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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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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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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 ......

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Stay with a bilingual family in New Plymouth, New Zealand

We are a busy active family of 4 live close to the mountain and beach. Me and my husband are at our mid 30s, our kids are 6 and 2 years old. I am from Taiwan so I can speak Chinese and English. This is my 7th year in New Zealand. Husband born and ......

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Permaculture homestead farm close to Tuatapere, western Southland, New Zealand

We bought a farm (in late October 2023) and could do with some extra hands! Plenty to do for experienced or non-experienced. We offer you a retro caravan with two singles or parking space for your own van or tent with blow up mattress and excellent ......

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Learn new skills and experience a truly beautiful part of New Zealand

Help build a Tiny House! Hey, I'm Eaden and I live in a beautiful part of the Coromandel Peninsula, in the north island of New Zealand. I live in a solar powered eco-village, surrounded by native forest and birds, and friendly people. I have been ......

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Share our daily life on our lifestyle farm in the beautiful countryside of Komata, New Zealand

My husband and myself living on a large lifestyle block in the hills just out of Paeroa. It feels like in the middle of nowhere. 5km on a gravel road, crossing a stream five times and then up into the hills with beautiful views, surrounded by bush ......

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Self discovery and a deep connection with nature in Waipu, New Zealand

Internship and learning Kia Ora and welcome to our project . We are establishing this place at Waipu Caves - a supportive refuge for self discovery and healing and caring through a deep connection with nature and horses.. Set amongst the majestic ......

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Help with housesitting and help around my garden in Auckland, New Zealand

--- Look after my garden while I travel. --- We are a family of 3 that includes me and our two sons Reuben 25 and Jericho 27. We live in Sandringham, Auckland which is 5-6 km from CBD and also beach in different direction. There are many beaches ......

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Working with nature to create a regenerative-permaculture based homestead near Paeroa / Thames, New Zealand

We are working with nature to create a diverse and resilient regenerative-permaculture homestead on 30 acres of farmland with animals, a fruit orchard, a garden, a native plant nursery and woodlots. Our property is located in a rural valley ......

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Join our family and help with daily life in the heart of Ponsonby, Auckland

Here a family of 2 from France, USA and New Zealand, loving the outdoors and seeking help managing our household and childcare for our 8 yo daughter. Caring for community projects and horses, we are seeking someone to help us who is keen on culture ......

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Come experience a hub of cultural experience and spend time outdoors gardening in Whanganui, New Zeland

Hi, my name is Grace and I am a retired school teacher. I like to spend my days in my well established gardens or visiting with family. I am an experienced traveller and been all around the world. I enjoy meeting people and sharing stories. I have ......

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Join our family and experience a rural way of living in Little River, New Zealand

We are a family of 5 , 3 generations , 3 dwellings , developing a 3 Acre property into extensive gardens , native tree restoration & fruit trees whilst caring for each other and living largely from the land and ocean. Our Area is a peaceful haven ......

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