Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in New Zealand

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Canterbury, New Zealand

Join a mini garden project or help me with French while exploring Lyttelton, New Zealand
Hi, I'm Beth in British and I live in Lyttelton, on the Peninsula just outside Christchurch. I'm busy working and find it hard to manage the house and garden. Stay for a while and pick a choice of activities that help me round the house, or that ......
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Auckland, New Zealand

Help on a lifestyle block in West Auckland, New Zealand
Hello. We have a wonderful 10 acre lifestyle block close to the villages of Waimauku and Kumeu (wine country) in the north west part of Auckland, just 35 mins drive to the city outside of the rush hour and 20 mins drive to the beautiful Muriwai ......
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Nelson & Bays, New Zealand

Help with a creative dream Earthen house project near Motueka, New Zealand
Hi, We are a wee family of three: mum Tereza and two children Sol 9 and Inti 5. They are lovely and curious souls. After our homeschooling adventure we've joined the local Steiner school and kindy last year... The children spend one week with me ......
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Northland, New Zealand

Learn about healthy living and enjoy nature in Kaitaia, New Zealand
My husband Mike and I ive in the Far North surrounded by native bush. We love the peace and serenity around us and birdsong waking in the morning. At night we can hear Moreporks and Kiwis calling Our property is 30 minutes to Mangonui and Doubtless ......
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Northland, New Zealand

Creating space for conscious community in Northland, New Zealand
We are looking for a group of 5 to 10 people to take part in a Spring Camp - Creating Conscious Community. This will be in October and November 2026 and we would like people to stay a minimum of two weeks. Accommodation will be in Tipi's and Yurts ......
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Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Enjoy my Rotorua lifestyle across the road from the steaming geyser in Rotorua, New Zealand
Kia ora ra. I live in Rotorua having completed my home transformation. I have 1 dog, Te Uira a Labrador cross. I am with He Tuatoatanga, the Maori Spiritual Warrior School which is my past my present and my future. Here, I am in the thick of my ......
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Otago, New Zealand

Enjoy the mountain views at our converted woodshed home in Kurow, New Zealand
We have a large kiwi woolshed we have turned into an amazing funky home and apartment. It is set on a beautiful farm property with forests and a creek and many animals. We are close to the Waitaki river and the lakes for swims and biking over ......

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Southland, New Zealand

Enjoy peace and calmness in Hedgehope, Southland, New Zealand
We are Frewy and Tash we live in Dunsdale Valley, Hedgehope, Southland. Our property backs onto the Hokonui hills. We both work in the trucking industry as milk truck drivers driving all over Southland Our large section is full of bird life and ......
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Otago, New Zealand

A Wild Garden in Dunedin, New Zealand
Hi, I'm Maureen I enjoy living simply and I am passionate about nature, and active in the reserve that is opposite my home. I love to travel and hitchhike and meet other travellers and hear about their adventures. I work nearly full-time with ......
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Otago, New Zealand

Family home in Dunedin NZ- Otago
Our home is set in native bush with lots of native birds it is within walking distance, cycling to town and St Clair Beach (30 minute walk). We have views over the harbor basin.
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Wellington, New Zealand

Enjoy the peacefulness of country living in Stronvar, New Zealand
We are an older couple wishing to prepare our small farm for sale. We have some fencing and gardening tasks that needs doing so we can put the farm up for sale before it becomes too much for us. We live 35km from the nearest town and we love the ......
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Canterbury, New Zealand

Learn about native trees and escape from city life on Banks Peninsula, New Zealand
I am a very friendly 65 year old lady named Nicki. I live part time at Teoka bay on Banks peninsula Canterbury. It's a remote place 1.5 hours drive from Christchurch. I have 6 acres of land with a beautiful old cottage. Our land is neighbors to a ......
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Northland, New Zealand

Welcome to my beachside home and garden in Paihia, New Zealand
Im fairly new to 'Workaway' but have hosted travellers through another volunteering platform for years and enjoyed each exchange. Two years ago I travelled overseas, cycled 5000km through Europe, Cuba and Taiwan, spent time with daughters and ......
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Northland, New Zealand

Help with our garden and enjoy the ocean views over Northland, New Zealand
I am a well-traveled, open-minded, older woman on 16 hectares of land in native bush. I am an experienced medical herbalist, dedicated environmentalist, passionate about the food we eat and the environment we all share. This is permaculture property ......
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Auckland, New Zealand

Come and enjoy helping with our horses near Helensville, New Zealand
We are welcoming some help on our farm. Work includes looking after our horses, farm work, gardening, house keeping and the seasonal upkeep of our property. Our family is constantly fluctuating with both people - dogs, cats, and horses. We are ......
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West Coast, New Zealand

Sick of the same old travel experience? Join with us on the mighty West Coast, New Zealand
Kia ora (Hello and well wishes) My name Is Ian, and I am a single father to an absolutely amazing 8-year-old girl . Our Home & Our Way You are not welcomed here as a guest. You are welcomed as whānau (family) Our home is guided by Rangatira ta ......
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Waikato, New Zealand

Join our friendly home in Taupo, NZ
Based in Taupo New Zealand looking for individual or couple to help around our home to do house work to get home ready for Christmas. In exchange we can show you our kiwi culture and share if you the different types of food we eat including a ......
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Otago, New Zealand

Experience country life while learning new skills near Oamaru, New Zealand
We have a family owned farm. But our two children have grown and now have their own farms. We raise sheep for wool and meat, and Angus cattle for meat. WE DO NOT REQUIRE FARM LABOUR but we are very busy and appreciate volunteers that want to get ......
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Auckland, New Zealand

Stay on a sustainable lifestyle block in rural Auckland, New Zealand
Hi, we’re Pip and Nige, originally from the UK, but have been living in New Zealand for the past seventeen years. We absolutely love our adopted country and would love to be able to share our home and experiences of New Zealand’s amazing lifestyle ......
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about 5 days ago

Canterbury, New Zealand

Peaceful stay by the river in Kurow, New Zealand
Hi there, I live on the bank of the Waitaki river, a large fishing and hydro river flowing from Mt Cook. We are in the middle of the south island. I am looking for some help to do some outdoor work, and cook our evening meal.the work is only 3 hours ......
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