Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in New Zealand

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Learn about yoga and meditation at a yoga ashram near Wellington, New Zealand
UPDATE: 22/03/2026 We are looking for a suitable person to take care of our ashram between 2nd May to 20 June while Swami Madhuram is in Europe. The duties will include some light gardening, cleaning and teaching a few Yoga classes. The successful ......
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Have some chill and quiet time on our land in Marton, Rangitikei, New Zealand
We are a 1 mama, 2 x 6 year old twin boys, 1 dog family looking for some help on our 8 acre slice of paradise in the beautiful Rangitikei. (not to mention a flock of chickens, three ducks and a kunekune pig!). The land we reside on was once a ......
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Help with our land and avocados in Bay of Plenty, near Tauranga, New Zealand
We live approx 12 kms out of the city of Tauranga. We have an avocado orchard which is spray free. Approx 70 trees that are picked in March . Our total land area is nearly 3 acres. We have a medium sized border collie dog. We have 3 adult children ......
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Fancy a quick stop over between Dunedin and Central Otago? New Zealand
We're a family of 5 with 4, 7, and 9 year olds. We're both teachers and love gardening and getting outside. This is our holiday house in Ranfurly, so it is better suited to short stays (3-6 days), and availability is limited. Get in touch if ......
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Gardening, DIY and good company in Tolaga Bay, New Zealand
We are a couple in our 60's living in a simple old Kiwi bach in the heart of Tolaga Bay township, a place with a rich and diverse culture and strong traditions. Tolaga Bay is the perfect gateway to the East Coast of New Zealand. We can help you get ......
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Experience rural Kiwi life in the heart of Central Cromwell, New Zealand
I’m lucky to live in a spacious home in the heart of Central Cromwell, just a short walk from both the lake and river, surrounded by some of Central Otago’s most beautiful landscapes. I’m currently renovating the house and would love to welcome ......
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An extra pair of hands for a farming family in South Hillend, New Zealand
========= 🐮🐑We are looking for help over the upcoming winter months, to help out with feeding the animals! Preferrably someone who is looking for a longer stay - especially over June-July 🐶🐔 ========= Hi there, We are a family of 4, living on a ......
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Join our lifestyle farm with horses and other animals near Blenheim, New Zealand
Experienced hosts with a little farm located half an hour out of Blenheim. We have cows, sheep, chickens, a dog, cats and horses. It suits keen experienced horse riders mainly but those looking for a quiet farm stay are also welcome. Horse riding ......
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Cultural exchange with a farming family in Kaitaia, New Zealand
Hi travellers. We are dairy farmers in the Far North. We offer a cultural exchange experience in exchange for some help around our home and garden. You will get to live in the heart of the Far North. Just 15 minutes drive from the beach, views ......
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Join us around our home and garden in Methven, New Zealand
Looking for a single or couple or 2 friends together, energetic, for all sorts of tasks in country life: Housework, gardening, feed chickens ,firewood, and general tidying up around the property. We also have guests from time to time so we need help ......
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Spend time living in Pelorus Sound with boat access only and help out with some home projects, New Zealand
Hello there ! We are Paul and Barb, a retired couple, living in Pelorus Sound with boat access only. We would like help with projects about the property and house. We have chickens, vegetable gardens, great views, kayaking, fishing and bush ......
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Join our rural community, learn how to garden and help sort at my house in Omakau, Central Otago, New Zealand
I have moved to a small town called Omakau 20minutes north of Alexandra in Central Otago. I am single and in my early 60's. My wee house has had a lot of work done on it by so many amazing people. ❤️ I have now got to the stage where it’s just a bit ......
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Learn about rural life at our property situated in the beautiful Clarence Valley in NZ
My property is situated in the beautiful Clarence Valley on the North Kaikoura Coast with easy access to ocean, river and mountains. I am looking for people with practical skills in gardening, cleaning and building maintenance to help me maintain my ......
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Enjoy a fantastic outdoor experience and learn new skills near Nelson, New Zealand
We would like interest from a person or couple physically fit and healthy to help erect a WINDMILL we have an expert windmill builder coming from the North Island to advise and help with this project from 19th - 26th April . If you want to be part ......
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Take part in an arboretum and forest restoration project in Motueka Valley, New Zealand
We have several hectares of forest including a large area of regenerating native forest. We started planting trees in 1988 and the increase in biodiversity as the years go by is beautiful to see. We are still planting trees (in winter) but most of ......
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Cool beach village with sweet cats near Wellington in Paekākāriki, New Zealand
Hi, I'm Angela and I live in Paekakariki, a small beach village about 30 km North from Wellington. There is a good train service from the city. It has cafes, a local sauna, a very large park and is ideal for cycling, swimming and walking - being on ......
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Help welcome with gardening, habitat restoration and eco project on Goat island, New Zealand
Looking for help from April to June 2026 at the moment - We have some limited spots available at the moment. Hi - We are a family - Our teenage son, one dog and one cat!- near to Goat Island, Leigh, around an hour north of Auckland. We are around 10 ......
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Country life in Mangawhai, New Zealand
We are Di and Mick a friendly welcoming retired couple who require help in the garden and odd jobs around the home. We are on a 1 acre block of land. No animals. We have lovely separate private accommodation for you to stay in which can accommodate ......
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Experience country life while learning new skills near Oamaru, New Zealand
We have a family owned farm. But our two children have grown and left home. We raise sheep for wool and meat, and Angus cattle for meat. WE DO NOT REQUIRE FARM LABOUR but we are very busy and appreciate volunteers that want to get involved and ......
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Help our busy family and share our home in Hautere, New Zealand
We are a busy family of 5 looking for help around our unique rural property. We are an Australian/New Zealand family who have travelled throughout Europe. We are located on the Otaki River in Te Horo, on the beautiful Kapiti Coast. We have 18 ......
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