Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in New Zealand

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Tasman, New Zealand

Help with gardening and enjoy the natural beauty of Upper Moutere, New Zealand
I am a business person who travels extensively. I need a little help with the garden, but I am also doing this as a social exercise to meet interesting people. This is a large private garden, not a business. The work is not hard, the accommodation ......
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about 3 days ago

Marlborough , New Zealand

Help out our family and enjoy some time in Picton, New Zealand
Hello, We are a family of three; Nina, Dan and Rokia. We're from South Africa originally and we love to travel and to meet travellers! Through our travels, we've landed up living in beautiful Picton, a great place to be! We both work in the ......
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Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Be part of our family and have fun with the kids in Pahiatua, New Zealand
Location near town called Pahiatua , lower north island **** looking for someone to stay and help me with the upkeep of garden and house cleaning. Also some minding of kids during calving - I feed claves twice a day and they kids find it tough ......
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Auckland, New Zealand

Join our relaxed, friendly family on Waiheke Island, New Zealand
We are a family of myself Emma and my 2 teenage kids We live in one of the most beautiful parts of New Zealand on Waiheke island. I work 2 days a week in Auckland and the kids are at school everyday during the week.
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about 7 days ago

Auckland, New Zealand

Join our non-profit philosophically based retreat in Wellsford, New Zealand
Only time for you to visit .... A unique retreat space set up by a Charity, a philosophically based, non-religious organization. It is completely voluntary and free for young people 18-30 to attend! The philosophy is based on love and exercising ......
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Canterbury, New Zealand

Help us with projects at our ski lodge and enjoy the area of Methven, New Zealand
Lindy and I have a small ski lodge in picturesque Methven after spending time working and travelling around the world. Our lodge is only 300m from the centre of town which has great pubs, coffee shops, restaurants and other amenities. Methven is ......
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Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Enjoy stunning views and help around our property in Napier, New Zealand
We would like a strong, capable person to help us clean ceilings, inside walls, clean & wipe cupboards, wash windows, water pressure our roof & pathways, paint the ceiling of our new sun room. We are looking for help from 27 May. We like a sense ......
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Southland, New Zealand

Experience farm life with us in Athol, New Zealand
Hello!! We’re Steve and Amanda, a couple living in the small, peaceful town of Athol, nestled between Queenstown, Te Anau, and Invercargill. We are looking for some help in November & December 2025, we have a couple of tasks we need help with - ......
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Gisborne, New Zealand

Share our way of life and good company in Tolaga Bay, New Zealand
We are a couple in our 60's living in a simple old Kiwi bach in the heart of Tolaga Bay township, a place with a rich and diverse culture and strong traditions. Tolaga Bay is the perfect gateway to the East Coast of New Zealand. We can help you get ......
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Canterbury, New Zealand

Shape and care for the land in a haven of biodiversity 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 biodiversity. We use permaculture principles and approaches to shape and care for the land, growing a wide range of ......
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Northland, New Zealand

Country life in Mangawhai, New Zealand
We are Di and Mick a friendly, active, semi-retired couple who require help in our garden and odd jobs around the home. We are on a 1 acre block of land. No animals. We have lovely separate private accommodation for you to stay in which can ......
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about 3 days ago

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Family life and outdoor living in Rotorua, New Zealand
Apple orchard (non commercial) and native tree rural property 15 minutes from Rotorua and 30mins from Tauranga. Solo Dad to a nature loving 7 year old girl, into sailing, mountain biking and crafting/ art projects together. I work part time as a ......
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Wellington, New Zealand

Help out a busy family in Island Bay, Wellington, New Zealand
We have space from 12 July to 17 July. We are a family of four, plus Barry the dog. We live in Island Bay and need some help with our garden. Let us know if you have any questions :)
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Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Farming lifestyle with our family and help with some special projects in a secluded part of Welcome Bay, New Zealand
Our property is in a quiet, secluded part of Tauranga and you will stay with us in the house in your own double room. We have great views that look out over Tauranga and a swimming pool which is great in the summer to cool down after working in the ......
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Auckland, New Zealand

Aupair and cultural exchange with our family in seaside Leigh, New Zealand
Kia ora! We are a warm and welcoming family living in the stunning seaside village of Leigh, just a short walk from the breathtaking Matheson Bay. Our home is filled with adventure, fun, and the energy of four beautiful children (aged 8,5, and twin ......
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Waikato, New Zealand

Town and country living in the Waikato, New Zealand
We are an easy going family of four with 2 cats, 4 sheep, 2 goats and 5 chickens. We live on the outskirts of Hamilton on a bit of land. We like the outdoors, biking, hiking and hanging out with friends. We have a room to offer, plenty of outdoor ......
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Wellington, New Zealand

Share our family life in Lower North Island, Masterton, New Zealand
Hi travelers Is anybody a painter? My bathroom is in desperate need of a face lift! Physically capable person is what I need! Lots of outside work. Jobs would include: - Painting - Cleaning tack - Cutting the grass around my house - The right ......
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Auckland, New Zealand

Help us restore native trees back to our valley and with gardening in Katikati, New Zealand
Come help us restore native trees back to our valley, weed the garden, or help sand/paint/mortar our house! You are also welcome to use our pool, spa pool, BBQ, etc, we often have dinner together next to our outdoor fire. We are a couple from NZ ......
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Auckland, New Zealand

Join us on our urban Permaculture Property in Auckland's multi-cultural central suburb, Sandringham. New Zealand
Kia Ora Hi. We are a lesbian couple with our cat Edelweiss, two beehives and three chooks in Auckland's city fringe Sandringham. Various major public transport options within 5-10 minutes walk. We have planted over 45 fruit trees, have a good size ......
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about 19 hours ago

Tasman, New Zealand

Learn about Maori history, come meet the locals and experience our paradise in Motueka, Aotearoa, New Zealand
We live 2kms from central Motueka township. We are a semi-retired couple with two adult sons living close by with their amazingly talented wives and our seven beautiful grandchildren who visit regularly. The property consists of muddled cottage ......
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