Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in New Zealand

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about 11 hours ago

Otago, New Zealand

Help a family homestead in Queenstown, New Zealand
We are a family of 4 with two little people, living just outside the heart of Queenstown. Our property is located in an urban area with rural and mountain views, close to the gorgeous Shotover River. Coronet Peak is 5 mins away, providing summer and ......
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Wellington, New Zealand

Join us on a peaceful rural vineyard and eco-restoration site near Martinborough, New Zealand
We welcome people to help us with our little bit of paradise. Our 10 hectare property includes: * A stretch of the stream that we've cleared of exotic pest plants and are slowly replanting in NZ natives. We've planted over 8,000 plants so far. ......
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Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Improve your English and live out near Lake Tarawera, New Zealand
I am mostly living on my own and usually enjoy the company of helpers. My kids who are in their 30s visit occasionally. I enjoy cooking and seem to have a reputation for producing excellent meals.

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about 13 days ago

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Help needed on a small dairy farm in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
I live on a 124 hectare dairy farm,milking 220 cows with some drystock. I have a farm worker who does the main farm work and lives 100 metres away. I have dog,cats, and 2 donkeys that love attention.Very quiet location and very nice rural views.Farm ......
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about 4 days ago

Auckland, New Zealand

Dog walks and shared outdoor projects on beautiful Waiheke Island, New Zealand
Kia ora! I’m Nicola, based on beautiful Waiheke Island. I live a busy, active life and I’m often juggling work, home projects, gardening, and general day‑to‑day chaos — so I’m looking for a friendly, capable Workaway helper who enjoys contributing, ......
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about 11 days ago

Auckland, New Zealand

Join us at our home in Long Bay, Auckland, New Zealand
We are a hard working couple in 60's who will treat you as friends. Just us and our beautiful small dog. We have travelled the world doing volunteer work ourselves and it has been an amazing experience. We love people from all walks of life. We ......
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about 4 days ago

Northland, New Zealand

Gardening and other family projects in Bay of Islands, New Zealand
HELLO Helpers, WE NEED HELP NOW My husband and I live in the magnificent Bay Of Islands. We overlook the marina, have Kiwis in our garden and are 5 minutes walk to 2 beaches. Lots of beautiful walks close by. 30 minutes by car to Matauri Bay and ......
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about 19 days ago

Auckland, New Zealand

Join us on our rural home near Warkworth, New Zealand
We live on a lifestyle block one hour north of Auckland and we have 3 daughters who are at university and come and go during the holidays etc. We live in a small rural community around 15 minutes from our local township of Warkworth. We also work on ......
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about 7 hours ago

Waikato, New Zealand

Be part of our surf and nature loving household in Raglan, New Zealand
Hi Workawayers, We are situated in the heart of Raglan in a nice little tucked away valley (walking distance to the town center). On our private property there are a few dwellings, two main houses, a yurt and a tiny house. Our little valley ......
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about 9 days ago

West Coast, New Zealand

Experience a relaxing life near the sea in Granity, New Zealand
Kia ora my name is Tania. I'm a single woman in my early 60s. I work 4 days a week and love spending my free time in my garden. It's very much my happy place . Currently I have 7 Pekin ducks and a few wild ones that have made themselves at home. I ......
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Auckland, New Zealand

Beautiful and peaceful country location near Auckland, New Zealand
I have a small farm with a huge garden in the countryside near Auckland. It is a peaceful place where beautiful gardens, gentle sheep, and a tranquil stream invite you to slow down, reconnect with nature, and enjoy the simple beauty of rural New ......
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about 8 days ago

Waikato, New Zealand

Lend us a helping hand at our charming house and garden in Waihi, New Zealand
We are an acitve older couple enjoying our charming house and garden in Waihi. The beautiful Waihi surf beach is a 12 minute drive and we are close to the Karangahake Gorge, Whangamata, The Hauraki Rail Trail for cyclists and bush walks. We are one ......
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Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Share our family life and experience rural living in Bulls, New Zealand
Come for 4-5 days. Enjoy the country life, help with jobs and enjoy pets and rural living. We have beef and dairy farms just out of Bulls. We have 4 children (17, 16, 14and 13) a number of pets and a large garden and home that would be very ......
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about 24 days ago

Southland, New Zealand

Seeking someone who loves vegetable gardening to help in garden and home in Gore, New Zealand
We are hoping to find an individual who is keen to come and rear some beautiful jersey calves for 3-4 weeks. We are a busy farming family of four (13 and 12 year-old children) looking for some help around home and on the farm (not commercial). At ......
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about 19 hours ago

Auckland, New Zealand

Start your Kiwi adventure in a sunny home in Auckland, New Zealand
Hi, I'm Johnny! My home is in a friendly and safe neighbourhood in East Auckland, Botany, not too far from the airport. There is a large mall a few minutes walk away, and close to public transport. There are some lovely walks nearby, parks and ......
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about 18 hours ago

Auckland, New Zealand

Join our outdoor educational adventures in Hunua Ranges, Auckland, New Zealand
Hi we are Geoff & Lynne a husband and wife team that own and operate a mobile adventure business that delivers school education and community events throughout NZ. Building self esteem and confidence and teaching life skills and resilience in our ......
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Otago, New Zealand

Come and share this amazing place in Oamaru, New Zealand
Hi I enjoy having people to stay in our home . I have 16 acres I have cows there will be new calves soon to feed .I am on a hill with amazing views all around .I have just finished building a new house there is lots of new gardens to create,
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Northland, New Zealand

Join us on the beachfront in Whangārei, New Zealand
The road is currently due to a slip so we aren't hosting until it reopens - Likely October. ------ Come and stay by the beach at Helena Bay- 45 mins from Whangarei. We are a (grown up) kiwi/danish family ( Greer, Esbern, Oriole and Erling) and ......
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Northland, New Zealand

Share skills and protect our native species in Kerikeri, Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Welcome workawayer's! We are the custodians of a magical block of land located in the subtropical climate of Northland. On this 10 acre paradise we are working together to regenerate and protect our native species, whilst intergrating a biodiverse ......
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Marlborough , New Zealand

Look after the best little Cavoodle in the beautiful Kenepuru Sounds, New Zealand
Hello, my husband and I live in the beautiful Kenepuru Sounds (Marlborough Sounds) and are looking for a experienced pet sitters (ideally a couple or two friends) to come and take care of our little Cavoodle, Carly, whilst we go on our annual family ......
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