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about 18 days ago

Northland, New Zealand

Help with projects and general help in Northland, New Zealand
Hello guys, welcome to sunny Northland. It's now 2024 and I haven't hosted anyone from Workaway yet. I joined not long before the border closure. From 2012, until now, my hosting experience has been with other volunteer sites. I've met some ......
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The image depicts an elderly couple standing together, with the man wearing a blue hoodie and the woman donning a pink scarf, set against a natural outdoor backdrop.
The image depicts an elderly couple standing together, with the man wearing a blue hoodie and the woman donning a pink scarf, set against a natural outdoor backdrop.
The image depicts an elderly couple standing together, with the man wearing a blue hoodie and the woman donning a pink scarf, set against a natural outdoor backdrop.
The image depicts an elderly couple standing together, with the man wearing a blue hoodie and the woman donning a pink scarf, set against a natural outdoor backdrop.
The image depicts an elderly couple standing together, with the man wearing a blue hoodie and the woman donning a pink scarf, set against a natural outdoor backdrop.
The image depicts an elderly couple standing together, with the man wearing a blue hoodie and the woman donning a pink scarf, set against a natural outdoor backdrop.
The image depicts an elderly couple standing together, with the man wearing a blue hoodie and the woman donning a pink scarf, set against a natural outdoor backdrop.
The image depicts an elderly couple standing together, with the man wearing a blue hoodie and the woman donning a pink scarf, set against a natural outdoor backdrop.
The image depicts an elderly couple standing together, with the man wearing a blue hoodie and the woman donning a pink scarf, set against a natural outdoor backdrop.
The image depicts an elderly couple standing together, with the man wearing a blue hoodie and the woman donning a pink scarf, set against a natural outdoor backdrop.
The image depicts an elderly couple standing together, with the man wearing a blue hoodie and the woman donning a pink scarf, set against a natural outdoor backdrop.
The image depicts an elderly couple standing together, with the man wearing a blue hoodie and the woman donning a pink scarf, set against a natural outdoor backdrop.
The image depicts an elderly couple standing together, with the man wearing a blue hoodie and the woman donning a pink scarf, set against a natural outdoor backdrop.
The image depicts an elderly couple standing together, with the man wearing a blue hoodie and the woman donning a pink scarf, set against a natural outdoor backdrop.

Northland, New Zealand

Creating beauty in a tranquil setting. Join us in Takou Bay, Northland, New Zealand
Welcome to New Zealand's Far North - an ideal place to either stay and explore or to begin your complete New Zealand experience by systematically working south from here in a way that lets you see it all. Our property, a large multi-purpose farm, is ......
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about 20 days ago

Auckland, New Zealand

Help with our farm, gardens and other house related tasks. :) Auckland, New Zealand
I have100 acre block 1hour north west of central Auckland. My adult children and their partners also live on the property. Half our land is planted in timber and native trees. We have some beef cows. We have an interest in biological farming and are ......
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The image depicts a serene sunset over a body of water, with silhouetted hills and vegetation in the foreground, set against a vibrant orange sky.
The image depicts a serene sunset over a body of water, with silhouetted hills and vegetation in the foreground, set against a vibrant orange sky.

Northland, New Zealand

Building a light earth round room with trees together, Help me in my garden and growing fruit trees in Taipa , Northland, New Zealand
Kia Ora I live alone and grow fruit trees and gardens and sm building a round light earth house.. I am situated a two minute drive to beaches and in the native bush
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The image depicts a woman with blonde hair standing on a beach, wearing sunglasses and a dark shirt, with the ocean and sky visible behind her.
The image depicts a woman with blonde hair standing on a beach, wearing sunglasses and a dark shirt, with the ocean and sky visible behind her.
The image depicts a woman with blonde hair standing on a beach, wearing sunglasses and a dark shirt, with the ocean and sky visible behind her.
The image depicts a woman with blonde hair standing on a beach, wearing sunglasses and a dark shirt, with the ocean and sky visible behind her.

Northland, New Zealand

Help with gardening and dog sitting in Whangārei, New Zealand
Hi .. i am 67 year old woman living in Whangarei with my little dog Jackson .. i am half hour from beaches and 10 mins walking from town and markets .. i am wanting someone to do gardening ..house chores where needed .. and to dog sit when I go ......
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The image depicts a man in a wheelchair and a woman sitting on the ground, both wearing white hats and smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a man in a wheelchair and a woman sitting on the ground, both wearing white hats and smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a man in a wheelchair and a woman sitting on the ground, both wearing white hats and smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a man in a wheelchair and a woman sitting on the ground, both wearing white hats and smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a man in a wheelchair and a woman sitting on the ground, both wearing white hats and smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a man in a wheelchair and a woman sitting on the ground, both wearing white hats and smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a man in a wheelchair and a woman sitting on the ground, both wearing white hats and smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a man in a wheelchair and a woman sitting on the ground, both wearing white hats and smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a man in a wheelchair and a woman sitting on the ground, both wearing white hats and smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a man in a wheelchair and a woman sitting on the ground, both wearing white hats and smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a man in a wheelchair and a woman sitting on the ground, both wearing white hats and smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a man in a wheelchair and a woman sitting on the ground, both wearing white hats and smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a man in a wheelchair and a woman sitting on the ground, both wearing white hats and smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a man in a wheelchair and a woman sitting on the ground, both wearing white hats and smiling at the camera.

Otago, New Zealand

Help me out with garden maintenance and household duties in the village of Oamaru, New Zealand
Hi I am a strong believer in family comes first. In my village of Oamaru there are many artistic creative people. It has a working Victorian precinct that is of world heritage status, with many attractions. HQ for Steam Punk movement, Little Blue ......
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The image depicts a serene garden scene with a wooden fence, lush greenery, and a tree with bare branches, set against a bright blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene garden scene with a wooden fence, lush greenery, and a tree with bare branches, set against a bright blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene garden scene with a wooden fence, lush greenery, and a tree with bare branches, set against a bright blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene garden scene with a wooden fence, lush greenery, and a tree with bare branches, set against a bright blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene garden scene with a wooden fence, lush greenery, and a tree with bare branches, set against a bright blue sky with white clouds.

Tasman, New Zealand

Help us with some garden projects in Tākaka, New Zealand
we are a retired married couple. Our main project is weeding the garden, but also getting some painting done and minor maintenance jobs. Tell us your skills and we'll tell you if we have a job for you! I have one son and 3 stepsons and one step ......
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about 25 days ago

Northland, New Zealand

Help our family managing our our 18 acre property of native bush in Kerikeri, New Zealand
We are a busy young family with 2 children and 2 dogs. We run a tree-work business from the yard adjacent to our property. We need help to maintain and develop our 18 acre property. We grow lots of produce and are looking to grow our little farm ......
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Northland, New Zealand

Help us with gardening, cleaning and painting in a beautiful part of Northland, New Zealand
We are a middle aged couple with a 21 year old daughter at university. We live 100 meters from 90 mile beach We have sold our holiday park and just now live in our private home closer to the beach
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The image depicts a serene rural landscape at sunset, featuring a grassy field with hay bales, trees, and a wooden barrel with a bottle on top, set against a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape at sunset, featuring a grassy field with hay bales, trees, and a wooden barrel with a bottle on top, set against a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape at sunset, featuring a grassy field with hay bales, trees, and a wooden barrel with a bottle on top, set against a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape at sunset, featuring a grassy field with hay bales, trees, and a wooden barrel with a bottle on top, set against a cloudy sky.

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Help with daily family life in beautiful rural Waipukurau, New Zealand
We are Tessa, Anna and Zac. Zac was born in 2022. We live in rural New Zealand, in Waipukurau. We are less than a 10 minute drive to the town and supermarkets etc. Tessa is working full time from the home office and Anna is working full time ......
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Northland, New Zealand

Experience homestead life on a small farm near the township of Waipu the coast New Zealand
Our farm has been in the family since 1893. On our small farm we grow vegetables, preserve and ferment food, make sourdough, kombucha and soaps/candles etc. We are restoring the old farm buildings and have projects that need construction, painting, ......
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The image depicts a serene room with a table and chairs, offering a breathtaking view of rolling hills and mountains through large windows on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene room with a table and chairs, offering a breathtaking view of rolling hills and mountains through large windows on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene room with a table and chairs, offering a breathtaking view of rolling hills and mountains through large windows on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene room with a table and chairs, offering a breathtaking view of rolling hills and mountains through large windows on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene room with a table and chairs, offering a breathtaking view of rolling hills and mountains through large windows on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene room with a table and chairs, offering a breathtaking view of rolling hills and mountains through large windows on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene room with a table and chairs, offering a breathtaking view of rolling hills and mountains through large windows on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene room with a table and chairs, offering a breathtaking view of rolling hills and mountains through large windows on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene room with a table and chairs, offering a breathtaking view of rolling hills and mountains through large windows on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene room with a table and chairs, offering a breathtaking view of rolling hills and mountains through large windows on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene room with a table and chairs, offering a breathtaking view of rolling hills and mountains through large windows on a sunny day.

Northland, New Zealand

Come and enjoy beautiful Waipu, New Zealand
Two Workawayers to share accommodation We are a retired couple living on a 20 acre lifestyle block in the beautiful area of Waipu. Along with our miniature Schnauzer,Stanley, we have a small herd of cows. A couple of years ago we moved from our ......
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The image depicts a man sitting on the porch steps of a house with a dog lying beside him, both basking in the sunlight.
The image depicts a man sitting on the porch steps of a house with a dog lying beside him, both basking in the sunlight.
The image depicts a man sitting on the porch steps of a house with a dog lying beside him, both basking in the sunlight.
The image depicts a man sitting on the porch steps of a house with a dog lying beside him, both basking in the sunlight.
The image depicts a man sitting on the porch steps of a house with a dog lying beside him, both basking in the sunlight.
The image depicts a man sitting on the porch steps of a house with a dog lying beside him, both basking in the sunlight.
The image depicts a man sitting on the porch steps of a house with a dog lying beside him, both basking in the sunlight.
The image depicts a man sitting on the porch steps of a house with a dog lying beside him, both basking in the sunlight.
The image depicts a man sitting on the porch steps of a house with a dog lying beside him, both basking in the sunlight.

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Help needed in a rural place in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Hi, I'm David, I work on a dairy farm in sunny Hawke's Bay. I live with my cat and some chooks. It's a good place to relax, because it's very quiet and peaceful here. I just need some help in and around the house, you have plenty of time to ......
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Canterbury, New Zealand

Help me with my gardens in Springfield, New Zealand
I'm an ex-outdoor guide now scientist who works from home. Travelled to many places for work and pleasure. In my travels I have experienced the kindness of strangers and hope to even up the travel karma for the next time I venture away.
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The image depicts a family of four posing on a grassy beach, with a serene ocean view and a tractor in the background, set against a partly cloudy sky.
The image depicts a family of four posing on a grassy beach, with a serene ocean view and a tractor in the background, set against a partly cloudy sky.
The image depicts a family of four posing on a grassy beach, with a serene ocean view and a tractor in the background, set against a partly cloudy sky.
The image depicts a family of four posing on a grassy beach, with a serene ocean view and a tractor in the background, set against a partly cloudy sky.

Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Help a busy family with daily activities and gardening in Pongaroa, New Zealand
We are sheep and beef farmers in a small community called Pongaroa. Pongaroa is located on the lower east coast of the North Island and is 1 hour from closest town. We farm on my family farm. On farm is Alex my husband, our 2 beautiful kids age 4 ......
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Nelson & Bays, New Zealand

Help outdoors with sheep, gardening and other tasks in Nelson, New Zealand.
Children have now gone, so we are on our own. Moved from Auckland in 2000. Now have finished building nice home. Have planted Feijoas & have 13 sheep. The lifestyle block is 5.7 ha. (15 acres ).
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The image depicts a family of seven gathered around a chocolate cake with lit candles, sitting at a table with a blue tablecloth and a curtain in the background.
The image depicts a family of seven gathered around a chocolate cake with lit candles, sitting at a table with a blue tablecloth and a curtain in the background.
The image depicts a family of seven gathered around a chocolate cake with lit candles, sitting at a table with a blue tablecloth and a curtain in the background.
The image depicts a family of seven gathered around a chocolate cake with lit candles, sitting at a table with a blue tablecloth and a curtain in the background.
The image depicts a family of seven gathered around a chocolate cake with lit candles, sitting at a table with a blue tablecloth and a curtain in the background.
The image depicts a family of seven gathered around a chocolate cake with lit candles, sitting at a table with a blue tablecloth and a curtain in the background.
The image depicts a family of seven gathered around a chocolate cake with lit candles, sitting at a table with a blue tablecloth and a curtain in the background.
The image depicts a family of seven gathered around a chocolate cake with lit candles, sitting at a table with a blue tablecloth and a curtain in the background.
The image depicts a family of seven gathered around a chocolate cake with lit candles, sitting at a table with a blue tablecloth and a curtain in the background.
The image depicts a family of seven gathered around a chocolate cake with lit candles, sitting at a table with a blue tablecloth and a curtain in the background.
The image depicts a family of seven gathered around a chocolate cake with lit candles, sitting at a table with a blue tablecloth and a curtain in the background.
The image depicts a family of seven gathered around a chocolate cake with lit candles, sitting at a table with a blue tablecloth and a curtain in the background.

Taranaki, New Zealand

Gardening, daily tasks and building a small cabin in South Taranaki, New Zealand
Hi my name is Lisa, im 43 years old and married to Andy (44), we have been married 20 years. We have 5 daughters, Lydia (18), Charlotte (16), Ella (14), Ruby (13) and Molly (11). We have a dairy farm with 400 cows In south Taranaki which is in on ......
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The image depicts a woman standing in front of a garden, wearing a blue cap, red shirt, and blue jeans, with a building and mountains visible in the background.
The image depicts a woman standing in front of a garden, wearing a blue cap, red shirt, and blue jeans, with a building and mountains visible in the background.
The image depicts a woman standing in front of a garden, wearing a blue cap, red shirt, and blue jeans, with a building and mountains visible in the background.
The image depicts a woman standing in front of a garden, wearing a blue cap, red shirt, and blue jeans, with a building and mountains visible in the background.
The image depicts a woman standing in front of a garden, wearing a blue cap, red shirt, and blue jeans, with a building and mountains visible in the background.
about 6 days ago

Canterbury, New Zealand

Awatea Sanctuary, Waimate, New Zealand
I live in a beautiful country sanctuary, with stunning views of the Waimate district and the sea. The native birds and the garden filled with a wide variety of plants, create this tranquil, serene environment. There is an orchard with a variety of ......
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The image depicts a serene scene of a man standing on the porch of a charming red house, surrounded by lush trees and a vibrant flower pot.
The image depicts a serene scene of a man standing on the porch of a charming red house, surrounded by lush trees and a vibrant flower pot.
The image depicts a serene scene of a man standing on the porch of a charming red house, surrounded by lush trees and a vibrant flower pot.
The image depicts a serene scene of a man standing on the porch of a charming red house, surrounded by lush trees and a vibrant flower pot.
The image depicts a serene scene of a man standing on the porch of a charming red house, surrounded by lush trees and a vibrant flower pot.

Tasman, New Zealand

Looking for some help maintaining the native land and garden in Takaka, New Zealand
My name is Lou, and my dog Maata and myself live on a small bush property in Pohara. I need some help maintaining the native bush, some areas of my property (such as tracks), and my vege garden.
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Canterbury, New Zealand

Help at our family home in Timaru, New Zealand
I am a nurse/midwife and clinical. I have a gorgeous 16 year old son who lives with me also. I have travelled extensively in the past and love to keep fit, enjoying the outdoors and getting the most out of life. I love to eat healthy and love the ......
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