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The image depicts three children on a blue slide in a park, with one child sitting on the slide\'s edge and two others sliding down.
The image depicts three children on a blue slide in a park, with one child sitting on the slide\'s edge and two others sliding down.
The image depicts three children on a blue slide in a park, with one child sitting on the slide\'s edge and two others sliding down.
The image depicts three children on a blue slide in a park, with one child sitting on the slide\'s edge and two others sliding down.

Otago, New Zealand

Family lifestyle Fun, come meet our collection of animals in Oamaru in lovely peaceful location, New Zealand
Hi, we are a family of four with a new home and many animal friends. Two kids age 11 and 15 who love company and learning new skills. We enjoy the company of travelers and are always looking for help with cooking, cleaning, helping/entertaining kids ......
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The image depicts a two-story house with a brown roof and chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a person standing in the yard.
The image depicts a two-story house with a brown roof and chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a person standing in the yard.
The image depicts a two-story house with a brown roof and chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a person standing in the yard.
The image depicts a two-story house with a brown roof and chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a person standing in the yard.
The image depicts a two-story house with a brown roof and chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a person standing in the yard.
The image depicts a two-story house with a brown roof and chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a person standing in the yard.
The image depicts a two-story house with a brown roof and chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a person standing in the yard.
The image depicts a two-story house with a brown roof and chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a person standing in the yard.
The image depicts a two-story house with a brown roof and chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a person standing in the yard.
The image depicts a two-story house with a brown roof and chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a person standing in the yard.
The image depicts a two-story house with a brown roof and chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a person standing in the yard.
The image depicts a two-story house with a brown roof and chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a person standing in the yard.

Otago, New Zealand

Are you a teacher or experienced with children? Join our family of 5 in Otago, New Zealand
Do you know how to build loft beds? Then we need you! We are a Danish and New Zealand married couple with three delightful children: 9yrs, 7yrs, and 17 months old. We live in a lovely two storey historic house full of character situated on a ......
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The image depicts a serene rural scene, featuring a house nestled among lush trees and overgrown vegetation, with a winding path leading to the entrance.
The image depicts a serene rural scene, featuring a house nestled among lush trees and overgrown vegetation, with a winding path leading to the entrance.
The image depicts a serene rural scene, featuring a house nestled among lush trees and overgrown vegetation, with a winding path leading to the entrance.
The image depicts a serene rural scene, featuring a house nestled among lush trees and overgrown vegetation, with a winding path leading to the entrance.

Northland, New Zealand

Help at my semi-self sufficient property in Kaitaia, New Zealand
I have establish a semi-self sufficient property with fruit trees and vegetable garden. I live in an earth house and always have a project on the go. My property is located in a bush filled valley.
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The image depicts a woman with blonde hair, wearing a grey cardigan, standing outside a house with a serene background of trees and a blue sky.
The image depicts a woman with blonde hair, wearing a grey cardigan, standing outside a house with a serene background of trees and a blue sky.
The image depicts a woman with blonde hair, wearing a grey cardigan, standing outside a house with a serene background of trees and a blue sky.

Wellington, New Zealand

A helping hand appreciated at our lifestyle block in Upper Hutt, New Zealand
I live on a lifestyle block on the edge of Upper Hutt , 45 min from Wellington, the Kapiti Coast and the Wairarapa. I have 2 teenagers / young men (16 and 18), 2 dogs and a cat. I work from home as an executive coach and away as a family mediator. I ......
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The image depicts a serene garden scene with two people tending to plants, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers, with a scarecrow in the background.
The image depicts a serene garden scene with two people tending to plants, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers, with a scarecrow in the background.
The image depicts a serene garden scene with two people tending to plants, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers, with a scarecrow in the background.
The image depicts a serene garden scene with two people tending to plants, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers, with a scarecrow in the background.
The image depicts a serene garden scene with two people tending to plants, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers, with a scarecrow in the background.
The image depicts a serene garden scene with two people tending to plants, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers, with a scarecrow in the background.
The image depicts a serene garden scene with two people tending to plants, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers, with a scarecrow in the background.
The image depicts a serene garden scene with two people tending to plants, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers, with a scarecrow in the background.
The image depicts a serene garden scene with two people tending to plants, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers, with a scarecrow in the background.
The image depicts a serene garden scene with two people tending to plants, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers, with a scarecrow in the background.
The image depicts a serene garden scene with two people tending to plants, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers, with a scarecrow in the background.

Northland, New Zealand

Experience a rural lifestyle with a Kiwi family, near Kerikeri, NZ
I have a 170 acre hobby farm with 100 acres of native bush. Our farm is mostly organic, I have 4 kids part time and lots of animals, and we love living in the Far North on our beautiful property. There is always lots going on but we have heaps of ......
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The image features a bumblebee on a pink coneflower, with other flowers and greenery visible in the background, all in sharp focus.
The image features a bumblebee on a pink coneflower, with other flowers and greenery visible in the background, all in sharp focus.
The image features a bumblebee on a pink coneflower, with other flowers and greenery visible in the background, all in sharp focus.
The image features a bumblebee on a pink coneflower, with other flowers and greenery visible in the background, all in sharp focus.
The image features a bumblebee on a pink coneflower, with other flowers and greenery visible in the background, all in sharp focus.
The image features a bumblebee on a pink coneflower, with other flowers and greenery visible in the background, all in sharp focus.
The image features a bumblebee on a pink coneflower, with other flowers and greenery visible in the background, all in sharp focus.
The image features a bumblebee on a pink coneflower, with other flowers and greenery visible in the background, all in sharp focus.
The image features a bumblebee on a pink coneflower, with other flowers and greenery visible in the background, all in sharp focus.
The image features a bumblebee on a pink coneflower, with other flowers and greenery visible in the background, all in sharp focus.
The image features a bumblebee on a pink coneflower, with other flowers and greenery visible in the background, all in sharp focus.
The image features a bumblebee on a pink coneflower, with other flowers and greenery visible in the background, all in sharp focus.
The image features a bumblebee on a pink coneflower, with other flowers and greenery visible in the background, all in sharp focus.
The image features a bumblebee on a pink coneflower, with other flowers and greenery visible in the background, all in sharp focus.
about 17 days ago

Nelson & Bays, New Zealand

Join a homeschooling family living in a beautiful hidden valley near the Motueka River in Tasman Bays, NZ
I live on a beautiful piece of land in a little hidden valley near the Motueka river in a place known as Ngatimoti. My two youngest daughters, Elva and Rose, spend several days a week with me and sometimes my teenage daughter, Kiwa, as well. I live ......
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Wellington, New Zealand

Help our young family with everyday tasks while exploring small popular wine village in Martinborough, New Zealand
We have a diverse lifestyle as musicians, we own a boutique motel and have other accommodation places. We’ve got a few development and build projects on the go as well.
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Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Experience bush and harbour life with our family near Ōpōtiki, New Zealand
We live in the eastern bay of plenty looking over the picturesque ohiwa harbour. We have a family of four with a 5 year old daughter and 2 year old son. We own and run a large farm along with lots of other things. We have a busy life, but like to ......
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The image depicts an aerial view of a rural property featuring a large house, outbuildings, and a pond, surrounded by trees and greenery on a sunny day.
The image depicts an aerial view of a rural property featuring a large house, outbuildings, and a pond, surrounded by trees and greenery on a sunny day.

Northland, New Zealand

Volunteer in Northland , New zealand.
We are a family with two adult sons, one now lives in Germany with his wife and the other lives next door with his partner and child. We live on a beautiful peninsula on the Kaipara harbour. We have animals, an extensive garden and orchard. We are ......
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The image depicts a serene beach scene with a sandy shore, a body of water, and lush trees, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a sandy shore, a body of water, and lush trees, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.

Auckland, New Zealand

Help me to establish a small eco-friendly home camp in Auckland, New Zealand
I'm looking to establish a small eco-friendly 'Home Camp' in suburban Auckland. I work part-time to pay the bills and part-time for community orgaisations as a volunteer. This means I don't get to work on my own projects at home. So the exchanged ......
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The image features a stone carving of a face with a wide smile, set against a backdrop of a wooden fence and green leaves.
The image features a stone carving of a face with a wide smile, set against a backdrop of a wooden fence and green leaves.
The image features a stone carving of a face with a wide smile, set against a backdrop of a wooden fence and green leaves.
The image features a stone carving of a face with a wide smile, set against a backdrop of a wooden fence and green leaves.
The image features a stone carving of a face with a wide smile, set against a backdrop of a wooden fence and green leaves.
The image features a stone carving of a face with a wide smile, set against a backdrop of a wooden fence and green leaves.
The image features a stone carving of a face with a wide smile, set against a backdrop of a wooden fence and green leaves.
The image features a stone carving of a face with a wide smile, set against a backdrop of a wooden fence and green leaves.
The image features a stone carving of a face with a wide smile, set against a backdrop of a wooden fence and green leaves.
The image features a stone carving of a face with a wide smile, set against a backdrop of a wooden fence and green leaves.

Otago, New Zealand

Eco building, appropriate technology, community, creating and loving together in Oamaru, New Zealand
FESTIVAL volunteers are wanted here for a new year festival. we would like people to arrive on or around Monday 21/12/2020 check it out at mixfestival.xyz.. general volunteering will be as normal till then...This property aims to create a ......
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The image depicts a kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and stainless steel appliances, featuring a window with a view of trees and a pool outside.
The image depicts a kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and stainless steel appliances, featuring a window with a view of trees and a pool outside.
The image depicts a kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and stainless steel appliances, featuring a window with a view of trees and a pool outside.
The image depicts a kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and stainless steel appliances, featuring a window with a view of trees and a pool outside.
about 25 days ago

Wellington, New Zealand

Help us with DIY projects and gardening at our beautiful rural refuge in Otaki, New Zealand
We are situated in a beautiful rural setting in Otaki, close to the beach and 10 minutes' walk to the historic township. We are closely connected to Ngatiawa River Monastery, from where have recently moved. They are also WorkAway hosts nearby in ......
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The image depicts a lush garden, featuring a raised bed with bamboo stakes and plants, surrounded by a variety of trees, bushes, and flowers.
The image depicts a lush garden, featuring a raised bed with bamboo stakes and plants, surrounded by a variety of trees, bushes, and flowers.
The image depicts a lush garden, featuring a raised bed with bamboo stakes and plants, surrounded by a variety of trees, bushes, and flowers.
The image depicts a lush garden, featuring a raised bed with bamboo stakes and plants, surrounded by a variety of trees, bushes, and flowers.
The image depicts a lush garden, featuring a raised bed with bamboo stakes and plants, surrounded by a variety of trees, bushes, and flowers.
The image depicts a lush garden, featuring a raised bed with bamboo stakes and plants, surrounded by a variety of trees, bushes, and flowers.
The image depicts a lush garden, featuring a raised bed with bamboo stakes and plants, surrounded by a variety of trees, bushes, and flowers.
The image depicts a lush garden, featuring a raised bed with bamboo stakes and plants, surrounded by a variety of trees, bushes, and flowers.
The image depicts a lush garden, featuring a raised bed with bamboo stakes and plants, surrounded by a variety of trees, bushes, and flowers.
The image depicts a lush garden, featuring a raised bed with bamboo stakes and plants, surrounded by a variety of trees, bushes, and flowers.
The image depicts a lush garden, featuring a raised bed with bamboo stakes and plants, surrounded by a variety of trees, bushes, and flowers.
The image depicts a lush garden, featuring a raised bed with bamboo stakes and plants, surrounded by a variety of trees, bushes, and flowers.
The image depicts a lush garden, featuring a raised bed with bamboo stakes and plants, surrounded by a variety of trees, bushes, and flowers.
The image depicts a lush garden, featuring a raised bed with bamboo stakes and plants, surrounded by a variety of trees, bushes, and flowers.

Otago, New Zealand

Wanting for keen helpers in beautiful Kakanui, Coastal Otago, New Zealand
The good life in Kakanui (Coastal Otago). a stunning secluded beachside holiday spot. Weve got a little cottage on a 3 acre patch with vast gardens an assortment of Chickens, Sheep, and cats. Rosie (kiwi) is a soapmaker, cut flower grower and mum ......
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The image shows a woman holding a small white dog in front of a wine shop, with the woman wearing a white blouse with a colorful floral pattern.
The image shows a woman holding a small white dog in front of a wine shop, with the woman wearing a white blouse with a colorful floral pattern.
The image shows a woman holding a small white dog in front of a wine shop, with the woman wearing a white blouse with a colorful floral pattern.

Northland, New Zealand

Help a family with day to day activities and explore beautiful area in Kerikeri, New Zealand
Hello, we are a family of four. we have two teenage sons aged 16 and 14. My husband and I are both teachers. We have lived around the world for the last 20 years including Thailand, Tanzania and the Philippines. We live in a beautiful part of New ......
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The image depicts a family of three relaxing in a hammock outdoors, with a serene natural setting and a car visible in the background.
The image depicts a family of three relaxing in a hammock outdoors, with a serene natural setting and a car visible in the background.
The image depicts a family of three relaxing in a hammock outdoors, with a serene natural setting and a car visible in the background.

Northland, New Zealand

Join our family and help with gardening and DIY projects in Whananaki, New Zealand
Kia ora! We're Laura, Whare, River (8) & Māhina (2)... and we live with two kelpie dogs (Booker & Cheetah), an affectionate cat (Luna) and a few chooks and cows. The kids do not go to school or daycare and we follow a life learning philosophy... ......
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The image depicts a dark grey horse with a white face, standing in a grassy field, wearing a green halter, and surrounded by leaves from a nearby tree.
The image depicts a dark grey horse with a white face, standing in a grassy field, wearing a green halter, and surrounded by leaves from a nearby tree.
The image depicts a dark grey horse with a white face, standing in a grassy field, wearing a green halter, and surrounded by leaves from a nearby tree.

Northland, New Zealand

Learn about organic gardening and help take care of a couple of horses in Kaikohe, New Zealand
We run a small organic farm and garden that we sometimes need help with.... generally one person is enough. Our horse and two foxie x dogs r always looking for some attention too
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The image depicts a black and white scene of three people walking a herd of sheep down a dirt path, accompanied by a dog.
The image depicts a black and white scene of three people walking a herd of sheep down a dirt path, accompanied by a dog.
The image depicts a black and white scene of three people walking a herd of sheep down a dirt path, accompanied by a dog.
The image depicts a black and white scene of three people walking a herd of sheep down a dirt path, accompanied by a dog.
The image depicts a black and white scene of three people walking a herd of sheep down a dirt path, accompanied by a dog.
The image depicts a black and white scene of three people walking a herd of sheep down a dirt path, accompanied by a dog.
The image depicts a black and white scene of three people walking a herd of sheep down a dirt path, accompanied by a dog.
about 16 days ago

Canterbury, New Zealand

Looking for help on our farm near the small town of Cheviot near Christchurch, New Zealand
Hi there, we are sheep & beef farmers and would welcome help from non smoking couples (male/female) ranging from gardening to pet care. We farm 5 km from the small town of Cheviot (1.5 hours north of Christchurch & 1 hour south of Kaikoura). There ......
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The image depicts an older couple standing in front of a house, with the man on the left wearing a black shirt and the woman on the right wearing a pink shirt.
The image depicts an older couple standing in front of a house, with the man on the left wearing a black shirt and the woman on the right wearing a pink shirt.
about 23 days ago

Tasman, New Zealand

Look after our veggie patch in Motueka, New Zealand
We are retired professionals and have both lectured at university. We have been enviromental activists for decades and continue these activities. We have also travelled extensively, mostly for peace related projects. Our son and daugher in law live ......
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The image shows a man wearing a yellow helmet and jacket, standing in front of a body of water with mountains in the background on a cloudy day.
The image shows a man wearing a yellow helmet and jacket, standing in front of a body of water with mountains in the background on a cloudy day.
The image shows a man wearing a yellow helmet and jacket, standing in front of a body of water with mountains in the background on a cloudy day.
The image shows a man wearing a yellow helmet and jacket, standing in front of a body of water with mountains in the background on a cloudy day.
about 1 day ago

Otago, New Zealand

Come look after native trees & enjoy the harbor view in Dunedin, NZ
Our property is a little lifestyle block situated on the hills above Dunedin, overlooking the harbor. We are incredibly lucky to have the land (isolated and yet within walking distance of the city) and would love to give other people the opportunity ......
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The image features a woman with shoulder-length blonde hair and bangs, wearing a grey t-shirt adorned with a butterfly design, standing in front of a lush green plant backdrop.
The image features a woman with shoulder-length blonde hair and bangs, wearing a grey t-shirt adorned with a butterfly design, standing in front of a lush green plant backdrop.
The image features a woman with shoulder-length blonde hair and bangs, wearing a grey t-shirt adorned with a butterfly design, standing in front of a lush green plant backdrop.
The image features a woman with shoulder-length blonde hair and bangs, wearing a grey t-shirt adorned with a butterfly design, standing in front of a lush green plant backdrop.
The image features a woman with shoulder-length blonde hair and bangs, wearing a grey t-shirt adorned with a butterfly design, standing in front of a lush green plant backdrop.
about 28 days ago

Wellington, New Zealand

Come and help me around my home and garden while getting to know fauna and flora in Waikanae, New Zealand
Hello I'm Vicki and I live with my dog Nacho on the beautiful Kapiti Coast, five minutes walk from Waikanae Beach. We live in a renovated beach house and love walking on the beach or along the picturesque Waikanae River.
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