Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in New Zealand

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Experience our organic homesteading lifestyle in Milnthorpe, Golden Bay, New Zealand
Welcome to our slice of paradise near Milnthorpe Park in Golden Bay! We’re Gerard and Patricia (seasoned hosts in our mid-50s), along with Yogi the cat, friendly chooks, a rooster, and two ducks. We’d love to share our peaceful, nature-filled home ......
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Learn new skills and enjoy the outdoors in Whangarei, New Zealand
Whangarei, 2 hrs drive North of Auckland. Recently, I moved to a modern house with fantastic panoramic views over Whangārei, water view toward Onerahi & Mt Manaia. There is a huge deck outside for practicing yoga as well as a large indoor space ......

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Experience the culture and lifestyle of a small town on the west coast in South Taranaki, North Island, New Zealand
Hi I have lived in South taranaki for my whole life but travelled extensively. My family are of dutch decent and I have many aunts and uncles in the Netherlands. My employment was with special needs children I have recently retired. We are ......

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Join our homeschooling family and help us with gardening in historic Kerikeri, New Zealand
We are a family of 3, myself and two daughters (10 & 17), living in beautiful Bay of Islands, NZ. I'm a herbalist, we homeschool natural learning style, grow lots of our own food in an ever-expanding garden, preserve food when ready, have our own ......
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A life experience living in harmony with nature in a cooperative environment that supports growth, New Zealand
"Together we can co-create the world we want to live in" A beautiful large lush bush property nestled in the foothills of Kahurangi National Park. Situated next to a 4 day hiking/bike trail just 15 min out of town. I live off the grid, close to the ......

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Learn about native trees and escape from city life on Banks Peninsula, New Zealand
I am a very friendly 64 year old lady named Nicki. I live part time at Teoka bay on Banks peninsula Canterbury. It's a remote place 1.5 hours drive from Christchurch I have 6 acres of land with a beautiful old cottage. Our land is neighbors to a ......
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Help with tasks around the house and gardening in Auckland, New Zealand
We're Ashleigh and Michael – a friendly couple living in Auckland with our baby and our sweet (and sometimes goofy) dog. We're both creative, love good food, and are passionate about sharing stories, music, and ideas with new people. We started ......
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Mulch and mountain views with our family in Taranaki, NZ
Kia ora! We're Lou and Ben. We live 25 minutes south of New Plymouth, 10mins south of Oakura, with beautiful views of the mountain, the ocean, and the Pouakai and Kaitake ranges. Nearby there's Pukeiti gardens, many hiking trails, a few great ......
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Learn about organic farming and experience rural living in Kaeo, New Zealand
Hi, We have a beautiful small farm in a scenic valley. Riverside with a good swimming hole. We are in Whangaroa, near Kaeo and the awesome beaches of the Bay of Islands, Northland, New Zealand. We try to live the "homesteaders" life, the farmlet is ......
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Join us in a beautiful rural setting in Coromandel, New Zealand
Looking for a barista and front of house from March 30th through April 18th. A couple of days prior to show you the ropes would be great!! A digital nomad with cafe experience would be perfect. Experience with web design and development would be a ......

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Help with gardening just outside Auckland, New Zealand
My wife and I are 'young' 60/70-somethings that live in a nice house overlooking a tidal estuary. Wake up to a beautiful view from your private bedroom. Own bathroom. It is a semi-rural property but is only 2kms from the main motorway, buses and ......

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Home stay close to walks and all amenities East Auckland, New Zealand
We live in East Auckland for past 4yrs after having lived on waiheke island for 12 years. I am a solo father raising my 18 year old daughter who has just completed her high school and is now starting university. Our beloved cat Harry passed away ......
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Hobby French farmstay in Canterbury, New Zealand
Some of the first olives and grapes on Banks Peninsula on this 13-acre (5.8 hectare) wooded property we bought in late 2023. I am American, French, and Kiwi and have taken a break from my career to focus on developing the farm activities here. My ......
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Help at a Homestay on a surf beach in Piha on the West coast of New Zealand
Hi my name is Geoff and we are currently looking for help in our small Homestay on Auckland's West Coast of New Zealand. You will share with my family of 13 year old son, Layla the dog, Chuey the Ocicat and the 10 chickens :) Helping here is an ......
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Gardening and other family projects in Bay of Islands, New Zealand
HELP NEEDED AROUND 16 to 23 March, FLEXIBLE. HELLO Helpers, My husband and I live in the magnificent Bay Of Islands. We overlook the marina, have Kiwis in our garden and are 5 minutes walk to 2 beaches. Lots of beautiful walks close by. 30 minutes ......

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Join us at our Manakau Hideaway near Wellington, New Zealand
GREETINGS WORKAWAYERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD! My wife Brenda and I own a 1.2ha (3 acre) orchard situated between Levin and Otaki, about one hour by car north of Wellington, on State Highway 1, which is now a two lane "expressway" (German: Autobahn, ......
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Stay in our historic home near surf beach and established forest in Cheviot, New Zealand
We have lived in Cheviot for over 25 years and have two children now in their mid-20s. The beautiful dog in the photos recently died - just before her 18th birthday - so no pets at present. Ange is a journalist, a wedding and end-of -life ......

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Experience rural lifestyle on our small block in North Auckland, New Zealand
Experience a bit of the country lifestyle... we have a 10 acre lifestyle block in Waitoki, Auckland, NZ, approx. a 40min drive from Auckland City . We are a 15-20 min drive to lots of locations, such as a lovely beaches, shops, movie theatres, ......
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Join us on an ecological restoration project in Stillwater, Auckland, New Zealand
Location: Stillwater, Auckland Accommodation: Private 40sqm Self-Contained Tiny House Hours: Approx. 4-5 hours per day Monday - Friday but flexible around longer days and days off to travel and explore. About the Project We live on a stunning ......
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Fun family welcomes friendly helpers in Geraldine, New Zealand
*Availability for volunteers* Hello, we are family, Helen, my husband Shun, Wren (10) and Taiga (8), We live in a house with a reasonable garden and caravan (where you will be staying) We are a jolly bunch (most often). I am an Artist and Teacher, ......