Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in New Zealand

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Waikato, New Zealand

Join us in the beautiful west coast surf side town of Raglan, New Zealand
Raglan is famous for its black sand beach and amazing surfing . We are Jill and Paul (in our 60’s). We have recently moved to Raglan from Auckland. Our home is newly built and situated on the edge of the estuary at Rangitahi Peninsula, Raglan. ......
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Northland, New Zealand

Country life but close to the city and beaches with your own modern flat to stay near Whangarei, New Zealand
Hi. We are a couple with a 14-year-old son and a dog. We live 15 minutes drive from Whangarei and 15 minutes from Pataua North beach. I also travel daily out to the beautiful Tutukaka Coast if you want to explore out there. We have a new home with a ......
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about 21 days ago

West Coast, New Zealand

Creating a home in the forest near Omotumotu Valley, New Zealand
We are a couple from New Zealand who have both spent many years of our lives traveling through this world and are most happy when wandering down a forgotten path through the mountains somewhere. We are both motivated to get away from busy places, to ......
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Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

A semi retired couple would appreciate help around our small farm and enjoy the glorious Bay in Papamoa, New Zealand
We live on 2 1/2 acres only a five minute drive from Papamoa beach. While we are not certified organic we do try to avoid the use of any poisons and rely where possible on natural products. We are semi retired with three adult children and three ......
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Waikato, New Zealand

Get to know an active rural community in Rotoorangi, New Zealand
Help welcomed in a peaceful country location. Comfortable cottage with great views and an out of control garden. 15 minutes from Cambridge and Te Awamutu. You will need your own transport to make the most of exploring all the wonderful attractions ......
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Taranaki, New Zealand

Stay with a bilingual family in New Plymouth, New Zealand
We are a busy active family of 4 live close to the mountain and beach. Me and my husband are at our mid 30s, our kids are 6 and 2 years old. I am from Taiwan so I can speak Chinese and English. This is my 7th year in New Zealand. Husband born and ......
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about 13 days ago

Southland, New Zealand

Permaculture homestead farm close to Tuatapere, western Southland, New Zealand
We bought a farm (in late October 2023) and could do with some extra hands! Plenty to do for experienced or non-experienced. We offer you a retro caravan with two singles or parking space for your own van or tent with blow up mattress and excellent ......
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about 10 days ago

Waikato, New Zealand

Learn new skills and experience a truly beautiful part of New Zealand
Help build a Tiny House! Hey, I'm Eaden and I live in a beautiful part of the Coromandel Peninsula, in the north island of New Zealand. I live in a solar powered eco-village, surrounded by native forest and birds, and friendly people. I have been ......
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Waikato, New Zealand

Share our daily life on our lifestyle farm in the beautiful countryside of Komata, New Zealand
My husband and myself living on a large lifestyle block in the hills just out of Paeroa. It feels like in the middle of nowhere. 5km on a gravel road, crossing a stream five times and then up into the hills with beautiful views, surrounded by bush ......
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Northland, New Zealand

Self discovery and a deep connection with nature in Waipu, New Zealand
Internship and learning Kia Ora and welcome to our project . We are establishing this place at Waipu Caves - a supportive refuge for self discovery and healing and caring through a deep connection with nature and horses.. Set amongst the majestic ......
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Auckland, New Zealand

Join our family and help with daily life in the heart of Ponsonby, Auckland
Here a family of 2 from France, USA and New Zealand, loving the outdoors and seeking help managing our household and childcare for our 8 yo daughter. Caring for community projects and horses, we are seeking someone to help us who is keen on culture ......
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about 15 hours ago

Waikato, New Zealand

Join us on our rural lifestyle property in Taupo, New Zealand
We are a husband and wife who run a small farm which is non profit. We sometimes hold community events as well as hosting people from overseas. We have lots of animals, mainly sheep. We live in a small rural village which is in the centre of the ......
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Canterbury, New Zealand

Join our family of four and help with outdoor projects in Ashburton, New Zealand
We are a family of four (husband, wife and two young children), along with our dog and cat. We live in rural Mid Canterbury, 5 minutes from Methven. Methven is a small rural town, but is busy in the winter months due to Mt Hutt.
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Canterbury, New Zealand

Become part of our family on our small farm in Fairlie, New Zealand
We live on a small farm and raise sheep and cattle. We are within walking distance of Fairlie population approx 800 (which is near Tekapo/Mt Cook/Timaru/Geraldine). We are near a Christian church, swimming pool (seasonal), library and some shops. We ......
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Southland, New Zealand

Join me on my pretty character farmlet in Winton, New Zealand
A pretty little 5 acre character lifestyle block 20 minutes from the city of Invercargill or 10 minutes from the lovely town of Winton. Would suit an animal lover as in residence are 3 dogs, 2 cats, 3 goats, 4 pet sheep 11 chooks and two horses. An ......
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about 11 days ago

Southland, New Zealand

Join me at my beach home on Stewart Island, New Zealand
Kia ora (hi) My name is Amanda and I live on Rakiura/Stewart Island where my ancestors before me have lived for many many generations. I live at Butterfield Beach and am developing a permaculture garden. I could do with some help maintaining the ......
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about 18 days ago

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Join us on our property in the beautiful Maraetotara Valley, New Zealand
We are a family of five with 20 acres situated in the beautiful Maraetotara Valley. Our 3 boys, my husband who is Cornish and I am Māori. I am happy to teach you about my culture. We also have 4 dogs, Max, Chloe, Tia and Leeza and 3 cats, Mama Cat, ......
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about 2 days ago

Otago, New Zealand

Join our family and explore the area in Dunedin, New Zealand
We are a kiwi family of 3 - Cat is a university lecturer, Adrian is a builder and Sophia is an energetic 12 year old. We have 2 cats, Muffy and Chowder. We were workawayers ourselves, travelling around Europe for a year until Covid sent us back ......
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Northland, New Zealand

Help our family with gardening or earth building Whangaroa Harbour in the Far North of New Zealand
We're a married couple with two grown up children who have left home and 1 cat, living on a beautiful property with stunning views overlooking Whangaroa Harbour in the Far North of New Zealand. We have a small and simple off-grid set up, and live ......
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Wellington, New Zealand

Help us with moving towards self sufficiency on our little lifestyle farm in Carterton, New Zealand
We moved onto a little lifestyle farm just out of Carterton, in the Wairarapa (1.5hrs North of Wellington) in 2022. We live with one of our teenage sons (the other one is travelling in Europe). We work part time. My husband Saali is a music teacher ......
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