Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in New Zealand

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Come and join us around our property in Waipu hills, Northland, New Zealand
Hi! We are Viv and Paul. We live on a 1 hectare property in the Waipu hills 8 mins drive from the village. At the moment most of the tasks would be gardening and fire wood and some repair tasks. We are a quiet, educated and well travelled couple ......
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Experience outdoor life, gardening & beginner permaculture with a farming family in Central Otago, New Zealand
Kia ora, We are Chloë & Liam (+ 4.5yo & 1yo) - living in the Māniatoto, Central Otago, South Island on a sheep and beef farm. We are inland, up high, about 2 hours from Dunedin and 2 hours from Queenstown/Wanaka. We are looking for a solo ......
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Experience community living in stunning Golden Bay, New Zealand
Welcome to our newly formed community of 34 households determined to find a better way to live together, with a focus on connection, wellbeing and living sustainably; and with the added bonus of being set in stunning Golden Bay. I'm one of a diverse ......
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Fun outdoor projects while enjoying beach front peaceful location in Ngunguru, New Zealand
Hi I live on the beautiful Tutukaka coast on a large property. My project is around clearing weeds and regenerating native bush. I also have a dog and chickens so it would be great to have helpers who like dogs and wouldn’t mind walking the dog as ......
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House sitting and spend time with our new puppy in Auckland, New Zealand
I HAVE NOW FOUND SOMEONE, THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR INTEREST! Dog and house sitter needed. Puppy sitting in our house needed while we are in Australia for the week. (must have good reviews) We live in Mangere Bridge, Auckland – known as “the ......
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Experience rural, off grid living in Kereru, NZ
Kia Ora! I'm a 27 y/o kiwi girl living out in the country with mum and dad. We live off grid, surrounded by farmland and mountain ranges. Living rurally comes with space, stillness, incredible views and clear night skies. It also comes with effort ......
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Gardening help near Oamaru, South Island, New Zealand
Our home located on a small working farm, approximately 5 - 10 minutes drive from Oamaru. We are a family of 2 adults and 3 dreadful teenagers/young adults. We rear and fatten bulls year round and dairy graze cows over winter, and have a small flock ......
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Join a family with gardening and caring for the animals in Invercargill, New Zealand
We are on a small property midway between Invercargill and Riverton, Southland. We are beginning our second season developing a garden based on the principles outlined in JM Fortier's 'Market Gardener' book blending in methods used by Richard ......
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Help us tame our rural paradise in Purangi, New Zealand
About Us Kia ora! We’re originally from South Yorkshire in the UK and made the move to Aotearoa New Zealand in October 2012. I’m Marcia and I work in the not-for-profit sector, and my partner Matthew is an electrician. We now live on a 3-acre ......
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Experience our conservation eco-sanctuary in Picton/Waikawa, New Zealand
Welcome. This workaway suits outdoor nature- loving, conservation motivated, purpose-driven & community focused workawayers with a hard-working/positive attitude, can-do spirit, physical stamina and kind-heartedness. Meals suit gluten-able lacto-ovo ......
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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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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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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 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. If you want to be part of this exciting project ......
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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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