I live and have business' in Motueka. My couch is sometimes available but I am with out much ability to commit far in advance. There are several backpackers close by and I can assist in telling you different options for accommodation or possibly help with other suggestions if you are flexible and hanging out in the region for a while. I try to do my best in hosting Csers with similar interests or vibration- common connections or ways of living happily, working together and having fun.

CURRENT MISSION

www.newzealandjun.nz

Producing a new healthy alcoholic beverage.

“Cultured Honey Tea”

- A refreshing beer and cider alternative in both full or low alcohol options from Kiwi's favorite teas and Beechwood Honey Dew. Gluten and Sugar free, this brew contains only raw honey dew, cultures, tea and pure water. Minerals, amino acids, vitamins, anti-oxidants and rich natural carbon compounds. It's the perfect choice for hot summer days, lunch and evening with friends.

Available in both Jun- low 1.6% alc. and Xun- 6%

Over the past few years, I have been brewing a few things

Biofuels and clean energy. I produce biodiesel, healthy fuel and herbicide additives. Esters and fuels from local vegetable oil for a cleaner environment. Improving combustion and the ecology through renewable sources.

www.ethicalesters.com

ABOUT ME

I live for great adventures. Settled in New Zealand after university in 2005. I've been several places since working, researching, learning and developing new things. The past 3.5 years have been in the Motueka/Nelson area.

PHILOSOPHY

All is subject to change.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Originally made profile to inform people of Queenstown Dharma House:

http://dharmacentre.org.nz/

Hosted and surfed with many CSers over the past 6 years since I left the Dharma house. Hosted countless people through both this site and travelers seeking dharma, adventure and new experiences.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

heaps of good times hosting and surfing

Interests

Mycology, Energy, Buddhadharmism, Self Sustainability (permaculture)

Outdoor activities: skiing, alpine tramping-hiking, kayaking, fly fishing, free diving, cycling and generally spending time in nature and the ocean.

Ice hockey, cooking, disc golf

• environment
• cooking
• flying
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• fishing
• hiking
• kayaking
• surfing
• scuba diving
• skiing
• hockey
• golf
• ecology
• science
• tourism
• tours

Music, Movies, and Books

Jazz to Classical. Bluegrass to Metal.
Led Zeppelin is the greatest.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I use to be employed as a professional driver and adventure guide taking clients on tours of the South Island.

Teach, Learn, Share

I enjoying teaching people about nature and the interactions of ecosystems and environments. Science and activities in fermentation and energy. I enjoying sharing meals and stories.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Knowledge of NZ and science. Sorry, it's hard for me to host right now. But sometimes a request will fit or a spontaneous meeting might be possible. I am just too busy building a company and producing, developing and refining products. I will host regularly again in the future. Please have a phone and the ability to communicate with more the CSing emails. Safe travels.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Fiji, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, New Zealand, United States