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The image depicts a woman and man posing with a small dog in a kitchen setting, surrounded by various appliances and decorative items.
The image depicts a woman and man posing with a small dog in a kitchen setting, surrounded by various appliances and decorative items.
The image depicts a woman and man posing with a small dog in a kitchen setting, surrounded by various appliances and decorative items.
The image depicts a woman and man posing with a small dog in a kitchen setting, surrounded by various appliances and decorative items.
The image depicts a woman and man posing with a small dog in a kitchen setting, surrounded by various appliances and decorative items.
The image depicts a woman and man posing with a small dog in a kitchen setting, surrounded by various appliances and decorative items.

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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The image depicts a family of five standing on a wooden deck outside a building, posing for a photo with a serene mountainous landscape in the background.
The image depicts a family of five standing on a wooden deck outside a building, posing for a photo with a serene mountainous landscape in the background.
The image depicts a family of five standing on a wooden deck outside a building, posing for a photo with a serene mountainous landscape in the background.
The image depicts a family of five standing on a wooden deck outside a building, posing for a photo with a serene mountainous landscape in the background.
The image depicts a family of five standing on a wooden deck outside a building, posing for a photo with a serene mountainous landscape in the background.
The image depicts a family of five standing on a wooden deck outside a building, posing for a photo with a serene mountainous landscape in the background.

Nelson & Bays, New Zealand

Join a busy and active family while helping in their home and sunny garden in Nelson, New Zealand
We are a family of five in sunny Nelson and we have a lovely and very sunny spare room for you. We have a large and sunny garden and are within walking distance to town. The Maitai river is ten minutes walk and an e-bus stops every minutes which ......
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The image depicts a family of five standing in front of a sign, posing for a photo, with a house and trees visible in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a family of five standing in front of a sign, posing for a photo, with a house and trees visible in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a family of five standing in front of a sign, posing for a photo, with a house and trees visible in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a family of five standing in front of a sign, posing for a photo, with a house and trees visible in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a family of five standing in front of a sign, posing for a photo, with a house and trees visible in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a family of five standing in front of a sign, posing for a photo, with a house and trees visible in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a family of five standing in front of a sign, posing for a photo, with a house and trees visible in the background on a sunny day.
about 4 days ago

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Come and help us around the property with our gardening, maintenance and animals in Tauranga, New Zealand
In the heart of the bay of plenty near the beach and a river on our boundary. We have our own vegetable garden. We also have a swimming pool. near rotorua to enjoy all the tourist sites.
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The image shows a family of four posing for a selfie, with two boys eating blue ice cream and a woman and man smiling at the camera.
The image shows a family of four posing for a selfie, with two boys eating blue ice cream and a woman and man smiling at the camera.
about 4 days ago

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Help with DIY in Tauranga, New Zealand
We are a friendly family in the sunny Bay of Plenty. Mountain bike tracks and walks nearby, plus stunning beaches. We are a family of four with a dog (Moose the Portuguese Water Dog), a project manager in civil engineering and an educator in social ......
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The image depicts two men sitting on a bench on a deck, overlooking a body of water and a mountainous landscape under a blue sky with clouds.
The image depicts two men sitting on a bench on a deck, overlooking a body of water and a mountainous landscape under a blue sky with clouds.
The image depicts two men sitting on a bench on a deck, overlooking a body of water and a mountainous landscape under a blue sky with clouds.
The image depicts two men sitting on a bench on a deck, overlooking a body of water and a mountainous landscape under a blue sky with clouds.
The image depicts two men sitting on a bench on a deck, overlooking a body of water and a mountainous landscape under a blue sky with clouds.

Auckland, New Zealand

Join our tropical jungle home and help with gardening, animals and house projects in Franklin, New Zealand
**Available end of February** Hi everyone , we are Khen and Rami. We live a very active lifestyle in our 1000sqm little tropical jungle, near Pukekohe. An awesome vibrant little town in Franklin, New Zealand. We are very friendly and love hosting ......
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The image depicts a man and woman bundled up in winter attire, posing for a selfie with two others in the background on a snowy day.
The image depicts a man and woman bundled up in winter attire, posing for a selfie with two others in the background on a snowy day.
The image depicts a man and woman bundled up in winter attire, posing for a selfie with two others in the background on a snowy day.
The image depicts a man and woman bundled up in winter attire, posing for a selfie with two others in the background on a snowy day.
about 19 days ago

Auckland, New Zealand

Help on our lifestyle block in Matakana, Auckland, New Zealand
Hi there! We’re looking for help with some projects at our lifestyle block in Matakana. We have loads of gardening to do, as well as some other projects. Is this something you’d be interested in? Our property is off grid, we have a couple of tiny ......
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The image shows a man sitting on the ground with his legs crossed, wearing a white shirt and pants, and holding a book or document in his hands. The background is a plain wall.
The image shows a man sitting on the ground with his legs crossed, wearing a white shirt and pants, and holding a book or document in his hands. The background is a plain wall.
The image shows a man sitting on the ground with his legs crossed, wearing a white shirt and pants, and holding a book or document in his hands. The background is a plain wall.
The image shows a man sitting on the ground with his legs crossed, wearing a white shirt and pants, and holding a book or document in his hands. The background is a plain wall.
The image shows a man sitting on the ground with his legs crossed, wearing a white shirt and pants, and holding a book or document in his hands. The background is a plain wall.

Auckland, New Zealand

A unique opportunity for rural work with city convenience in Auckland, New Zealand
We are an active retired couple. I (Neville) spent 43 years working for the NZ Fire Service and Carol still works part-time at Auckland's museum. We have been farming 4 hectares (10 acres) for 40 years mainly breeding cattle and sheep. Farm and ......
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The image depicts a serene backyard scene, featuring a man sitting in the shade, surrounded by lush greenery and a small table with an umbrella.
The image depicts a serene backyard scene, featuring a man sitting in the shade, surrounded by lush greenery and a small table with an umbrella.
The image depicts a serene backyard scene, featuring a man sitting in the shade, surrounded by lush greenery and a small table with an umbrella.
The image depicts a serene backyard scene, featuring a man sitting in the shade, surrounded by lush greenery and a small table with an umbrella.
The image depicts a serene backyard scene, featuring a man sitting in the shade, surrounded by lush greenery and a small table with an umbrella.
The image depicts a serene backyard scene, featuring a man sitting in the shade, surrounded by lush greenery and a small table with an umbrella.
The image depicts a serene backyard scene, featuring a man sitting in the shade, surrounded by lush greenery and a small table with an umbrella.
about 2 days ago

Auckland, New Zealand

General home and computer help in beautiful Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand
*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️ We are currently looking for a single or couple from mid 20's onwards who enjoys outdoor work and occasionally the company of people from different countries. Our home includes also a cat, called Pixie who loves ......
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about 1 day ago

Auckland, New Zealand

Help a family with gardening and dog walking on Waiheke Island, New Zealand
We are a busy family of 4 + a large dog. We are lucky to live on gorgeous Waiheke Island 35 mins from downtown Auckland by ferry. We would like help with gardening / weeding, painting, home maintenance jobs, and to walk the dog when we are out. We ......
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A young boy with short black hair plays a grand piano on stage, wearing a white shirt, khaki shorts, and white socks, with his hands raised in mid-movement.
A young boy with short black hair plays a grand piano on stage, wearing a white shirt, khaki shorts, and white socks, with his hands raised in mid-movement.
A young boy with short black hair plays a grand piano on stage, wearing a white shirt, khaki shorts, and white socks, with his hands raised in mid-movement.
A young boy with short black hair plays a grand piano on stage, wearing a white shirt, khaki shorts, and white socks, with his hands raised in mid-movement.
A young boy with short black hair plays a grand piano on stage, wearing a white shirt, khaki shorts, and white socks, with his hands raised in mid-movement.
A young boy with short black hair plays a grand piano on stage, wearing a white shirt, khaki shorts, and white socks, with his hands raised in mid-movement.
A young boy with short black hair plays a grand piano on stage, wearing a white shirt, khaki shorts, and white socks, with his hands raised in mid-movement.
A young boy with short black hair plays a grand piano on stage, wearing a white shirt, khaki shorts, and white socks, with his hands raised in mid-movement.
about 24 days ago

Auckland, New Zealand

Help my son’s tutoring in Auckland, New Zealand
I'm a 45 years old Chinese lady ,IT background,came from Beijing China,I took my son(15 years old ) live and study in NZ .My son’s mother language is English. I’m looking for someone could help him on his academics,although he’s in A class in the ......
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The image shows four people posing for a selfie in front of the Christchurch Airport sign, with a luggage carousel and digital display board visible behind them.
The image shows four people posing for a selfie in front of the Christchurch Airport sign, with a luggage carousel and digital display board visible behind them.
The image shows four people posing for a selfie in front of the Christchurch Airport sign, with a luggage carousel and digital display board visible behind them.
The image shows four people posing for a selfie in front of the Christchurch Airport sign, with a luggage carousel and digital display board visible behind them.
The image shows four people posing for a selfie in front of the Christchurch Airport sign, with a luggage carousel and digital display board visible behind them.
The image shows four people posing for a selfie in front of the Christchurch Airport sign, with a luggage carousel and digital display board visible behind them.
The image shows four people posing for a selfie in front of the Christchurch Airport sign, with a luggage carousel and digital display board visible behind them.
The image shows four people posing for a selfie in front of the Christchurch Airport sign, with a luggage carousel and digital display board visible behind them.
The image shows four people posing for a selfie in front of the Christchurch Airport sign, with a luggage carousel and digital display board visible behind them.

Canterbury, New Zealand

Help our family with some garden projects in Temuka, New Zealand
We are a chilean/newzealand retired couple wiht a Down Syndrome son and another who loves music and playing guitar. We have lived in Colombia, Singapore, Chile and in NZ. Our conversations some times are in "spanglish"
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The image depicts a woman standing on a deck, cradling a cat, with a shed and trees visible in the background, set against an overcast sky.
The image depicts a woman standing on a deck, cradling a cat, with a shed and trees visible in the background, set against an overcast sky.
The image depicts a woman standing on a deck, cradling a cat, with a shed and trees visible in the background, set against an overcast sky.
The image depicts a woman standing on a deck, cradling a cat, with a shed and trees visible in the background, set against an overcast sky.
The image depicts a woman standing on a deck, cradling a cat, with a shed and trees visible in the background, set against an overcast sky.
The image depicts a woman standing on a deck, cradling a cat, with a shed and trees visible in the background, set against an overcast sky.
The image depicts a woman standing on a deck, cradling a cat, with a shed and trees visible in the background, set against an overcast sky.
The image depicts a woman standing on a deck, cradling a cat, with a shed and trees visible in the background, set against an overcast sky.
The image depicts a woman standing on a deck, cradling a cat, with a shed and trees visible in the background, set against an overcast sky.
The image depicts a woman standing on a deck, cradling a cat, with a shed and trees visible in the background, set against an overcast sky.
about 3 hours ago

Auckland, New Zealand

Help in my home and garden, close to the centre of Auckland, New Zealand
I am originally from England, arriving in NZ with a back-pack but have now lived here for many years. My 3 adult kids have been workawayers in their time and I thought I could repay a little of the hospitality they experienced. My home is a quiet ......
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The image depicts a group of approximately 18 individuals, comprising both men and women, posing for a photo in a park-like setting on a sunny day.
The image depicts a group of approximately 18 individuals, comprising both men and women, posing for a photo in a park-like setting on a sunny day.
about 15 days ago

Auckland, New Zealand

Join us in creating an organic veggie patch on the beautiful Awhitu Peninsula, New Zealand
Join us in creating a tranquil retreat on the beautiful Awhitu Peninsula! Are you ready to escape to a serene one-hectare lifestyle block on the Awhitu Peninsula? We're looking for enthusiastic help as we transform an old farmhouse into a cozy ......
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The image depicts a serene house with a garden, featuring a gravel path, red furniture, and lush greenery, exuding a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
The image depicts a serene house with a garden, featuring a gravel path, red furniture, and lush greenery, exuding a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
The image depicts a serene house with a garden, featuring a gravel path, red furniture, and lush greenery, exuding a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
The image depicts a serene house with a garden, featuring a gravel path, red furniture, and lush greenery, exuding a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
The image depicts a serene house with a garden, featuring a gravel path, red furniture, and lush greenery, exuding a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.

Auckland, New Zealand

Help welcome on our organic lifestyle block in Tahekeroa, Auckland, New Zealand
There are three family households living on our organic lifestyle block in Tahekeroa 40 minutes north of Auckland City. I live alone in my house though my two young grandchildren and their parents who live just 5 minutes down the road are frequent ......
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The image depicts a woman digging in a garden, surrounded by various plants and a tree, with a fence in the background.
The image depicts a woman digging in a garden, surrounded by various plants and a tree, with a fence in the background.
about 1 day ago

Canterbury, New Zealand

Help with organic gardening and more in Ashburton Christchurch, New Zealand
Welcome to our Ashburton homestead! We're transforming a farm into a self-sustaining, eco-friendly space focused on permaculture, organic gardening, and zero-waste living. Join us in growing our own food, composting, and creating a balanced ......
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The image shows a woman taking a selfie on a balcony with a view of a suburban neighborhood in the background, featuring trees and houses.
The image shows a woman taking a selfie on a balcony with a view of a suburban neighborhood in the background, featuring trees and houses.
about 9 days ago

Canterbury, New Zealand

Join our fun, bilingual family, help while exploring our lovely city in Christchurch, New Zealand
Hi Im Dionne. Im a working mom. I have a wee one who is 2.5 yrs old. I work in an architecture industry. My place is adjacent to the city centre and is accessible to restaurants, supermarket, parks and a lot of other places.
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The image depicts a small, one-story house with a brown exterior and white roof, nestled among lush greenery and trees in a serene outdoor setting.

Northland, New Zealand

Enjoy some time out combined with gardening and painting in Kohukohu, New Zealand
My partner and I escaped the rat race 15 years ago and magically landed in Kohukohu, Northland, New Zealand. We fell in love with an old colonial villa and it's rambling overgrown garden. After 'commuting' between our two worlds for the first few ......
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The image depicts four individuals standing on a stage, accompanied by a guitar, with a microphone in front of each person and a curtain adorned with fairy lights behind them.
The image depicts four individuals standing on a stage, accompanied by a guitar, with a microphone in front of each person and a curtain adorned with fairy lights behind them.
about 2 days ago

Taranaki, New Zealand

Join our well-travelled family and help with weeding and painting in New Plymouth, New Zealand
Hi Travellers We are a family of four who live on a farm in Taranaki. We are a well travelled family who enjoy the outdoors. Mount Taranaki is only 30mins away and I have a lot of experience (70 Summits) and knowledge if you want to do some ......
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The image depicts a serene backyard with a patio, lush greenery, and a covered seating area, exuding a sense of tranquility and relaxation.
The image depicts a serene backyard with a patio, lush greenery, and a covered seating area, exuding a sense of tranquility and relaxation.

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Join us for a beautiful and outdoor rural experience in Wairoa, New Zealand
We would love a bit of help with our projects. We are an energetic couple with grown children. We are 15 minutes from down town Tauranga and we love meeting young travellers and welcoming them into our home . On a farm we are always in need of ......
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The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a herd of cows grazing in a lush green field, set against a picturesque backdrop of trees and a blue sky with scattered clouds.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a herd of cows grazing in a lush green field, set against a picturesque backdrop of trees and a blue sky with scattered clouds.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a herd of cows grazing in a lush green field, set against a picturesque backdrop of trees and a blue sky with scattered clouds.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a herd of cows grazing in a lush green field, set against a picturesque backdrop of trees and a blue sky with scattered clouds.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a herd of cows grazing in a lush green field, set against a picturesque backdrop of trees and a blue sky with scattered clouds.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a herd of cows grazing in a lush green field, set against a picturesque backdrop of trees and a blue sky with scattered clouds.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a herd of cows grazing in a lush green field, set against a picturesque backdrop of trees and a blue sky with scattered clouds.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a herd of cows grazing in a lush green field, set against a picturesque backdrop of trees and a blue sky with scattered clouds.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a herd of cows grazing in a lush green field, set against a picturesque backdrop of trees and a blue sky with scattered clouds.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a herd of cows grazing in a lush green field, set against a picturesque backdrop of trees and a blue sky with scattered clouds.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a herd of cows grazing in a lush green field, set against a picturesque backdrop of trees and a blue sky with scattered clouds.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a herd of cows grazing in a lush green field, set against a picturesque backdrop of trees and a blue sky with scattered clouds.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a herd of cows grazing in a lush green field, set against a picturesque backdrop of trees and a blue sky with scattered clouds.
about 9 days ago

Waikato, New Zealand

Help our family with becoming fully sustainable in Onemana, New Zealand
Hi, we are Felicity and Edgar and we run a beautiful farm with it’s own private beach! Surfing, fishing, sunbathing, mountain biking and amazing hiking all from our farm’s doorstep. Not to mention unlimited internet and the perfect location to have ......
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