Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in New Zealand

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Help make dreams become a reality in a quarter acre garden in Darfield, New Zealand
I have recently moved into Darfield into a three bedroom house, with a large garden, on a quiet street in Darfield. It's a blank canvas and I have big plans for the garden - fruit and vegetables, native trees and bird and insect havens. I have ......
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Join our Kiwi family, connect with locals and explore new horizons in Kaitaia, New Zealand
Hello travellers, we're a young family who grew up in Kaitāia, travelled around the world and then moved home to settle down when COVID hit. Kelly lived in Perth and Bridget lived in London and Dublin. We love Kaitāia, the access to beautiful ......
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Join our family and help with our son, home and horses in Nor-West Auckland, New Zealand
We live on a Farm. 20 acres in Waimauku. Muriwai is 10 minutes away . Lots of local vineyards. Close to forest for mountain biking and walking Horse ride in forest or on beach We have horses Have lots of pets and one 11 year old boy! We eat well ......
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Join us in getting ready for Christmas and experience farm life in the Wairarapa, New Zealand
We are looking for friendly, helpful workawayers to be a part of our family at Christmas time. We need help with the gardens (weeding, watering, trimming etc) and spring cleaning the house ready for a family Christmas where we expect you to join in ......
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Join me with some everyday chores at my bush block in Whangarei, New Zealand
i have 20 acres bush block with sea views a beautiful spot to chill out i have a loving family,i have 2 kids,one lives in Auckland, Tom being a electrician and Emma a nurse who lives in Whangarei,2 sisters live local as well both have amazing places ......
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Help with daily life and the garden in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
We live in a lovely 1920's villa which we are still renovating and we have a large garden that I can't always cope with. We try to grow our own supply of vegetables as organically as possible and we have our own hens and ducks, we have a little old ......

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Join our young family in our little corner of paradise in Ashburton, New Zealand
**looking for help from late November to around 22nd December ** Come and join our young family in our little corner of paradise. We are Phil, Katrina, Emily ( 3) and Harrison ( 5), and Zoe (1.5ish) Katrina and I have both spent time extensively ......

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Housesitting while enjoying the countryside in rural East Masterton, New Zealand
We usually accommodate people for house sitting and pet care when we are on holiday. This includes some work around the property. Nothing very exciting. If you are house sitting here and if you have your own vehicle, this is a great base for you ......
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Art Project Christchurch, New Zealand
Our property is located in Christchurch, on the banks of Heathcote River. We are 12 minutes from the Heart of Christchurch, with bus stops only 3 minutes walking. After 23 years in the Wairarapa we relocated to Christchurch. I’m a Ceramic and ......
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Paradise awaits your presence and creativity in Paihia, New Zealand
I have lived in Paihia for 11 years and enjoyed every moment that this paradise has to offer. My home is situated in Te Haumi and I have a stunning view over the bay to Russell. Over the last 8 years I have welcomed guests through my bnb ......

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Permaculture, animals and sustainability near Auckland, New Zealand
We have a lifestyle block 5 minutes from Pukekohe, forty five minutes south of Auckland CBD. I’m an artist and my husband works in Auckland city. We spend most of our time developing and maintaining our small lifestyle farm, and could really use and ......
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Hobby French farmstay in Canterbury, New Zealand
Some of the first olives and grapes on Banks Peninsula on this 13-acre (5.8 hectare) wooded property we bought in late 2023. I am American, French, and Kiwi and have taken a break from my career to focus on developing the farm activities here. My ......
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Peace and harmony for all in a beautiful food forest in Rockville, New Zealand
Kia Ora, I am MokshaJoyJoy and live in a beautiful foodforest in the making. My goal is to live a self-sustainable lifestyle in harmony with nature. It's been 4 years sice ive been develloping the forest and it's been a rewarding journey which I ......

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Experience off-grid sustainable living on a permaculture farm with food forest, silvopasture, veg garden & nursery, Hastings, New Zealand
Well known 16 acre permaculture farm and plant nursery in Hawke’s Bay, supplying over 400 species of ‘permaculture’ plants, including the widest range of medicinal herbs in the country. We are in Poukawa, a rural area 20 minutes’ drive from ......

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Help us with various tasks around the property in New Plymouth, New Zealand
Hi, we are a couple of retired but active ex travellers on a lifestyle block, with a few chooks, and an old house with a nearly organic veggie patch and garden, looking for some help around the property in exchange for some food and board.
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Join us on the beachfront in Whangārei, New Zealand
Come and stay by the beach at Helena Bay- 45 mins from Whangarei. We are a (grown up) kiwi/danish family ( Greer, Esbern, Oriole and Erling) and share our batch with our extended family in Australia. We are passionate about gardening, the ocean, ......

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Learn all about dairy products and cows in beautiful Inglewood, New Zealand
New Zealand is known for it's production of world class dairy products, and Taranaki in particular is a strong and traditional dairying area. Come and see what it is all about straight from the cow! Having hosted over 100 workaways pre- covid - we ......
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Help restore native bush on a peaceful olive orchard in Gisborne, New Zealand
We’re looking for helpers who enjoy the outdoors and don’t mind physical work. Much of the help we need involves clearing blackberry, digging holes, pulling weeds, tidying up the orchard, and general land care. It’s hands-on, often physical, but ......

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Experience Māori culture and whānau life in Tauranga, New Zealand
Kia ora and welcome We live in a semi-rural area, 15 minutes from the beach and city centre. My whānau, extended family, also live on the property, so you will be immersed in our everyday life. We are creative people, so imagination is encouraged. ......
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Help with gardening and DIY projects in Nelson, New Zealand
Kia ora koutou, Bronwen and I live in Toi Toi, Nelson, about 10 minutes drive from the centre of town and 15 minutes drive from Tahunanui Beach. We are needing help around our property. There is some gardening/weeding to do, other handy person ......