Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Canterbury, New Zealand

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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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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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Learn a bit about gardening and enjoy a stay in Christchurch the garden city, New Zealand
I live in Christchurch on the South Island of New Zealand . I have a 3 bedroom home with quite a big vegetable garden and good range of fruit trees. There is always plenty of work in the garden and around my home which I would be so grateful to have ......
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Enjoy beautiful mountains views and learn making Indian food in Timaru, New Zealand
Hi there we richie and angie have lifestyle properties with beautiful views of the mountains and have afew cow's and sheep we are 10 min away from timaru town.we have 4 bedrooms plus separate sleepout including kitchen and bathroom for couples,and ......
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Experience small rural kiwi village with true local hospitality in Methven, New Zealand
Scott is a farmer and originally from the UK, he has been in NZ on and off for 13 years. I came to NZ following the snow as a ski instructor in 2008 and loved it so much I stayed. Early starts mean we have early nights in the week. We love heading ......
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Fun family welcomes friendly helpers in Geraldine, New Zealand
*Availability for volunteers* Hello, we are family, Helen, my husband Shun, Wren (10) and Taiga (7), We live in a house with a reasonable garden and caravan (where you will be staying) We are a jolly bunch (most often). I am an Artist and Teacher, ......
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Improving native biodiversity in Coastal North Canterbury, New Zealand
We have a 113 Ha farm used for grazing sheep and beef cattle and forestry with some areas of existing and regenerating native bush, we are extending the natives to improve native biodiversity and birdlife. We also have a QEII reserve with native ......
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Join our family around the house and in the garden in Canterbury, New Zealand
Kia Ora and Hello, We’re looking for a friendly and reliable couple to join us in exchange for fully self-contained accommodation. Ideally, we’d like couples to stay for 2 to 4 weeks so that we get to know you, but we're flexible. About us We’re ......
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Outdoor experience learning about animals in Akaroa, New Zealand
Hi there Thank you for stopping by ;) We live in a beautiful farmhouse in Goughs Bay, 20-minute drive from Akaroa. We have a child, so you must be good with children. If you love animals you’ll love our place, dogs, chickens, ducks, friendly ......
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Houseguest and family help welcome in Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand
I am a mum of 3 kids; 13, 11 (boys) and 8 (girl) living in the suburb of Merivale in Christchurch. I am looking for a friendly and adaptable person who loves kids, as an extra pair of hands around the house and with the kids from time to time. I ......
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Wake up to stunning sea views in Akaroa, New Zealand
We are a couple sometimes with adult offspring sometimes at home. We live in a gorgeous place and offer great accommodation and food. We have been luck to attract some exceptional helpers.We get a lot more requests than we can accommodate. If you ......
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Join us on our lifestyle block in Geraldine, New Zealand
We are a lifestyle block in Geraldine with sheep cows and pigs + dogs We have a large garden and my husband also does homekill meat. He loves hunting and fishing We have a self contained unit available. We also have our 23yr old Autistic son ......
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Shape and care for the land in a haven of diversity in Cheviot, New Zealand
This is the eco-living arrangement and rural lifestyle of Olmec and Melisa. Our 2 hectare lifestyle forest garden is a haven of diversity. We use permaculture principals and thinking to shape and care for the land, growing a wide range of crops ......
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Help with general gardening and family life around our place in Temuka, Sth Canterbury, New Zealand
Hi everyone, we are on the hunt for someone or a couple to house sit for us while we take a family holiday leaving 9th January 2026 for around 2 weeks. If you don't like the idea of a crammed hostel over the xmas/January period or feel like ......
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Stay in a beautiful rural area with mountain bike and walking tracks in Waimate, New Zealand
We are renovating our home situated on the outskirts of the town of Waimate. ,I am a cycle mechanic and I enjoy mountain biking and living at the foot of the Waimate trail. I also do Karate. My wife is an Art tutor and avid gardner.We enjoy having ......
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Enjoy life at the sunny side of the harbour in Diamond Harbour, Christchurch, New Zealand
Welcome to the rebuilt of the Gardener's Cottage!. The cottage has been pulled down as it was unrepairable after substantial earthquake damage and in its place is a new dwelling which needs some finishing touches but is comfortable and welcoming. ......
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Help in the garden and house near Christchurch, New Zealand
Hi, we need some help in the house and some in the garden. garden etc its not too hard, and my husband is a fantastic chef. We also have 1 beautiful dog. We also have a lovely holiday home down in Fiordland,and if the timing works, you can accompany ......
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Come and help our family and learn about a farm in Cheviot, New Zealand
Our family runs a large sheep and beef farm in Cheviot, NOrth Canterbury. we also have a feijoa orchard on site and a large vegetable garden. We love to share our lifestyle with overseas visitors to show others how a typical farming kiwi family ......
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Experience family life in Christchurch, New Zealand
Help us get our garden under control in Christchurch New Zealand! We are a family of four, with two kids aged 4 and 7. We would love some help with the garden or even potentially some other handy-type tasks depending on your interest. We live on ......
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Help in the house and garden sometimes on the farm in Christchurch, New Zealand
I am an older widow and a writer. my Family have grown up. I enjoy classical music and concerts. I love gardening but need help with pruning, weeding and landscaping . At present there is some indoor maintenance, weeding and some lawn mowing I do ......
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