Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in New Zealand

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Off-grid DIY and learning eco skills in Lower Kaimai, New Zealand
We (a well traveled couple from New Zealand and Austria, our 10-year old twins, my partners parents, 1 hyper active, friendly GSPxVizsla dog, happy chicken and ducks) live on our rural, off-grid property in the Lower Kaimais in the Bay of Plenty. ......
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Looking for a painting, gardening and sailing help in Akaroa, New Zealand
I am originally from New York and moved to New Zealand 22 years ago. I am often in Christchurch, so there will be times when you will be housesitting as well. I live by myself. I have two children, and they are grown and are in university. I prefer ......

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Join a family creating a self-sufficient bush paradise near Taipa, New Zealand
We have 121 hectares of land of which 100 hectares is native bush. We do not have tracks through the Bush but that is in the plan. You can walk up our hill and have a view across the valleys and out to the distant coast. We are establishing ......
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Be part of our family and help with some outside tasks in in Norwest Auckland, New Zealand
My name is Lyn and I am in my mid-sixties. I am recently retired from full time work but am so busy doing things I love. I have four grandchildren who I absolutely adore. I am still very active with horse-riding, e-biking, walking my dogs, and going ......

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Help in my garden on a beautiful coastal property Coromandel Town, New Zealand
Garden helpers welcomed on a beautiful coastal property at Papa Aroha on the Coromandel Peninsula. Enjoy incredible views of islands while you help me weed and plant native bushes. I am a retired potter and glass artist. You will stay in a private ......
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Share our family life and experience rural living in Bulls, New Zealand
Come for 4-5 days. Enjoy the country life, help with jobs and enjoy pets and rural living. We have beef and dairy farms just out of Bulls. We have 4 children (15, 14, 12 and 11) a number of pets and a large garden and home that would be very ......

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Help us with native bush regeneration and hang out with us and the birds near Nelson city, New Zealand
We have a beautiful 7 acre lifestyle block in Hira, which has a large patch of native bush and wonderful birdlife. We're in the process of regenerating about two thirds of the land back to native forest and would love help to develop and maintain ......
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Get an insight into country family life and help on our lifestyle block near Springfield, New Zealand
Welcome to our place in the Canterbury foothills! We’re a family living on a lifestyle block about 60 km from Christchurch, close to the main highway that links the city to the West Coast. Our home is surrounded by beautiful lakes, rivers, and ......

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Join our family in the beautiful Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
We are a family of four with two lively boys living in Hawkes Bay. Bianca is passionate about parenting and people and has a love of all things craft (In particular any wool based craft). Bianca also loves experimenting with growing nutrient rich ......
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Join us in the beautiful west coast surf side town of Raglan, New Zealand
Raglan is famous for its black sand beach and amazing surfing . We are Jill and Paul (in our 60’s). We have recently moved to Raglan from Auckland. Our home is newly built and situated on the edge of the estuary at Rangitahi Peninsula, Raglan. ......
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Country life but close to the city and beaches with your own modern flat to stay near Whangarei, New Zealand
Hi. We are a couple with a 14-year-old son and a dog. We live 15 minutes drive from Whangarei and 15 minutes from Pataua North beach. I also travel daily out to the beautiful Tutukaka Coast if you want to explore out there. We have a new home with a ......
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Non-profit farm for the future near Wellington, New Zealand
Kia ora and welcome! Our farm is located just outside Wellington, is a community-centered regenerative farm that’s all about cultivating resilience, connection, and a passion for the land. We’re an 800-hectare living laboratory with a mix of lush ......

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Creating a home in the forest near Omotumotu Valley, New Zealand
As friends, Annelise & Tom co-bought a 30-acre section of native forest at the top of the Omoto valley, with the intention of creating a space where ourselves, friends, and family can freely use and feel at home. From the road end, it’s a 5-minute ......

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A semi retired couple would appreciate help around our small farm and enjoy the glorious Bay in Papamoa, New Zealand
We live on 2 1/2 acres only a five minute drive from Papamoa beach. While we are not certified organic we do try to avoid the use of any poisons and rely where possible on natural products. We are semi retired with three adult children and three ......

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Get to know an active rural community in Rotoorangi, New Zealand
Help welcomed in a peaceful country location. Comfortable cottage with great views and an out of control garden. 15 minutes from Cambridge and Te Awamutu. You will need your own transport to make the most of exploring all the wonderful attractions ......
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Join our family with kids in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
Looking for someone now! Our amazing German helpers are now riding through Tasmania, so we need help! We are a busy family of 3. Trent works full time in a busy professional job. The kids are 9 and 11. Our hobbies include surfing, skiing, family ......
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Help at our forested wonderland on the Coromandell peninsula Peninsula, New Zealand
our project is restoring 7 bush cabins we are planning on extensive permaculture garden set ups and hope to have some art fun with murals throughout the entire village.wifi is marginal at best at this early stage.for best photos look up coroglen Rd ......

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Help us at our 'time out space' Retreat in beautiful Taranaki, New Zealand
We are a young family living about 15 minutes from New Plymouth. We host a Retreat which is a time out space for families and individuals who are going through a challenging time, to stay for free. We are looking for help with welcoming our guests ......

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Experience life in this unique off the grid place in the outer Pelorus Sound, New Zealand
We (Natalie and Gavin) are in the outer Pelorus sounds, boat access only.We eat a lot of seafood and locally caught wild game, our own sheep and try to grow our own veg. We use solar power. Love of the remote quiet life is essential. We are not ......
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Help in the garden and around the house and learn about rural life in New Zealand
We are a country couple in our late 60's. Our farm is currently leased out, to a dairy farmer, however we would like some help splitting firewood and general help in our large garden. We have hosted many Woofers over the last ten years and have had ......