Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in New Zealand

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Gardening, Ruby Bay coast, South Island, New Zealand
We are retirees, Michael and Ruve, with a house and 11 acres on the Ruby Bay coast, 30 minutes from Nelson and are near the Abel Tasman walk at the top of the South Island. We need help on our property outside gardening, 4 1/2 hours per day, Monday ......
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Gardening and native plant propagation in the Greta Valley, New Zealand
We live on an attractive farm on the east coast of the South Island, with beautiful views over the sea to Christchurch 1.5 hours away. Swimming pool and tennis court.
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Help an off-grid family in the forest in the hills of Kaeo, New Zealand
Hi there we are an extended Whanau of 9 living on 3 different areas on the land. I'm Tania the Mum and live in the Whare nui with our 4 teenagers / young adults Dyvani-Lee, Zedekiah, River lyn and Sequoia,Jeremy is the Dad and he and his dog Frank ......
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Enjoy a fantastic outdoor experience and learn new skills near Nelson, New Zealand
I am looking to host a fit couple to help me pick up and store my hay that should be ready in a few weeks time. I run a 20 acre small farm with lovely gentle purebred Wiltshire Sheep in the beautiful Upper Moutere Valley near Nelson just a hop ......
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Join us by the beach in sunny Ōpōtiki, New Zealand
Our property is based in the beautiful Bay of Plenty, its only half an acre but have plenty of projects always on the go. The property has an ocean view and is even walkable to the beach. This was a bare piece of land when we purchased it but have ......
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Join a wonderful community on a beautiful stretch of coast in Whangarei, New Zealand
My home and pottery studio are on a 1 acre section just on the edge of Ngunguru on the beautiful Tutukaka Coast. I'm a youngish pensioner, creating and selling my work as well as running pottery workshops. I had Volunteers here for many years and ......
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Join a fun bilingual family with two small kids in Lyttelton, New Zealand
We’re a young couple with two little girls. My name is Inne (originally from Belgium, moved here 4 years ago) and my husband Jack(kiwi), Lou will turn 3 in January and Millie is born in March. We bought our house last year, it has little jobs ......
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Enjoy the beautiful rural wilderness of Russell, New Zealand
We have a beautiful rural property, complete with large vege gardens, fruit trees, chickens, ducks and a pool/ We just need a hand with general gardening, occasional cleaning and weeding. Your accommodation will be dorm style beds with composting ......
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Experience how I live in a remote area in Northland, New Zealand
I am looking for help for a week, general tidy up and the lawn cut. There are no buses to get here. I will be driving back from Auckland on Sunday and can pick you up along the way if needed. I live on a rural property with the owner's house close ......
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Help with outdoor projects for a quiet stay in a semi-rural setting in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Hi there, My name is Sylvia and my husband’s name is Greg. We have 2 children Quinn (13) and Mika (11). We live on a beautiful 1.5 acre, semi-rural property which is 20 mins drive from Tauranga and 5 mins drive into the local village of Omokoroa. ......
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Be part of a busy family and help around the property with special projects in a secluded part of Welcome Bay, NZ.
Our property is in a quiet, secluded part of Tauranga and you will stay with us in the house in your own double room. We have great views that look out over Tauranga and a swimming pool which is great in the summer to cool down after working in the ......
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Join us in our home in Wanaka, New Zealand
We are a family living in Wanaka with two boys 6 and 4. We live on an 1 1/2 acres in a house that we have renovated and landscaped.......still on going. I am looking for some general help to get the house ready for Christmas. Jobs will be lots of ......
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A true rural experience and welcome awaits you with us in Lawrence, Otago, New Zealand
We are fully booked up until late January 2026 but don’t hesitate to get in touch now if you’re looking at dates for after that 🤗🤩 Experience a slice of Kiwi rural life with us in the South where we live on a sheep and beef farm. Hi, we’re Hamish ......
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A wee slice of paradise in Christchurch city, Canterbury, New Zealand
Hi there and welcome to New Zealand. A beautiful, beautiful organic garden, fresh veges, world renowned salads, 2 friendly doggies, and a lovely place as a base to explore ChCh as part of the exchange. We'll usually be working in the garden, ......
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Stay in a friendly town, close to walking and biking trails in Taupō, New Zealand
Hello...we are a friendly couple, Enid and Howard who have lived in Taupo for 30+Years. We have been hosting on another website for many years and just now putting up our profile here. We have a lovely home surrounded by native tress and within ......
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Housesitting and cuddling our pets in Christchurch, New Zealand
I am Ashley, a mother of 3, looking to find a pet sitter over the new year period. I live in Kainga Christchurch on a 1.5 arce rural property. I have 2 young cats and 15 chickens
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Learn new skills surrounded by bushland in suburban Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Hi there, I live in a valley about an hour out of Wellington close to our local river and surrounded by bushland. It's a beautiful place. I have a big garden which I need lots of help with & in return I can provide good food, interesting ......
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We are a well travelled couple with one lovely dog living on a lovely property in Nelson & Bays, New Zealand
We are a well travelled couple with one lovely dog living on a lovely property with a large garden. We enjoy the company of our visitors and like to share great food. We are not far from Able Tasman National Park, the main bike trails and great ......
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Experience rural lifestyle on our small block in North Auckland, New Zealand
Experience the rural lifestyle... we have a 10 acre lifestyle block in Waitoki, Auckland, NZ, approx. a 40min drive from Auckland City . We are a 15-20 min drive to lots of locations, such as a lovely beaches, shops, movie theatres, supermarkets ......
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Be a part of a regenerating land-based intentional community in Motueka Valley, New Zealand
What if belonging, purpose, and connection weren’t rare — but simply the way life could be? What if tending the land, sharing meals, building together, and raising children in community weren’t just ideals, but a daily practice that changed ......
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