Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Taranaki, New Zealand

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about 13 hours ago

Taranaki, New Zealand

Housesit with cute cat and dog in New Plymouth, New Zealand
We are looking for an animal lover (single or couple) to house-sit for us and look after our cat and dog this June and July. Our house is located in Frankleigh Park, New Plymouth and is close to a bus route and the Huatoki Walkway. It's an old ......
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about 1 day ago

Taranaki, New Zealand

Mulch and mountain views with our family in Taranaki, NZ
**Update** I'm so sorry for being late to reply to messages, we've been offline. We're currently doing major renovations in preparation for expecting our first baby in February. Will be updating our listing with new availability and details. Thank ......
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about 6 days ago

Taranaki, New Zealand

Enjoy sun, surfing and mountains while staying with us in sunny New Plymouth, New Zealand
We are a 70+ couple. Kevin has a career history of Horticulture , Security & Aged Care and is retired. He has health issues now and is keen to share his knowledge (he is a great teacher) in exchange for help with some activities around the section. ......
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Taranaki, New Zealand

Help us transform our garden near the beach and mountain in Taranaki, New Zealand
We have a cosy home in Waitara, Taranaki, just a short walk along the river to the beach. We're also in a great spot for exploring the region, with Mount Taranaki and the Pouakai Tarns walks around a 30-minute drive away. New Plymouth a 15 minute ......
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Taranaki, New Zealand

Join our outdoorsy, bilingual family in beautiful Taranaki, New Zealand
We are lucky to call New Plymouth home - it's such a special little place where all things fun can be found: the sea, the mountain, the wind and beautiful surrounding nature. We are a multinational family of four who enjoy a quiet lifestyle close ......
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about 2 days ago

Taranaki, New Zealand

Join us and help out in our garden in beautiful South Taranaki, New Zealand
Hello and welcome - Please read our full description. A great attitude is the most important job requirement. Being trustworthy, helpful and organised are also required. If you can't do the little things, like making your bed for example, how can ......
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about 1 day ago

Taranaki, New Zealand

Help us at our 'time out space' Retreat in beautiful Taranaki, New Zealand
We are a young family living about 15 minutes from New Plymouth. We host a Retreat which is a time out space for families and individuals who are going through a challenging time, to stay for free. We are looking for help with welcoming our guests ......
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Taranaki, New Zealand

Get a genuine insight into rural Kiwi life in Ohangai, New Zealand
Hello! We’re Narelle and Tim, and we live on our commercial dairy farm in rural Taranaki. Our home is a unique converted schoolhouse that is over 100 years old and full of character. We have a swimming pool to enjoy in summer and a spa that’s ......
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Taranaki, New Zealand

Help us tame our rural paradise in Purangi, New Zealand
About Us Kia ora! We’re originally from South Yorkshire in the UK and made the move to Aotearoa New Zealand in October 2012. I’m Marcia and I work in the not-for-profit sector, and my partner Matthew is an electrician. We now live on a 3-acre ......
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Taranaki, New Zealand

Help us prep for the garden festival, Okato, New Zealand
Sam and I have signed on to be part of a garden festival at the end of October. The festival is 7 weeks away and almost everything needs prepping and sewing (seeds and seedlings). A couple of the buildings need a paint on the outside; this will ......
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Taranaki, New Zealand

Share our family life and enjoy the outdoors in New Plymouth, New Zealand
Hello! We’re a family of four who love to meet people from around the world and share our little slice of life. In 2020, we moved from the U.S. to Taranaki sight unseen and loved it so much we decided to stay. Tyson is a doctor at the local ......
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Taranaki, New Zealand

Join us at our vegan animal sanctuary on the slopes of Taranaki Mounga, New Zealand
Our sanctuary is an off-the-grid farm animal vegan sanctuary on the slopes of Taranaki Mounga. Solar panels provide our power, and we are working towards self-sufficiency. We have great mobile coverage, we don't have WiFi available, we use data on ......
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Taranaki, New Zealand

Come and stay with a chill host on the Wild West Taranaki, New Zealand
Hi! I have a home by the beach in south Taranaki, NZ. It’s a wild beautiful place. I also own a lettuce farm! I love art and music and know loads of cool places for you to explore. I’m looking for people who can help me with projects around the ......
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about 9 days ago

Taranaki, New Zealand

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 permaculture - based garden in rural Taranaki. Having just finished building (the third house in ten years) I ......
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about 8 days ago

Taranaki, New Zealand

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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about 1 day ago

Taranaki, New Zealand

Help us with various tasks around the property in New Plymouth, New Zealand
Hi, we are a couple of retired but active ex travellers on a lifestyle block, with a few chooks, and an old house with a nearly organic veggie patch and garden, looking for some help around the property in exchange for some food and board.
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about 3 days ago

Taranaki, New Zealand

Gardening projects in wonderful Taranaki, New Zealand
Hi, we are Alan and Louise. We have been Workawayers ourselves in past years, whilst travelling in Europe and the UK. We loved the work experience, meeting new people, the sharing of cultures. We are now retired (ex teachers), but we have a new ......
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about 16 days ago

Taranaki, New Zealand

Experience the culture and lifestyle of a small town on the west coast in South Taranaki, North Island, New Zealand
Hi I have lived in South taranaki for my whole life but travelled extensively. My family are of dutch decent and I have many aunts and uncles in the Netherlands. My employment was with special needs children I have recently retired. We are ......
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about 22 days ago

Taranaki, New Zealand

Experience NZ Lifestyle we will make you very welcome in New Plymouth, New Zealand
We are a couple .. and looking to exchange lodging and meals in return for the preparation and painting of part of a weatherboard house .. you must have knowledge of preparation and painting . we live in New Plymouth Taranaki close to the sea and ......
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Taranaki, New Zealand

Come and help our little family and enjoy living in Oakura, Taranaki, New Zealand
Hello, we are a little family that loves living in Oakura, Taranaki. My kids are 9 and 12 and love being outdoors. I am finishing renovating our home and garden and would love to have some help and can offer someone (or a couple) travelling a chance ......
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