Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in New Zealand

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Join me gardening in beautiful Raumati South, New Zealand
Hi, I live in a comfortable house in a cute community, close to a beach, and about one hour by train from Wellington. I have two spare bedrooms and am keen to swap some gardening, painting and other help, for accommodation. I love this part of NZ ......
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Welcome to my beachside home and garden in Paihia, New Zealand
Im fairly new to 'Workaway' but have hosted travellers through another volunteering platform for years and enjoyed each exchange. Two years ago I travelled overseas, cycled 5000km through Europe, Cuba and Taiwan, spent time with daughters and ......

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Nature, fun and learning in Ngunguru, New Zealand
Kia ora! My name is Ange and I’m lucky enough to live in the small coastal settlement of Ngunguru on the beautiful Tutukaka Coast. Ngunguru sits beside a peaceful estuary with a long sandspit and at low tide you can walk across to Whangaumu Bay. I ......
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Help me create my own paradise in Kerikeri, New Zealand
Hi, My names Liz and I'm turning my 5.4 hectare block into my own piece of paradise. It's totally offgrid and I live by simple green principles. Friendly cows who love their necks scratched and plenty of wild Kiwi birds. Our peninsula has the ......
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Enjoy peace and calmness in Hedgehope, Southland, New Zealand
We are Frewy and Tash we live in Dunsdale Valley, Hedgehope, Southland. Our property backs onto the Hokonui hills. We both work in the trucking industry as truck drivers driving all over Southland Our large section is full of bird life and beautiful ......
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Permaculture homestead welcomes help with gardening and seed saving in Little River, New Zealand
This is a permaculture homestead in Little River with aims of being a relatively self sufficient learning environment. Luke Bird is the host who breeds a range of poultry, belongs to the Southern seed exchange- a heritage seed savers group, and ......
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Join us on our small farm on beautiful South Island's east coast, New Zealand
Our small farm is just south of Timaru on the east coast of the beautiful South Island, New Zealand. We are close to lots of lovely NZ landscapes and it is a great place to explore if you love nature. We feel like our home is a little piece of ......
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Experience our organic homesteading lifestyle in Milnthorpe, Golden Bay, New Zealand
Welcome to our slice of paradise near Milnthorpe Park in Golden Bay! We’re Gerard and Patricia (seasoned hosts in our mid-50s), along with Yogi the cat, friendly chooks, a rooster, and two ducks. We’d love to share our peaceful, nature-filled home ......
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Learn new skills and enjoy the outdoors in Whangarei, New Zealand
Whangarei, 2 hrs drive North of Auckland. Recently, I moved to a modern house with fantastic panoramic views over Whangārei, water view toward Onerahi & Mt Manaia. There is a huge deck outside for practicing yoga as well as a large indoor space ......

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Help on a family farm while learning about Māori culture on Takaka Hill, Tasman, New Zealand
Kia ora! We are a loving and caring family (whanau), living on top of Takaka Hill (Pikikirunga) in the stunning Tasman Bay, close to Motueka and the Abel Tasman National Park, and serving as a gateway to Golden Bay. My name is Jacinda, and my ......
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Experience the culture and lifestyle of a small town on the west coast in South Taranaki, North Island, New Zealand
Hi I have lived in South taranaki for my whole life but travelled extensively. My family are of dutch decent and I have many aunts and uncles in the Netherlands. My employment was with special needs children I have recently retired. We are ......

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Join our homeschooling family and help us with gardening in historic Kerikeri, New Zealand
We are a family of 3, myself and two daughters (10 & 17), living in beautiful Bay of Islands, NZ. I'm a herbalist, we homeschool natural learning style, grow lots of our own food in an ever-expanding garden, preserve food when ready, have our own ......
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A life experience living in harmony with nature in a cooperative environment that supports growth, New Zealand
"Together we can co-create the world we want to live in" A beautiful large lush bush property nestled in the foothills of Kahurangi National Park. Situated next to a 4 day hiking/bike trail just 15 min out of town. I live off the grid, close to the ......

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Learn about native trees and escape from city life on Banks Peninsula, New Zealand
I am a very friendly 64 year old lady named Nicki. I live part time at Teoka bay on Banks peninsula Canterbury. It's a remote place 1.5 hours drive from Christchurch I have 6 acres of land with a beautiful old cottage. Our land is neighbors to a ......
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Help with tasks around the house and gardening in Auckland, New Zealand
We're Ashleigh and Michael – a friendly couple living in Auckland with our baby and our sweet (and sometimes goofy) dog. We're both creative, love good food, and are passionate about sharing stories, music, and ideas with new people. We started ......
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Mulch and mountain views with our family in Taranaki, NZ
Kia ora! We're Lou and Ben. We live 25 minutes south of New Plymouth, 10mins south of Oakura, with beautiful views of the mountain, the ocean, and the Pouakai and Kaitake ranges. Nearby there's Pukeiti gardens, many hiking trails, a few great ......
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Learn about organic farming and experience rural living in Kaeo, New Zealand
Hi, We have a beautiful small farm in a scenic valley. Riverside with a good swimming hole. We are in Whangaroa, near Kaeo and the awesome beaches of the Bay of Islands, Northland, New Zealand. We try to live the "homesteaders" life, the farmlet is ......
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Help with gardening just outside Auckland, New Zealand
My wife and I are 'young' 60/70-somethings that live in a nice house overlooking a tidal estuary. Wake up to a beautiful view from your private bedroom. Own bathroom. It is a semi-rural property but is only 2kms from the main motorway, buses and ......

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Home stay close to walks and all amenities East Auckland, New Zealand
We live in East Auckland for past 4yrs after having lived on waiheke island for 12 years. I am a solo father raising my 18 year old daughter who has just completed her high school and is now starting university. Our beloved cat Harry passed away ......
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Hobby French farmstay in Canterbury, New Zealand
Some of the first olives and grapes on Banks Peninsula on this 13-acre (5.8 hectare) wooded property we bought in late 2023. I am American, French, and Kiwi and have taken a break from my career to focus on developing the farm activities here. My ......
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