Kia ora tatou and haere ki te Omahanui!
I enjoy having visitors very much! I like to welcome them and to make their visit memorable.

I am a liberal-minded, highly educated, widely-traveled man, who enjoys the respectful company of others, learning from their perspectives, likes and preferences. I am fully at peace with myself and comfortable in my own figurative and literal skin.

I strongly resist labels and all the expectations they create. I much prefer the excitement, adventure and satisfaction of coming to know someone for myself and forming my own opinions.

I relish one on one conversations and can contribute on many subject areas, national, international, personal and profound. I especially enjoy the company of those who are genuinely open-minded and are open to freely questioning, without prejudice, the validity of life's varied pathways.

At the same time, I am always up for more vigorous social activity. I enjoy my drinks but can't tolerate cigarette smoke or its smell so I cannot host tobacco smokers. Not even closet/outside smokers.

I have a passion for food and am an accomplished cook who is fascinated by cultural food and its provenance.
I enjoy a wide variety of music, have a longstanding interest in dance, like to read and enjoy good movies although I am not a Netflix geek and prefer faces to screens. I am also what some may term a rugby fanatic.

I'm especially fond of sunny, hot weather, beaches, and swimming as well as exploring nature and protecting it.

Some may consider me a private person but how much I share of myself entirely depends on the depth of connection I have with those I am hosting. I am fully focused on guest satisfaction so chatting with potential guests before they arrive is important to me.

It is important that guests read my profile carefully especially the home section before making their request.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet like minded travelers and kindred spirits who are capable of throwing off the shackles of normality and convention in ways leading to exploration of mind, soul and body.

For the opportunity to listen and hear from guests their thoughts, ideas, passions and to share their experiences.

To share my knowledge of my country, assist guests come to a deeper and more meaningful understanding of how the Kiwis I know think and react

To share great food, wine in a place where genuine and meaningful freedom can manifest and be experienced without restraint or judgement.

Music, Movies, and Books

Too broad to specify but I can't stand Michael Buble....just saying! I am a published author of non-fiction work.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

too many to specify

Teach, Learn, Share

The name of this property is OMAHANUI - a te reo Maori word meaning - place of pleasure and peace.
In this house I can offer joy, genuine interest and complete freedom to those who take up the opportunity.
I have plenty to share and even more to learn. I hope people find me a very generous person happy to share what I have and what I can do.

Feel free to check out the references on my:
wwoofer nz profile. N0 # 40174 and/or
https://helpx.net/host/1852423PL

What I Can Share with Hosts

For those I visit or have visited I welcome the opportunity to return your hospitality and kindness.
An interested and empathetic ear.
An alternative perspective on what it means to be part of society
My time - when it is available
My enthusiasm for life
A positive response to your needs and desires
A peek into the naturist lifestyle
Tolerance

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bahamas, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, Cook Islands, Croatia, Denmark, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Italy, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Caledonia, Norway, Samoa, Scotland, Singapore, Sweden, Thailand, Tonga, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Greece, United Kingdom, United States