Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in New Zealand

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Stay in true rural kiwi home and help with various projects in Totara North, New Zealand
Do you want to experience a few days of quiet, everyday rural life in New Zealand from a unique spot in Northland? If you love falling asleep to the sound of the morepork (ruru) and waking up to water views, you will feel right at home here. In ......
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Peaceful rural family living in Waipapa, New Zealand
Hello and welcome! We're Hayden, Valeria and our newest member Catalina. You'll find us in Waipapa, a 10 minute drive to Kerikeri and 20ish min drive to the numerous beautiful beaches in the Bay of Islands region. Our home is nestled at the end of a ......
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Be involved within the community and experience a rural life in the Bay of Islands, Northland, New Zealand
1.5 acres bush in scenic reserve, with kiwi, weka, tui and other native birds, minutes away from beaches and the charming village of Russell. Your accommodation is a Tiny House with ecologically sensitive and green systems. If you'd like to spend ......
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Help with outdoor projects while living in an idyllic location in the heart of Tauranga, New Zealand
We are a friendly family of 3 people, (Chris, Gaynor, our son Michael), and 2 dogs (Staffordshire Bull Terriers - father & daughter) . We moved to NZ from the UK, and live in a beautiful location in Tauranga close to local amenities. Good bus routes ......
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Enjoy a rural life style on my small farm in Tutira, New Zealand
Hello! I live alone on a small farm in Tutira, surrounded by nature and right next to a beautiful lake. My place is home to sheep, chickens, cows and a few friendly dogs. Life here is quiet, simple and closely connected to the land. I’m looking for ......
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Join our small family of living in Kurow, New Zealand
We are a small family of New Zealanders living in Kurow, a town of around 300 people surrounded by lakes, mountains and close to the sea. I am a winemaker and really busy during the 6 weeks of harvest, and really want to find someone to help my wife ......
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Join our family and experience farm life in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
We are Pip and Hugo and we live rurally on a beautiful sheep and beef farm in Hawkes Bay. We spent most of our twenties living and travelling overseas ( Europe, UK, South America) and have since returned back to NZ to start a family and ‘settle ......
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Cool beach village with sweet cats near Wellington in Paekākāriki, New Zealand
Hi, I'm Angela and I live in Paekakariki, a small beach village about 30 km North from Wellington. There is a good train service from the city. It has cafes, a local sauna, a very large park and is ideal for cycling, swimming and walking - being on ......
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Unique place in West Auckland, New Zealand
We are a professional family working in healthcare and social justice. We have a 3.5 year old toddler and 2 cats and 4 chickens. We are needing some help with organising a 3 bedroom house and large garden for sale. You would have lots of privacy ......
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Experience harbour lifestyle living and join my native tree and banana projects in Northland, New Zealand
Hi. I'm Grant. Since early 2020 I have been living on just over five hectares (12 acres) of land on the Pahi Peninsula, at the northern end of Northland's enormous Kaipara Harbour. It's a beautiful property, with nearly half the land in native bush, ......
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General help on the Taiharuru Estuary, Whangarei Heads, New Zealand
We live on 5 acres right on the coast with a spring fed swimming pond. We have lived here over 20 years, building our home and re-vegetating part of the property. We are seeking help with general gardening and house maintenance / clean. We all work ......
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Beautiful homestay with a cool family in Portobello, Otago, New Zealand
We're a fun, laid back and loving family with two children, three dogs, and a cat. We really love the cultural exchange this platform provides. For a faster reply, please text or What's App the cell phone number below. :)
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Help me with daily outdoor projects while enjoying good conversations in Taieri Beach, New Zealand
I found my slice of heaven in NZ 6yrs ago…a sea view, an easy 5 minute walk to a beautiful white sanded beach, above a wetlands and bush. I’m on a 1/4 acre section which on arrival was a mown paddock & now it is entirely planted out in natives, ......
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Help with taking care of our overgrown garden in Kahutara, New Zealand
We are Michael and Vincenzo. We’re currently looking after an old historic house and revamping and renovating its large rambling and overgrown garden. We’re also looking to expand our spray free vege garden and flower farm. We’ve lots of plans but ......
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Experience living a simple sustainable semi off-grid lifestyle in Manawahe, New Zealand
Retreat to the hills of Manawahe, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty. A peaceful spot surrounded by nature with nearby lakes, beach and walks. I live in a tiny house and enjoy a slow, sustainable way of living. You'll have your own private sleepout to relax ......
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Lend us a helping hand at our charming house and garden in Waihi, New Zealand
We are an acitve older couple enjoying our charming house and garden in Waihi. The beautiful Waihi surf beach is a 12 minute drive and we are close to the Karangahake Gorge, Whangamata, The Hauraki Rail Trail for cyclists and bush walks. We are one ......
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Cultural exchange with our family in seaside Auckland, New Zealand
We are a family of four, myself, my husband and our two young boys living in a seaside suburb of north Auckland - a location that mixes city living with nature, there is something for everyone! We love spending time outdoors and making the most of ......
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Peaceful house in native bush near central Wellington, NZ
From time to time, we need some help at our place with gardening and weeding, some general cleaning, sometimes some small maintenance projects or painting and/or cooking meals. We live close to central Wellington (20-minute walk to the Botanic ......
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Join our family while exploring historic Waikino, New Zealand
We're a family of 4 looking for help with our daughter and around the lifestyle block. We live in Waikino, an area rich in mining history and surrounded with outdoor activities such as cycling, hiking and exploring historic sites. We are 20 mins ......
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Improving native biodiversity in Coastal North Canterbury, New Zealand
Richard and I have a 113 Ha farm used for grazing sheep and beef cattle and forestry with some areas of existing and regenerating native bush, we are extending the natives to improve native biodiversity and birdlife. We also have a QEII reserve ......
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