Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in New Zealand

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about 14 days ago

Tasman, New Zealand

Join our family and enjoy farm life in Motueka, New Zealand
.*We have a 30 acre lifestlye block, 25 mins from Motueka with cows, sheep, chickens, bees, horses/ponies and a glowworm grotto!. There is a large veggie garden which provides most of our vegetables, tunnel house and an orchard. We try to eat as ......
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Northland, New Zealand

Join our relaxed company and explore the surroundings in Whangarei, New Zealand
Hi, we're an older couple, Tony and Maree, with a mid-size rather rustic property with great views north over Whangarei town basin and behind to the Whangarei Heads. We're two minutes from the middle of town and an easy walk. We're fixing up an old ......
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Auckland, New Zealand

Learn native forest conservation at our eco-project in Orewa, Auckland, New Zealand
Our names are John and Laura, James and Liz and the 2 kids, Wayne and Bill, we live In OREWA, AUCKLAND, in a Native Forest. We would love some help. Forest care and maintenance. Maybe some tree planting. There are some other chores in the house, ......
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Otago, New Zealand

Easygoing farming family living in a beautiful part of Otago needing help with farming, New Zealand
We live and work on a 600ha sheep and beef farm in Otago, New Zealand. We run around 4000 ewes and have 100 breeding cows. We have farm dogs, cat, chooks, pet lambs and a pony for the girls .... I think that is about it - a good selection of farm ......
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about 25 days ago

Canterbury, New Zealand

Join us at our little sea side spot in Timaru- South Cantebury, New Zealand
We are a family with two boys(11&13) who enjoy the outdoors. In our free time we enjoy walking, bouldering and biking and skiing. We have a bouldering wall in the shed. We are a busy family, but are trying to make time for things like roasting ......
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Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Enjoy a beautiful rural stay in Ohau (Levin), New Zealand
Hi all workawayers! We are a lovely family of 4, we have 2 gorgeous children. We live in Ohāu, which is 7 minutes from Levin and 30 minutes from Paraparaumu. We live on a lifestyle block, with 3 acres to enjoy. We are wanting help with our gardens ......
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Canterbury, New Zealand

Join our hippish bus and caravan in Prebbleton, New Zealand
We have a boutique, retro accommodation setup which is set in a mostly private beautiful wee garden. Hot gas shower and out door bath inc. The house on our side of the property has a long deck and mostly covered pergola that requires window frames ......
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about 12 days ago

Auckland, New Zealand

Enjoy meaningful conversations and be part of maintaining our native bush in Auckland, New Zealand
Hi. This is a beautiful unique home in native nz bush..surrounded in walking tracks through the bush to waterfalls and beaches.. . I need help maintaining around the property. I live here with my quiet dog.
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about 16 hours ago

Auckland, New Zealand

Immerse yourself in nature at our slice of paradise in Titirangi, New Zealand
Kia ora. We are Neil and Lisa and would love you to join us on our large property in Titirangi that has beautiful expansive views of the Manukau Harbour and is surrounded in native birds and bush. Our project involves restoring our native bush ......
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Otago, New Zealand

Join our family and small lifestyle farm in Milton, New Zealand
Kia Ora Ko whanakao te maunga Ko kereru te awa Ko matatua te Waka Ko tekaha te marae Ko te ehutu te hapu Ko te whanau a apanui te iwi Ko Ranui ahau I am Ranui more commonly known as Ra and I live with my daughters Bobbi May 4 and Kora 8 ......
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Marlborough , New Zealand

Join us in the fabulous Marlborough town of Blenheim, New Zealand
We are fairly new to Workaway but we run a rental, host couchsurfers, wine makers/harvest workers annually, workaways and woofers with huge success, 99.5% become friends!. We are a family of 6, Vik & Sharon with Liam (29), Euan (27), Ella (20) and ......
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Northland, New Zealand

Learn about permaculture and regenerative practises in Northland, New Zealand
We are Brendon and Michelle, a couple that decided 3 years ago to move out of the Auckland rat race and opt for a quieter rural lifestyle. We are on a Regenerative Beef & Permaculture lifestyle farm. Our vision is to create a diverse healthy ......
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about 7 days ago

Northland, New Zealand

Join our family permaculture adventure in Northland, New Zealand
We are a family of 4 with a 10 year old daughter and a 8 year old son who live on a 1 ha lifestyle property. We enjoy sharing our place and our sustainable living experience with a wide range of people. Nearby attractions include the Bay of Islands, ......
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Northland, New Zealand

Connection & conscious living near the stunning Mangawhai surf beaches, New Zealand
Kia ora! I’m Cherie — a friendly, down-to-earth Kiwi mum of two, living just 5–10 minutes from the stunning Mangawhai surf beaches, bush walks, cafés, and weekend markets. After years of living on a larger self-sustainable farm, I’ve now relocated ......
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Northland, New Zealand

Join my home and discover epic coastal walks in the Bay of Islands in Kerikeri, New Zealand
I’m looking for 1–2 people to help out in my garden with weeding, pruning, and general tidy-up. Nothing complicated, just good old hands-in-the-soil work. If you like being outdoors and making a visible difference, this will suit you perfectly. This ......
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Waikato, New Zealand

Gardening and landscaping in Taupo, Zealand
We need a hand with some gardening, landscaping and a wee bit of cleaning as we prepare to sell our house :)
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about 19 days ago

Waikato, New Zealand

Help with some outdoor projects in Mihi, New Zealand
A small rural property located half way between two beautiful tourist cities - Rotorua and Taupo where travellers are welcomed! There is a large garden and vegetable patch which are always in desperate need of constant weeding and there may be other ......
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about 16 days ago

Nelson & Bays, New Zealand

Join us and explore sunny Nelson at the top of the South Island, New Zealand
Richard and Carolyn live in sunny Nelson at the top of the South Island. They have the best of both worlds... walking distance to town and the great outdoors on their doorstep. Richard works part time in mental health and Carolyn runs a small Bed & ......

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Nelson & Bays, New Zealand

Join me in creating a tiny house in Motueka, New Zealand
I live just outside of Motueka, with my wife and cat and chickens. Our 18 years old son sometimes stays with us. We grow as much vegetables as we can on a little piece of land on a larger working farm. And homesteading is something I do a lot, and ......
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Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Join our family in the beautiful Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
We are a family of four with two lively boys living in Hawkes Bay. Bianca is passionate about parenting and people and has a love of all things craft (In particular any wool based craft). Bianca also loves experimenting with growing nutrient rich ......
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