Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in New Zealand

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Stay at a suburban house while enjoying the many tourist attractions in and around Rotorua, New Zealand
After a break for a few years, I'm delighted to be back on Workaway. I look forward to connecting with independent travellers who can help maintain my suburban Rotorua home in exchange for comfortable self-contained accommodation.
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Garden and around the house in Suburbia Oamaru, New Zealand
Hi , my husband and I enjoy having people stay with us in our home and share our lifestyle We live in suburban Oamaru and like to grow our own vegetables and enjoy our flower gardens also. There is just the two of us and we have a lot of interests, ......
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Share my syntropic journey in Northland, New Zealand
I have previously been an artist in clay, textiles and graphics. I owned an art gallery for more than nine years, specialising in handmade New Zealand made works but now I concentrate on developing my neglected small holding. I garden organically, ......
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Enjoy life at the sunny side of the harbour in Diamond Harbour, Christchurch, New Zealand
Developing a food forest, organic growing, perma culture principles, finishing the new dwelling are part of the daily grind here in, where the sun makes diamonds in the water and the views are breath taking. We are looking for mature people who ......
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I am building a space of community, learning and nourishment in Auckland, New Zealand
We are a family of five: Tom (builder, coach & body worker), Juliana (relationship coach), Hazel (11 year old fairy), Aspen, our very alive toddler and Evren, our 10 month old baby boy. We are building a space of community, learning and nourishment. ......
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Ocean and bush in Whangārei heads, New Zealand
Kia ora, We are Caitlin and Arthur, a couple in our late thirties with a 7 month old babe, and a medium sized teenage dog. We have the privilege of living in the beautiful Whangārei Heads, nestled beneath the majestic rocky outcrops of Bream Head, ......
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Help a couple with outdoor projects in Christchurch, New Zealand
I live with my partner Marcial who is form Chile, we have recently moved to chch where we are looking after large garden may need help collecting fruit and preserving it.
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Great hospitality and a true rural experience awaits you with us in Lawrence, Otago, New Zealand
Experience a slice of Kiwi rural life with us in the South where we live on a sheep and beef farm. Hi, we’re Hamish and Larissa and we love to share our special part of NZ, living on top of the district at around 400m with spectacular rural scenery, ......
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Live in paradise and join our friendly team in Taupō, New Zealand
We are a small, family friendly Motel, located in Taupo, NZ. Our Motel offers 10 rooms with Kitchen facilities. We have a Summer Swimming Pool, Spa Pool, Games Room, Guest Laundry. These facilities are all available to Staff when guests are not ......
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Come and help us around our home and garden in Tasman, New Zealand
We are a semi retired couple who have hosted over 50 workaways and woofers over the years. I am an artist and designer and Simon an ex winemaker. I grew up in this area and have a lot of family here. Tasman Village is a small village of about 100 ......
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Come and help and experience farm life in heart of Auckland. Waimauku, New Zealand.
NOTE: We do not take bookings in advance. Please get in touch a day or two prior to arrival to see if space is available. Fom 2012 Joanna and I (Tomasz) have lived on a farm. It's a 17 Hectare property that is only 35 minutes by car from the centre ......
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Experience our country life on the edge of Hamilton, New Zealand
Welcome to our family of two adults. We live on a lifestyle block, 10-minutes' drive form Hamilton. We are busy professionals and would enjoy having someone living with us and giving us a helping hand, especially with gardening and around the house. ......
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Learn organic and permaculture practices in rural Taranaki, New Zealand
I am a retired dress designer and having run a business in London for many years, have now returned to my native New Zealand to create a large permaculture - based garden in rural Taranaki. Having just finished building (the third house in ten ......
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Help out around our beautiful lake home right by the water close to nature in Rotorua, New Zealand
HI Welcome to the Bay of Plenty. I live in a beautiful hidden valley looking out on Lake Rotoehu. We area surrounded by Lakes and Bush. At night you will hear Kiwis and wake up to the "NZ dawn chorus" of birds. In the evening you will enjoy ......
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Have fun with a mass of fur babies and join us with our Maltese stud in Waikato, New Zealand
We live in a beautiful lush area of Waikato, New Zealand, close to a quaint town of Cambridge. We live on a lifestyle block in the country and have a Maltese dog stud. We are a family of 2 my husband, myself with my disabled daughter coming over ......
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Experience an unique intentional community and eco village in Waiheke Island, New Zealand
We live in the beautiful Eco village of 169 hectares on Waiheke Island. The village is a 31 year old community that is home to 15 families of all ages. The village is a 25min drive from Matiatia where the passenger Ferry arrives and 10 minutes drive ......
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Gardening and daily life in a beautiful part of Auckland, New Zealand
I live in a beautiful part of Auckland, the beach is at the end of my street and it is a safe, friendly neighbourhood with lots of outdoor activities plus shops, cafes etc - it has everything! I have a faithful dog and two cats, and a couple of ......
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Enjoy a rural life style on my small farm in Tutira, New Zealand
Hello! I live alone on a small farm in Tutira, surrounded by nature and right next to a beautiful lake. My place is home to sheep, chickens, cows and a few friendly dogs. Life here is quiet, simple and closely connected to the land. I’m looking for ......
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Join our family for a getaway, which feels like a tropical resort in Houhora, New Zealand
We are a family of five, living on a small rural property in the far far north. We have a few horses and a lot to do around the place. You will stay in a comfortable cabin, suitable for 1-2 people (possibly more if wanting). The cabin includes a ......
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Join us at our Buddhist retreat center near Thames, New Zealand
Volunteers Retreats: 31 October-9 November 2025 3 April - 12 April 2026 30 October-7 November 2026 We regret that we are unable to host Workawayers at other times. ‘Land of beautiful vision’ is a Triratna Buddhist Retreat Centre located on the ......
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