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Help us on our small farm and explore beautiful New Zealand, Purangi

We are a couple who live in Taranaki on a small farm together with our 3 sheep, 2 dogs and 3 chickens. We finished building our own home and now need help with projects around the garden and house. For those staying over Christmas, we offer a ......

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Share our family life while being surrounded by diverse farming and vast nature in Taumarunui, New Zealand

Hello Workawayers! Thank you for checking out our WorkAway profile. We are a family of three — Ben (33), Kayla (33), and Olive (2.5). We’ve hosted on and off over the past few years and enjoy being part of the WorkAway community whenever it fits ......

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Learn about Life at a historical home overlooking the ocean in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand

Hi my name is Jennie I live in a beautiful historical home over looking the ocean in New Plymouth, Taranaki, NZ the 2nd best region to visit in the world 2017 according to the Lonely planet. Originally we came from the UK and settled in this place ......

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Join our daily life on a small coastal farm near Kaitake, New Zealand

I'm an ocean scientist who lives on a 4 Ha farm near the coast at Oakura. It's a beautiful part of NZ, nearby there are surf breaks and mountain walks. On the farm there are always chores to be done and interesting building projects to do.

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Gardening, Ruby Bay coast, South Island, New Zealand

We are retirees, Michael and Ruve, with a house and 11 acres on the Ruby Bay coast, 30 minutes from Nelson and are near the Abel Tasman walk at the top of the South Island. We need help on our property outside gardening, 4 1/2 hours per day, Monday ......

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Gardening and native plant propagation in the Greta Valley, New Zealand

We live on an attractive farm on the east coast of the South Island, with beautiful views over the sea to Christchurch 1.5 hours away. Swimming pool and tennis court.

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Join us by the beach in sunny Ōpōtiki, New Zealand

Our property is based in the beautiful Bay of Plenty, its only half an acre but have plenty of projects always on the go. The property has an ocean view and is even walkable to the beach. This was a bare piece of land when we purchased it but have ......

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Enjoy the beautiful rural wilderness of Russell, New Zealand

We have a beautiful rural property, complete with large vege gardens, fruit trees, chickens, ducks and a pool/ We just need a hand with general gardening, occasional cleaning and weeding. Your accommodation will be dorm style beds with composting ......

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Help with outdoor projects for a quiet stay in a semi-rural setting in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Hi there, My name is Sylvia and my husband’s name is Greg. We have 2 children Quinn (13) and Mika (11). We live on a beautiful 1.5 acre, semi-rural property which is 20 mins drive from Tauranga and 5 mins drive into the local village of Omokoroa. ......

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Learn new skills surrounded by bushland in suburban Lower Hutt, New Zealand

Hi there, I live in a valley about an hour out of Wellington close to our local river and surrounded by bushland. It's a beautiful place. I have a big garden which I need lots of help with & in return I can provide good food, interesting ......

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We are a well travelled couple with one lovely dog living on a lovely property in Nelson & Bays, New Zealand

We are a well travelled couple with one lovely dog living on a lovely property with a large garden. We enjoy the company of our visitors and like to share great food. We are not far from Able Tasman National Park, the main bike trails and great ......

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Helping out on a property in Riverton, Southland, New Zealand.

My one acre property sometimes gets away on me and some assistance is appreciated. I am a mature widow, living alone, retired secondary school teacher who works voluntarily in the community. I have travelled considerably and enjoy learning about ......

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Helping hands welcome in our house and garden in Rural Mid Canterbury, New Zealand

We are a relaxed Kiwi/German couple on a 2.5 ha lifestyle block in Buccleuch, with 3 cats (wild cats who seem to have adopted us) and a handful of sheep. We are only a stone throw away from the Hakatere Conservation Area in Mid Canterbury and Mt ......

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Help make dreams become a reality in a quarter acre garden in Darfield, New Zealand

I have recently moved into Darfield into a three bedroom house, with a large garden, on a quiet street in Darfield. It's a blank canvas and I have big plans for the garden - fruit and vegetables, native trees and bird and insect havens. I have ......

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Join our Kiwi family, connect with locals and explore new horizons in Kaitaia, New Zealand

Hello travellers, we're a young family who grew up in Kaitāia, travelled around the world and then moved home to settle down when COVID hit. Kelly lived in Perth and Bridget lived in London and Dublin. We love Kaitāia, the access to beautiful ......

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Be a part of our family and experience farm life in the Wairarapa, New Zealand

We are looking for friendly, helpful workawayers to be a part of our family at Christmas time. We need help with the gardens (weeding, watering, trimming etc) and spring cleaning the house ready for a family Christmas where we expect you to join in ......

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Help with daily life and the garden in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

We live in a lovely 1920's villa which we are still renovating and we have a large garden that I can't always cope with. We try to grow our own supply of vegetables as organically as possible and we have our own hens and ducks, we have a little old ......

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Paradise awaits your presence and creativity in Paihia, New Zealand

I have lived in Paihia for 11 years and enjoyed every moment that this paradise has to offer. My home is situated in Te Haumi and I have a stunning view over the bay to Russell. Over the last 8 years I have welcomed guests through my bnb ......

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Peace and harmony for all in a beautiful food forest in Rockville, New Zealand

Kia Ora, I am MokshaJoyJoy and live in a beautiful foodforest in the making. My goal is to live a self-sustainable lifestyle in harmony with nature. It's been 4 years sice ive been develloping the forest and it's been a rewarding journey which I ......

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Join us on the beachfront in Whangārei, New Zealand

Come and stay by the beach at Helena Bay- 45 mins from Whangarei. We are a (grown up) kiwi/danish family ( Greer, Esbern, Oriole and Erling) and share our batch with our extended family in Australia. We are passionate about gardening, the ocean, ......

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