Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in New Zealand

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Help with house and pets in Paerata, New Zealand
========= Opportunity over Christmas ========= GENERAL PROFILE:: We are Brenda, Matt and Zepplan. We are off on our annual holiday and are looking for trustworthy people to housesit our home and look after our animal family. Our dates are non ......
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House, dogsit and plant sit in Havelock North, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Looking for 2 workawayers to housesit, in early January Simon and I live on a lifestyle block of 5 acres on the edge of Havelock North. We have a large garden ,though mostly trees and shrubs and we grow a lot of our own vegetables and fruit. We ......
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Share your skills and learn about permaculture on our brand new family project in Ōkaihau, New Zealand
We are a permaculture based project. We love what we do and love to share and learn together. We are a family of 2 mums and a 7-year-old. We have 2 cats, 6 chickens, and a bottle lamb, and... the dream to transform our blank canvas and bush ......
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Join us by the sea and be part of family life on Waiheke Island, New Zealand
Hi workawayers! We're looking forward to meeting you :) About us: We are a writer and architect with a girl of 14 and boy of 10, who live in a (mostly) renovated old house overlooking the sea on Waiheke Island, just 35 minutes by ferry from ......
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Join our family on our lifestyle block outside Christchurch, New Zealand
UPDATE: Hi all - we are looking for Workawayers to join us for a Kiwi Christmas then housesit and look after the animals until January 4th. Probably best suited to travelling friends or a couple, ideally arriving the weekend of 20/21 December (a bit ......
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Housesitting and cuddling our pets in Christchurch, New Zealand
I am Ashley, a mother of 3, looking to find a pet sitter over the new year period. I live in Kainga Christchurch on a 1.5 arce rural property. I have 2 young cats and 15 chickens
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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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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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Join our family and hobby farm to discover life by the beach in Hibiscus Coast, New Zealand
We’re a laid-back family with a beautiful property by the beach. We’re looking for a friendly, reliable person to join us for a few weeks in exchange for comfortable accommodation. Our property is our little paradise, we hope you can love it and ......
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Land regeneration and growing food for an education charity in Whanganui, New Zealand
=============== Looking for a couple or individual who are interested in regenerative land care, growing food and holistic health for a work exchange opportunity in a tiny house in Whanganui. ============== Our vision is to grow community resilience ......

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Help with housesitting and care for our dog in Auckland, New Zealand
Hi to all Important Note for Early 2026: ........ DOG LOVERS ...... this is for you. We have family visiting from overseas between mid-January and mid-February 2026. During this time, we’re planning a 3 to 4-week road trip to show them around, but ......
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Join us at our off grid home, baby lamb feeding and planting in Kerikeri, New Zealand
We are a German family, living in NZ since 19 years, with 3 children, who have left home and are at university or working. We have 2 lovely dogs , some chickens , 4 sheep 2 orphan lambs who still need bottle feeding:) and are in the final process ......
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Help with housesitting and care for our cats on Deborah Bay, Otago, New Zealand
Hello, we live on the west side of Otago harbour about 2kms from Port Chalmers with beautiful views of the harbour and peninsula, a large house with plenty of room for our two cats Rosie and Hazel, we have a few acres with one sheep and 6 red deer ......

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Spend NYE at our big sunny home and care for our pup in Wellsford, New Zealand
House sitting dates needed for: 29th December - 3rd Jan. Hey! I’m Helayna (31), a website designer/developer, and my husband (36) is a waterproofer. We live in Wellsford with our 3-year-old daughter and our Staffy, Sammy. Sammy is the real boss of ......
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Help with general activities on a stunning Marlborough Sounds property, New Zealand
Our place is situated on the waters edge of the Kenepuru Sound in the stunning Marlborough Sounds which is at the top end of the South Island. We provide accommodation for 24 people in a collection of cottages. Our activities include kayaking, ......
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Join us on our small farm in Manakau, Horowhenua, New Zealand
I am an animal loving lifestyle blocker/homesteader living on a cute 2-acre property in beautiful Manakau in the Horowhenua (not Auckland). I live with my 15-year-old son and a menagerie of pets and farm animals - including miniature donkeys, sheep, ......
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Join our family in Springfield, Rotorua, New Zealand
Kia ora, We’d love for you to enjoy your stay with us and experience our beautiful city! Rotorua is a vibrant town on the shores of its namesake lake, located on Aotearoa New Zealand’s North Island. It’s well known for its geothermal wonders and ......
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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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Experience magic in Paradise Valley 20 mins North of Kerikeri, NZ
workaway or house sit type stays We are kaitiaki of 12 hectares of magical spray free land, with spring fed river, ancient native forest with kiwis. There is a dedicated woofers cottage, with large open plan lounge and dining, full kitchen, ......

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Join our knowledge sharing home in scenic Thames, New Zealand
We are a couple in our 70's still very active. we enjoy visitors and meeting people from overseas. Our home is in Thames township a near new home very comfortable. We offer accommodation, you will have your own room and ensuite, we include ......