Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in New Zealand

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Canterbury, New Zealand

Join us with general gardening and family life around our place in Temuka, Sth Canterbury, New Zealand
We are a family of four. Mark, Vicki, Lachlan & George. Me and Vicki have both traveled & lived in London for three years, we used our time there to travel and meet new people, we really treasure this time in our lives and the experiences we got ......
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Northland, New Zealand

Experience Kiwi culture in our family home in a tranquil valley in the Far North of New Zealand
Kia ora! We are seeking help at our property which is set in a tranquil valley in the Far North of New Zealand. We are a family of 5 who has ventured into owning our own lifestyle property. We have 3 children aged under 8 years, 1 girl and 2 ......
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Tasman, New Zealand

Fun permaculture living as close to nature as you can be in Onekaka, New Zealand
We are Ian and Melanie . We are European kiwis . We are just around the corner from the iconic Mussel inn and there is kayaking and mountain biking on our doorstep . We have lived on the land here for 7 years and are building permaculture gardens . ......
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Southland, New Zealand

Get to know our community and learn about gardening in Nelson, New Zealand
I’m an easy walk into nelson city, 5 minutes from MTB trails, walking tracks and a bird sanctuary. I live in an old house in a fantastic neighbourhood, really central, really friendly area. I’m kids free at the moment (just me in the house), I work ......
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Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Join our family in Springfield, Rotorua, New Zealand
Kia ora, We’d love for you to enjoy your stay with us and experience our beautiful city! Rotorua is a vibrant town on the shores of its namesake lake, located on Aotearoa New Zealand’s North Island. It’s well known for its geothermal wonders and ......
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Northland, New Zealand

Help us build our spiritual centre in Kohukohu, New Zealand
Hello, Thank you for viewing our host listing. ABOUT US Our foundation is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization founded by Jogi to create an inclusive culture toward global harmony and peace through spiritual growth and personal ......
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Northland, New Zealand

Join our off-grid family in Far North, New Zealand
Our lifestyle is very simple and fully off-grid, with minimal infrastructure. Daily life involves practical, hands-on work such as helping with outside building projects, land and general maintenance, setting up and maintaining our work shed, moving ......
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about 11 days ago

Auckland, New Zealand

Join our family and help with our son, home and horses in Nor-West Auckland, New Zealand
We live on a Farm. 20 acres in Waimauku. Muriwai is 10 minutes away . Lots of local vineyards. Close to forest for mountain biking and walking Horse ride in forest or on beach We have horses Have lots of pets and one 11 year old boy! We eat well ......
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about 11 hours ago

Southland, New Zealand

Come join my nature and animal oasis in Oxford, New Zealand
I have a 10 acre block of land with 11 goats, 4 bossy geese, 4 cheeky chickens, and 2 big boisterous dogs. You will stay in a sweet little self contained caravan and in exchange for meals and accomodation will help with various jobs arpund the ......
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about 4 days ago

Taranaki, New Zealand

Gardening projects in wonderful Taranaki, New Zealand
Hi, we are Alan and Louise. We have been Workawayers ourselves in past years, whilst travelling in Europe and the UK. We loved the work experience, meeting new people, the sharing of cultures. We are now retired (ex teachers), but we have a new ......
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Otago, New Zealand

Experience rural life in Central Otago, New Zealand
We have a small lifestyle property surrounded by larger farms in the beautiful Central Otago. Your accomodation is self contained in our newly renovated studio. The bathroom is currently being built and so is the deck however the bedroom area is ......
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Tasman, New Zealand

Help out in the garden, stay in a cosy VW Kombi van and explore the nearby Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
I live in a semi-rural area just outside of Motueka (Riwaka) and need help in the garden (lots of weeding & general tidying up). This is the perfect base to explore the area from, only 10mins drive from Kaiteriteri and 20mins from Marahau - start ......
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about 20 days ago

Waikato, New Zealand

Day to day life on the life style block in Te Kuiti, New Zealand
We have a life style block of land ,with house ,we have got a Foxie dog and a few hens.my name is Dorothy and my husband is called bernie we love meeting new people .we have got lots of tasks here like gardening ,cleaning ,firewood ,helping Bernie ......
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Nelson & Bays, New Zealand

Join our eco friendly projects and create organic gardens in Tasman, New Zealand
Kia ora Workawayers, Welcome to our home in sunny Tasman village. We live on 2.4ha (6acres) of organically managed forest and garden and have a small flock of chickens. Our business is a family run cafe. The cafe is now only open on Fridays. We ......

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Waikato, New Zealand

Come be part of our intentional community family in Karangahake, New Zealand
We are a Farm, a small scale intentional community and permaculture farm located in Karangahake, NZ. There is 24 in the community with a number of young hippy families endeavoring to live self-sufficiently. The property is perfectly positioned to ......
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about 13 days ago

Auckland, New Zealand

Join us around the house in Paerata, New Zealand
GENERAL PROFILE:: We are Brenda, Matt and Zepplan. We live on the rural outskirts of Auckland, but with public transport close by. We have 2 beautiful dogs both Miniature Schnauzers who are used to being inside. We have chickens and 1 sheep . Our ......
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Wellington, New Zealand

Join me gardening in beautiful Raumati South, New Zealand
Hi, I live in a comfortable house in a cute community, close to a beach, and about one hour by train from Wellington. I have two spare bedrooms and am keen to swap some gardening, painting and other help, for accommodation. I love this part of NZ ......
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Northland, New Zealand

Help me create my own paradise in Kerikeri, New Zealand
Hi, My names Liz and I'm turning my 5.4 hectare block into my own piece of paradise. It's totally offgrid and I live by simple green principles. Friendly cows who love their necks scratched and plenty of wild Kiwi birds. Our peninsula has the ......
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Canterbury, New Zealand

Join us on our small farm on beautiful South Island's east coast, New Zealand
Our small farm is just south of Timaru on the east coast of the beautiful South Island, New Zealand. We are close to lots of lovely NZ landscapes and it is a great place to explore if you love nature. We feel like our home is a little piece of ......
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about 16 days ago

Taranaki, New Zealand

Experience the culture and lifestyle of a small town on the west coast in South Taranaki, North Island, New Zealand
Hi I have lived in South taranaki for my whole life but travelled extensively. My family are of dutch decent and I have many aunts and uncles in the Netherlands. My employment was with special needs children I have recently retired. We are ......
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