Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in New Zealand

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Experience rural lifestyle on our small block in North Auckland, New Zealand
Experience a bit of the country lifestyle... we have a 10 acre lifestyle block in Waitoki, Auckland, NZ, approx. a 40min drive from Auckland City . We are a 15-20 min drive to lots of locations, such as a lovely beaches, shops, movie theatres, ......
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Join us on an ecological restoration project in Stillwater, Auckland, New Zealand
Location: Stillwater, Auckland Accommodation: Private 40sqm Self-Contained Tiny House Hours: Approx. 4-5 hours per day Monday - Friday but flexible around longer days and days off to travel and explore. About the Project We live on a stunning ......
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Fun family welcomes friendly helpers in Geraldine, New Zealand
*Availability for volunteers* Hello, we are family, Helen, my husband Shun, Wren (10) and Taiga (8), We live in a house with a reasonable garden and caravan (where you will be staying) We are a jolly bunch (most often). I am an Artist and Teacher, ......
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Join our native forest and wetland regeneration project in Hokianga, New Zealand
Looking for a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature and wildlife? Our idyllic 80-acre property in the Hokianga is a mix of rolling farmland, regenerating bush, and wetlands — a place of tranquillity, creativity, and re-connection with the ......
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Learn about Maori history, come meet the locals and experience our paradise in Motueka, Aotearoa, New Zealand
We live 2kms from central Motueka township. We are a semi-retired couple with two adult sons living close by with their amazingly talented wives and our seven beautiful grandchildren who visit regularly. The property consists of muddled cottage ......
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Join a wonderful community on a beautiful stretch of coast in Whangarei, New Zealand
My home and pottery studio are on a 1 acre section just on the edge of Ngunguru on the beautiful Tutukaka Coast. I'm a youngish pensioner, creating and selling my work as well as running pottery workshops. I had Volunteers here for many years and ......
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Petsitting and gardening by the river in Gisborne, New Zealand
Hello and welcome! We’re a young, friendly married couple with an adorable English springer spaniel puppy, living in a beautiful spot right by a river in Gisborne city. We’re in the process of transforming our property through landscaping and house ......
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Join our rural lifestyle with horses and discover Amberley, New Zealand
We’ve recently purchased a beautiful lifestyle property in North Canterbury and are looking for friendly, practical helpers to stay with us and lend a hand with a variety of projects as we settle in. We also have horses, so if you have experience ......
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Sustainable living in Kaitaia, New Zealand
I am busy sewing and looking after dogs. The property is rather large and there is always plenty to do. Trees to trim, gardens to weed, compost making, planting, harvesting, maintenance and cleaning. The house is situated beside a pristine river and ......
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Experience living a simple sustainable semi off-grid lifestyle in Manawahe, New Zealand
Nestled in the hills of Manawahe, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty. A peaceful spot with nearby lakes, beaches and nature walks. I am restoring old farm land back to native bush creating a place where others can come to retreat, restore and reconnect ......
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Life by the water in a peaceful coastal village in Whangateau, New Zealand
We’re Alicia and Chris, and we live in a peaceful coastal village surrounded by native bush, farmland and the beautiful Whangateau Harbour, an hour from Auckland. We share our lives with our cat Tui and kitten, Kita. We love nature and we plant ......
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Share your photography skills and stay at our art gallery home in The Catlins, New Zealand
The quirkiest place in The Catlins! Welcome to our art gallery, created by Blair (kiwi) and Sandra (Dutchie). Tinkering since 1999, it's all about art here made from recycled materials. Our place is off-grid, surrounded by native bush, and with a ......
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Sick of the same old travel experience? Join with us on the mighty West Coast, New Zealand
Kia ora (Hello and well wishes) My name Is Ian, and I am a single father to an absolutely amazing 8-year-old girl . Our Home & Our Way You are not welcomed here as a guest. You are welcomed as whānau (family) Our home is guided by Rangatira ta ......
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Join our family lifestyle block and explore Ruakākā, New Zealand
Hi there! We have lived in beautiful Bream Bay for 14 years. I am an osteopath and my partner Ced is currently semi retired. We have a 25 acre lifestyle block in Ruakaka with horses, alpaca, a very friendly 5 year old collie cross called Kiah, two ......
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Join our Maori seaside community in Tokomaru Bay, New Zealand
Tena koe, nau mai, haramai ki Tokomaru Bay, a small, predominately Maori seaside community on the East Coast. We are Jan and Bill who live on a four acre lifestyle block in the peaceful Kaiawha Valley about a two minute drive from the village and ......
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Beachside life with our family in Tauranga, New Zealand
Kia ora! My name is Estelle, and I live in the beachside town of Pāpāmoa with my two sons (9, 11). I am a busy single Mum, and Primary School Teacher. I am looking for some help with my established gardens. Weeding, planting, and pruning. Lawns, ......
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Experience the Bay of Plenty in the family home in Tauranga City, New Zealand
Living in Tauranga City and our property overlooks the Kaima Ranges. Close to all Facilities and beaches. Surfing, Hot water pools Golf,Sports grounds hosting international and national sporting fixtures, Concerts and great entertainment facilities ......
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Help with some home projects in Thames, New Zealand
Kia ora, I live in sunny Thames, on the Coromandel Peninsula - there are lots of local walks, rivers, beaches and art. I am a teacher by day and in weekends and free time I am working hard to improve my property. So I am looking to meet skilled ......
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Gardeners welcome to join us at our home in Kerikeri, New Zealand
Hi! We are Candace, Josue, Violeta (our daughter - nearly 2) and Bella (our dog), a Kiwi/Venezuelan family living in the beautiful Kerikeri. We are looking for some awesome travellers to help us primarily with looking after our little girl as well ......
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Experience NZ Lifestyle we will make you very welcome in New Plymouth, New Zealand
We are a couple .. and looking to exchange lodging and meals in return for the preparation and painting of part of a weatherboard house .. you must have knowledge of preparation and painting . we live in New Plymouth Taranaki close to the sea and ......
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