Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in New Zealand

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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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Help with our garden and enjoy the ocean views over Northland, New Zealand
I am a well-travelled, open-minded, older woman on 16 hectares of land in native bush. I am an experienced medical herbalist, dedicated environmentalist, passionate about the food we eat and the environment we all share. This is permaculture ......
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Live in paradise and join our friendly team in Taupō, New Zealand
We are a small, family friendly Motel, located in Taupo, NZ. Our Motel offers 10 rooms with Kitchen facilities. We have a Summer Swimming Pool, Spa Pool, Games Room, Guest Laundry. These facilities are all available to Staff when guests are not ......
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Join a welcoming family and explore the beaches in Far North, Peria, New Zealand
Want to learn about growing food, happy to jump right in and help in a busy family? Availability for 1-2 people, inside and outside work, lots of gardening , fruit tree maintenance, cleaning and possibly babysitting while I’m in the home office, ......
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Look after our energetic dog and needy cat in Auckland, New Zealand
Looking for a pet lover to look after our energetic dog and needy cat....
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Learn about living on a lifestyle property Kapiti Coast, New Zealand
Urgent help and learning placement available during November and early December 2025 for a volunteer with some experience in using basic hand tools and light weight garden equipment (training provided). Learn about no dig gardening and the main ......
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Small cosy farm near Wellington, New Zealand
A cowshed and a cottage- without the milking.....We are a busy Christian family of 6 (4 under 9 years of age) living on a small cosy farm with a big attitude. We share this with a friendly horse, golden retriever, 3 chickens, 11 sheep plus lambs and ......
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Learn to meditate and discover mindfulness at a Tibetan Buddhist centre in Coromandel, New Zealand
Our centre sits on 8 acres in the remote and stunning Valley of Colville, Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand. Surrounded by lush farmland, bush and the lovely hills of the Coromandel range, our ambience is conducive to peace, rest and healing. Our ......
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Help with some outdoor projects and daily life in Nelson, New Zealand
Hi Workway folk - we are Peter and Monika - a couple from Nelson New Zealand. We love sharing our home with others and sharing stories with people. We have a nice home in Nelson not far from most things you might like to explore in and around ......
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Join our furry family on our private farmstead in South Auckland, New Zealand
Hello, Martin and I would love you to join us. We are located in Hunua, South Auckland. We both work at home as Martin has retired (early). If you want to experience our lifestyle but enjoy being close to civilization then this is the place for ......
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Helping out on a property in Riverton, Southland, New Zealand.
My one acre property sometimes gets away on me and some assistance is appreciated. I am a mature widow, living alone, retired secondary school teacher who works voluntarily in the community. I have travelled considerably and enjoy learning about ......
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Join our family and experience a rural way of living in Little River, New Zealand
We are a family of 5 , 3 generations , 3 dwellings , developing a 3 Acre property into extensive gardens , native tree restoration & fruit trees whilst caring for each other and living largely from the land and ocean. Our Area is a peaceful haven ......
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Stay in our historic home near surf beach and established forest in Cheviot, New Zealand
We have lived in Cheviot for over 25 years and have two children now in their mid-20s. The beautiful dog in the photos recently died - just before her 18th birthday - so no pets at present. Ange is a journalist, a wedding and end-of -life ......
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Stay in my gorgeous cottage and learn about natural plant growing in Waiuku, New Zealand
Hi There I would love to host you in my cute little cottage in the country in Waiuku, rural South Auckland. Here I love to live a healthy peaceful lifestyle, and grow lots of different plants, flowers, vegetables, fruit, etc. I also have a couple of ......
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Coastal views, Sea and River within minutes from our Beautiful Farm in Rural Central Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
We are a couple with a sheep and cattle farm, with friendly working dogs, a small house dog and two friendly cats, and chickens. There are lovely views of the sea from the homestead and all over our farm. Driving a few kilometers away. Great for ......
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Help us with our lovely garden in Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand
Hello, we are Brent and Wanda. We live in a beautiful, peaceful, private spot that is just a five minute drive from the center of Whangarei. We grow over 100 fruiting trees, shrubs and vines, from temperate to tropical on our urban property. Plus ......
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Help with gardening and daily life in Balfour, New Zealand
Join us in Balfour (Southland) on our dairy farm with wide-open spaces and fun-loving people. Help around the house, garden, general maintenance, and cooking will be much appreciated. You will become part of a fun, always-changing (adult) ......
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Learn about Maori history, come meet the locals and experience our paradise in Motueka, Aotearoa, New Zealand
We live 2kms from central Motueka township. We are a semi-retired couple with two adult sons living close by with their amazingly talented wives and our seven beautiful grandchildren who visit regularly. The property consists of muddled cottage ......
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Helping hands welcome in our house and garden in Rural Mid Canterbury, New Zealand
We are a relaxed Kiwi/German couple on a 2.5 ha lifestyle block in Buccleuch, with 3 cats (wild cats who seem to have adopted us) and a handful of sheep. We are only a stone throw away from the Hakatere Conservation Area in Mid Canterbury and Mt ......
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