Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in New Zealand

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Auckland, New Zealand

Enjoy gardening and light projects on gorgeous Waiheke Island, New Zealand
This beautiful island offers some of the worlds best everything! Waiheke is home to world class wine producing vineyards, restaurants and adventures. Ferries to the island (to and from Auckland) leave regularly and take approx 40 mins. There is a ......
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Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Create a permaculture food forest and be part of our family life in Ōhau, New Zealand
We are a warm, creative, slightly chaotic family who loves nature, good food, being outdoors, and meeting people from around the world. We host Workawayers because we enjoy sharing our home, ideas, skills, and garden — and because we love the ......
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Auckland, New Zealand

Join the local vibrant community and share your culture in Waiheke Island, New Zealand
We are a relaxed family of four (two daughters) on beautiful Waiheke Island. We have 7.5acres, 360 degree views and need some help in our garden. We have a separate bedroom and bathroom in our garden. Waiheke island offers beautiful beaches, walks, ......
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about 10 days ago

Northland, New Zealand

Cultural exchange with a farming family in Kaitaia, New Zealand
Hi travellers. I recently broke my arm and am about to have an operation to set it. We are currently looking for someone (or a couple) to come help out with cooking, cleaning, gardening, and also driving. Basically, I'm out of action for a few ......
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Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Join us for a fun filled cultural exchange in Waipukurau, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
We are married couple, 68 and 71 years old and would like help in the garden and general duties in exchange for accommodation and food. We live in Central Hawkes Bay on a lifestyle property 3 minutes from our local town. Own transport would be ......
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about 5 days ago

Northland, New Zealand

Fun outdoor projects while enjoying beach front peaceful location in Ngunguru, New Zealand
Hi I live on the beautiful Tutukaka coast on a large property. My project is around clearing weeds and regenerating native bush. I also have a dog and chickens so it would be great to have helpers who like dogs and wouldn’t mind walking the dog as ......
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Canterbury, New Zealand

Come and help our family and learn about a farm in Cheviot, New Zealand
Our family runs a large sheep and beef farm in Cheviot, NOrth Canterbury. we also have a feijoa orchard on site and a large vegetable garden. We love to share our lifestyle with overseas visitors to show others how a typical farming kiwi family ......
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Wellington, New Zealand

Learn new skills surrounded by bushland in suburban Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Hi there, I live in a valley about an hour out of Wellington close to our local river and surrounded by bushland. It's a beautiful place. I have a big garden which I need lots of help with (usually weeding and landscaping) & in return I can provide ......
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about 12 hours ago

Otago, New Zealand

Stay right on the edge of Fiordland National Park in Te Anau, Southland, New Zealand
We live in Te Anau, right on the doorstep of Fiordland National Park. We have 2 children Rita 11 and Austen 8. We run a charter boat business in Dusky Sound and absolutely love the outdoors. We try and grow as much produce as possible on our ......
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about 16 days ago

Waikato, New Zealand

Share handy skills and travel experiences in Hamilton, New Zealand
I have done a bit of travelling and working overseas and have really appreciated the hospitality of family, friends and others while doing this. I have also enjoyed giving back by helping with jobs around their properties, etc. I'm a teacher and ......
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Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Kiwi family needs home and gardening help in Rotorua, New Zealand
We are a farming family with 5 children. Their ages are 18, 17, 14, 12, and 10 CURRENTLY we are looking for someone to help with cleaning around the house and garden and feeding animals. Due to an unexpected change of plans, we have availability ......
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Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Off-grid DIY and learning eco skills in Lower Kaimai, New Zealand
We (a well traveled couple from New Zealand and Austria, my partners parents, 1 hyper active, friendly GSPxVizsla dog, happy chicken and ducks) live on our rural, off-grid property in the Lower Kaimais in the Bay of Plenty. At times, we get visited ......
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about 17 hours ago

Otago, New Zealand

Help with odd tasks and a wee bit of gardening on the stunning Otago Peninsula, New Zealand
Do you long to step away from the outside world for a while and immerse yourself in nature? Then look no further as we are looking for helpers in our wee piece of Paradise at the moment ......... Our farm is 100 acres of deer-fenced land on the ......
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Wellington, New Zealand

Help with our garden and home in rural Wairarapa, NZ
Hamish and I (Alastair) live on a lifestyle property in rural Wairarapa on land that has been in my family for over 40 years. We both work full time and in the weekends enjoy our friends and family nearby, our garden, and our pets. We have a large ......
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Otago, New Zealand

Help with home projects and in the garden in beautiful Central Otago, New Zealand
Please read!!! Hello - Fin, my husband, is home alone and wanting to do accommodation-only for 2 or 3 hours/day 5 days per week. You do your own thing food wise! Two people minimum- couple or friends. N.B you must love dogs! Kia Ora. We have a ......
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about 10 hours ago

Tasman, New Zealand

Native restoration project and life in the Motueka Valley, Tasman, New Zealand
We are a family living on 58 acres in the beautiful Motueka Valley, needing help with our restoration project, trying to replant the majority of the property in natives, and weed out and restore the existing native bush. We are also looking for ......
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about 13 days ago

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Help with some home projects at the sunshine capital Havelock North, New Zealand
We have lived in Havelock North, Hawkes Bay for 30 plus years and are active in the local community both with business and not for profit. We think Havelock North is the best place in New Zealand, affectionally known as the sunshine capital of New ......
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about 3 days ago

Wellington, New Zealand

Cool beach village with sweet cats near Wellington in Paekākāriki, New Zealand
UPDATE: Greetings all Its a peaceful and sunny place near the beach, train and walking trails, shops 20 minute walk - on the Kāpiti Coast near Wellington. There are several cats, that are calm and friendly and that are used to a routine ( kept in at ......
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Canterbury, New Zealand

Join our Swed-Kiwi family in Christchurch, New Zealand
Hej! We are a family of four who would like some help from a Swedish Workawayer at our home in Christchurch. I (the mum) am originally from Sweden but have lived here for 9 years. Archie the dad is from Queenstown and works at Hillmorton hospital. ......
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Auckland, New Zealand

Enjoy the outdoors and Kiwi family life in Auckland, New Zealand
We're a friendly family of four living in beautiful West Auckland, New Zealand, with our two enthusiastic fox terriers and a handful of chickens. Our semi-rural home in Waitakere is relaxed and surrounded by nature, with a large garden and deck for ......
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