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Last replied
30 Oct 2024
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I am originally from England, arriving in NZ with a back-pack but have now lived here for many years. My 3 adult kids have been workawayers in their time and I thought I could repay a little of the hospitality they experienced. My home is a quiet and comfortable space to spend time in (I think so anyway!) which I share with my cat, Pippi.
The work is not too hard - mostly cleaning around the house, cooking some meals and weeding in the garden. Approx 4 hours per day, 5x days per week, but flexible around this too.
The room I have available only has one double bed, (so friends would need to share). There is one bathroom which you would share with me.
I live in Onehunga, close to the airport and on good direct bus routes into the city. Walking distance to shops, banks, supermarkets and cafes. Plus lots of charity shops (Op shops) to buy second hand items if you're starting your travels.
I can only host for a week or max 2 but my home could be a good place to begin or end your stay in NZ.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Improve your English language skills. Knowledge of travelling in New Zealand and places of interest to visit around Auckland. Some limited knowledge of Maori culture.
Help
General weeding and tidying up in the garden. Mowing the grass. Cooking the evening meal would be a high priority for me as cooking is not my favourite activity, although I can if needed!
Any tidying up and cleaning in the house (there is always something needing to be done).
Prefer requests are not made too far in advance - thank you :)
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Own room. Double bed only. (Note friends would have to share). Shared bathroom.
What else ...
The house is in a quiet suburb very close to public transport to the city centre. Easy access to Cornwall Park`and views of the city. The Manukau Harbour foreshore is walking distance away. Shops, cafes, bus and train nearby. Happy to share my knowledge of Auckland and NZ . Just ask me about other activities and places to go. Happy to help.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
4 hours per day, 5 days per week or equivalent
Host ref number: 299719957722
Feedback (9)
8 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Xanasandoval)
It was a pleasure to have Xana stay for one week as planned.
She was very friendly and energetic and adapted to the household easily. She enjoys cooking so I happily let her cook the evening meals with whatever was in the fridge/pantry and I was never disappointed.
There was not alot of work to do on this occasion but anything I asked (mostly… read more
She was very friendly and energetic and adapted to the household easily. She enjoys cooking so I happily let her cook the evening meals with whatever was in the fridge/pantry and I was never disappointed.
There was not alot of work to do on this occasion but anything I asked (mostly… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Xanasandoval) for host
I can't imagine a better way to start my adventure in New Zealand that staying with Lorna. She has a beautiful energy to be around!
We share beautiful dinners, walks and laughs :) Lorna is really kind. Make you feel at home since the first moment .
Truly enjoyed spending time at the kitchen as she give you absolute freedom to cook new meals.… read more
We share beautiful dinners, walks and laughs :) Lorna is really kind. Make you feel at home since the first moment .
Truly enjoyed spending time at the kitchen as she give you absolute freedom to cook new meals.… read more
18 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Miriam)
Miriam spent a week with us before leaving NZ. It would have been good to have her here for longer though! Miriam fitted in really well, worked through my list of jobs around the house that needed doing and cooked great vegan meals for us all. Her help in the garden was especially appreciated as it had got quite overgrown. Had to take a trailer… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (johanna_21)
Johanna and Henry got on and did the tasks on my job list with little oversight from me. Given it was the run up to Christmas and I was not able to spend as much time with them as I would normally, they managed very well with minimal instructions.
The weeding work in the garden was really welcome and the housework done efficiently. Given I was out… read more
The weeding work in the garden was really welcome and the housework done efficiently. Given I was out… read more
(Very good
)
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8 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Xanasandoval)
It was a pleasure to have Xana stay for one week as planned.
She was very friendly and energetic and adapted to the household easily. She enjoys cooking so I happily let her cook the evening meals with whatever was in the fridge/pantry and I was never disappointed.
There was not alot of work to do on this occasion but anything I asked (mostly… read more
She was very friendly and energetic and adapted to the household easily. She enjoys cooking so I happily let her cook the evening meals with whatever was in the fridge/pantry and I was never disappointed.
There was not alot of work to do on this occasion but anything I asked (mostly… read more
(Excellent)
2 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Xanasandoval) for host
I can't imagine a better way to start my adventure in New Zealand that staying with Lorna. She has a beautiful energy to be around!
We share beautiful dinners, walks and laughs :) Lorna is really kind. Make you feel at home since the first moment .
Truly enjoyed spending time at the kitchen as she give you absolute freedom to cook new meals.… read more
We share beautiful dinners, walks and laughs :) Lorna is really kind. Make you feel at home since the first moment .
Truly enjoyed spending time at the kitchen as she give you absolute freedom to cook new meals.… read more
18 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Miriam)
Miriam spent a week with us before leaving NZ. It would have been good to have her here for longer though! Miriam fitted in really well, worked through my list of jobs around the house that needed doing and cooked great vegan meals for us all. Her help in the garden was especially appreciated as it had got quite overgrown. Had to take a trailer… read more
(Excellent)
8 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (johanna_21)
Johanna and Henry got on and did the tasks on my job list with little oversight from me. Given it was the run up to Christmas and I was not able to spend as much time with them as I would normally, they managed very well with minimal instructions.
The weeding work in the garden was really welcome and the housework done efficiently. Given I was out… read more
The weeding work in the garden was really welcome and the housework done efficiently. Given I was out… read more
(Very good)
26 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Manuel & Carolina)
Manuel and Carolina were lovely to have around and got on reliably with my list of daily jobs. All those kind of jobs that I just don't get around to doing - so thank you both very much!
The trip to the dump with all the waste bamboo and other bits and pieces littering the carport was made possible by them- always good to have some prompting to… read more
The trip to the dump with all the waste bamboo and other bits and pieces littering the carport was made possible by them- always good to have some prompting to… read more
(Excellent)
26 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Manuel & Carolina) for host
Lorna is one of the kinds people we've met in New Zealand. She opened her home for us and made us feel less home again. We did some cleaning, gardening and cooking for her and we really enjoyed it. She has a beautiful house, very comfortable and tidy, and her daughter and son in law are really kind and respectful. This is the perfect place to… read more
13 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael & Maria)
Maria and Misha stayed for longer than planned and so got lots of work done. Especially good was painting one of my bedrooms and the front porch. Also pulling out all the dead bamboo sticks and other gardening work. Housework and cooking were also gratefully received by me! They worked their way through my lists of jobs and used their initiative… read more
(Excellent)
4 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Alina & Nathalie) for host
We spent 5 days at Lorna's and had a great time and a very good start into our New Zealand trip. We did some gardening, cleaning and cooking. The work was easygoing and not too demanding so we did enjoy it and had plenty of time to discover Auckland and plan our travels. Also, we enjoyed talking with Lorna a lot, she had some tips and advice for… read more
26 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Alina & Nathalie)
Alina and Nathalie were great - easy to get along with, and happy to follow my list of jobs to be done while I was at work. Gardening and housework, as well as cooking dinner and making desserts were especially appreciated.
They also coped with my own pre-overseas travel pressures that I had!!
Independent and friendly - bought a car on day 1 and… read more
They also coped with my own pre-overseas travel pressures that I had!!
Independent and friendly - bought a car on day 1 and… read more
(Excellent)
26 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (MORGANE & Maxime) for host
We have been so happy staying at Lorna's place for a week ! Working in her garden was fun and Lorna is very kind hearted person who really helped us when we arrived in Auckland. We really enjoy keeping in touch !
See you soon Lorna !
See you soon Lorna !
30 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (MORGANE & Maxime)
Max and Morgane were amazing! Just got on with the work required without a fuss and without needing to be supervised. The garden work they did was such a huge help and we took a trailer load of weeds off to the dump. The house-cleaning work was far better than I could have done myself and Morgane's cooking/baking skills were much appreciated. You… read more
(Excellent)
12 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Minna)
Minna and Pablo came for a week but stayed longer, which was to my advantage as lots of big, outdoor jobs got done - water-blasting, fence painting, deck painting as well and housework and cooking. They got on with the daily work list I left them and were reliable and responsible in carrying out the tasks. Thank fully for them, they finally… read more
(Excellent)
5 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Minna) for host
We spent three weeks at Lorna's home and we could not have hoped for a better host. Her description on workaway site is very informative so we knew pretty much what to expect but what we got totally exeeded our expectations in a positive way!
Lorna was very flexible and the jobs she gave us were reasonable and not too hard. She was clear and… read more
Lorna was very flexible and the jobs she gave us were reasonable and not too hard. She was clear and… read more
18 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Sabine & Sean) for host
We stayed with Lorna for about a week. She lives in a beautiful and comfortable little house in a very nice and quiet part of Auckland. We spent the most of our time in the garden with weeding, pruning, clipping, potting, planting and had fun, while making progress. It was a very nice time with Lorna and the other language students staying there… read more
5 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Sabine & Sean)
Sean and Sabine were great to have around. They did amazing work in the garden (and had good gardening knowledge too) and were reliable and easy to get along with. Great cooking skills too, which I always appreciate!!
You will be happy to have them stay with you too :)
Thanks guys!
You will be happy to have them stay with you too :)
Thanks guys!
(Excellent)
5 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniela)
Dani fitted in really well with my household and just got on quietly and reliably with my lists of jobs to be done! She did great work both in the garden and in the house doing whatever was asked of her without a fuss.
By the time she left after approx 2 weeks, it felt like a family member leaving us. Happy to have you back any time!
Thanks… read more
By the time she left after approx 2 weeks, it felt like a family member leaving us. Happy to have you back any time!
Thanks… read more
(Excellent)
22 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Daniela) for host
Lorna has a heart of gold. She supported and helped me a lot when I just arrived in Auckland and didn't know my way around yet. She is straightforward about what needs to be done in or around the house and always thankful for the completed work.
I really enjoyed staying with her and the students, it felt a bit like a family and I felt very… read more
I really enjoyed staying with her and the students, it felt a bit like a family and I felt very… read more
11 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Janara)
Janara and Viviane were a huge help while they stayed with me. They worked really hard pulling up so many weeds and helping me take them to the dump. The garden looks so much tidier and it's a pleasure to look out on it now. Janara also painted my french doors - a job which had been long overdue. Lots of help around the house plus cooking meals! … read more
(Excellent)
6 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Janara) for host
We had a wonderful experience with Lorna. We spent 10 days with her and mostly work in the garden. We cleared 320 kg of weed and the work was really satisfying. Lorna is a great host, she was really flexible with the hours which enable us to open our bank account, find work in Auckland and also find a room to rent. It really feels like being at… read more
29 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Marina)
Marina did a great job helping me in the house. I particularly appreciated her attention to detail when cleaning and her amazing organisational skills in my linen cupboard!! Cooking some tasty meals was also much appreciated. She fitted in with the household very well and was a pleasure to have around. Minnie the cat loved having her here too :)
(Excellent)
19 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Marina) for host
I have stayed at Lorna's home for 2.5 weeks and I had a great time. Lorna is a very easy-going and friendly host who is interested in talking to the students or workawayers staying at her place. She is very welcoming and made me feel like at home. The work is easy and Lorna always appreciated the work I did, which was very motivating. The cat… read more
