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Stay in a small, establishing community near Kaitaia in the beautiful Far North New Zealand

Welcome to the Farm! We are two families, living alongside each other, slowly and intentionally establishing a land based community together. We are… * Hannah H, Erik, Sunai (3) and Aruni (1) * Hannah L, Will, Norah (4) and Ida (1) Erik is from ......

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Help us with gardening and explore Hamilton, New Zealand

We are a christian non smoking family on a secluded lifestyle property with established trees and "English gardens". 1 acre Gardens + 1 acre Paddocks. We have a large pool, spa pool, gym and grass tennis court(now a soccer pitch). We have organic ......

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Join us on our beautiful piece of paradise in Northland, New Zealand

We are a family with three children aged 9,13 &17. We live in a renovated kauri villa (built in 1925-thats old for New Zealand) in a stunning remote area with Kiwis on our land. You can usually hear them at night. If you are lucky you may see ......

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Experience life at a spectacular geothermal attraction in Rotorua, New Zealand

==================== Our Geothermal attraction 25 minutes north of Taupo and 45 Minutes South of Rotorua. Please check google to see what the attraction is about and we’re you would be based. Working holiday visa is required. Good ......

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Join our fun, friendly family in Waipu, Northland, New Zealand

Available now until Jan 30th. Friendly relaxed family looking for help in Northland. We are 30 minutes south of Whangārei and 1.5-2 hours north of Auckland. We are a family of 4 with a 11 year old and a 5 year old. My Husband works PT as a Project ......

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Help with my beloved's gardens and share your adventures in the world with us in Owaka, New Zealand

Robin is overcoming daily Parkinson's but refuses to allow this to stop him from living - we have paid staff who helps him with his basic physical needs - you would not be doing their work. Your interactions with Robin will allow him to see and ......

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Help me with projects on the beautiful Wairarapa coast, New Zealand

I am Philippa and I live in New Zealand on the beautiful Wairarapa coast. Tora is well known for its surf and seafood. I often get despondent about the work required to maintain my section and need some help to keep on top of it

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Become a part of family life in the beautiful rural town of Tapawera, New Zealand

Kia Ora, we are a family of four. We live in a small rural town about 50 km away from Nelson, 57 km from Nelson Lakes and 48 km from Motueka. All gorgeous drives. For a small town, Tapawera is a beautiful community with heaps of adventures. There ......

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Help with gardening on a charming old small farm in Tasman, New Zealand

We are living in a homestead on a former apple orchard 2 km from the sea and 1 km from Tasman village with a shop, cafe, galleries, and golf course and close to the Great Taste Biking Trail (by car 10mins to Motueka, 30mins to Nelson). We have 2 ......

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Help a family of four on the North Shore of Auckland, New Zealand

We are a multi-cultural family living on the North Shore of Auckland. We are a family of four, the father is from New Zealand and returned here to live in January 2017 from Berlin, Germany. The mother is Brazilian and is fluent in German, English, ......

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Help out at Bethells Beach in Auckland, New Zealand

We are a household of 3, two women (we are sisters), and one 8 year old boy, plus three very curious chickens and an extremely affectionate cat. We live on a rural property ten minutes walk from Bethells beach and in the other direction is a 25min ......

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Share our family life nestled near the beaches in Papamoa, New Zealand

Looking for help. I am away from my phone alot due to busy life, apologies if I don't reply straight away Fun little family nestled in the beautiful bay of plenty at Papamoa Beach I'm looking for an extra hand with everyday household chores, ......

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Spend time with our busy family of 4 on the coast of Mangawhai, north of Auckland, New Zealand

We are a friendly family of 4 + dog and cat living in Mangawhai on the coast of New Zealand north of Auckland. If you are after ocean and water, there is ample opportunity for surfing, diving, boating and fishing here. We also have an amazing cliff ......

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Help with our gardens, tropical food forest and vegetable plots in Waipu, New Zealand

We live on 20 acres of land with views out to the Pacific Ocean about 2 hours north of Auckland. We have a tropical food forest, vegetable plots, many fruit and nut trees. We overlook and are neighbored by native bush. We attempt to garden as ......

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Come and share in my colourful creative space in Raglan, Waikato

Hi my name is Robyn and I live in Raglan, famous for it's amazing surf, laidback lifestyle and friendly community. My home is a lovely, sunny, comfortable and creative space which I share with two dogs, as well as friends and family who come to ......

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Help with maintenance at a farm to a fun loving family in Tolaga Bay, New Zealand

We are a fun loving family of 5 who live in a beautiful remote part of New Zealand. Come and meet our energetic children aged 12, 10 & 7. Our three dogs, Burmese cat, our mad pet goat Alfie, baby kid Billy and 8 chickens, and gorgeous pony Princess. ......

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Join a fun family of 4 living on the Wild West coast of Greymouth in New Zealand.

Kia Ora, Hello, we are a Family of 4 living on the Wild West coast of Greymouth in New Zealand. We have two children a 3 year old girl and 5 year old boy. I (Mia) am a teacher part time and a photographer part time and my Partner Jayden is a ......

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Join Us at Rosedale Cottage – A Place to Grow, Create, and Make a Difference! 🌱 Kaitaia, New Zealand

Hey there! We’re Tunisia and Judah, and we live in beautiful Kaitaia with our daughter and awesome pets. We’ve been creating a permaculture garden filled with herbs, edible plants, and what most think are just weeds – it’s all about growing our own ......

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Help with collaborative projects in a beautiful spot looking out to sea in Waipu, New Zealand

My name is John, I am a former professional chef and restaurant owner from New Zealand. Now retired, I spend my time looking after and developing the land on which I have been living for the past year. I have three young goats who are very people ......

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Help with some garden projects in the sunny Bay of Islands in the far north of New Zealand

We are Craig and Jane and live in the sunny Bay of Islands in the far north of New Zealand. Semi rural on just under 2 acres of land, the property is about 15 minutes from Kerikeri, 10 minutes from Kaikohe and 20 minutes from Paihia. Craig is a ......

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