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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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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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Join our native forest and wetland regeneration project in Hokianga, New Zealand

Looking for a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature and wildlife? Our idyllic 80-acre property in the Hokianga is a mix of rolling farmland, regenerating bush, and wetlands — a place of tranquillity, creativity, and re-connection with the ......

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Enjoy an outdoor lifestyle surrounded by beaches, rainforest and wildlife in The Catlins, New Zealand

Hi, We're Diana & Keith. We live beside the sea in a small village in the Catlins, New Zealand. I'm a writer, Keith is an artist. We're both now semi-retired. We grow 70% of our own food, and all of our firewood. Our home is surrounded by beaches, ......

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Join a wonderful community on a beautiful stretch of coast in Whangarei, New Zealand

My home and pottery studio are on a 1 acre section just on the edge of Ngunguru on the beautiful Tutukaka Coast. I'm a youngish pensioner, creating and selling my work as well as running pottery workshops. I had Volunteers here for many years and ......

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Petsitting and gardening by the river in Gisborne, New Zealand

Hello and welcome! We’re a young, friendly married couple with an adorable English springer spaniel puppy, living in a beautiful spot right by a river in Gisborne city. We’re in the process of transforming our property through landscaping and house ......

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Life by the water in a peaceful coastal village in Whangateau, New Zealand

We’re Alicia and Chris, and we live in a peaceful coastal village surrounded by native bush, farmland and the beautiful Whangateau Harbour, an hour from Auckland. We share our lives with our cat Tui and kitten, Kita. We love nature and we plant ......

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Share your photography skills and stay at our art gallery home in The Catlins, New Zealand

The quirkiest place in The Catlins! Welcome to our art gallery, created by Blair (kiwi) and Sandra (Dutchie). Tinkering since 1999, it's all about art here made from recycled materials. Our place is off-grid, surrounded by native bush, and with a ......

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Beachside life with our family in Tauranga, New Zealand

Kia ora! My name is Estelle, and I live in the beachside town of Pāpāmoa with my two sons (9, 11). I am a busy single Mum, and Primary School Teacher. I am looking for some help with my established gardens. Weeding, planting, and pruning. Lawns, ......

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Help with some home projects in Thames, New Zealand

Kia ora, I live in sunny Thames, on the Coromandel Peninsula - there are lots of local walks, rivers, beaches and art. I am a teacher by day and in weekends and free time I am working hard to improve my property. So I am looking to meet skilled ......

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Experience NZ Lifestyle we will make you very welcome in New Plymouth, New Zealand

We are a couple .. and looking to exchange lodging and meals in return for the preparation and painting of part of a weatherboard house .. you must have knowledge of preparation and painting . we live in New Plymouth Taranaki close to the sea and ......

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Experience simple East Coast life connected to bush and sea in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Nau mai haere mai! Welcome! Willkommen! Thanks for checking out our page... We are a family of four living on a property with 14ha of protected native bush (forest), small flocks of chickens and ducks, a few sheep, hundreds of birds, thousands of ......

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Experience farm life and country living in Mid Canterbury near Ashburton, New Zealand

We are cropping farmers in Mid Canterbury near Ashburton. We both love to travel, experience different cultures and have trekked in Nepal, India, Africa and Peru. LIfe is always busy on the farm of which we grow a variety of crops ranging from ......

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