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The image features a woman with shoulder-length blonde hair and bangs, wearing a grey t-shirt adorned with a butterfly design, standing in front of a lush green plant backdrop.
The image features a woman with shoulder-length blonde hair and bangs, wearing a grey t-shirt adorned with a butterfly design, standing in front of a lush green plant backdrop.
The image features a woman with shoulder-length blonde hair and bangs, wearing a grey t-shirt adorned with a butterfly design, standing in front of a lush green plant backdrop.
The image features a woman with shoulder-length blonde hair and bangs, wearing a grey t-shirt adorned with a butterfly design, standing in front of a lush green plant backdrop.
The image features a woman with shoulder-length blonde hair and bangs, wearing a grey t-shirt adorned with a butterfly design, standing in front of a lush green plant backdrop.
The image features a woman with shoulder-length blonde hair and bangs, wearing a grey t-shirt adorned with a butterfly design, standing in front of a lush green plant backdrop.
The image features a woman with shoulder-length blonde hair and bangs, wearing a grey t-shirt adorned with a butterfly design, standing in front of a lush green plant backdrop.
about 29 days ago

Wellington, New Zealand

Come and help me around my home and garden while getting to know fauna and flora in Waikanae, New Zealand
Hello I'm Vicki and I live with my dog Nacho on the beautiful Kapiti Coast, five minutes walk from Waikanae Beach. We live in a renovated beach house and love walking on the beach or along the picturesque Waikanae River.
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The image depicts a serene sunset scene, with the sun's rays piercing through the trees and clouds, casting a warm glow on the landscape.
The image depicts a serene sunset scene, with the sun's rays piercing through the trees and clouds, casting a warm glow on the landscape.
The image depicts a serene sunset scene, with the sun's rays piercing through the trees and clouds, casting a warm glow on the landscape.
The image depicts a serene sunset scene, with the sun's rays piercing through the trees and clouds, casting a warm glow on the landscape.
about 18 days ago

New Zealand

Come and help our family in Nelson, New Zealand
We are a family of four with two boys, aged 7 and 11 years. We live in central Nelson with a rural outlook on 3/4acre. We are neighbours to the Waimarama Brook Sanctuary and up the road from the Waimarama Community Gardens. Our land is a peaceful ......
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The image depicts a family of eight, including two adults, four children, and two infants, sitting on wooden steps in front of a wooden wall, enjoying ice cream cones together.
The image depicts a family of eight, including two adults, four children, and two infants, sitting on wooden steps in front of a wooden wall, enjoying ice cream cones together.
The image depicts a family of eight, including two adults, four children, and two infants, sitting on wooden steps in front of a wooden wall, enjoying ice cream cones together.
The image depicts a family of eight, including two adults, four children, and two infants, sitting on wooden steps in front of a wooden wall, enjoying ice cream cones together.

Auckland, New Zealand

Come and help around our family farm and learn about modern farming in Matakana, New Zealand
A young family who have recently purchased a farm, looking to plant portions of the farm out in native bush to improve bird life and improve water quality. Father and three kids aged 5, 7 and 9 live on site.
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The image depicts a couple standing in front of a wooden hexagonal arch adorned with flowers and feathers, set against a scenic backdrop of a body of water and rolling hills.
The image depicts a couple standing in front of a wooden hexagonal arch adorned with flowers and feathers, set against a scenic backdrop of a body of water and rolling hills.
The image depicts a couple standing in front of a wooden hexagonal arch adorned with flowers and feathers, set against a scenic backdrop of a body of water and rolling hills.

Taranaki, New Zealand

Help in our garden and maybe planting veggies in New Plymouth, New Zealand
Hi We are Karen and Mike. Karen originally from the UK is a semi retired midwife and Mike is from NZ and is a Roading Engineer. We live in New Plymouth on the west coast of the North Island . We have 2 cats Sansa and Cruz. We have had Helpx people ......
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The image depicts a serene coastal scene, featuring a body of water, a beach, and a mountain range in the background, with a small town or village visible in the distance.
The image depicts a serene coastal scene, featuring a body of water, a beach, and a mountain range in the background, with a small town or village visible in the distance.

Nelson & Bays, New Zealand

Help us out with gardening projects overlooking the sea and enjoy outdoor activities in Nelson, New Zealand
We are a family of 5 with a friendly dog. Only 4 of us live here. We work full time and kids attend secondary school. Our large section(garden) is a lot for us so we would like to get it back to a manageable state. We are pretty active, we enjoy ......
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The image depicts a serene sunset over a body of water, with the sun's reflection visible on the water's surface, surrounded by a cloudy sky.

Auckland, New Zealand

Gardening help at our beachfront, organic lifestyle-farm in West Auckland, New Zealand
Come and join us if you love gardening, delicious wholesome food, nature, fishing, healthy lifestyle and music. We have all sorts of musical instruments and our family love making music. We (my husband, our two adult boys and I) are living on a ......
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The image depicts a woman with red hair sitting on a rock, holding a small white dog, with a waterfall and lush greenery in the background.
The image depicts a woman with red hair sitting on a rock, holding a small white dog, with a waterfall and lush greenery in the background.
The image depicts a woman with red hair sitting on a rock, holding a small white dog, with a waterfall and lush greenery in the background.
The image depicts a woman with red hair sitting on a rock, holding a small white dog, with a waterfall and lush greenery in the background.
The image depicts a woman with red hair sitting on a rock, holding a small white dog, with a waterfall and lush greenery in the background.

Auckland, New Zealand

Animal friendly active fit outdoors volunteer please - West Auckland, New Zealand
Me Zoe midwife, artist, social activist. I don t eat anything thats been caged or tortured. I live in a beautiful bush clad promontory on the Manukau harbour, have eclectic music taste am a left field thinker. Friends with one gorgeous ......
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The image depicts a serene landscape featuring rolling hills, trees, and a vibrant sunset, with a rustic fence in the foreground.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring rolling hills, trees, and a vibrant sunset, with a rustic fence in the foreground.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring rolling hills, trees, and a vibrant sunset, with a rustic fence in the foreground.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring rolling hills, trees, and a vibrant sunset, with a rustic fence in the foreground.
about 5 days ago

Northland, New Zealand

Help our family creating our food forest in Parua Bay, Northland, New Zealand
We are a small family, me, my partner, our two young kids, dogs, chickens and all the wild life around us. We love nature and everything that coms with it, We love traveling, biking, crafts and our farm. We love to cook and celebrate food on a ......
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The image depicts a family of five posing for a photo on a hill overlooking a serene body of water, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.
The image depicts a family of five posing for a photo on a hill overlooking a serene body of water, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.
The image depicts a family of five posing for a photo on a hill overlooking a serene body of water, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.
The image depicts a family of five posing for a photo on a hill overlooking a serene body of water, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.
The image depicts a family of five posing for a photo on a hill overlooking a serene body of water, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.
The image depicts a family of five posing for a photo on a hill overlooking a serene body of water, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

Northland, New Zealand

Family Fun in Herekino, New Zealand
We are a family of 5 living in the beautiful, wild Herekino, located 25 minutes from Kaitaia in the Far North. We have a beef farm and also run a few sheep. Our eldest son is 7 and loves learning about and exploring this world. Our daughter has ......
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The image depicts a serene scene of a person paddling a blue kayak on a tranquil river, surrounded by lush greenery and large rocks.
The image depicts a serene scene of a person paddling a blue kayak on a tranquil river, surrounded by lush greenery and large rocks.
The image depicts a serene scene of a person paddling a blue kayak on a tranquil river, surrounded by lush greenery and large rocks.
The image depicts a serene scene of a person paddling a blue kayak on a tranquil river, surrounded by lush greenery and large rocks.
The image depicts a serene scene of a person paddling a blue kayak on a tranquil river, surrounded by lush greenery and large rocks.

Waikato, New Zealand

Looking for help around the garden in Mangakino, New Zealand
I will always welcome an experienced gardener. Our home is rurally located on a picturesque 340 ha dairy farm and is a bustle of activity. My family consists of my teenage daughter, 3 cats, farm dogs and current workawayers/woofers living with us. I ......
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The image depicts a serene sunset scene with a tree, houses, and a crescent moon, set against a vibrant sky with hues of orange, pink, and purple.
The image depicts a serene sunset scene with a tree, houses, and a crescent moon, set against a vibrant sky with hues of orange, pink, and purple.
The image depicts a serene sunset scene with a tree, houses, and a crescent moon, set against a vibrant sky with hues of orange, pink, and purple.
The image depicts a serene sunset scene with a tree, houses, and a crescent moon, set against a vibrant sky with hues of orange, pink, and purple.
The image depicts a serene sunset scene with a tree, houses, and a crescent moon, set against a vibrant sky with hues of orange, pink, and purple.

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Help with some DIY and garden projects near Waipawa, New Zealand
I live on a small lifestyle block by the river, about 8 kms from Waipawa, and about 4 kms from the iconic Patangata Tavern. I have a 4 bedroom house which I live in, but also have 2 cabins and a caravan on the property which offer great ......
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The image depicts a family of six posing for a photo on a grassy area near a body of water, with palm trees visible in the background.
The image depicts a family of six posing for a photo on a grassy area near a body of water, with palm trees visible in the background.
The image depicts a family of six posing for a photo on a grassy area near a body of water, with palm trees visible in the background.
The image depicts a family of six posing for a photo on a grassy area near a body of water, with palm trees visible in the background.
The image depicts a family of six posing for a photo on a grassy area near a body of water, with palm trees visible in the background.
The image depicts a family of six posing for a photo on a grassy area near a body of water, with palm trees visible in the background.

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Join our family of 6 living in Sunny Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand
We are a family of 6 living in Sunny Hawke’s Bay, Emily & Josh(Mum and Dad) both work in the family business. We have 4 children Olive 13, Lote 11, Duke 8 & Sadie is 5 plus our 2 yr old Boarder Terrier named Blue. We love to go to the beach to go ......
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The image depicts a charming one-story house with a wraparound porch, featuring a light green exterior and red trim, set amidst a lush green lawn and a serene blue sky.
The image depicts a charming one-story house with a wraparound porch, featuring a light green exterior and red trim, set amidst a lush green lawn and a serene blue sky.
The image depicts a charming one-story house with a wraparound porch, featuring a light green exterior and red trim, set amidst a lush green lawn and a serene blue sky.
The image depicts a charming one-story house with a wraparound porch, featuring a light green exterior and red trim, set amidst a lush green lawn and a serene blue sky.
The image depicts a charming one-story house with a wraparound porch, featuring a light green exterior and red trim, set amidst a lush green lawn and a serene blue sky.
The image depicts a charming one-story house with a wraparound porch, featuring a light green exterior and red trim, set amidst a lush green lawn and a serene blue sky.
The image depicts a charming one-story house with a wraparound porch, featuring a light green exterior and red trim, set amidst a lush green lawn and a serene blue sky.
The image depicts a charming one-story house with a wraparound porch, featuring a light green exterior and red trim, set amidst a lush green lawn and a serene blue sky.

Waikato, New Zealand

Help on my little farm and learn to grow your own food in Thames, New Zealand
Small rural property 5kms from Thames, beautiful views, peaceful surrounds and lots of space but close to town. Over the last 30 years I have planted trees and gardens and renovated my home and continue to do so. I keep a vegetable garden and graze ......
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A man in swim trunks jumps into a lake, with mountains and a blue sky with clouds in the background on a sunny day.
A man in swim trunks jumps into a lake, with mountains and a blue sky with clouds in the background on a sunny day.
A man in swim trunks jumps into a lake, with mountains and a blue sky with clouds in the background on a sunny day.
A man in swim trunks jumps into a lake, with mountains and a blue sky with clouds in the background on a sunny day.
A man in swim trunks jumps into a lake, with mountains and a blue sky with clouds in the background on a sunny day.
A man in swim trunks jumps into a lake, with mountains and a blue sky with clouds in the background on a sunny day.
A man in swim trunks jumps into a lake, with mountains and a blue sky with clouds in the background on a sunny day.
A man in swim trunks jumps into a lake, with mountains and a blue sky with clouds in the background on a sunny day.
A man in swim trunks jumps into a lake, with mountains and a blue sky with clouds in the background on a sunny day.
A man in swim trunks jumps into a lake, with mountains and a blue sky with clouds in the background on a sunny day.
A man in swim trunks jumps into a lake, with mountains and a blue sky with clouds in the background on a sunny day.

Marlborough , New Zealand

Help us out and experience beautiful Nydia Bay, Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand
Our place is situated in the Marlborough Sounds, half-way on the beautiful Nydia Track. It is a peaceful paradise for hikers and mountain bikers. We are accessible by walking (5h from Havelock or Duncan Bay) or by boat (1h from Havelock) Our daily ......
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The image depicts a serene orchard with rows of trees laden with oranges, set against a backdrop of a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
The image depicts a serene orchard with rows of trees laden with oranges, set against a backdrop of a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
The image depicts a serene orchard with rows of trees laden with oranges, set against a backdrop of a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
The image depicts a serene orchard with rows of trees laden with oranges, set against a backdrop of a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
The image depicts a serene orchard with rows of trees laden with oranges, set against a backdrop of a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
The image depicts a serene orchard with rows of trees laden with oranges, set against a backdrop of a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
The image depicts a serene orchard with rows of trees laden with oranges, set against a backdrop of a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
about 1 day ago

Gisborne, New Zealand

Help out on our organic, self-sufficient, orchard Near Gisborne, New Zealand
We are Tess and Carl. We live on a small piece of land about 10 minutes outside Gisborne with our two little boys. Having recently purchased a small organic orchard and had our second baby, we are looking for help around the house and with our land. ......
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The image depicts a woman carrying a child on her back, walking down a dirt path in a forest with another child following behind her.
The image depicts a woman carrying a child on her back, walking down a dirt path in a forest with another child following behind her.
The image depicts a woman carrying a child on her back, walking down a dirt path in a forest with another child following behind her.
The image depicts a woman carrying a child on her back, walking down a dirt path in a forest with another child following behind her.
The image depicts a woman carrying a child on her back, walking down a dirt path in a forest with another child following behind her.
The image depicts a woman carrying a child on her back, walking down a dirt path in a forest with another child following behind her.
The image depicts a woman carrying a child on her back, walking down a dirt path in a forest with another child following behind her.
The image depicts a woman carrying a child on her back, walking down a dirt path in a forest with another child following behind her.
The image depicts a woman carrying a child on her back, walking down a dirt path in a forest with another child following behind her.

Auckland, New Zealand

Unique opportunity to see what it means to live on a remote island on stunning Great Barrier Island New-Zealand.
We are a family of four living on stunning Great Barrier Island New-Zealand. I am starting a new adventure in permaculture gardening. I am studying and taking over the management of the local community garden, as well as trying to expand our own ......
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The image depicts a serene scene of an older couple standing on a deck, surrounded by lush trees and a clear blue sky, exuding a sense of tranquility and companionship.
The image depicts a serene scene of an older couple standing on a deck, surrounded by lush trees and a clear blue sky, exuding a sense of tranquility and companionship.
The image depicts a serene scene of an older couple standing on a deck, surrounded by lush trees and a clear blue sky, exuding a sense of tranquility and companionship.
The image depicts a serene scene of an older couple standing on a deck, surrounded by lush trees and a clear blue sky, exuding a sense of tranquility and companionship.
The image depicts a serene scene of an older couple standing on a deck, surrounded by lush trees and a clear blue sky, exuding a sense of tranquility and companionship.
about 19 days ago

Waikato, New Zealand

Help us with some DIY projects on the coromandel coast, New Zealand
Hi , We live on the coromandel coast , 10 minutes from Thames. We have a reasonable size property that needs regular maintenance and are looking for helpers for this. For accomodation we have a self contained unit . Our property has a creek running ......
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The image depicts a vibrant tree laden with numerous red and yellow fruit, surrounded by lush green leaves, set against a bright and sunny outdoor backdrop.
about 1 day ago

Auckland, New Zealand

Have a real kiwi farm experience and help in the orchards near Auckland, New Zealand
Hello workaway friends! We have a 12 hectare farm and orchard growing plums , figs and feijoas 30 mins north west of Auckland. We are currently looking for helpers! Thanks Joanne and Hal.
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A man with an open mouth takes a selfie in a car, with a child in a car seat behind him, both making silly faces.
A man with an open mouth takes a selfie in a car, with a child in a car seat behind him, both making silly faces.
A man with an open mouth takes a selfie in a car, with a child in a car seat behind him, both making silly faces.
A man with an open mouth takes a selfie in a car, with a child in a car seat behind him, both making silly faces.
A man with an open mouth takes a selfie in a car, with a child in a car seat behind him, both making silly faces.
A man with an open mouth takes a selfie in a car, with a child in a car seat behind him, both making silly faces.
A man with an open mouth takes a selfie in a car, with a child in a car seat behind him, both making silly faces.

Auckland, New Zealand

Help me with my toddler and enjoy a fun outdoorsy life in Auckland, New Zealand
Hi everyone! I'm Sam, a sole parent of an incredibly awesome little human. He's 4.5 years old, loves being outside, running, climbing, being silly, laughing. He speaks English and German. I work in cyber security 5 days a week for a consultancy ......
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The image depicts an older couple standing together in front of a tan stone wall, with the woman on the left and the man on the right, both facing the camera.
The image depicts an older couple standing together in front of a tan stone wall, with the woman on the left and the man on the right, both facing the camera.
The image depicts an older couple standing together in front of a tan stone wall, with the woman on the left and the man on the right, both facing the camera.
The image depicts an older couple standing together in front of a tan stone wall, with the woman on the left and the man on the right, both facing the camera.
The image depicts an older couple standing together in front of a tan stone wall, with the woman on the left and the man on the right, both facing the camera.
about 18 days ago

Tasman, New Zealand

Help with DIY and gardening at an intentional community adjacent to the Kahurangi National Park, South Island, New Zealand
My partner Carol and I live at an intentional community that began in 1974 on 100 hectares of land adjacent to the Kahurangi National Park. We are located in Golden Bay, in the top of the South Island, which is a beautiful area with golden sand ......
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