Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in New Zealand

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Join our young family in Parua Bay, Northland, NZ
We’re Rae and Marcus, an outdoorsy, easygoing family living on a beach front property in Parua Bay, Whangarei. We have two little ones: 👦 Frank, 3 years old 👶 Skye, 1 year old We live a relaxed, nature-filled lifestyle here in Northland. Our ......
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Join us with general gardening and family life around our place in Temuka, Sth Canterbury, New Zealand
We are a family of four. Mark, Vicki, Lachlan & George. Me and Vicki have both traveled & lived in London for three years, we used our time there to travel and meet new people, we really treasure this time in our lives and the experiences we got ......
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Join our family in Christchurch, New Zealand
Kia ora, we are friendly vegetarian family of 4 who are very lucky to live in Ōtautahi Christchurch, on the ancestral lands of Ngāi Tūāhuriri of Ngāi Tahu. We welcome people to enjoy our home and company, and to help us run our household, tend to ......
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Give a hand around our family farm and explore Paparoa, New Zealand
Hi we live in Northland on the Kaipara Harbour with a 40 acres of lifestyle property, with bush and water views. We are currently readying the olive groves for harvest in the up coming weeks, which is a fun group activity . Our main communal area is ......
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Gardening and explore the hills, rivers and mountains of the West Coast, New Zealand
(2 helpers) Most of my adult life has been working in the area of social justice. I am currently retired and enjoy my hobbies and interests which include contributing to the community, writing and producing theatre. I have an ebike which makes it ......
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Experience Kiwi culture in our family home in a tranquil valley in the Far North of New Zealand
Kia ora! We are seeking help at our property which is set in a tranquil valley in the Far North of New Zealand. We are a family of 5 who has ventured into owning our own lifestyle property. We have 3 children aged under 8 years, 1 girl and 2 ......
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Fun permaculture living as close to nature as you can be in Onekaka, New Zealand
We are Ian and Melanie . We are European kiwis . We are just around the corner from the iconic Mussel inn and there is kayaking and mountain biking on our doorstep . We have lived on the land here for 7 years and are building permaculture gardens . ......
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Join our family on our lifestyle block outside Christchurch, New Zealand
We are a family of 4 (two girls aged 12 and 14), recently returned to NZ after 16 years in the UK - now home 6 years and settled back into Kiwi life on a 4ha lifestyle block in West Melton. We spent 2018/2019 travelling Europe and Africa in an old ......
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Experienced horse person who loves the outdoors at one of the prettiest places in the world, Queenstown, New Zealand
Welcome to my little Andalusian horse farm located in stunning Queenstown, New Zealand. I am looking for someone who has a self contained campervan. You can park here in exchange for 4 hours of help on the farm. Here, you can enjoy spending time at ......
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Experience how I live in a remote area in Northland, New Zealand
I am looking for help for a week, housework and general tidy up and the lawn cut. I live on a rural property with the owner's house close by. I have cell coverage. I have Wi-Fi. I am an elderly, retired Māori artist and published Author. I am a ......
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Enjoy the outdoors and gardening on the gorgeous Waiheke Island, New Zealand
This beautiful island offers some of the worlds best everything! Waiheke is home to world class wine producing vineyards, restaurants and adventures. Ferries to the island (to and from Auckland) leave regularly and take approx 40 mins. There is a ......
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Experience off-grid sustainable living on a permaculture farm with food forest and veg garden in Hastings, New Zealand
We are a well known 16 acre permaculture farm and plant nursery in Hawke’s Bay, supplying over 400 species of ‘permaculture’ plants, including the widest range of medicinal herbs in the country. We also run workshops and tours - Jo has been teaching ......
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Get to know our community and learn about gardening in Nelson, New Zealand
I’m an easy walk into nelson city, 5 minutes from MTB trails, walking tracks and a bird sanctuary. I live in an old house in a fantastic neighbourhood, really central, really friendly area. I’m kids free at the moment (just me in the house), I work ......
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Join our family in Springfield, Rotorua, New Zealand
Kia ora, We’d love for you to enjoy your stay with us and experience our beautiful city! Rotorua is a vibrant town on the shores of its namesake lake, located on Aotearoa New Zealand’s North Island. It’s well known for its geothermal wonders and ......
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Help us build our spiritual centre in Kohukohu, New Zealand
Hello, Thank you for viewing our host listing. ABOUT US Our foundation is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization founded by Jogi to create an inclusive culture toward global harmony and peace through spiritual growth and personal ......
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Join our off-grid family in Far North, New Zealand
Our lifestyle is very simple and fully off-grid, with minimal infrastructure. Daily life involves practical, hands-on work such as helping with outside building projects, land and general maintenance, setting up and maintaining our work shed, moving ......
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Join our family and help with our son, home and horses in Nor-West Auckland, New Zealand
We live on a Farm. 20 acres in Waimauku. Muriwai is 10 minutes away . Lots of local vineyards. Close to forest for mountain biking and walking Horse ride in forest or on beach We have horses Have lots of pets and one 11 year old boy! We eat well ......
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Join our family and help with gardening in magical Mangawhai, New Zealand
We are a busy family located rurally in magical Mangawhai, near to beautiful beaches. We grow a lot of food and always need help with gardening projects and general jobs around the farm. We have some very sweet pets and a nice environment
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Look after the best little Cavoodle in the beautiful Kenepuru Sounds, New Zealand
Hello, my husband and I live in the beautiful Kenepuru Sounds (Marlborough Sounds) and are looking for a couple to come and take care of our little Cavoodle, Carly, whilst we go on a two week holiday overseas. We do live remotely, but we have ......
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Experience typical Kiwi family life in Geraldine, New Zealand
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Workaways ! Have loved all our 2025 Workaways and looking forward to meeting all the cool travellers in 2026 ! I have space from March 8th - 18th free (dont have to stay exact dates) April 15th - 21st ......
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