Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in New Zealand

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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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Stay in my gorgeous cottage and learn about natural plant growing in Waiuku, New Zealand
Hi There I would love to host you in my cute little cottage in the country in Waiuku, rural South Auckland. Here I love to live a healthy peaceful lifestyle, and grow lots of different plants, flowers, vegetables, fruit, etc. I also have a couple of ......
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Coastal views, Sea and River within minutes from our Beautiful Farm in Rural Central Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
We are a couple with a sheep and cattle farm, with friendly working dogs, a small house dog and two friendly cats, and chickens. There are lovely views of the sea from the homestead and all over our farm. Driving a few kilometers away. Great for ......
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Help us with our lovely garden in Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand
Hello, we are Brent and Wanda. We live in a beautiful, peaceful, private spot that is just a five minute drive from the center of Whangarei. We grow over 100 fruiting trees, shrubs and vines, from temperate to tropical on our urban property. Plus ......
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Help with gardening and daily life in Balfour, New Zealand
Join us in Balfour (Southland) on our dairy farm with wide-open spaces and fun-loving people. Help around the house, garden, general maintenance, and cooking will be much appreciated. You will become part of a fun, always-changing (adult) ......
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Learn about Maori history, come meet the locals and experience our paradise in Motueka, Aotearoa, New Zealand
We live 2kms from central Motueka township. We are a semi-retired couple with two adult sons living close by with their amazingly talented wives and our seven beautiful grandchildren who visit regularly. The property consists of muddled cottage ......
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Helping hands welcome in our house and garden in Rural Mid Canterbury, New Zealand
We are a relaxed Kiwi/German couple on a 2.5 ha lifestyle block in Buccleuch, with 3 cats (wild cats who seem to have adopted us) and a handful of sheep. We are only a stone throw away from the Hakatere Conservation Area in Mid Canterbury and Mt ......
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Help make dreams become a reality in a quarter acre garden in Darfield, New Zealand
I have recently moved into Darfield into a three bedroom house, with a large garden, on a quiet street in Darfield. It's a blank canvas and I have big plans for the garden - fruit and vegetables, native trees and bird and insect havens. I have ......
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Join our Kiwi family, connect with locals and explore new horizons in Kaitaia, New Zealand
Hello travellers, we're a young family who grew up in Kaitāia, travelled around the world and then moved home to settle down when COVID hit. Kelly lived in Perth and Bridget lived in London and Dublin. We love Kaitāia, the access to beautiful ......
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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 us in getting ready for Christmas and experience farm life in the Wairarapa, New Zealand
We are looking for friendly, helpful workawayers to be a part of our family at Christmas time. We need help with the gardens (weeding, watering, trimming etc) and spring cleaning the house ready for a family Christmas where we expect you to join in ......
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Join me with some everyday chores at my bush block in Whangarei, New Zealand
i have 20 acres bush block with sea views a beautiful spot to chill out i have a loving family,i have 2 kids,one lives in Auckland, Tom being a electrician and Emma a nurse who lives in Whangarei,2 sisters live local as well both have amazing places ......
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Help with daily life and the garden in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
We live in a lovely 1920's villa which we are still renovating and we have a large garden that I can't always cope with. We try to grow our own supply of vegetables as organically as possible and we have our own hens and ducks, we have a little old ......
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Join our young family in our little corner of paradise in Ashburton, New Zealand
**looking for help from late November to around 22nd December ** Come and join our young family in our little corner of paradise. We are Phil, Katrina, Emily ( 3) and Harrison ( 5), and Zoe (1.5ish) Katrina and I have both spent time extensively ......
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Housesitting while enjoying the countryside in rural East Masterton, New Zealand
We usually accommodate people for house sitting and pet care when we are on holiday. This includes some work around the property. Nothing very exciting. If you are house sitting here and if you have your own vehicle, this is a great base for you ......
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Art Project Christchurch, New Zealand
Our property is located in Christchurch, on the banks of Heathcote River. We are 12 minutes from the Heart of Christchurch, with bus stops only 3 minutes walking. After 23 years in the Wairarapa we relocated to Christchurch. I’m a Ceramic and ......
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Paradise awaits your presence and creativity in Paihia, New Zealand
I have lived in Paihia for 11 years and enjoyed every moment that this paradise has to offer. My home is situated in Te Haumi and I have a stunning view over the bay to Russell. Over the last 8 years I have welcomed guests through my bnb ......
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Permaculture, animals and sustainability near Auckland, New Zealand
We have a lifestyle block 5 minutes from Pukekohe, forty five minutes south of Auckland CBD. I’m an artist and my husband works in Auckland city. We spend most of our time developing and maintaining our small lifestyle farm, and could really use and ......
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Peace and harmony for all in a beautiful food forest in Rockville, New Zealand
Kia Ora, I am MokshaJoyJoy and live in a beautiful foodforest in the making. My goal is to live a self-sustainable lifestyle in harmony with nature. It's been 4 years sice ive been develloping the forest and it's been a rewarding journey which I ......
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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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