Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in New Zealand

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Taranaki, New Zealand

Learn about permaculture on a farm in New Plymouth, New Zealand
We are developing the gardens following permaculture principles: integrating animals (horses/sheep/chickens) to fertilise the fruit forest, vegetable gardens, and riparian planting. We are on a 10-acre farm close to town, the mountain, the sea, and ......
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Auckland, New Zealand

A community owned regenerative farm, Kaipara Harbour, New Zealand
We are a new, developing Eco-village a community of earth-focused humans with a few non-humans. Working on regenerating what was a dairy farm to create a sanctuary for bird life and bio-diversity abundance. Already we have extended the native forest ......
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Northland, New Zealand

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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Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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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Otago, New Zealand

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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Wellington, New Zealand

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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Nelson & Bays, New Zealand

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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Nelson & Bays, New Zealand

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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Auckland, New Zealand

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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Auckland, New Zealand

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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Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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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Auckland, New Zealand

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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Northland, New Zealand

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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Waikato, New Zealand

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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Gisborne, New Zealand

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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West Coast, New Zealand

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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Northland, New Zealand

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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Northland, New Zealand

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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Northland, New Zealand

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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Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Share cultures with our international family in Havelock North, New Zealand
Currently looking for someone to come and stay Kia ora, We’re Ana and Oli, living on a semi-rural property in New Zealand with our two children, Barra (2 years old) and Fia (7 months), and our little dog Bruiser. Our home used to be an orchard, but ......
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