Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in New Zealand

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The image depicts a family of five posing for a photo in front of a wooden fence, with a playground and a blue sky in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a family of five posing for a photo in front of a wooden fence, with a playground and a blue sky in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a family of five posing for a photo in front of a wooden fence, with a playground and a blue sky in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a family of five posing for a photo in front of a wooden fence, with a playground and a blue sky in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a family of five posing for a photo in front of a wooden fence, with a playground and a blue sky in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a family of five posing for a photo in front of a wooden fence, with a playground and a blue sky in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a family of five posing for a photo in front of a wooden fence, with a playground and a blue sky in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a family of five posing for a photo in front of a wooden fence, with a playground and a blue sky in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a family of five posing for a photo in front of a wooden fence, with a playground and a blue sky in the background on a sunny day.

Wellington, New Zealand

Join our family of 5 living in rural Wairarapa, New Zealand
We are a family of 5 living in rural Wairarapa - 20minutes from Masterton. Our children are 4, nearly 3 & 10 months. We run an Angus Cattle stud and have 2000 breeding ewes. There is always something to be done around the property, we are looking ......
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The image shows a man and woman posing for a selfie, with the man\'s arm around the woman\'s shoulder, in a grassy area on a sunny day.
The image shows a man and woman posing for a selfie, with the man\'s arm around the woman\'s shoulder, in a grassy area on a sunny day.
The image shows a man and woman posing for a selfie, with the man\'s arm around the woman\'s shoulder, in a grassy area on a sunny day.
The image shows a man and woman posing for a selfie, with the man\'s arm around the woman\'s shoulder, in a grassy area on a sunny day.
The image shows a man and woman posing for a selfie, with the man\'s arm around the woman\'s shoulder, in a grassy area on a sunny day.
The image shows a man and woman posing for a selfie, with the man\'s arm around the woman\'s shoulder, in a grassy area on a sunny day.
The image shows a man and woman posing for a selfie, with the man\'s arm around the woman\'s shoulder, in a grassy area on a sunny day.
The image shows a man and woman posing for a selfie, with the man\'s arm around the woman\'s shoulder, in a grassy area on a sunny day.
The image shows a man and woman posing for a selfie, with the man\'s arm around the woman\'s shoulder, in a grassy area on a sunny day.
The image shows a man and woman posing for a selfie, with the man\'s arm around the woman\'s shoulder, in a grassy area on a sunny day.
The image shows a man and woman posing for a selfie, with the man\'s arm around the woman\'s shoulder, in a grassy area on a sunny day.
The image shows a man and woman posing for a selfie, with the man\'s arm around the woman\'s shoulder, in a grassy area on a sunny day.
The image shows a man and woman posing for a selfie, with the man\'s arm around the woman\'s shoulder, in a grassy area on a sunny day.
The image shows a man and woman posing for a selfie, with the man\'s arm around the woman\'s shoulder, in a grassy area on a sunny day.

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Help our fun loving family with the garden and kids in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Hi, we are Matt and Amanda. We are a family of four with Annabelle being the oldest at 12 years old and Jasper 9 years old. We are a fun loving couple with our own business and a love for all things in the ocean and horses! We are a fit and healthy ......
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The image depicts a family of six, including two adults and four children, sitting in the back of a red pickup truck in a picturesque grassy field with rolling hills in the background.
The image depicts a family of six, including two adults and four children, sitting in the back of a red pickup truck in a picturesque grassy field with rolling hills in the background.
The image depicts a family of six, including two adults and four children, sitting in the back of a red pickup truck in a picturesque grassy field with rolling hills in the background.
The image depicts a family of six, including two adults and four children, sitting in the back of a red pickup truck in a picturesque grassy field with rolling hills in the background.
The image depicts a family of six, including two adults and four children, sitting in the back of a red pickup truck in a picturesque grassy field with rolling hills in the background.

Wellington, New Zealand

Experience family and farm life in rural Wairarapa, New Zealand
Hello travellers! We are looking for a person or lovely couple who can help around the house, garden and farm and someone who enjoys the company of children. We are a family with 3 children - 14, 12 and 10 years old. We live in Gladstone in the ......
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The image depicts a serene beach scene with a group of people engaging in water activities, set against a backdrop of a vast body of water and a blue sky with clouds.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a group of people engaging in water activities, set against a backdrop of a vast body of water and a blue sky with clouds.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a group of people engaging in water activities, set against a backdrop of a vast body of water and a blue sky with clouds.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a group of people engaging in water activities, set against a backdrop of a vast body of water and a blue sky with clouds.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a group of people engaging in water activities, set against a backdrop of a vast body of water and a blue sky with clouds.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a group of people engaging in water activities, set against a backdrop of a vast body of water and a blue sky with clouds.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a group of people engaging in water activities, set against a backdrop of a vast body of water and a blue sky with clouds.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a group of people engaging in water activities, set against a backdrop of a vast body of water and a blue sky with clouds.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a group of people engaging in water activities, set against a backdrop of a vast body of water and a blue sky with clouds.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a group of people engaging in water activities, set against a backdrop of a vast body of water and a blue sky with clouds.
about 11 days ago

Southland, New Zealand

Family fun and garden help in Riverton, New Zealand
We are a family of 5: Jeremy, Rike, Talia (14), Fynn (12), and Carlos (8). We are a german-kiwi household. We have a dog, some sheep and 10 chickens. We love meeting new people and welcoming them into our busy home. We live in Riverton, a beautiful ......
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The image shows a woman with gray hair and glasses, wearing a denim jacket, in front of a wall adorned with framed photos and artwork.
The image shows a woman with gray hair and glasses, wearing a denim jacket, in front of a wall adorned with framed photos and artwork.
The image shows a woman with gray hair and glasses, wearing a denim jacket, in front of a wall adorned with framed photos and artwork.
about 1 day ago

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland home not too far from city, beaches and bushland in Avondale, New Zealand
Hi - I live in Avondale not too far from Auckland City or out to the bush and beaches of the west coast. I’m looking someone to help with general gardening and light maintenance on a small property - and someone who is vegan/ vegetarian or not and ......
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The image depicts a man and woman sitting together at an outdoor concert, with a stage featuring a band in the background. The atmosphere appears lively and joyful.
The image depicts a man and woman sitting together at an outdoor concert, with a stage featuring a band in the background. The atmosphere appears lively and joyful.
The image depicts a man and woman sitting together at an outdoor concert, with a stage featuring a band in the background. The atmosphere appears lively and joyful.

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Help with gardening and painting in Havelock North, New Zealand
We (Jock and Bridget) live in the "Black Barn" area, just outside Havelock North. Havelock is a cool little town (10,000 population) in Hawke's Bay. The region has a great climate, especially in summer, and is known for its beaches, food and wine, ......
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The image depicts a family of three posing for a photo, with the mother, father, and child standing together, conveying a sense of unity and togetherness.
The image depicts a family of three posing for a photo, with the mother, father, and child standing together, conveying a sense of unity and togetherness.
The image depicts a family of three posing for a photo, with the mother, father, and child standing together, conveying a sense of unity and togetherness.
The image depicts a family of three posing for a photo, with the mother, father, and child standing together, conveying a sense of unity and togetherness.
The image depicts a family of three posing for a photo, with the mother, father, and child standing together, conveying a sense of unity and togetherness.
The image depicts a family of three posing for a photo, with the mother, father, and child standing together, conveying a sense of unity and togetherness.
about 8 days ago

Taranaki, New Zealand

Help our family with the garden and live the Kiwi dream in Taranaki, New Zealand
===================== Edit: we are currently looking for another to join our family for a few weeks from October 30th, for 2-3 weeks is ideal such a busy time of year with school sports etc we welcome a big brother or sister to help out while dad is ......
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Otago, New Zealand

Come and help us with gardening on the Otago Peninsula, NZ
We live on the Otago Peninsula, only 20 minutes away by car or bus to Dunedin. We are a busy family of four, slightly chaotic but easy going, friendly and welcoming. My husband is very busy and I'm recovering from an injury. We are looking for ......
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The image depicts a woman standing beside a horse, holding a red and black umbrella on a leash, set against a backdrop of trees and a mountain range.
The image depicts a woman standing beside a horse, holding a red and black umbrella on a leash, set against a backdrop of trees and a mountain range.
The image depicts a woman standing beside a horse, holding a red and black umbrella on a leash, set against a backdrop of trees and a mountain range.

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Lower Kaimai, nature in Tauranga, NZ
Hi I'm an Equestrain coach & have been doing this most of my life, I'm passionate about helping people understand their horses more as well as ride more successfully. There is always something to do, from caring with horses, pasture maintenance, to ......
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The image depicts a woman holding a baby in a grassy field, with a dirt road and trees in the background, under a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a woman holding a baby in a grassy field, with a dirt road and trees in the background, under a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a woman holding a baby in a grassy field, with a dirt road and trees in the background, under a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a woman holding a baby in a grassy field, with a dirt road and trees in the background, under a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a woman holding a baby in a grassy field, with a dirt road and trees in the background, under a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a woman holding a baby in a grassy field, with a dirt road and trees in the background, under a cloudy sky.

Auckland, New Zealand

Help with garden and yard work in Wainui, New Zealand
Hello lovely workawayers! I am looking for general help around the place for my mother. She lives on a large block of land, over a hill and quite far from civilization! It's a beautiful property but needs a bit of work on the garden, some work on ......
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The image depicts a serene rural landscape featuring a long driveway, a white building, and a fence, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape featuring a long driveway, a white building, and a fence, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape featuring a long driveway, a white building, and a fence, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape featuring a long driveway, a white building, and a fence, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape featuring a long driveway, a white building, and a fence, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a clear blue sky.

Wellington, New Zealand

Help our family with childminding in Masterton, New Zealand
Hi! My name is Eb (33) and I am originally from Ireland and my partner, Duncan (31), is a Kiwi. We have two little boys, aged 3 and 1. We live 5 minutes outside of Masterton on a property with a nice rural vibe to it while being close to town. I ......
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The image depicts a one-story house with a large deck and a grassy yard, featuring a chimney and a tree in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a one-story house with a large deck and a grassy yard, featuring a chimney and a tree in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a one-story house with a large deck and a grassy yard, featuring a chimney and a tree in the background on a sunny day.

Northland, New Zealand

Help with DIY and gardening in Whangarei, New Zealand
Hi, I’m Simon, HI I have a house with a big yard that im going to renovate and make pretty again. its in a nice little suburb about 15 min walk to to shops and 30 min to whangarei center. lots to do, I make sure I take everyone and show them ......
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The image depicts a kitchen table with a variety of baked goods, including a pie, bread, and quiche, arranged on a wire rack and placemat.
The image depicts a kitchen table with a variety of baked goods, including a pie, bread, and quiche, arranged on a wire rack and placemat.
The image depicts a kitchen table with a variety of baked goods, including a pie, bread, and quiche, arranged on a wire rack and placemat.
The image depicts a kitchen table with a variety of baked goods, including a pie, bread, and quiche, arranged on a wire rack and placemat.
The image depicts a kitchen table with a variety of baked goods, including a pie, bread, and quiche, arranged on a wire rack and placemat.
The image depicts a kitchen table with a variety of baked goods, including a pie, bread, and quiche, arranged on a wire rack and placemat.
The image depicts a kitchen table with a variety of baked goods, including a pie, bread, and quiche, arranged on a wire rack and placemat.
The image depicts a kitchen table with a variety of baked goods, including a pie, bread, and quiche, arranged on a wire rack and placemat.
The image depicts a kitchen table with a variety of baked goods, including a pie, bread, and quiche, arranged on a wire rack and placemat.
The image depicts a kitchen table with a variety of baked goods, including a pie, bread, and quiche, arranged on a wire rack and placemat.
about 28 days ago

Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Help us with DIY and fixing some fences and gardening in Rural Manawatu near Feilding, New Zealand
PLEASE READ OUR ENTIRE PROFILE BEFORE MESSAGING US. an older couple, big world travellers and now settled in Rural Manawatu near the Town of Feilding. We have 5hectares of organic pasture on which we raise cattle, and chickens and a large vegetable ......
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Wellington, New Zealand

Help with gardening and care for the animals on a family farm in Hautere, New Zealand
This farm is an idyllic space housing a multi generational family and a small farmstay. We are in the Otaki Gorge on the Kapiti Coast. Walking distance to a beautiful swimming hole, tramping in the tararuas and lots of beautiful friendly animals and ......
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The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a lush green field, a small town, and rolling hills under a blue sky with wispy clouds.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a lush green field, a small town, and rolling hills under a blue sky with wispy clouds.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a lush green field, a small town, and rolling hills under a blue sky with wispy clouds.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a lush green field, a small town, and rolling hills under a blue sky with wispy clouds.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a lush green field, a small town, and rolling hills under a blue sky with wispy clouds.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a lush green field, a small town, and rolling hills under a blue sky with wispy clouds.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a lush green field, a small town, and rolling hills under a blue sky with wispy clouds.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a lush green field, a small town, and rolling hills under a blue sky with wispy clouds.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a lush green field, a small town, and rolling hills under a blue sky with wispy clouds.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a lush green field, a small town, and rolling hills under a blue sky with wispy clouds.

Otago, New Zealand

Help with our native restoration project in Dunedin, New Zealand
We are an energetic, ambitious family with 3 young children living on a large lifestyle block on a hill near Dunedin. Over the last three years we have grown from seed and planted out a 25 acre native forest and a 10 acre forest of oaks and maples. ......
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The image shows an elderly woman standing in front of a door, wrapped in a teal blanket with pink and white polka dots, smiling at the camera.
The image shows an elderly woman standing in front of a door, wrapped in a teal blanket with pink and white polka dots, smiling at the camera.
The image shows an elderly woman standing in front of a door, wrapped in a teal blanket with pink and white polka dots, smiling at the camera.
The image shows an elderly woman standing in front of a door, wrapped in a teal blanket with pink and white polka dots, smiling at the camera.
The image shows an elderly woman standing in front of a door, wrapped in a teal blanket with pink and white polka dots, smiling at the camera.
The image shows an elderly woman standing in front of a door, wrapped in a teal blanket with pink and white polka dots, smiling at the camera.
The image shows an elderly woman standing in front of a door, wrapped in a teal blanket with pink and white polka dots, smiling at the camera.

Northland, New Zealand

Help with DIY tasks and learn about horticulture in rural Ōhaeawai, New Zealand
Hi,I have a block of land up in the north of NZ,I live in my house and love to be in my gardens planting &pottering away I have two lovely fat cats and a dog and old friend out the back who rents there in him little whare.im 20 mins from Kerikeri
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The image depicts two dogs playing on a grassy field, with one dog holding a black leash in its mouth and the other dog standing beside it.
The image depicts two dogs playing on a grassy field, with one dog holding a black leash in its mouth and the other dog standing beside it.
The image depicts two dogs playing on a grassy field, with one dog holding a black leash in its mouth and the other dog standing beside it.
The image depicts two dogs playing on a grassy field, with one dog holding a black leash in its mouth and the other dog standing beside it.
The image depicts two dogs playing on a grassy field, with one dog holding a black leash in its mouth and the other dog standing beside it.

Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Learn about permaculture and help with outdoor projects in Hunterville, New Zealand
My partner, my son and I living in a log home with a large garden perched above the Rangitikei river. I'm a beekeeper and my partner kate is a part time teacher aide We also have 3 Saint Bernard dogs, chicken, horse, sheep, cattle,... We are taking ......
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The image shows a close-up of a woman with short, curly blonde hair, wearing an orange jacket, smiling at the camera against a white wall background.
The image shows a close-up of a woman with short, curly blonde hair, wearing an orange jacket, smiling at the camera against a white wall background.
The image shows a close-up of a woman with short, curly blonde hair, wearing an orange jacket, smiling at the camera against a white wall background.
The image shows a close-up of a woman with short, curly blonde hair, wearing an orange jacket, smiling at the camera against a white wall background.
The image shows a close-up of a woman with short, curly blonde hair, wearing an orange jacket, smiling at the camera against a white wall background.
The image shows a close-up of a woman with short, curly blonde hair, wearing an orange jacket, smiling at the camera against a white wall background.
The image shows a close-up of a woman with short, curly blonde hair, wearing an orange jacket, smiling at the camera against a white wall background.
The image shows a close-up of a woman with short, curly blonde hair, wearing an orange jacket, smiling at the camera against a white wall background.
The image shows a close-up of a woman with short, curly blonde hair, wearing an orange jacket, smiling at the camera against a white wall background.
The image shows a close-up of a woman with short, curly blonde hair, wearing an orange jacket, smiling at the camera against a white wall background.
about 2 days ago

Northland, New Zealand

Learn from me whilst helping out at my beautiful art deco home in the bay of islands, New Zealand
My name is Gayle, I have been a self employed builder for the past 15 yrs, prior to this I have traveled extensively, owned and run cafes, raised a family (now a grandmother), iv just bought my first red convertible, for fun outings, I love to dance ......
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The image depicts a two-story house with a wooden exterior, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a porch on the lower floor, where two dogs are sitting.
The image depicts a two-story house with a wooden exterior, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a porch on the lower floor, where two dogs are sitting.
The image depicts a two-story house with a wooden exterior, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a porch on the lower floor, where two dogs are sitting.

Northland, New Zealand

Gardening help in Takaka, New Zealand
We are 2 women and 2 dogs. We live in Golden Bay, between Takaka and Pohara beach on a 1/2 acre property with gardens and a chicken run. It has vegetable gardens and flower gardens and we need help maintaining these. We do not want to host single ......
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The image depicts a charming light blue house with a white porch and chimney, surrounded by a lush green lawn and trees, set against a serene blue sky with wispy clouds.
The image depicts a charming light blue house with a white porch and chimney, surrounded by a lush green lawn and trees, set against a serene blue sky with wispy clouds.
The image depicts a charming light blue house with a white porch and chimney, surrounded by a lush green lawn and trees, set against a serene blue sky with wispy clouds.
The image depicts a charming light blue house with a white porch and chimney, surrounded by a lush green lawn and trees, set against a serene blue sky with wispy clouds.
The image depicts a charming light blue house with a white porch and chimney, surrounded by a lush green lawn and trees, set against a serene blue sky with wispy clouds.
The image depicts a charming light blue house with a white porch and chimney, surrounded by a lush green lawn and trees, set against a serene blue sky with wispy clouds.
The image depicts a charming light blue house with a white porch and chimney, surrounded by a lush green lawn and trees, set against a serene blue sky with wispy clouds.
The image depicts a charming light blue house with a white porch and chimney, surrounded by a lush green lawn and trees, set against a serene blue sky with wispy clouds.
The image depicts a charming light blue house with a white porch and chimney, surrounded by a lush green lawn and trees, set against a serene blue sky with wispy clouds.
The image depicts a charming light blue house with a white porch and chimney, surrounded by a lush green lawn and trees, set against a serene blue sky with wispy clouds.
The image depicts a charming light blue house with a white porch and chimney, surrounded by a lush green lawn and trees, set against a serene blue sky with wispy clouds.

Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Handy people are welcome to find their 'Home away from Home' with us in Bulls, New Zealand
We operate a small lodge (accommodation and small venue hire) in a lovely historic places villa with expansive gardens. Bulls is a small town centrally located within 30 minutes of both Palmerston North and Whanganui. The small township forms the ......
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