Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in New Zealand

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The image depicts the interior of a converted bus, featuring a bed, dining table, and windows, with a focus on comfort and functionality.
The image depicts the interior of a converted bus, featuring a bed, dining table, and windows, with a focus on comfort and functionality.
The image depicts the interior of a converted bus, featuring a bed, dining table, and windows, with a focus on comfort and functionality.
The image depicts the interior of a converted bus, featuring a bed, dining table, and windows, with a focus on comfort and functionality.
The image depicts the interior of a converted bus, featuring a bed, dining table, and windows, with a focus on comfort and functionality.
The image depicts the interior of a converted bus, featuring a bed, dining table, and windows, with a focus on comfort and functionality.
The image depicts the interior of a converted bus, featuring a bed, dining table, and windows, with a focus on comfort and functionality.
The image depicts the interior of a converted bus, featuring a bed, dining table, and windows, with a focus on comfort and functionality.
The image depicts the interior of a converted bus, featuring a bed, dining table, and windows, with a focus on comfort and functionality.
about 12 days ago

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Come and enjoy our beautiful paradise in Waiotahe, New Zealand!
We are Lynne & Arthur, a passionate enviro couple who do many conservational projects around the district. My partner does regeneration/landscaping projects while I teach environmental studies at a local primary school part-time, run our native ......
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The image depicts a serene landscape featuring rolling hills, trees, and a distant mountain range set against a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring rolling hills, trees, and a distant mountain range set against a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring rolling hills, trees, and a distant mountain range set against a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring rolling hills, trees, and a distant mountain range set against a blue sky with white clouds.
about 9 hours ago

Waikato, New Zealand

Explore nature while staying with our family in Te Pahu, New Zealand
We live rurally on 5acre block in the foothills of Mt Pirongia in Te Pahu. We are in our 60’s and have projects like firewood, fencing, gardening, tree planting, pruning, house washing, gutter cleaning, animal care and housesitting. We have 2 ......
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The image depicts a cozy living room with white walls, grey carpet, and wooden furniture, featuring a TV, plants, and a doorway leading to another room with a tropical curtain.
about 15 days ago

Northland, New Zealand

Share experiences and learn about new traditions in Tutukaka, New Zealand
Hi there. We are on the coast, just 100mts from the stunning Kowharewa Bay. We have a large tropical garden and beautiful grounds. We have a puppy that needs walks, lawns need moving and general tidying to be done. Its a contstant. We have a ......
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The image shows a selfie of a man and woman, with the man standing behind the woman, both smiling and posing for the camera.
The image shows a selfie of a man and woman, with the man standing behind the woman, both smiling and posing for the camera.
The image shows a selfie of a man and woman, with the man standing behind the woman, both smiling and posing for the camera.
The image shows a selfie of a man and woman, with the man standing behind the woman, both smiling and posing for the camera.
The image shows a selfie of a man and woman, with the man standing behind the woman, both smiling and posing for the camera.
The image shows a selfie of a man and woman, with the man standing behind the woman, both smiling and posing for the camera.
The image shows a selfie of a man and woman, with the man standing behind the woman, both smiling and posing for the camera.
The image shows a selfie of a man and woman, with the man standing behind the woman, both smiling and posing for the camera.
The image shows a selfie of a man and woman, with the man standing behind the woman, both smiling and posing for the camera.
The image shows a selfie of a man and woman, with the man standing behind the woman, both smiling and posing for the camera.
The image shows a selfie of a man and woman, with the man standing behind the woman, both smiling and posing for the camera.
The image shows a selfie of a man and woman, with the man standing behind the woman, both smiling and posing for the camera.

Wellington, New Zealand

Enjoy a relaxing stay at our home and enjoy the local beach in Paraparaumu, New Zealand
Robyn and I are in our late 60s - Robyn is a retired nurse, and I am a teacher. We have two adult daughters with families - one in New Zealand and one in Australia. We have a large house, with a large section and great areas for entertaining. We ......
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Northland, New Zealand

Help with some gardening in a rural setting in Whangarei, New Zealand
We are a family of 4, living on 1 acre, 20 minutes drive west of Whangarei. Parts of the property are very overgrown and require some attention. We are flexible with days/times. We are keen to have two people at a time. As we are not on a public ......
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The image depicts a woman with curly brown hair, wearing a patterned top and a silver necklace, set against a blurred background of white and blue hues.
The image depicts a woman with curly brown hair, wearing a patterned top and a silver necklace, set against a blurred background of white and blue hues.
The image depicts a woman with curly brown hair, wearing a patterned top and a silver necklace, set against a blurred background of white and blue hues.
The image depicts a woman with curly brown hair, wearing a patterned top and a silver necklace, set against a blurred background of white and blue hues.
The image depicts a woman with curly brown hair, wearing a patterned top and a silver necklace, set against a blurred background of white and blue hues.
The image depicts a woman with curly brown hair, wearing a patterned top and a silver necklace, set against a blurred background of white and blue hues.
The image depicts a woman with curly brown hair, wearing a patterned top and a silver necklace, set against a blurred background of white and blue hues.
The image depicts a woman with curly brown hair, wearing a patterned top and a silver necklace, set against a blurred background of white and blue hues.
about 17 days ago

Auckland, New Zealand

Learn something about art and live events in Auckland, New Zealand
Hi I have a renovated bungalow and small garden on Birkenhead Point. It is a few minutes walk to the Ferry; quick cruise into downtown Auckland city. Up the hill, you will find great cafes and bush walks. At the end of the street are steps down to ......
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The image depicts a woman posing in front of a trailer park, leaning on a wooden post with a rope, wearing a grey jacket and jeans, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a woman posing in front of a trailer park, leaning on a wooden post with a rope, wearing a grey jacket and jeans, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a woman posing in front of a trailer park, leaning on a wooden post with a rope, wearing a grey jacket and jeans, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a woman posing in front of a trailer park, leaning on a wooden post with a rope, wearing a grey jacket and jeans, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a woman posing in front of a trailer park, leaning on a wooden post with a rope, wearing a grey jacket and jeans, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a woman posing in front of a trailer park, leaning on a wooden post with a rope, wearing a grey jacket and jeans, set against a clear blue sky.

Otago, New Zealand

Learn new skills and help with some home projects in Karitane, New Zealand
Kia Ora! I am Lyndsey, often called Lenni, and I live with a lovely CollieX called Talulah. I have just moved onto an amazing piece of land covering 1.5ha (3.7ac), sort of a blank canvas at present - which is exciting! Close by are the quaint ......
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The image depicts a serene scene of a tree with white blossoms in front of a dark-colored house, surrounded by lush greenery and a vibrant blue sky.
The image depicts a serene scene of a tree with white blossoms in front of a dark-colored house, surrounded by lush greenery and a vibrant blue sky.
The image depicts a serene scene of a tree with white blossoms in front of a dark-colored house, surrounded by lush greenery and a vibrant blue sky.

West Coast, New Zealand

Would welcome gardening and house maintenance help in Motueka, New Zealand
UPDATE; We are now living in Motueka - much of our feedback is related to our previous property on the West Coast. Hi.. We are Stephen born NZ'er.. and Nicole from Malaysia.. We are both very well-travelled and enjoy meeting interesting people from ......
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Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Enjoy beautiful nature and surf beaches while spending time in my beautiful city, Whanganui, New Zealand
Kia ora! I'm Steve, I live in the beautiful city of Whanganui. Whanganui is surrounded by beautiful nature, from surf beaches and the river, to many parks, walking trails and gardens. It is a well known art hub with studios and galleries dotted ......
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The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a large body of water, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with rolling hills and mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a large body of water, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with rolling hills and mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a large body of water, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with rolling hills and mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.
about 10 days ago

Waikato, New Zealand

Sharing knowledge and enjoying a peaceful rural property in the beautiful Coromandel the Kauaeranga Valley, New Zealand
Hi there! We have a peaceful rural property in a beautiful region of Coromandel the Kauaeranga Valley. There's always lots of gardening & landscaping work to do. We provide mostly organic food & plant based meals (Vegetarian/ Vegan).
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The image depicts a serene beach scene with a vast expanse of sand, gentle waves, and a brilliant blue sky dotted with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a vast expanse of sand, gentle waves, and a brilliant blue sky dotted with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a vast expanse of sand, gentle waves, and a brilliant blue sky dotted with white clouds.
about 14 days ago

Northland, New Zealand

Looking for somebody to help us with gardening and general jobs around the house on the beach in Ngunguru New Zealand
We live on the beach in Ngunguru, New Zealand in NorthIand 20 minutes out of Whangarei. There is our lovely dogs Lucky and Maci. There is surfing we loving kayaking over to the beach opposite our house.
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The image depicts four chickens perched on a wooden fence, with two white hens and a black hen, accompanied by a brown and white rooster standing on the fence\'s left side.
The image depicts four chickens perched on a wooden fence, with two white hens and a black hen, accompanied by a brown and white rooster standing on the fence\'s left side.
The image depicts four chickens perched on a wooden fence, with two white hens and a black hen, accompanied by a brown and white rooster standing on the fence\'s left side.

Tasman, New Zealand

Join our family and look after our animals in Takaka, New Zealand
Hi all, My husband and I have relocated to New Zealand after living abroad for 20 years. We have taken on a project of managing a kiwi fruit orchard in the beautiful Golden Bay region. We have 2 horses and a few chickens that I would need some ......
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The image depicts three alpacas standing in a fenced field, with two of them having been sheared of their woolly coats, showcasing their brown and white fur.
The image depicts three alpacas standing in a fenced field, with two of them having been sheared of their woolly coats, showcasing their brown and white fur.
The image depicts three alpacas standing in a fenced field, with two of them having been sheared of their woolly coats, showcasing their brown and white fur.
The image depicts three alpacas standing in a fenced field, with two of them having been sheared of their woolly coats, showcasing their brown and white fur.
The image depicts three alpacas standing in a fenced field, with two of them having been sheared of their woolly coats, showcasing their brown and white fur.
The image depicts three alpacas standing in a fenced field, with two of them having been sheared of their woolly coats, showcasing their brown and white fur.
The image depicts three alpacas standing in a fenced field, with two of them having been sheared of their woolly coats, showcasing their brown and white fur.
about 6 days ago

Northland, New Zealand

Creative country stay in Whangarei, New Zealand
Hi we are a retired couple who have lived in New Zealand for the past 23 years we came on holidays, fell in love with New Zealand and have been here ever since. We originally come from England and Wales . We have travelled to many parts of the world ......
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The image depicts a single-story house with a dark grey roof, light grey siding, and a fenced yard, set against a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a single-story house with a dark grey roof, light grey siding, and a fenced yard, set against a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a single-story house with a dark grey roof, light grey siding, and a fenced yard, set against a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a single-story house with a dark grey roof, light grey siding, and a fenced yard, set against a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a single-story house with a dark grey roof, light grey siding, and a fenced yard, set against a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a single-story house with a dark grey roof, light grey siding, and a fenced yard, set against a cloudy sky.
about 19 days ago

Auckland, New Zealand

Join me on 3.5 acres in gorgeous Northwest Auckland, New Zealand
We are a family living on about 3.5 acres in gorgeous Northwest Auckland, we are in the process of establishing gardens and getting the property into a more maintenance free state so that we can enjoy it more. We are 20 mins from Muriwai beach, 28 ......
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A woman tends to two lambs in a grassy field, with a tool bag nearby, set against a backdrop of trees and a blue sky.
A woman tends to two lambs in a grassy field, with a tool bag nearby, set against a backdrop of trees and a blue sky.
A woman tends to two lambs in a grassy field, with a tool bag nearby, set against a backdrop of trees and a blue sky.
A woman tends to two lambs in a grassy field, with a tool bag nearby, set against a backdrop of trees and a blue sky.
A woman tends to two lambs in a grassy field, with a tool bag nearby, set against a backdrop of trees and a blue sky.
A woman tends to two lambs in a grassy field, with a tool bag nearby, set against a backdrop of trees and a blue sky.
A woman tends to two lambs in a grassy field, with a tool bag nearby, set against a backdrop of trees and a blue sky.
A woman tends to two lambs in a grassy field, with a tool bag nearby, set against a backdrop of trees and a blue sky.

Wellington, New Zealand

Help with taking care of our eco community land while learning to live in a more natural way in Masterton, New Zealand
We are a family of 4 living within an eco community on 6.3 hectares of land. We have our own private land and animals, as well as having responsibilities on the shared community land. We have 16 hens, 2 puppies, and 2 sheep. In August we often adopt ......
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The image depicts a charming yellow house with a red roof, featuring a white porch with a dog sitting on the steps, surrounded by lush greenery and a serene atmosphere.
The image depicts a charming yellow house with a red roof, featuring a white porch with a dog sitting on the steps, surrounded by lush greenery and a serene atmosphere.
The image depicts a charming yellow house with a red roof, featuring a white porch with a dog sitting on the steps, surrounded by lush greenery and a serene atmosphere.
The image depicts a charming yellow house with a red roof, featuring a white porch with a dog sitting on the steps, surrounded by lush greenery and a serene atmosphere.
The image depicts a charming yellow house with a red roof, featuring a white porch with a dog sitting on the steps, surrounded by lush greenery and a serene atmosphere.
The image depicts a charming yellow house with a red roof, featuring a white porch with a dog sitting on the steps, surrounded by lush greenery and a serene atmosphere.
The image depicts a charming yellow house with a red roof, featuring a white porch with a dog sitting on the steps, surrounded by lush greenery and a serene atmosphere.
The image depicts a charming yellow house with a red roof, featuring a white porch with a dog sitting on the steps, surrounded by lush greenery and a serene atmosphere.
The image depicts a charming yellow house with a red roof, featuring a white porch with a dog sitting on the steps, surrounded by lush greenery and a serene atmosphere.
The image depicts a charming yellow house with a red roof, featuring a white porch with a dog sitting on the steps, surrounded by lush greenery and a serene atmosphere.
about 2 days ago

Waikato, New Zealand

Gardening and DIY at an old house in Raglan, N.Z.
I'm a visual artist and part-time art teacher living in the popular surf town of Raglan. My partner lives in the city of Hamilton nearby. I spend some time each year in the U.S. so I can only host people at certain times of the year. This is an old ......
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The image depicts a man and woman standing outside a modern house, with the man wearing a black polo shirt and jeans, and the woman in a black shirt and pants.
The image depicts a man and woman standing outside a modern house, with the man wearing a black polo shirt and jeans, and the woman in a black shirt and pants.
The image depicts a man and woman standing outside a modern house, with the man wearing a black polo shirt and jeans, and the woman in a black shirt and pants.
The image depicts a man and woman standing outside a modern house, with the man wearing a black polo shirt and jeans, and the woman in a black shirt and pants.
The image depicts a man and woman standing outside a modern house, with the man wearing a black polo shirt and jeans, and the woman in a black shirt and pants.
The image depicts a man and woman standing outside a modern house, with the man wearing a black polo shirt and jeans, and the woman in a black shirt and pants.
The image depicts a man and woman standing outside a modern house, with the man wearing a black polo shirt and jeans, and the woman in a black shirt and pants.
about 18 days ago

Southland, New Zealand

Help with our garden, general repairs & maintenance, in Gore, New Zealand
We are situated on the hilltop with lovely views of Gore, Southland and the surrounding farmland. Enjoy amazing sunrises and sunset! ABOUT US: . Bruce (67) & I (63) have been together 30 years (married for 5 years) we are a crazy young at heart ......
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The image depicts a woman with fair skin and brown hair, wearing a black top and dangling earrings, smiling at the camera with a blurred background.
The image depicts a woman with fair skin and brown hair, wearing a black top and dangling earrings, smiling at the camera with a blurred background.
The image depicts a woman with fair skin and brown hair, wearing a black top and dangling earrings, smiling at the camera with a blurred background.

Northland, New Zealand

Stay with me and discover Northland, New Zealand
I live in the Central Bay of Islands on around 8 acres of land - half pasture and half native bush. I am in the final stages of renovating a house. I'd welcome someone who could help get the grass (and some weeds) under control.
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The image depicts a serene rural landscape featuring a greenhouse, trees, and a hill under a clear blue sky with a few clouds.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape featuring a greenhouse, trees, and a hill under a clear blue sky with a few clouds.

Otago, New Zealand

Help me around a small organic veggie farm in South Otago, New Zealand
Welcome to our Organic Veggie Farm in Clinton, New Zealand! Hello, and thank you for checking out my profile! My name is Pia, and I’ve been living on this beautiful 10-acre farm in Clinton, New Zealand, since 1999. Though the farm is no longer a ......
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The image depicts a modern black house with a metal roof, surrounded by a patio area with wooden chairs and a fire pit, set against a serene blue sky.
The image depicts a modern black house with a metal roof, surrounded by a patio area with wooden chairs and a fire pit, set against a serene blue sky.
The image depicts a modern black house with a metal roof, surrounded by a patio area with wooden chairs and a fire pit, set against a serene blue sky.
The image depicts a modern black house with a metal roof, surrounded by a patio area with wooden chairs and a fire pit, set against a serene blue sky.
The image depicts a modern black house with a metal roof, surrounded by a patio area with wooden chairs and a fire pit, set against a serene blue sky.
The image depicts a modern black house with a metal roof, surrounded by a patio area with wooden chairs and a fire pit, set against a serene blue sky.
The image depicts a modern black house with a metal roof, surrounded by a patio area with wooden chairs and a fire pit, set against a serene blue sky.
The image depicts a modern black house with a metal roof, surrounded by a patio area with wooden chairs and a fire pit, set against a serene blue sky.
The image depicts a modern black house with a metal roof, surrounded by a patio area with wooden chairs and a fire pit, set against a serene blue sky.
The image depicts a modern black house with a metal roof, surrounded by a patio area with wooden chairs and a fire pit, set against a serene blue sky.
The image depicts a modern black house with a metal roof, surrounded by a patio area with wooden chairs and a fire pit, set against a serene blue sky.
The image depicts a modern black house with a metal roof, surrounded by a patio area with wooden chairs and a fire pit, set against a serene blue sky.
about 12 hours ago

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Join our family and help us around the house and farm in Rotorua, New Zealand
Our names are Cindy and Steve MacGregor. We live on a 6 acre lifestyle block with a few different types of animals. We have 6 children, 2 of whom are still living at home aged 24 and 14. We are a Christian family that homeschools and we are located ......
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