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Help us become self sufficient in a little piece of paradise in Fordell, New Zealand

We are Kevin and Marie and 8 months ago we moved out of town to our own little rural slice of paradise, up the beautiful Matarawa Valley Rd. I like to cook, we love to host family and friends. Kevin is a hunter and we enjoy eating from the bbq most ......

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Help in my garden and learn about cheese in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

I am a busy food writer and tour guide who has travelled extensively and lived until 2016 in Oxfordshire. I have a spacious home just outside Havelock North with a large garden and pool above the beautiful Black Barn vineyard. I have a passion for ......

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Help our family in the citrus nursery and homestead near Gisborne, New Zealand

We are a young family that run/own a citrus nursery/sheep and beef farm located 20 mins from Gisborne city. We have a spacious 5 bedroom homestead minutes from the beach, and we have a pool!

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Reforestation, multi-cultural permaculture outdoor mindfulness eco-space in Hope near Nelson, New Zealand

Hi, we are a multiethnic international family originally from Bermuda who moved to sunny Hope near Nelson in 2016. Andrea is a breast cancer survivor and one of our motivations for moving to New Zealand was to live an outdoor life in a beautiful ......

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Help around the house and join vegan family life in Auckland, New Zealand

Kia ora, We are a family of 7 Mark (nz), Matylda (Poland ) 5/7/9/12/14 year old kids stay with us. We like a healthy life style, organics, yoga, music, bush walks and trips to the lovely beaches up here. We are 20 minutes west of Taipa in the far ......

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Help out on a lifestyle block with rescue animals in Northland, New Zealand

We’re Sam (29) and Louis (36), a working couple passionate about animal rights, nature and slow living.  We live on a 17 acre lifestyle block in Tinopai, Northland, where we rescue animals, attempt to have a thriving garden, and run our own ......

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Help with gardening and DIY in Whangarei, New Zealand

We have a 1 hectare property with a small macadamia orchard, an increasing collection of subtropical, and several vege beds. We also enjoy extensive views of Parua Bay, Marsden Point and outlying Islands. Chris is Swiss and a trained chef, having ......

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Seeking someone who loves vegetable gardening to help in garden and home in Gore, New Zealand

We are a busy farming family of four (11 and 10 year-old children) looking for some help around home and on the farm (not commercial). At this moment we are seeking someone who loves vegetable gardening. Also help get horses fit or help around the ......

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Help with small project on a house with amazing views overlooking the sea in Waipu, New Zealand

We are a couple (50's), living in Waipu, New Zealand, in a cute 3 bedroom house 5 minutes drive from the beach, 20min walk to the estuary, 20min walk to the village. We have a few of projects, one is landscaping the section, another is finishing the ......

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Become a part of our life and help around a tiny house in Hunterville, New Zealand

Hi, we are an elderly couple with 2 x friendly Chihuahuas and 2 x cats (one smoocher and one scaredy cat). We live on a small property in Hunterville in a tiny house. We have done a lot of work but still need a few more projects done. Unfortunately ......

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Come and enjoy helping with our horses near Helensville, New Zealand

We are welcoming some help on the property. Work includes looking after our horses, gardening, house keeping or special tasks and the seasonal upkeep of our property. You are not expected to be helping with any business activities here. Our family ......

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Join me for daily activities and cultural exchange in Northshore, New Zealand

I'm a full-time teacher with a deep passion for new ideas, technologies, and a love for travel. My days are often filled with the joys of imparting knowledge and the dynamic energy of working with students. When free, I find solace in exploring new ......

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Join our busy family in Cambridge NZ

Busy Family of 5 living in Cambridge central north island , close to the lake and bike trails. We have 3 children ranging from 2-9, close enough to town to walk/ bike.

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Fixing, fun and family in Foxton, New Zealand

We are a little family of 6 with big plans and dreams for our house and section but not enough time to fulfil them all by ourselves. We spent 8 months in 2019/2020 travelling the world, making the most of the year parental leave we had for our ......

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Help with our animals, DIY projects and gardening with our family near Nelson City, New Zealand

Hi, We are the Spratt family and have two children at home ages 15 and 12. We live on a farm at Lower Moutere New Zealand which is at the top of the south island about 35 minute drive from Nelson City and 8 minutes from Motueka town. Close to our ......

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Need help now and Experience life on our small family dairy farm with caring owners in New Zealand

we have a small dairy farm 3km from Collingwood. We have one teenager at home now. We are generally gluten free but can offer gluten toast/ oats. Please bring your own snacks, chocolate or sweets. We offer three good meals per day and expect some ......

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Join our family of three on a small lifestyle block in the Wairarapa, New Zealand

Hi we are a family of three, who live on a small lifestyle block in the Wairarapa. We have two kittens, one dog and two sheep, all super friendly. We live in a rural paradise, with mountain views, wild birds, native trees and beautiful sunsets and ......

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Help needed with Gardening, Bananas and Animals in Doubtless Bay Northland, New Zealand

Hi I'm Neil, I am the owner of a 15 Hectare property overlooking the beautiful Doubtless Bay in the Far North of the North island of New Zealand. I have worked in many industries both in NZ and in the Asia Pacific area, these occupations include ......

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Experience an idyllic haven for birds and wildlife, and help out with gardening in Upper Hutt, New Zealand

My name is Laureen and my partner's name is Peter. We have lived on our 5 acre lifestyle property for over 20 years. Peter & I have always been interested in sustainable approaches to life, which lead us to complete a permaculture course in the ......

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