Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in New Zealand

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Shape my permaculture and homestead project in Northland, New Zealand
Greetings from Onerahi, Whangarei. I'm Mike and I am restoring the native vegetation of a small valley, finishing off my recently erected house and establishing a vegetable garden/orchard through 2026. I've developed a small nursery to provide the ......
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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 natural environment where you’ll wake up to fresh air, birdsong, and open ......
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Experience how I live in a remote area in Northland, New Zealand
I am looking for help for a week, housework and general tidy up and the lawn cut. I live on a rural property with the owner's house close by. I have cell coverage. I have Wi-Fi. I am an elderly, retired Māori artist and published Author. I am a ......
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Stay in my gorgeous cottage and learn about natural plant growing in Waiuku, New Zealand
Hi There I would love to host you in my cute little cottage in the country in Waiuku, rural South Auckland. Here I love to live a healthy peaceful lifestyle, and grow lots of different plants, flowers, vegetables, fruit, etc. I also have a couple of ......
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Learn organic and permaculture practices in rural Taranaki, New Zealand
I am a retired dress designer and having run a business in London for many years, have now returned to my native New Zealand to create a large permaculture - based garden in rural Taranaki. Having just finished building (the third house in ten ......
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Help in my garden on a beautiful coastal property Coromandel Town, New Zealand
Garden helpers welcomed on a beautiful coastal property at Papa Aroha on the Coromandel Peninsula. Always something to do here (gardening, painting, cleaning). I am a retired policeman,potter and glass artist. You will stay in a private apartment ......
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Give a hand around my land and enjoy life in beautiful Mokoia, New Zealand
I'm a semi retired person living on a five acre lifestyle property with a couple of dry stock, and assorted ducks, chooks and a much loved dog. The property is not a working farm, but I'm enjoying a slice of the good life, trying to live a simple, ......
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Join me with some everyday chores at my bush block in Whangarei, New Zealand
i have 20 acres bush block with sea views a beautiful spot to chill out i have a loving family,i have 2 kids,one lives in Auckland, Tom being a electrician and Emma a nurse who lives in Whangarei,2 sisters live local as well both have amazing places ......
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Urban food & Forest Garden in Raglan, New Zealand
Raglan (Surfing Capital of NZ) is a great place to be, even for those who don't like the waves. I dont answer messages when my calendar is blocked - RED I'm a retired Nurse and former Organic Beef Farmer who moved from the farm into urban Raglan at ......
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Experience life in a small seaside town in Northland, New Zealand
I live in a small seaside town in an out of the way road but still close to all facilities. I have a big section that has a lot of lawns to mow and gardens to look after. Would be interested in exchanging language and cultural differences as well as ......
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Join us both to strive to be as organic and green as possible in the beautiful Akaroa New Zealand
Hello, Ann and Charl live in beautiful scenic Akaroa, Banks Peninsula New Zealand. Fyrnebrooke is in the French part of the township, with our two cats KanukaandManuka.plus Whisky and Luna our dogs, plus of course chooks and plenty of beautiful New ......
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Join me creating a food forest in Picton, New Zealand
Nestled amongst tall kānuka trees above a beautiful valley, overlooking bush-clad hills and it gets all-day sun. It's a short walk to the town centre, shops, beaches, bush tracks and marina. Newly renovated Workawayer accommodation for 1 person or a ......
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Help me create a gentle, nurturing space within my property in Oratia, New Zealand
Hi my name is Denise and my home is in Oratia New Zealand. My property is nestled in established native bush, NZs rainforest full of native birds. I am 15 mins away from beautiful West Coast beaches and the Waitakere Rangers 16000 hectares of ......
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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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Join me at my home in Wellington, New Zealand
***currently looking for someone with painting and DIY experience to paint my hallway and fix holes. 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 ......
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Experience rural Kiwi life in the heart of Central Cromwell, New Zealand
I’m lucky to live in a spacious home in the heart of Central Cromwell, just a short walk from both the lake and river, surrounded by some of Central Otago’s most beautiful landscapes. I’m currently renovating the house and would love to welcome ......
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Experience rural living with animals and develop sustainable systems or sign up for an Equine Internship in Leeston, New Zealand
I have a small farm located approx 40mins south of Christchurch. I have been part of workaway since 2018 and enjoy sharing my home and appreciate help as it enables me to focus on working with the horses I have bred as well as other work and ......
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Help in the house and garden sometimes on the farm in Christchurch, New Zealand
I am an older widow and a writer. my Family have grown up. I enjoy classical music and concerts. I love gardening but need help with pruning, weeding and landscaping . At present there is some indoor maintenance, weeding and some lawn mowing I do ......
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Help with our garden and enjoy the ocean views over Northland, New Zealand
I am a well-traveled, open-minded, older woman on 16 hectares of land in native bush. I am an experienced medical herbalist, dedicated environmentalist, passionate about the food we eat and the environment we all share. This is permaculture property ......
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Join my peaceful home and gardens in beachside Hauraki North Shore Auckland, New Zealand
*4 April hosting update: There is no availability through to 16 May. From 16 May through the remainder of 2026, my hosting status is uncertain at this stage, however feel free to message me to enquire about possibilities for this period, even if ......