Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Canterbury, New Zealand

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Help with daily life in Christchurch, New Zealand
I am a single woman, aged 75. I have 2 adult children (one who lives in Christchurch & another who lives in the Northern Hemisphere) & three grandchildren. I work part-time as a tour guide, I assist people relocating to Christchurch & I offer ......

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Experience life on a farm cottage in North Canterbury, New ZealandR
Hi there, we are Nigel and Glenda and we live on a farm on which there are Deer and Cattle. We live in the farm cottage and my father (82yrs old but very fit and active) lives in the Big House. We have a large vegetable garden which always requires ......

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Help tame an overgrown garden near Christchurch, New Zealand
We bought our property just over three years ago - it's a 2.5 acre section with a large overgrown garden. We soon realised how much work it is to get the garden back to the standard that we would love! We live a 5 minute drive from Rangiora and 30 ......

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Fun family in Christchurch New Zealand
We would love a hardworking, fun and friendly person to come and stay and chip in around the place! You will also have tasks such as (but not limited to): Being a part of the family Helping with kids, and all tasks that are ......

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Join us at our little sea side spot in Timaru- South Cantebury, New Zealand
We are a family with two boys(11&13) who enjoy the outdoors. In our free time we enjoy walking, bouldering and biking and skiing. We have a bouldering wall in the shed. We are a busy family, but are trying to make time for things like roasting ......

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Help with general gardening and family life around our place in Temuka, Sth Canterbury, New Zealand
Hi everyone, we are on the hunt for someone or a couple to house sit for us while we take a family holiday over Easter If you don't like the idea of a crammed hostel over the Easter period or feel like somewhere to relax before your next adventure ......

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Visit our amazing tree house home on a small farm in Cheviot, North Canterbury, New Zealand
We are a fun and loving couple. We live life to the fullest and love to meet and get to know people from other countries. Sanna is from Finland and Ellis from New Zealand. We have traveled extensively and know what it is like to be in a new ......
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Farm stay for solo travellers near Christchurch. New Zealand.
Hello, we are an older couple who like to meet people from around the world by hosting work-away guests. Our situation is suited for active older individuals (over 25 years of age) who are travel savvy & independent guests, A sense of humor and good ......

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Join our family and enjoy rural life and help us with gardening projects near Cheviot, Canterbury, New Zealand
We are a family who enjoy living on our 33 acre lifestyle block on the edge of the great rural village of Cheviot in North Canterbury. Life is generally quiet during the week, taken up with work & chaotic in the weekends. We live in a new home ......

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Stay in a beautiful rural area with mountain bike and walking tracks in Waimate, New Zealand
We are renovating our home situated on the outskirts of the town of Waimate. ,I am a cycle mechanic and I enjoy mountain biking and living at the foot of the Waimate trail. I also do Karate. My wife is an Art tutor and avid gardner.We enjoy having ......

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Outdoor experience learning about animals in Akaroa, New Zealand
Hi there Thank you for stopping by ;) We live in a beautiful farmhouse in Goughs Bay, 20-minute drive from Akaroa. We have a child, so you must be good with children. If you love animals you’ll love our place, dogs, chickens, ducks, friendly ......

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Help with gardening and childminding while experiencing the Kiwi way of living in Methven, New Zealand
Hi There We are a French (Charline 38) Kiwi (Jon 50) couple we are living in Methvenfor 8 years now. We also have a kids Calypso she is 3 The Cat Toby spend most of his day on outside (very friendly) We need someone to help us at home with the ......

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Join our community project in nature with plants and experience rural living in Kurow, New Zealand
After a 4 year break from being a host we are looking forward to getting back into hosting and enjoying the different nationalities and meeting interesting people . We are looking for fit and active helpers to help us with community projects as ......

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Join our Kiwi family and experience our rural lifestyle in Cheviot, New Zealand
We are a Kiwi family of four + 1 - Tom, Tash, Ella, Libby and a Gansta-Granny! We run a sheep/beef farm in Cheviot, North Canterbury, South Island. (approx. 1.5 hours North of Christchurch). We need help mostly in our garden (a very large garden ......

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Join our sustainable family farm in Hawarden, New Zealand
We are a family of 5, 2 adults and 3 children, aged 13 and 12 (twins). We love travelling and learning about other cultures, and love cultural exchange. We live on a farm in North Canterbury New Zealand so we can aim towards a self sustainable ......

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Join a busy happy family in Canterbury, New Zealand
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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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Helping hands welcome in our house and garden in Rural Mid Canterbury, New Zealand
We are a relaxed Kiwi/German couple on a 2.5 ha lifestyle block in Buccleuch, with 3 cats (wild cats who seem to have adopted us) and a handful of sheep. We are only a stone throw away from the Hakatere Conservation Area in Mid Canterbury and Mt ......

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Experience the great outdoors in Cheviot, New Zealand
We are a happy semi retired couple who enjoy living on our 8 acre lifestyle block on the edge of the great rural village of Cheviot in North Canterbury. We are a 1 hour drive from Kaikoura to the north; 1 hour 45 mins to Christchurch City in the ......

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Enjoy life at the sunny side of the harbour in Diamond Harbour, Christchurch, New Zealand
LATEST NEWS: No availability to a later date in 2025. The Gardener's Cottage has been pulled down as it was unrepairable after substantial earthquake damage. Watch this space later in 2025 for news about a new dwelling and the development of a Piet ......