Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in New Zealand

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The image depicts a young boy sitting in a boat on the water, wearing a blue jacket and red shorts, with a cloudy sky in the background.

Northland, New Zealand

Become part of our family on our farm near Auckland, New Zealand
A couple with young children we Live close to sea, lakes, have jet skis, boats,
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The image depicts a black and white dog lying on a wooden bench, with its head resting on the armrest, basking in sunlight.
The image depicts a black and white dog lying on a wooden bench, with its head resting on the armrest, basking in sunlight.
The image depicts a black and white dog lying on a wooden bench, with its head resting on the armrest, basking in sunlight.
The image depicts a black and white dog lying on a wooden bench, with its head resting on the armrest, basking in sunlight.
The image depicts a black and white dog lying on a wooden bench, with its head resting on the armrest, basking in sunlight.

Wellington, New Zealand

Join our close knit family in the beautiful nature of Carterton, New Zealand
Aaron is origally from Ireland and is a Farrier who works around the Wairarapa region. Kate is a store manager at a local builders merchants, both work full time jobs. Tom is our 2.5yrs old who attends a local daycare from 8.00 to 3.30. We all love ......
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The image depicts a modern, two-story house with a light-colored exterior, situated on a hill overlooking a serene pond and surrounded by lush trees and greenery.
The image depicts a modern, two-story house with a light-colored exterior, situated on a hill overlooking a serene pond and surrounded by lush trees and greenery.
The image depicts a modern, two-story house with a light-colored exterior, situated on a hill overlooking a serene pond and surrounded by lush trees and greenery.
The image depicts a modern, two-story house with a light-colored exterior, situated on a hill overlooking a serene pond and surrounded by lush trees and greenery.
The image depicts a modern, two-story house with a light-colored exterior, situated on a hill overlooking a serene pond and surrounded by lush trees and greenery.
The image depicts a modern, two-story house with a light-colored exterior, situated on a hill overlooking a serene pond and surrounded by lush trees and greenery.
The image depicts a modern, two-story house with a light-colored exterior, situated on a hill overlooking a serene pond and surrounded by lush trees and greenery.
The image depicts a modern, two-story house with a light-colored exterior, situated on a hill overlooking a serene pond and surrounded by lush trees and greenery.
about 13 days ago

Otago, New Zealand

Help around our family lakeside house in Queenstown, New Zealand
We are both fully qualified architects who live in a new passivhaus home, 30m away from one of the most scenic lakes in the Queenstown region of New Zealand. We need help with gardening, cleaning and general maintenance
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The image depicts a charming, one-story house with a purple exterior and gray roof, surrounded by a lush garden featuring vibrant flowers and a bench.
The image depicts a charming, one-story house with a purple exterior and gray roof, surrounded by a lush garden featuring vibrant flowers and a bench.
The image depicts a charming, one-story house with a purple exterior and gray roof, surrounded by a lush garden featuring vibrant flowers and a bench.
The image depicts a charming, one-story house with a purple exterior and gray roof, surrounded by a lush garden featuring vibrant flowers and a bench.
about 30 days ago

Otago, New Zealand

Help with gardening and care for the animals while learning about the local history of Oturehua, New Zealand
We are a 10 acre lifestyle block in paradise. Used to be organically certified and grow amazing garlic for the farmers markets and organic shops. However we are now both retired and just need help to keep eveything under control. We are Lon, Gilly ......
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The image depicts five individuals standing on a beach, with a red vehicle behind them, set against a clear blue sky and calm water.
The image depicts five individuals standing on a beach, with a red vehicle behind them, set against a clear blue sky and calm water.
The image depicts five individuals standing on a beach, with a red vehicle behind them, set against a clear blue sky and calm water.
The image depicts five individuals standing on a beach, with a red vehicle behind them, set against a clear blue sky and calm water.
The image depicts five individuals standing on a beach, with a red vehicle behind them, set against a clear blue sky and calm water.
The image depicts five individuals standing on a beach, with a red vehicle behind them, set against a clear blue sky and calm water.
The image depicts five individuals standing on a beach, with a red vehicle behind them, set against a clear blue sky and calm water.
The image depicts five individuals standing on a beach, with a red vehicle behind them, set against a clear blue sky and calm water.
The image depicts five individuals standing on a beach, with a red vehicle behind them, set against a clear blue sky and calm water.
The image depicts five individuals standing on a beach, with a red vehicle behind them, set against a clear blue sky and calm water.
The image depicts five individuals standing on a beach, with a red vehicle behind them, set against a clear blue sky and calm water.
The image depicts five individuals standing on a beach, with a red vehicle behind them, set against a clear blue sky and calm water.
The image depicts five individuals standing on a beach, with a red vehicle behind them, set against a clear blue sky and calm water.
about 2 hours ago

Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Get to know the local community & beach in Foxton, New Zealand
My name is Anthony, and I'm 78 years old. I've met several traveler's at festivals and since then I've had many people staying and giving me a hand around the house. I love to travel and meet new people. You're welcome to stay, just shoot me a ......
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The image depicts a man and woman posing for a photo in a grassy field, with a scenic mountain range and vehicles in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a man and woman posing for a photo in a grassy field, with a scenic mountain range and vehicles in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a man and woman posing for a photo in a grassy field, with a scenic mountain range and vehicles in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a man and woman posing for a photo in a grassy field, with a scenic mountain range and vehicles in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a man and woman posing for a photo in a grassy field, with a scenic mountain range and vehicles in the background on a sunny day.

Northland, New Zealand

Experience a Kiwi way of life helping on our lifestyle block at Okaihau, New Zealand
Hello. We are Andrew and Janet and we live on a 28 acre lifestyle block at Okaihau (Northland). Andrew is a mechanic/agricultural contractor and works from home. I work either helping Andrew or doing the jobs that need doing around our properties. ......
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The image depicts a serene rural scene with a white house, a van, and a winding road, set against a backdrop of lush greenery and majestic mountains.
The image depicts a serene rural scene with a white house, a van, and a winding road, set against a backdrop of lush greenery and majestic mountains.
The image depicts a serene rural scene with a white house, a van, and a winding road, set against a backdrop of lush greenery and majestic mountains.
The image depicts a serene rural scene with a white house, a van, and a winding road, set against a backdrop of lush greenery and majestic mountains.
The image depicts a serene rural scene with a white house, a van, and a winding road, set against a backdrop of lush greenery and majestic mountains.
The image depicts a serene rural scene with a white house, a van, and a winding road, set against a backdrop of lush greenery and majestic mountains.
The image depicts a serene rural scene with a white house, a van, and a winding road, set against a backdrop of lush greenery and majestic mountains.
The image depicts a serene rural scene with a white house, a van, and a winding road, set against a backdrop of lush greenery and majestic mountains.
about 2 days ago

Waikato, New Zealand

Help with gardening and general tasks in vicinity of Hobbiton, New Zealand
My husband and I have relocated a home onto 2 acres in the countryside approximately 30 minutes from Hobbiton. We are surrounded by dairy farms and are midway between Matamata and Te Aroha. It is a picturesque, safe location with beautiful mountain ......
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The image depicts a serene rural landscape featuring rolling hills, lush green fields, and scattered trees, with a few buildings visible in the distance.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape featuring rolling hills, lush green fields, and scattered trees, with a few buildings visible in the distance.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape featuring rolling hills, lush green fields, and scattered trees, with a few buildings visible in the distance.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape featuring rolling hills, lush green fields, and scattered trees, with a few buildings visible in the distance.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape featuring rolling hills, lush green fields, and scattered trees, with a few buildings visible in the distance.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape featuring rolling hills, lush green fields, and scattered trees, with a few buildings visible in the distance.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape featuring rolling hills, lush green fields, and scattered trees, with a few buildings visible in the distance.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape featuring rolling hills, lush green fields, and scattered trees, with a few buildings visible in the distance.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape featuring rolling hills, lush green fields, and scattered trees, with a few buildings visible in the distance.
about 4 days ago

Wellington, New Zealand

Help on a lifestyle block in Gladstone, New Zealand
Hi there, We are a family of 5 and live on a lifestyle block surrounded by my parents farm in the beautiful Gladstone Valley. I look after the kids and organise our local Farm Environment Awards and Jon commutes to Wellington for work. We would love ......
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The image depicts a small, modern house with a wooden porch, surrounded by trees, with people gathered outside, enjoying a picnic or social gathering on a sunny day.
The image depicts a small, modern house with a wooden porch, surrounded by trees, with people gathered outside, enjoying a picnic or social gathering on a sunny day.
The image depicts a small, modern house with a wooden porch, surrounded by trees, with people gathered outside, enjoying a picnic or social gathering on a sunny day.
The image depicts a small, modern house with a wooden porch, surrounded by trees, with people gathered outside, enjoying a picnic or social gathering on a sunny day.
The image depicts a small, modern house with a wooden porch, surrounded by trees, with people gathered outside, enjoying a picnic or social gathering on a sunny day.
The image depicts a small, modern house with a wooden porch, surrounded by trees, with people gathered outside, enjoying a picnic or social gathering on a sunny day.
The image depicts a small, modern house with a wooden porch, surrounded by trees, with people gathered outside, enjoying a picnic or social gathering on a sunny day.
The image depicts a small, modern house with a wooden porch, surrounded by trees, with people gathered outside, enjoying a picnic or social gathering on a sunny day.
The image depicts a small, modern house with a wooden porch, surrounded by trees, with people gathered outside, enjoying a picnic or social gathering on a sunny day.
The image depicts a small, modern house with a wooden porch, surrounded by trees, with people gathered outside, enjoying a picnic or social gathering on a sunny day.
The image depicts a small, modern house with a wooden porch, surrounded by trees, with people gathered outside, enjoying a picnic or social gathering on a sunny day.
The image depicts a small, modern house with a wooden porch, surrounded by trees, with people gathered outside, enjoying a picnic or social gathering on a sunny day.

Wellington, New Zealand

Help welcome for hut renovation and forest management near Castlepoint Beach, New Zealand
Visit our Glow Worms +Tree tents and Syntropic Food Forest! We've had some pretty exciting developments on our bush block and now have a lovely new hut to stay in with solar power and a working shower. It's up the top of the block in a native bush ......
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The image depicts a man and his dog sitting in a field of tall grass, with a backpack and binoculars nearby, set against a mountainous backdrop.
The image depicts a man and his dog sitting in a field of tall grass, with a backpack and binoculars nearby, set against a mountainous backdrop.
The image depicts a man and his dog sitting in a field of tall grass, with a backpack and binoculars nearby, set against a mountainous backdrop.
The image depicts a man and his dog sitting in a field of tall grass, with a backpack and binoculars nearby, set against a mountainous backdrop.
The image depicts a man and his dog sitting in a field of tall grass, with a backpack and binoculars nearby, set against a mountainous backdrop.
about 6 days ago

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Help with maintenance of equipment and vehicles for a survey team in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Our voluntary conservation work requires lots of work at our base in Hokitika, West Coast, South Island. That work is primarily in summer, with some short hard-working trips over winter too. The conditions there are very primitive. Certainly no ......
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The image shows a man and woman posing for a selfie in front of a lush green tea plantation, with rolling hills and trees in the background.
The image shows a man and woman posing for a selfie in front of a lush green tea plantation, with rolling hills and trees in the background.
The image shows a man and woman posing for a selfie in front of a lush green tea plantation, with rolling hills and trees in the background.
The image shows a man and woman posing for a selfie in front of a lush green tea plantation, with rolling hills and trees in the background.

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Help with an orchard project and learn about different gardening practices in Whakamārama, New Zealand
We are an active, semi retired couple living on a beautiful 2 hectare property, 20 minutes drive from Tauranga city. Our large garden and avocado and lime orchard is on the inner harbour with peace and quiet and beautiful views. We are on the edge ......
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The image shows a woman and two children posing for a selfie, with the woman holding a green stuffed animal and the children wearing hats.
The image shows a woman and two children posing for a selfie, with the woman holding a green stuffed animal and the children wearing hats.
The image shows a woman and two children posing for a selfie, with the woman holding a green stuffed animal and the children wearing hats.
The image shows a woman and two children posing for a selfie, with the woman holding a green stuffed animal and the children wearing hats.

Taranaki, New Zealand

Help with childminding in Ohawe, New Zealand
Hey there! I'm a 33-year-old solo mum to two wonderful boys, aged 11 and 5.We call home a cozy beachside community blessed with a river and a fantastic surf, fishing, and swimming beach just a 3-minute walk away. Our haven is a short 8-minute drive ......
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Nelson & Bays, New Zealand

Help with some home repairs and enjoy outdoor activities in Nelson, New Zealand
Hi there, I live in central Nelson next to the Centre of New Zealand and the Maitai River. I have 2 daughters 19 and 17 - my oldest daughter has moved to Wellington so I have a spare room to be able to offer to people travelling through Nelson in ......
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The image depicts a serene beach scene with a wooden boardwalk leading to the shore, flanked by sand dunes and a rope fence, set against a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a wooden boardwalk leading to the shore, flanked by sand dunes and a rope fence, set against a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a wooden boardwalk leading to the shore, flanked by sand dunes and a rope fence, set against a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a wooden boardwalk leading to the shore, flanked by sand dunes and a rope fence, set against a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a wooden boardwalk leading to the shore, flanked by sand dunes and a rope fence, set against a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a wooden boardwalk leading to the shore, flanked by sand dunes and a rope fence, set against a cloudy sky.
about 12 hours ago

Auckland, New Zealand

Come and live on a remote island and help us around the property in Great Barrier Island, New Zealand
We are an older couple who need some help taming our wild gardens. If you enjoy gardening or have pruning skills there are no end of jobs to do. Also if you have building/handyman skills you may be able to earn some money as well as accommodation. ......
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The image shows a woman and a young girl posing for a selfie in front of a body of water, with trees in the background.

Tasman, New Zealand

We are a young well travelled family inviting help in Upper Moutere, New Zealand
..PREFER IF YOU HAVE YOUR OWN TRANSPORT - CHEERS NCIQUI :-) Hello, We live in beautiful Mapua village (between Nelson & Motueka) - the gateway to Abel Tasman National Park! I am looking for some help around our small property for a 3-5 days, from ......
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The image depicts a vibrant garden scene, featuring artichoke plants with green buds and leaves, set against a backdrop of pink and white flowers.
The image depicts a vibrant garden scene, featuring artichoke plants with green buds and leaves, set against a backdrop of pink and white flowers.
The image depicts a vibrant garden scene, featuring artichoke plants with green buds and leaves, set against a backdrop of pink and white flowers.
The image depicts a vibrant garden scene, featuring artichoke plants with green buds and leaves, set against a backdrop of pink and white flowers.

Waikato, New Zealand

House and garden work in Greytown, South Wairarapa, New Zealand.
* This is a one week stay as you are passing by. Please do not email unless you are a week away* A mother with a homeschooled adolescent. Massive edible garden, just gone in. Work in progress, and I love it :-) Big dogs, small animals. Plenty of ......
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The image depicts a single-story house with a stone and stucco exterior, featuring a patio area and a gravel pathway leading to the front door.
The image depicts a single-story house with a stone and stucco exterior, featuring a patio area and a gravel pathway leading to the front door.
The image depicts a single-story house with a stone and stucco exterior, featuring a patio area and a gravel pathway leading to the front door.
The image depicts a single-story house with a stone and stucco exterior, featuring a patio area and a gravel pathway leading to the front door.
The image depicts a single-story house with a stone and stucco exterior, featuring a patio area and a gravel pathway leading to the front door.
The image depicts a single-story house with a stone and stucco exterior, featuring a patio area and a gravel pathway leading to the front door.
The image depicts a single-story house with a stone and stucco exterior, featuring a patio area and a gravel pathway leading to the front door.
The image depicts a single-story house with a stone and stucco exterior, featuring a patio area and a gravel pathway leading to the front door.
The image depicts a single-story house with a stone and stucco exterior, featuring a patio area and a gravel pathway leading to the front door.
The image depicts a single-story house with a stone and stucco exterior, featuring a patio area and a gravel pathway leading to the front door.
The image depicts a single-story house with a stone and stucco exterior, featuring a patio area and a gravel pathway leading to the front door.
The image depicts a single-story house with a stone and stucco exterior, featuring a patio area and a gravel pathway leading to the front door.
The image depicts a single-story house with a stone and stucco exterior, featuring a patio area and a gravel pathway leading to the front door.
The image depicts a single-story house with a stone and stucco exterior, featuring a patio area and a gravel pathway leading to the front door.
about 4 days ago

Canterbury, New Zealand

Join our family and help with our home in Christchurch, New Zealand
Family with 2 teens. Lots of rooms and 3 awesome dogs (English Pointer, Dane and a wee Chihuahua). Perfect place to live and enjoy life. Lots of natural beauty and space
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The image depicts a family of four standing on a lush grassy field, with the parents holding their two children, set against a picturesque backdrop of trees and a blue sky.

Auckland, New Zealand

Family living on a 7 acre plot in beautiful Matakana, New Zealand
Hi, We are a young family living on a 7 acre plot in beautiful Matakana. The area is full of lush green land and has a friendly culture with white sand beaches. There is plenty to do on the land and we are looking for a pair of friends or a couple ......
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The image shows a group of chickens standing in a fenced area, with a few chickens standing in front of the fence, and a pile of eggs in the background. The chickens are brown and white.
The image shows a group of chickens standing in a fenced area, with a few chickens standing in front of the fence, and a pile of eggs in the background. The chickens are brown and white.
The image shows a group of chickens standing in a fenced area, with a few chickens standing in front of the fence, and a pile of eggs in the background. The chickens are brown and white.
The image shows a group of chickens standing in a fenced area, with a few chickens standing in front of the fence, and a pile of eggs in the background. The chickens are brown and white.
about 28 days ago

Auckland, New Zealand

Enjoy tree planting, maintaining bush trails and rural living north of Auckland, New Zealand
We are Philippa and Mark, in our early 60's. We live an hour north of Auckland city in the beautiful area of Mahurangi, 8km south of the bustling little country town of Warkworth. The area boasts a large number and variety of gorgeous beaches, ......
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The image shows a man and a young girl posing for a selfie, with the girl\'s hand on the man\'s face, set against a blue sky and trees.
about 9 days ago

Northland, New Zealand

Hang out at a surf beach near Mangawhai, New Zealand
Hello, Workawayers! I’m in my 40s (with a 7 year old daughter) and work remotely for a tech company from my home in beautiful Mangawhai Heads, a seaside town just 90 minutes north of Auckland. My simple surf shack is ideally situated for those who ......
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