Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in New Zealand

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about 29 minutes ago

Northland, New Zealand

Share your skills and learn about permaculture on our brand new family project in Ōkaihau, New Zealand
We have availability from the 4th of October. Please note: we are still setting up, and the toilet block is still being built... though the cooking facilities are now fully set up, and the rooms are warm and comfortable! And we now have hot shower ......
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Canterbury, New Zealand

Join our family on our lifestyle block outside Christchurch, New Zealand
We are a family of 4 (two girls aged 13 and 15), 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 Land ......
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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 18 hours ago

Canterbury, New Zealand

Join our sustainable family farm in Hawarden, New Zealand
LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO LOOK AFTER OUR FARM AND PETS OVER CHRISTMAS, must here able to spend a week with us to learn the ropes any time before then. Will include pet care, including parrots, horse care, farm animal care and maybe even milking ......
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about 20 hours ago

Auckland, New Zealand

Gardening 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. If you are resourceful and able to work unsupervised this could be a great spot to spend some time in auckland. 10 min ......
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Northland, New Zealand

Join our family at our off grid home in Kerikeri, New Zealand
We would love to host someone mid October:) 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 ......
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about 12 days ago

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Kiwi family needs home and gardening help in Rotorua, New Zealand
We are a farming family with 5 children. Their ages are 18, 17, 14, 12, and 10 CURRENTLY we are looking for someone to help with cleaning around the house and garden and feeding animals. Due to an unexpected change of plans, we have availability ......
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about 3 days ago

Wellington, New Zealand

Cool beach village with sweet cats near Wellington in Paekākāriki, New Zealand
UPDATE: Greetings all Its a peaceful and sunny place near the beach, train and walking trails, shops 20 minute walk - on the Kāpiti Coast near Wellington. There are several cats, that are calm and friendly and that are used to a routine ( kept in at ......
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Wellington, New Zealand

House sitting 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 short holiday or a long weekend away from the home. So it could be just a few days or sometimes a week or two. This includes some tasks around the property, ......
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about 19 days ago

Wellington, New Zealand

Stay in a cosy home with our dog to keep you company in Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Kia ora, We live in Lower Hutt, a great part of New Zealand for city and rural life. I am from London and my husband, Scott, is from Lower Hutt. We met in London 11 years ago and decided to move to New Zealand for ‘2 years’ in 2019. We have ......
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about 2 days ago

Northland, New Zealand

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. Most of our tasks is outdoors, ......
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Marlborough , New Zealand

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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Northland, New Zealand

Experience Eco- magic in Paradise Valley 20 mins North of Kerikeri, NZ
We are located in the sub tropical north, 20 minutes north of Kerikeri town, Waipapa retail area, petrol station, food shops, (15 mins) We are kaitiaki of 12 hectares of magical organic land, with spring fed river, ancient native forest with ......
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about 20 days ago

Canterbury, New Zealand

Epic Permaculture Ecovillage near Ōamaru, New Zealand
Join us in our ecovillage in Ōamaru, the coolest, funkiest town in Aotearoa, New Zealand We are currently seeking WorkAwayers with some building experience to help with a tiny house build from mid-October to mid-December. We are a small ......
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about 13 minutes ago

Wellington, New Zealand

Yard care and time with a dog in Wellington, New Zealand
Temporary update: Dog sitting and spending time with her is the main task at this time. Yard work would be welcome,but not required. Regular ad: If you enjoy cooking, gardening, painting, language exchange, or art and want to have lots of time to ......
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about 13 days ago

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Join us for garden projects in Havelock North, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Urgently looking for 2 helpers in the garden 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 ......
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Northland, New Zealand

Care for our cat and help with housesitting in Totara North, New Zealand
House and Cat sitter needed from September 8 till October 9. Comfortable double bed and house for cat lovers. Rural and unique quiet location. 25+ only Cat Lovers Clean and responsible Might not suit vegan/vegetarians 1-2 people only No ......
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about 11 days ago

Auckland, New Zealand

Join us by the sea and discover Waiheke Island, New Zealand
Hi workawayers! We're looking forward to meeting you :) About us: We are a writer and architect with 2 older kids (girl of 15 and boy of 10), who live in a (mostly) renovated old house overlooking the sea on Waiheke Island, just 35 minutes by ......
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Marlborough , New Zealand

Look after the best little Cavoodle in the beautiful Kenepuru Sounds, New Zealand
Hello, my husband and I live in the beautiful Kenepuru Sounds (Marlborough Sounds) and are looking for a experienced pet sitters (ideally a couple or two friends) to come and take care of our little Cavoodle, Carly, whilst we go on our annual family ......
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about 19 hours ago

Northland, New Zealand

Join a welcoming family and explore the beaches in Far North, Peria, New Zealand
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- our usual message: 1-3 month stays preferred Want to learn about growing food, happy to jump right in and help in a busy family? Availability for 1-2 people, ......
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