steam engines to the existence of higher beings. Her intelligence and fun-loving nature made her a joy to have around, and we would be thrilled to welcome her back in the future.Thank you for staying with us,
Sophie. I hope our paths will cross again soon.
Natsumi and Sungi stayed with us for about 10 days and it was a fantastic experience having them around. They are very diligent and disciplined hard working couple. Every tasks that was given they took pride in doing it and doing it well. They help in the garden, weeding, tidying up and working with some some power tools. Of great assistants was
… read more their efforts with our "mountains"of organic composts, and I am talking about a 1 tone of dirt, it is now cooking at almost 70c. Tidying up after dinner was amazing and we still looking for some of the utensils they put away :), such was their commitments. The Japanese dinner they made was delicious. They are happy, communicative and fun people to have a round and talk with over dinners or coffees in the mornings. We would love to host them again if they wish to return. Many many thanks for all your help Natsumi and Sungi.
I and my partner stayed for 10days, and it was wonderful time. Avi and Margaret are very kind and helpful always, and they cooked amazing dinner every night. Every dinner were so delicious! We really enjoyed the dinner time with them ( Talking at dinner time too! ) The work is almost gardening, and Avi always taught us the detail of the work
… read more kindly. We enjoyed the gardening work too. ( Especially making "the mountain"! ) We also had "The company meeting" in the morning with coffee and smoothie, and it was very nice time for us. In the meeting, Avi explained the task of the day and also we had good conversation. Avi taught us many things ( not only the work ) and it was valuable and enjoyable. If we have a chance, we really hope to stay at Avi and Margaret's place again. Thank you so much for giving us wonderful experience!!
We had the pleasure of hosting Alex and Federica for two weeks and we couldn’t be more pleased with their stay. Their contribution to our home was truly remarkable.
From day one, they brought a high level of energy and enthusiasm to their doings. Their skills were evident in every aspect of their tasks, from the garden to the kitchen, and even in
… read more more demanding projects like demolishing walls and ceilings. Their hard work and dedication were invaluable in helping us with our renovation project.
In the garden, they demonstrated not only their green thumbs but also a genuine interest in improving our outdoor space. Their efforts in planting, weeding, and general upkeep made a noticeable difference.
Their culinary talents were a highlight of their stay. Every meal they prepared was a delightful taste of Italy, and their attention to detail and creativity in the kitchen were truly impressive. They managed to cook delicious, restaurant-quality meals while seamlessly fitting into our daily routines.
Their commitment extended beyond just cooking and gardening. They took the initiative to help clean and organize the house, showing their willingness to pitch in wherever needed. Their teamwork and positive attitude made working with them a pleasure.
Overall, Federica and Alex exceeded our expectations in every way. They are hardworking, skilled, and incredibly personable. We highly recommend them to any future hosts and would welcome them back with open arms.
Thank you once again for all your hard work.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (emmaleecy) para o anfitrião
Staying at Avi and Margaret’s place was awesome. The garden by the sea was stunning, and I really enjoyed having my morning coffee on the deck with that beautiful view.
Avi is super friendly and loves to share. He gave me some cool insights into Auckland’s geography, history, and even its development direction—stuff I didn’t know before!
My jobs
… read more there were mostly garden work and some household tasks (on rainy days). I also enjoyed sharing my thoughts on their garden and room planning and am excited about how their garden will look like in the future. Besides, Avi and Margaret cooked amazing meals every day, and I am truly grateful for all the delicious food (and thank you for the banana cake 😊).
Avi runs a furniture restoration business, and he even took me to visit his factory and showed me around. It was such a valuable opportunity, and fascinating to learn about his work, I was really amazed.
I really enjoyed my time there—thank you for all the great sharing! 😊Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (emmaleecy)
Emma stayed with us for about a week ad it was pleasure to host her. She was easy to live with, very tidy and communicative.
Her tasks were garden work and house work of which she did very well. Emma realy shined with her creativities and showed us some options we never thought about before. We will definetly act upon these ideas. Her stay with
… read more us was full of good exchange of idease and life experiances.
Thank you Emma, we wish you all the best in your next chapter in life.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Vici0703)
We hosted Victoria for about a week and it was a fantastic experience. Victoria is very polite, positive, and very pleasant to be with.
The garden tasks were done very thoroughly and diligently. Weeding is not the most interesting stuff to do in life but Victoria has done it exceptionally well with stamina and fortitude. Around the house and
… read more after meals here cooperation was excellent to the point we felt redundant. Conversions flew effortlessly and Victoria has matured and open ideas about the world around us. Many many thanks, Victoria.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Hodaka & Masaki) para o anfitrião
I had a great time at Avi and Margaret's home.
Even though my English isn't very good, they both explained things well and were very helpful.
They carefully taught me words that I didn't know and new ones, and I had a great time and had fun with everything.
The tasks I completed included polishing windows, mowing the grass, and collecting fallen
… read more leaves. Mowing the grass was my first time using the machine, so starting the engine and mowing the slope was a little difficult for me, but it was a great experience.
”The morning company meeting” was a very enjoyable and valuable time for me. The morning coffee and special smoothie were also great.
I really appreciate everything. Next time I'll bring Masaki too!Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Hodaka & Masaki)
Hosting Hodaka was a wonderful experience. Her personality, good nature and humour made her stay so pleasant. She did an incredible job cleaning the windows, we now can see the sun and the water from our lounge. Her garden work was instrumental in making progress taming our wild garden. The daily tasks were followed and done professionally and
… read more always above our expectations. Hodaka is very tidy and helpful around the house and always help to clean after dinner. We had nice conversations in the "morning company meeting" and at the evening around dinner time. Thank you Hodaka for your time with us.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Jil) para o anfitrião
This was my first Workaway and I probably couldn't have been more lucky. Margaret and Avi made me feel very welcome. Most of the time my day looked like this: got up whenever I wook up; had a relaxing breakfast; worked on something in the garden till lunchtime; after lunch worked not later than 3 pm; went for a swim in front of the garden and
… read more relaxed till Avi and Margaret got back from work and had dinner together. The food was always good, sometimes it were unfamiliar dishes, but i was always eager to try and never disappointed. I quite enjoyed seeing the progress in the garden and overall it was a tiptop experience!! I don't mind coming again ^^Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Jil)
Jil stayed with us for 9 day and have done exceptionally well. Single handed, with vigour and energy she managed to put a huge dent in the garden tasks. Every day coming home was a surprise to see how much was achieved. She took the lead and establish a fantastic herb and vegie garden, building it from nothing and now we can do even better in the
… read more kitchen. Having her around home was such a pleasure, Helping in the kitchen, tidying after and even cooking a wonderful Vietnamese dinner to us all, using some of the ingredients from the new herb garden.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Megs97) para o anfitrião
Our stay with Avi was amazing,
he did not lie about the garden, which made the end result even better after fighting the invading garden back in position.
Avi makes sure that everyday the table is filled with good food and drinks, and the conversation filled with banter, discussions and more banter. Next to that, he will be able to give you the
… read more best tips about hikes and adventures around Auckland for your days off, but his knowledge does not stop there.Esta pessoa escolheu manter o perfil privado, mas você pode entrar em contato a respeito de comentários deixados por outros workawayers.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Megs97)
Dear Meg and Jos,
I want to extend my sincerest appreciation for the incredible contribution you both made during your 9-day stay as Workaway volunteers. Your dedication, positive attitude, and hard work truly made a significant impact on our misbehaving garden. Your firm hand and total annihilation approach did well to put the garden into some
… read more sort of order and the mountain of compost is a good evidence of your hard work. Your enthusiasm and willingness to go above and beyond in your tasks was well noticed and your execution of the day's missions was achieved in its fullest. We truly appreciate your commitments to our projects and for that we thank you greatly. Your humor, good nature and easy going attitude made it so easy to host and have you around our home.
Thank you both for being outstanding volunteers. Your efforts have left a lasting impression, and we would be delighted to welcome you back anytime.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Daniel) para o anfitrião
We had a very pleasant stay at this idyllic location in Auckland. Avi was very informative in his knowledge of the area and the culture of this country which has helped us greatly in getting started on our working holiday.
We were worked hard on both gardening and housekeeping tasks but this was rewarded with some pretty fantastic food and
… read more conversation. Avi is still in touch now post-stay giving us further travel advice for our impending journey down the islands. Thanks again!Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Daniel)
Kiki and Daniel stayed for few days and made an amazing impact on our out of control garden. The house work tasks had fantastic results. When I saw the bathroom I thought I was in the wrong house. They are good communicators and polite. We had some nice dinners together and I enjoyed their company. Many thanks for your good work and company.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Regina & Karlheinz) para o anfitrião
Avi and Margaret are very accommodating, generous and fun people to spend time with.
We worked in their garden but also had plenty of time to discover Auckland and the surroundings for which they gave us useful tips.
The meals they cooked for us were amazing and we had interesting discussions.
All in all, our stay with Avi and Margaret was
… read more really enjoyable.
We hope to keep in touch and meet again in Europe, Germany or NZ.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Regina & Karlheinz)
Regina and Karl strayed with us for a week. They are energetic, intelligent and funny couple. We had fantastic time together and enjoyed their company immensely. They work enthusiastically and diligently . Making a big impact on our unruly garden, and our garden needs a lot of discipline and tough love. It was a pleasure to have them around, we
… read more would welcome them back in the future should they wish to return to New Zealand.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Amanda)
We hosted Amanda and Emily for about 10 days. They are very polite and quite. It was pleasure to have them around. The work in the garden was great. In particularly splitting the firewood and the amazing way in was stacked. Emil helped a lot with some maintenance work around the house.
Many thanks.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Tracy & Dale) para o anfitrião
Staying with Avi & Margaret was a perfect introduction to Workaday - they were absolutely amazing people. Respectful, fair, hospitable, intelligent and interesting. We were allowed to get on with the work and felt very at home in their beautiful home.
We were included in social activities and made to feel like one of the family. Meals were very
… read more nice and always matched with good local wines. We really enjoyed the lively conversations and are really missing being with Avi & Margaret.
A highly recommended couple! We really hope to go back once we have travelled around the rest of New Zealand.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Tracy & Dale)
Having Tracy and Dale around was an absolute pleasure. We had some very interesting talks on wide range of topics and subjects. They were extremely helpful around the home and in the garden. Very conscientious guests and very caring. I look forward to host the again if the opportunity arise. All the best Tracy and Dale, have an enjoyable stay in
… read more NZ.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Nora)
Nora stayed with us for few days and helped around. Although the weather wasn't the best she made every effort to useful. She is an excellent imaginative designer who has good listening skills that can be applied well into her drawings. We loved having her around. Many many thanks
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (MariannePud)
Marianne stayed with us for about a week and we found her to very nice and hardworking. We communicated well and I would like to thank her for the good work she did around our place. I strongly recommend her. Many thanks
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Aude & Marion)
It was so great to have Marion and Aude staying with us. They were very helpful and hardworking. Actually it surprised me how much they achieved every day in the garden. And our garden is a very needy garden that needs a lot of love but also a strong and firm hand :) They annihilated the Ivy and saved our fig tree. Also they are excellent in
… read more baking and creating great dinners. We had fun having them around. Many many thanks, Avi and Margaret.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Aljaz & Tadeja) para o anfitrião
We enjoyed spending a week at Avi's and Margaret's place. They are very nice people, willing to help in any troubles we had and we enjoyed in long conversations with them. We enjoyed in trying some new food in the evenings (dinners were very delicious ). The location of their house is really beautiful, it's just a few metres from the sea. They
… read more also have two pretty black cats. The work wasn't too hard. Avi gave us freedom to choose what we would like to work. It was an excellent experience. Thank you!Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Aljaz & Tadeja)
Aljaz & Tadeja were excellent to have around and a joy to have at our home. They are both intelligent and hard working people, Trustworthy and with good sense of humor. Tadeja was very helpful in our garden, from mowing, weeding, relocating large log and so forth. They were very helpful in the kitchen and after dinner. Cooking some very nice
… read more traditional Slovenian food which was amazing. Keeping the house clean was fantastic. You are both very welcome back anytime!Help with some outdoor projects in Mihi, New Zealand
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