Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in New Zealand

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Canterbury, New Zealand

Come and help our family and learn about a farm in Cheviot, New Zealand
Our family runs a large sheep and beef farm in Cheviot, NOrth Canterbury. we also have a feijoa orchard on site and a large vegetable garden. We love to share our lifestyle with overseas visitors to show others how a typical farming kiwi family ......
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Auckland, New Zealand

Look after my home and cat while discovering central Auckland, New Zealand
Hello, I'm a single older man who lives in Point England, a nice diverse suburb in the east of Auckland, New Zealand, about 1km from the Tamaki River estuary. I live in a 2bedroom flat in a large complex, families and professionals. There is a good ......
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about 4 hours ago
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Northland, New Zealand

Private and secluded hideaway in nature surrounded by pets animals in Whangarei, New Zealand
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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about 28 minutes ago

Southland, New Zealand

Explore the lovely town of Oamaru in beautiful New Zealand
We have moved to Oamaru and are looking for workawayers to help us with this lovely property. We can only host non-smokers and non-vapers! Short-term is fine for our place, but we are flexible. We need all sorts of things done - but mostly ......
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about 1 hour ago

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Stay at a suburban house while enjoying the many tourist attractions in and around Rotorua, New Zealand
I welcome independent, self-reliant travelers to my suburban Rotorua base. On offer is a warm, comfortable, fully self-contained bedsit / sleepout / garden house in exchange for focused, targeted assistance to help me maintain the property and ......
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about 7 hours ago

Auckland, New Zealand

Be a part of heritage home project in the heart of Ponsonby, Auckland City, New Zealand
I am a relaxed, friendly and tidy person who enjoy meeting and hosting travellers, having done extensive travel myself. After growing up on a 4th generation vineyard in West Auckland (Croatia/ Dutch ancestors), with the past 20+ years living in ......
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Wellington, New Zealand

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 (usually weeding and landscaping) & in return I can provide ......
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about 19 minutes ago

Auckland, New Zealand

Help on a lifestyle block in West Auckland, New Zealand
Hello. We have a wonderful 10 acre lifestyle block close to the villages of Waimauku and Kumeu (wine country) in the north west part of Auckland, just 35 mins drive to the city outside of the rush hour and 20 mins drive to the beautiful Muriwai ......
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Tasman, New Zealand

Join us for a cultural exchange in beautiful Lower Moutere, New Zealand
I live in a beautiful home with a large garden that I’m slowly turning into a peaceful, welcoming space full of life with myself and my husband, close to Motueka, Tasman. I love meeting new people, sharing stories, and working together with others ......
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Nelson & Bays, New Zealand

Take part in an arboretum and forest restoration project in Motueka Valley, New Zealand
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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Northland, New Zealand

Eco-earth house in the bush, protecting endemic fauna and flora in Northland, New Zealand
Kia ora, travellers! Haere mai - welcome to my whare (home) in beautiful Honeymoon Valley, surrounded by native rainforest, birds and insects. We built this eco-earth house using local clay from right under our feet. This land used to be just ......
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about 14 hours ago

Waikato, New Zealand

Stay a few weeks in lovely Coromandel , New Zealand
During late autumn and winter, we welcome one Workawayer at a time to share our home. The help is 4 hours per day, five days a week, leaving plenty of free time to explore or relax. In return, we offer clean and comfortable accommodation, breakfast ......
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about 9 hours ago

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Experience living a simple lifestyle in Manawahe, New Zealand
**Retreat to the hills of Manawahe, Whakatāne, Bay of Plenty.** **Looking to host 25–28 September** I live in a tiny house surrounded by nature and enjoy a slow, sustainable way of living. I'm currently in the process of setting up a ......
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about 3 hours ago
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Auckland, New Zealand

Plant a polyculture and learn about the stars in Auckland, New Zealand
Our 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 are our extended family and pop over occasionally. My friends call me Ja. I like holding fire circles, gym & ......
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about 58 minutes ago

Auckland, New Zealand

Experience Wiccan spiritual workshops in Whangateau, Auckland, New Zealand
I am an organic farmer, wiccan, herbal healing balm maker, taxation consultant and English language teacher and live with my daughter, her partner and my three grandchildren on our 20 acre natural agriculture, permaculture, organic property. We also ......
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about 58 minutes ago

Waikato, New Zealand

Holistic family living and Māori culture in Whāingaroa, Raglan, New Zealand
Kia ora! We are a Te Reo Māori speaking family of 4 and are just beginning an epic project to establish ourselves and restore a beautiful 38acre block just out of Raglan. We're situated in Waitetuna 15 min drive to the beautiful and funky surfing ......
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about 5 hours ago

Northland, New Zealand

Experience how I live in a remote area in Northland, New Zealand
We are creating an outdoor kitchen and fire pit area with herb and vege gardens at one of our houses. We are farmers; gardens are a new concept here. Anyone with hammer skills for raised garden beds and bench seats is welcome. It's all grass; some ......
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about 12 hours ago

Otago, New Zealand

Stay right on the edge of Fiordland National Park in Te Anau, Southland, New Zealand
We live in Te Anau, right on the doorstep of Fiordland National Park. We have 2 children Rita 11 and Austen 8. We run a charter boat business in Dusky Sound and absolutely love the outdoors. We try and grow as much produce as possible on our ......
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about 12 hours ago

Wellington, New Zealand

Join me at my home in Wellington, New Zealand
Kia ora, I am a busy single woman in my early 30s who loves meeting travellers from all over the world. I am excited to host single female travellers and share my beautiful home and country with you. I prefer to host travellers for short stays (1 ......
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Otago, New Zealand

Experience rural life in Historic Matakanui, Omakau, New Zealand
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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