Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in New Zealand

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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 a beautiful nature where you’ll wake up to fresh air, birdsong, and open space. It’s ......
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Share life experiences and learn about different cultures in Wellington, New Zealand
Kia ora I am from the uk originally but came to Wellington for a week around 20 years ago and didn't leave! I am generally pretty laid back- and in the evenings I enjoy relaxing with a cup of tea. I love to hear about different cultures and life ......
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Join us by the sea and discover Waiheke Island, New Zealand
Hi workawayers! We're looking forward to meeting you :) ** last minute May 2026 - we are looking for one or two workawayers for 1-2 weeks in May as the workawayers we planned to host have not responded. We need help with: gardening, cleaning, ......
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Live and experience with a New Zealand family in central Nelson, New Zealand
Looking for a workaway to house sit and look after our lovely dog while we are away Friday 26th June- Friday 10th July. May be a few other small tasks however most important someone who can take our dog on 2 short walks, feed and companionship to ......
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Land care and building, off grid home in Kerikeri, New Zealand
We are a German family, living in NZ since 20 years, with 3 children, who have left home and are at university or working. We have 2 lovely dogs , some chickens , 4 sheep 2 hand reared lambs:) and are in the final process of building our off grid ......
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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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Housesitting while enjoying the countryside in rural East Masterton, New Zealand
We usually accommodate people for house sitting and pet care if we get a chance to take a holiday. This includes some tasks around the property, nothing very challenging. We currently need help in May and in late august early september. If you ......
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Join our lovely place on a stunning Kenepuru Sounds property in Marlborough, 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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Explore the tiny town of Otautau, in New Zealand's beautiful Southland
We can only host non-smokers and non-vapers! Our current ad: We need to be away for 1-2 weeks and need someone to stay in our home to feed 4 cats...maybe 5, if the neighbourhood stray wanders in. The work would be just that...caring for the ......
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Help in the garden and learn composting at our waterfront home, Weymouth by the Sea, Auckland New Zealand
Hi to all I do furniture restorations and repairs at Dovetail Restorations. My partner, Margaret, is back to Auckland University and doing her Master Degree. We live in Weymouth by the Sea , South Auckland, about 15 minutes south of the Airport. We ......
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Pet sitting and outdoor projects in Kerikeri, New Zealand
We live in the beautiful bay of islands. We have 3 dogs, a cat, chooks Beautiful gardens. A river on the property. A separate sleepout for our guests, We are 10mins from quaint kerikeri town. 30mins from paihia.
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House sitting and spend time with our new puppy in Auckland, New Zealand
I HAVE NOW FOUND SOMEONE, THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR INTEREST! Dog and house sitter needed. Puppy sitting in our house needed while we are in Australia for the week. (must have good reviews) We live in Mangere Bridge, Auckland – known as “the ......
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Join our lifestyle farm with horses and other animals near Blenheim, New Zealand
Experienced hosts with a little farm located half an hour out of Blenheim. We have cows, sheep, chickens, a dog, cats and horses. It suits keen experienced horse riders mainly but those looking for a quiet farm stay are also welcome. Horse riding ......
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Join our family on our lifestyle block outside Christchurch, New Zealand
We are a family of 4 (two girls aged 12 and 14), recently returned to NZ after 16 years in the UK - now home 6 years and settled back into Kiwi life on a 4ha lifestyle block in West Melton. We spent 2018/2019 travelling Europe and Africa in an old ......
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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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Join us around the house in Paerata, New Zealand
GENERAL PROFILE:: We are Brenda, Matt and Zepplan. We live on the rural outskirts of Auckland, but with public transport close by. We have 2 beautiful dogs both Miniature Schnauzers who are used to being inside. We have chickens and 1 sheep . Our ......
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Dog and house sitting in Central Auckland, New Zealand
House sitting , dog sitting and helping with house maintenance and a bit of painting and weeding. My preference is for a couple and workaways with experience looking after high energy dogs. Walk to iconic Ponsonby Road for great food and ......
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Would love some help in the garden in Havelock North, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
late February or early March 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 have a farm 45 minutes from ......
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Help with housesitting and help around my garden in Auckland, New Zealand
--- Look after my garden while I travel. --- We are a family of 3 that includes me and our two sons Reuben 25 and Jericho 27. We live in Sandringham, Auckland which is 5-6 km from CBD and also beach in different direction. There are many beaches ......

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Look after our home and dog in Auckland, New Zealand
We are going away between the 24th-3rd and then again 6-10th. Happy to have you stay from before the 24th to the 10th with us and our main priority is that you look after our home and dog while we are away! I am a tech entrepreneur and Jiu Jitsu ......
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