Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in New Zealand

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Auckland, New Zealand

Gardening and daily life in a beautiful part of Auckland, New Zealand
I live in a beautiful part of Auckland, the beach is at the end of my street and it is a safe, friendly neighbourhood with lots of outdoor activities plus shops, cafes etc - it has everything! I have a faithful dog and two cats, and a couple of ......
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Northland, New Zealand

Join our family for a getaway, which feels like a tropical resort in Houhora, New Zealand
We are a family of five, living on a small rural property in the far far north. We have a few horses and a lot to do around the place. You will stay in a comfortable cabin, suitable for 1-2 people (possibly more if wanting). The cabin includes a ......
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about 22 hours ago

Auckland, New Zealand

Help with horse care on a beautiful waterfront lifestyle property in Auckland, New Zealand
Looking for help for March 2026 experienced with horses a must. Work required approximately 20hours per week. Stay with us in our brand new modern house with a pool. We are a small family of 3 who live just outside of Auckland on a beautiful ......
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Gisborne, New Zealand

Stay in our self-built straw bale earth home in Gisborne, New Zealand
Hi there workaway(s) We are Kirsty and Andrew and - Welcome to a fun busy family with 4 kids - 1 boy at home 11 and our 2 other boys (17 and 19) and daughter 21 out in the world. We are on the go doing fun activities on our piece of paradise 5 ......
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about 9 days ago

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Help with gardening and looking after our dog Willow, New Zealand
Kia ora! My husband and I have settled in Havelock North, Hawkes Bay after travelling overseas for two years, enjoying the European summer and the Canadian winters, living the "ski bum" lifestyle! We have been so lucky to host on Workaway, make ......
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Northland, New Zealand

Join our self sustainable family farm and help with weeding, planting and animal care in Paparoa, New Zealand
Hello we are Tristan, Ruby and Mae. Tristan and Ruby are in their early 30s and Mae is 2 years old. We are aiming to live a more sustainable life, grow our own organic food, and to rescue more animals in the future.
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about 23 days ago

Nelson & Bays, New Zealand

Stay by the sea at our home at Cable Bay, near Nelson, New Zealand
Hello (kia ora) We (John and Cher) live in a open sunny modern home at Cable Bay, near Nelson. We live on the edge of a tidal estuary, and it is a short walk to the swimming beach. We have kayaking, walking tracks, mountain biking, fishing and ......
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Auckland, New Zealand

Animal sanctuary in Matakana, New Zealand
2 volunteers wanted, for 2 weeks, 21 Feb - 8 March Animal sanctuary in Matakana, New Zealand: Our animal sanctuary that is looking for two wonderful volunteers to help with animal care from February 21 - March 8. We're located in Matakana, north ......
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Northland, New Zealand

Paradise on the Kaipara harbour in Pahi, Paparoa Aotearoa, New Zealand
Kia ora! After years of being a big city dweller, I've spent the last six up here in paradise - 90 mins from Auckland. I need support with sorting out gardening, landscaping, tree pruning and some minor building / carpentry things. You'll have a ......
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Waikato, New Zealand

Help out in the garden and hang out with my dogs in South Waikato, New Zealand
I have recently moved into a lovely little 3 bedroom cottage on a 880 sq mtr section in Tokoroa. I have 2 gorgeous dogs who just love visitors!! So you must love dogs as they will want you to become your new best friends from the moment you ......
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Auckland, New Zealand

Outdoor gardening in South Auckland, New Zealand
My husband and I are in our early 50's/early 60's and in 2014 built our home on 2.5acres. My parents live with us in a separate part of the house. We have planted approx 5000 trees with the help of Trees For Survival and Auckland City Council. We ......
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Northland, New Zealand

Connect with the locals and transform our garden in Tutukaka, New Zealand
Tutukaka is a special place on the east coast of Northland, New Zealand. Our property overlooks the sea with organic gardens, bananas, an orchard which we are wanting to transform into a syntropic food forest, native and subtropical trees and ......
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Auckland, New Zealand

Help us with the property and outdoor projects on a lifestyle block in Auckland, New Zealand
Hi, we live on a lifestyle block, no animals for the moment. We offer a secluded and private setting with beautiful country views. We have an organic veggie garden and fruit trees. We are looking for help with general maintenance of the property, ......
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about 2 days ago

Otago, New Zealand

Enjoy adventures and join us in our daily life in Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand
I live with my sister Denise in beautiful Queenstown. I was encouraged to join Workaway after hearing about the many brilliant connections made by my daughter Caro, a long time Workaway host in Rotorua. I look forward to hosting visitors in exchange ......
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about 16 hours ago

Auckland, New Zealand

Help around the house on beautiful Waiheke Island, New Zealand
Welcome to the adventures that life brings you as you travel and explore this beautiful world. Hi I'm Anna-Marie and my son Bailey is now flatting (you will read about him in many of our reviews). My home is located on Waiheke Island. It is a 35 ......
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Southland, New Zealand

Immerse yourself in nature and help with native plantings in Southland, New Zealand
Old School, extensive native gardens and native plant nursery in small rural town on natures edge close to Fiordland's wilderness, wild southern beaches. Visitors help in the non-commercial part of our property, the gardens and gounds. Volunteers ......
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Taranaki, New Zealand

Come and help our little family and enjoy living in Oakura, Taranaki, New Zealand
Hello, we are a little family that loves living in Oakura, Taranaki. My kids are 9 and 12 and love being outdoors. I am finishing renovating our home and garden and would love to have some help and can offer someone (or a couple) travelling a chance ......
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about 28 days ago

Northland, New Zealand

Help with our house and garden and experience the Northland, Kaipara, New Zealand
I'm Donna and I live with my partner Cath in the Northern Kaipara just 2 hrs North of Auckland We are women in our 50s who have open minds and wide interests. We can accomodate a couple or an individual . We have moved to the country 2 yrs ago ......
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Northland, New Zealand

Come join us to establish a food forest and more outdoor projects in a wonderful place in Whangarei, New Zealand
Kia Ora! ¡Hola! 你好! Thank you for taking the time to check out our profile. We are Monica, Kyle, baby Harrison and Hudson the dog. We are thrilled to welcome people to our own land. Kyle is an environmental monitoring officer and carpenter, while ......
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Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Enjoy a little piece of NZ paradise, build a hotel for some chickens and enjoy sunny Napier, New Zealand
Hi I would love some help with developing gardens & general help building a cabin etc...... Kiwi guy - needing help to develop my small piece of land in a country environment, beautiful forest trails on doorstep, picturesque lake Tutira 7 mins ......
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