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Learn new skills surrounded by bushland in suburban Lower Hutt, New Zealand

Hi there, I live in a valley about an hour out of Wellington close to our local river and surrounded by bushland. It's a beautiful place. I have a big garden which I need lots of help with (usually weeding and landscaping) & in return I can provide ......

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Small cosy farm near Wellington, New Zealand

A cowshed and a cottage- without the milking.....We are a busy Christian family of 6 (4 under 9 years of age) living on a small cosy farm with a big attitude. We share this with a friendly horse, golden retriever, 3 chickens, 11 sheep plus lambs and ......

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Get to know our Kiwi lifestyle at a small boutique vineyard in South Wairarapa, New Zealand

Pruning Help Wanted – Wairarapa 2026 🍇 Pruning Date: 9th - 18th July OR 31st July - 9th August Hi! We’re Lisa & Craig, and we’d love to welcome you to our small vineyard just south of Martinborough, in the beautiful Wairarapa, New Zealand. Craig ......

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Help around our rural family home close to Carterton, New Zealand

Hello! I’m Emily, a single mum living in the beautiful Wairarapa region of New Zealand with my two young children (aged 5 and 3). Life is busy, full of adventure, and sometimes a little chaotic, so I’m looking for friendly, reliable Workawayers who ......

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Stay with our family of 5 on our leafy lifestyle block in Te Horo, NZ

** NEW ** want to stay longer? We now have a Tiny House option for your own space, self catered, warm, cosy, internet and less working hours. We will supply food. Photos available on our profile. ——————— Come and stay with our family of 5 on our ......

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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 holiday. This includes some tasks around the property, nothing very challenging.We currently need help in June for a couple of seperate periods which could be ......

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join our family home and the chaos in Raumati south, New Zealand

We're a lively, liberal, alternative family of 3 adults, 3 kids, 2 dogs, 2 cats, sometimes foster kittens, and a paddock of ponies across the road - and we need help taming the chaos! If you enjoy decluttering, tidying, and cooking for a crowd, we'd ......

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Animal sitting in Gladstone, New Zealand

Quiet rural property 15 minutes from town in Gladstone Wairarapa. Beautiful views, stream running through. We live in an off grid tiny home with two dogs and a cat. In the paddock there are seven alpacas and some chickens. We’re an older gay couple ......

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Short stay - meeting people, sharing ideas, experiences and meals in central Wellington, New Zealand

I enjoy meeting people, sharing ideas, experiences and meals. I produce community radio, listen to live music and, if it's not too cold, swim in the sea for fun. I offer short term accommodation in exchange for help with general household cleaning ......

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Enjoy the peacefulness of country living in Stronvar, New Zealand

We are an older couple wishing to prepare our small farm for sale. We have some fencing and gardening tasks that needs doing so we can put the farm up for sale before it becomes too much for us. We live 35km from the nearest town and we love the ......

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Outdoor life in a tranquil half-hectare villa in Kapiti, New Zealand

Our home is a 1970s/1990s villa on a hillside overlooking the Kapiti Coast and its fabulous sunsets. The half-hectare property is about half protected native bush. The villa itself is a huge and gloriously mad pastiche of styles: Mediterranean. ......

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Join our family in the stunning Ruakokoputuna River Valley, New Zealand

Hi, We are looking for people to share our home and help us with our large vegetable garden and small home orchard, there is also maintenance work with the house and land as well as helping look after the horses and other farm animals (cows, sheep ......

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Join me at my home in Wellington, New Zealand

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 travellers and share my beautiful home and country with you. I prefer to host travellers for short stays (1 ......

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Help with taking care of our overgrown garden in Kahutara, New Zealand

We are Michael and Vincenzo. We’re currently looking after an old historic house and revamping and renovating its large rambling and overgrown garden. We’re also looking to expand our spray free vege garden and flower farm. We’ve lots of plans but ......

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Peaceful house in native bush near central Wellington, NZ

From time to time, we need some help at our place with gardening and weeding, some general cleaning, sometimes some small maintenance projects or painting and/or cooking meals. We live close to central Wellington (20-minute walk to the Botanic ......

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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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Environmentally friendly lifestyle about organic produce and living sustainably in Upper Hutt, New Zealand

I need some help if you are available it would be much appreciated. I generate some of my own power with solar electric and solar hot water, make muesli, laundry detergent, soap, jams, preserves, seed saving, grow beef and vegetables, cook on a wood ......

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Help out a busy family in Island Bay, Wellington, New Zealand

We have space from 12 July to 17 July. We are a family of four, plus Barry the dog. We live in Island Bay and need some help with our garden. Let us know if you have any questions :)

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Share our family life in Lower North Island, Masterton, New Zealand

Hi travelers Is anybody a painter? My bathroom is in desperate need of a face lift! Physically capable person is what I need! Lots of outside work. Jobs would include: - Painting - Cleaning tack - Cutting the grass around my house - The right ......

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Help a family in Wellington, New Zealand with the house and garden

Hi! I’m a Mum with 3 teenage children living in a suburb close to central Wellington. I'm originally from Dunedin but we've been settled in Wellington for over 20 years now. The kids are aged 21, 17 and 15 years and are an energetic bunch who are ......

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