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Help with some outdoor projects in Mihi, New Zealand
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A small rural property located half way between two beautiful tourist cities - Rotorua and Taupo where travellers are welcomed! There is a large garden and vegetable patch which are always in desperate need of constant weeding and there may be other ......
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Join a friendly family of five in Frankton, New Zealand
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We’re a friendly family of five — Mum, Dad, and our three kids ages 3, 5 and 7 — living in our home in Frankton, Queenstown.
Our home is a short walk to the local supermarket, bus stop and you can even walk to the airport.
If you are into hiking, ......
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Explore the lovely town of Oamaru in beautiful New Zealand
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I'm Jo and my daughter, Chantelle, and I live on a beautiful property 6 minutes from the seaside town of Oamaru.
We have six Highland Cows, five sheep, four chickens and a duck. In addition we fostered unwanted and abandoned cats and kittens and ......
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Take part in an arboretum and forest restoration project in Motueka Valley, New Zealand
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We have several hectares of forest including a large area of regenerating native forest. We started planting trees in 1988 and the increase in biodiversity as the years go by is beautiful to see. We are still planting trees (in winter) but most of ......
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Stay with our family in our peaceful rural home near bike trails and national parks in Wakefield, New Zealand
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*We will be hosting again from 1 December 2026 to 1 May 2027*
We're Andrea, from New Zealand and Australia, and Gregor, originally from Austria. We're a travelling, worldschooling family with 3 kids, dividing our time between Austria, Australia, ......
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Welcome to my beachside home and garden in Paihia, New Zealand
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Im fairly new to 'Workaway' but have hosted travellers through another volunteering platform for years and enjoyed each exchange. Two years ago I travelled overseas, cycled 5000km through Europe, Cuba and Taiwan, spent time with daughters and ......
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Come join my nature and animal oasis in Oxford, New Zealand
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I have a 10 acre block of land with 11 goats, 4 bossy geese, 4 cheeky chickens, and 2 big boisterous dogs. You will stay in a sweet little self contained caravan and in exchange for meals and accomodation will help with various jobs arpund the ......
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Experience rural life in Historic Matakanui, Omakau, New Zealand
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We welcome volunteers travelling through Central Otago who want a genuine rural stay far away from the tourist towns. Our property sits on the 45th Parallel at the base of the Dunstan Mountains, in what remains of a tiny gold‑rush settlement. Only a ......
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Help out on my small farm with horses, pigs, cattle and sheep in Otago, New Zealand.
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I have a small farm with horses, pigs, cattle and sheep. Also 1 large dog and 4 cats. I am looking for help feeding the animals and sorting their food plus some general farm maintenance. Also help with getting the horses fit in spring and summer. ......
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Have some chill and quiet time on our land in Marton, Rangitikei, New Zealand
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We are a 1 mama, 2 x 6 year old twin boys, 1 dog family looking for some help on our 8 acre slice of paradise in the beautiful Rangitikei. (not to mention a flock of chickens, three ducks and a kunekune pig!).
The land we reside on was once a ......
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Meet the cutest and friendliest sheep in the world and enjoy our place in Rotorua, New Zealand
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Welcome to our slice of paradise.
This is a working farm. The work is physical hard, and can be repetitive, and takes place in all weather conditions.
We're looking for motivated, reliable helpers who take pride in doing a job properly and can ......
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Help with house maintenance on Great Barrier Island, New Zealand
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Hey my name is Ebony and I’m 32yrs old, I have a 11yr old daughter Mackenzie.
We live on Great Barrier Island situated in Tryphena, 2min walk to beach/shop.
I’m not currently working full time but will be pretty much full time over the summer.
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A warm welcome in our family home in a peaceful valley in rural Moutere, New Zealand
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Hi. Before we get into the details, please only apply if you have your own transport! Also, we prefer two people to singles, as the type of jobs we have suit two working together. We are in an isolated rural area, which is not on a bus route, so ......
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Create a permaculture food forest and be part of our family life in Ōhau, New Zealand
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We are a warm, creative, slightly chaotic family who loves nature, good food, being outdoors, and meeting people from around the world. We host Workawayers because we enjoy sharing our home, ideas, skills, and garden — and because we love the ......
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Plant a polyculture and learn about the stars in Auckland, New Zealand
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Our big nest sits on top of a deep valley on 8 acres of land. We are in North Auckland, right after the suburbs become bush.
Our neighbors of all ages are our extended family and pop over occasionally.
My friends call me Ja. I like playing tour ......
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Join our family with kids in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
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Looking for someone in December to housesit while we’re away. The dates are from the 15th December to the 6th of January but we have plenty of room so you can come early and leave late!
We need preferably two people to stay for the duration. We ......
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Join us at our Buddhist retreat center near Thames, New Zealand
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Volunteers Retreats:
14 - 22 May 2027
30 October - 6 November 2027
Working in Nature Retreats:
7-9 May 2027
3-5 September 2027
We regret that we are unable to host Workawayers at other times.
‘Land of beautiful vision’ is a Triratna Buddhist ......
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Private and secluded hideaway in nature surrounded by pets animals in Whangarei, New Zealand
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Relaxed, easy-going Lifestyle block - hobby farm with friendly animals surrounded by nature.
Escape the rush and enjoy a peaceful lifestyle.
My property is set in beautiful nature where you’ll wake up to fresh air, birdsong, and open space. It’s a ......
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Join our family at our off grid home in Kerikeri, New Zealand
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Stefan would love some help with his building tasks, and Konny some gardening support :) - we are looking forward to hosting you.
The current projects in November will be helping Stefan build his under the house workshop and help Konny ......
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Learn to surf and take care of a local beach habitat in Heyward Point, New Zealand
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We are a rural coastal property providing accommodation facilities, we practice organic gardening and regeneration of native bush, we also love surfing and take care of our local surf point.
We are focused on regeneration of the local bush on our ......
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