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Tikorangi, North of New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand  

  • Category
    Homestay (Organic)
  • Last Updated
    Oct 10, 2024
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    Oct 10, 2024
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    (53)
  • All Year Round
    Yes
  • Accommodates
    1 or 2
  • Joined
    Dec 8, 2013

KIA ORA / GREETINGS. ... yes, I can host helpers - From the 14th October. I am looking for a helper or two to help with maintaining the property. and helping me sort my large studio up and Lots of gardening to help with, AND some I. T. experience would be good. also help tidy up at the Waitara community recycling shop - The Waitara Project, which i am part of the volunteers .. and help pick up donated goods. I work every Saturday morning at the shop and sometimes another day as needed. If you are traveling by public transport, wear a Mask. I am double vaccinated plus the booster. If you are unwell please do not come. text me or e-mail me with your profile. Let me know if you are keen on coming my way to help. If you do contact me, Please keep in touch and let me know your plans .. even if you decide not to come .. :) and check out my profile. - - - General garden maintenance. The ideal helper would be able to work unsupervised. It would help to be able to use ...

Hunterville, Wanganui, New Zealand  

  • Category
    Farmstay
  • Last Updated
    Oct 10, 2024
  • Last Login
    Oct 10, 2024
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    No reviews
  • All Year Round
    Yes
  • Accommodates
    up to 3 or more
  • Joined
    Jan 6, 2011

*volunteer on a Regenerative Farm: Help us care for our Ecosystem / Farm in Hunterville, New Zealand* We are a regenerative beef and sheep farm in Hunterville, New Zealand, with seven generations of farming experience. This winter, we planted 25,000 trees that now need some love and care. Of these, 12,000 are various types of poplars for erosion control and stream bank protection. The remaining trees are native species and manuka, planted for regeneration. We are looking for volunteers to help care for these trees and ensure their survival. Additionally, there will be general farm tasks to assist with, and if you have any building or carpentry skills, that would be a wonderful bonus! The primary focus will be tree care, but we need flexible individuals who are open to taking on a variety of roles on our busy 1,600-hectare sheep and cattle property, which also includes a tourism lodge. If you have a passion for farming, conservation, tree care, building, or hospitality, this is the...

RD 1, Picton, Marlborough, New Zealand  

  • Category
    Hospitality
  • Last Updated
    Oct 10, 2024
  • Last Login
    Oct 11, 2024
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    (63)
  • All Year Round
    Yes
  • Accommodates
    1 or 2
  • Joined
    Jun 3, 2010

*** Looking for 1 - 2 girls to help out around here with misc tasks from Sept and Oct for 2 weeks. Thanks *** Hi there! We have a large modern house 70m from the beach in Anakiwa and 30 mins by road from Picton. There are kayaks here, excellent bush walks and a beautiful relaxed seaside environment. Our kiwi family regularly hosts young volunteers (wwoofers/helpers/interns) from our international visitors. You are treated like a member of our family, you live within our private household, share your background and experience our daily life in New Zealand. As with family members, there are no formal contracts or payment, your input is fully voluntary and you are free to depart at any time. Volunteers normally help out for 3-4 hrs per day with the afternoons/evenings free to relax. Tasks are typically gardening, house cleaning, laundry, helping with meals (vegetarians welcome, but sorry we are not vegetarian!) and generally assisting around the property with misc tasks that sui...

CBD, Oamaru, Otago, New Zealand  

  • Category
    Homestay (Organic)
  • Last Updated
    Oct 9, 2024
  • Last Login
    Oct 8, 2024
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    (10)
  • All Year Round
    Yes
  • Accommodates
    up to 3 or more
  • Joined
    Nov 1, 2022

Hi, my name is Marianne. I live on a classic New Zealand "tree quarter acre section" on a north facing (all day sun) hobbit hill, looking down to Oamaru and from my kitchen window or climbing up the jungle hill behind the cottage, you can see the sea and watch the sunrise. A 10 minute stroll down Eden Street gets you either to the CBD or to the shoreline. After five years of absence house and gardens have been badly damaged physically and spiritually. In the effort to restore the above, I re-discovered HelpX for finding spirited support for all sorts of quirky manifestations of visible and touchable things. In my role as your host, I am fully committed to provide three basic meals per day, to be fully there when our agreed upon four hours of work start and to offer you some nice and clean room to stay. With my double bed guest room created to a comfortable Kiwi standard and a renovated lounge fit for more than two friends, a family or a yoga space, I am happy to open my home again for...

Te Anau, Southland, New Zealand  

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    Homestay
  • Last Updated
    Oct 8, 2024
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    Oct 8, 2024
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    (4)
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    Yes
  • Accommodates
    1 only
  • Joined
    May 10, 2018

We live in Te Anau, right on the doorstep of Fiordland National Park We have 2 young children 9 and 5 years old and a dog. We try and grow as much produce as possible in our small garden using organic principles. We are often looking for volunteers to help out with childcare, gardening and property maintenance. We have had several volunteers come and stay with us over the last year and love the cultural exchange and the opportunity to learn about other peoples culture and food.

Western Heights, Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand  

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    Homestay
  • Last Updated
    Oct 8, 2024
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    Oct 7, 2024
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    (16)
  • All Year Round
    Yes
  • Accommodates
    1 or 2
  • Joined
    Dec 16, 2016

Update: Short stay available 15th Oct to 21st Oct to help me paint 🎨 inside the garage and then space again from Nov onwards. About: A large section in the suburbs with a small established native forest and a plethora of native birds and birdsong.  As you arrive it will look like you are in suburbia but the property backs onto a small forest which is peaceful and green!  There is a great forest walk close by. The train and mall are 20 mins walk away and the bus to the city stops at the top of the street. Piha is a short 20 min drive over the Waitakere Mountains. For those without a car - I can drop to the city or pick up around my working hours.  Three bedrooms, 85sqm with large wrap-around verandahs and beautiful views at tree-top height into the bush. More space downstairs. Very fast, unlimited wifi. Netflix, Spotify etc... the accommodation is a private bedroom with a double bed, big window, drawers etc (not shared with anyone else). There is also a single bedroom with a sing...

Cardrona, Otago, New Zealand  

  • Category
    Farmstay (Organic)
  • Last Updated
    Oct 7, 2024
  • Last Login
    Oct 10, 2024
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    (15)
  • All Year Round
    Yes
  • Accommodates
    up to 3 or more
  • Joined
    May 3, 2023

We are a Farm Animal Sanctuary based in the beautiful Cardrona Valley, situated 15 minutes from the popular tourist destination Wanaka and 40 minutes from Queenstown. We are based 25 minutes from the Cardrona Ski Resort. During your volunteering day here, you will interact with many farm animals and help out with daily farm chores and our continuing on farm revegetation project. Daily tasks vary but can include paddock grooming, brushing the donkeys and horses, walking pony’s and donkeys for extra exercise, helping out with feeding and some cleaning. We also do planting and potting up of the tree seedlings we grow on the farm, plant out trees, maintain plantings, and prepare new sites for planting. We offer free accommodation for 4 hours of morning work daily from Monday to Friday. No weekends. The accomodation is a small but cosy two bed cabin and a queen bed cabin is available also. You will provide and cook your own food but are welcome to join our shared lunch which is provided o...

Paihia, Far North, New Zealand  

  • Category
    Homestay (Organic)
  • Last Updated
    Oct 6, 2024
  • Last Login
    Oct 6, 2024
  • Rating
    (59)
  • All Year Round
    Yes
  • Accommodates
    1 or 2
  • Joined
    Feb 20, 2011

I look forward to welcoming fellow travellers. Last year I was a HelpXer myself in Europe. Now I am back at my home by the sea and looking for support with my home and garden and have already this year enjoyed hosting a range of volunteers. Helpers enjoy the location and the sea views, as well as the 2 minute walk down through the garden to a sandy beach for a swim. A short beach walk (or 2 min drive) takes you to Paihia wharf, shops, cafes and the Russell ferry, while a 1 hr coastal walk leads to the port of Opua. Intercity buses arrive in Paihia - just a few minutes away - pick up no problem. Come for 4-5 days or longer. I offer your own comfortable room, unlimited WiFi, and breakfast, lunch and dinner in return for 4 hours work a day (or do longer days with more hours then take full days off for sightseeing). After six days, your seventh day is free for you to enjoy. I'm a passionate advocate for a nonviolent lifestyle. I attempt (not always successfully) to live zero wast...

Amberley, North Canterbury, New Zealand  

  • Category
    Farmstay
  • Last Updated
    Oct 4, 2024
  • Last Login
    Oct 4, 2024
  • Rating
    (49)
  • All Year Round
    Yes
  • Accommodates
    1 or 2
  • Joined
    Jan 9, 2012

Hi there 🙂 We are, Deb and Mark, Noah (21yrs) and 15 year old Grace. We also have another young adult son (Caleb 23yrs) who no longer lives here, but pops in regularly. Mark is a production manager at Air New Zealand and I home school Grace (formally a mental health nurse and volunteer coordinator for the local food bank). We live on 20 acres of land with cows, sheep, chickens, a rabbit, a budgie, two cats (Squeak and Sophie) Wilson the dog and three horses called Kalia, Frosty, and Jed. Accommodation is in your own warm and cosy cabin with toilet (just a few metres from the house) Lots of lovely walks nearby. All meals provided (healthy, tasty and nutritious) and in exchange, we'd like some help with gardening and perhaps a bit of painting and cleaning (4 hours per day, and the day off on Sundays 🙂) The town centre has a library, large supermarket, farmer's market, banks, post office, pharmacy, gift shops and cafes and bars etc. Biking distance to the beach (3 kms) and local...

Careys Bay, Otago, New Zealand  

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    Homestay
  • Last Updated
    Oct 4, 2024
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    Oct 4, 2024
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    (9)
  • All Year Round
    No
  • Accommodates
    1 or couple
  • Joined
    Dec 5, 2016

Hello!! ❤️ 🌱 🪴 🌲 ☀️ 🏝 Hola!! Looking for helpers now in Dunedin. Notes: ✨We prefer 25+years but open to anyone who reads our profile and wants to stay. ✨We are only accepting helpers with positive references thanks. ✨We need helpers that can cook or can follow recipes. Cooking will be a part of your hours. Highlights: Amazing food 🍲 , sea views 🌊 , chill vibe Specific projects: 🌟 Cooking, cleaning and baby holding 🌟 Gardening, digging, weeding 🌟 Building if you have skills 🌟 Sewing if you have skills WHO WE ARE We are Sarah from NZ and Matias from Uruguay in our 30s and our son, Enzo (born in June 2024). We have a gorgeous home that overlooks kilometres of ocean view. We have so many dreams for this place! We are currently growing organic food and have created beautiful spaces to enjoy the land. We still want to develop more of the garden, grow MORE food, re-build a sauna and an outside fire bath and plant a food forest. We love to use what skills you have so you enj...

Pahoia, Katikati / Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand  

  • Category
    Other (Organic)
  • Last Updated
    Oct 2, 2024
  • Last Login
    Oct 6, 2024
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    (20)
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    Yes
  • Accommodates
    up to 3 or more
  • Joined
    Jul 26, 2012

We have a Native TREE Field and we have planted many Natives for a future walk for the PUBLIC so you must enjoy looking after the little trees which means a lot of weeding and maintenance & planting when you not helping with the Animal Rescue Farm on our lovely property by the beach in Pahoia (halfway between Katikati and Tauranga). We have a little horse, a deer, a few turtles, a lot of ducks , guinea fowls, Ring Neck Doves and other birds. We had our first TUI 's born in the Peach Tree few months back. It's Taken 10 years of planting trees for a haven for the animals and now many birds. This is an ideal place to spend some time and use as a base for sightseeing in the Bay of Plenty, to learn about animals and natives' plants, enjoy sea-view and sea activities like kayaking, renovate your Van … I'm looking for helpful volunteers who love to take care of animals and love native plants like as the happier you are the longer, you’ll stay to help us: • Feeding the animals and clean...

Avondale, Auckland, New Zealand  

  • Category
    Education
  • Last Updated
    Oct 1, 2024
  • Last Login
    Oct 3, 2024
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    (14)
  • All Year Round
    10 months from mid-Feb till mid-Dec
  • Accommodates
    1 or couple
  • Joined
    Nov 12, 2019

Overview: We are a Tibetan Buddhist Centre that welcomes HelpX volunteers interested in learning more about meditation, Buddhism and the spiritual life. Jobs are mainly cleaning, gardening and grounds work. We offer accommodation usually in our dorm and free attendance at regular classes & meditations. Volunteers are responsible for their own food - but are welcome to also use the veggies in the veggie garden (seasonal). We are a Registered Charitable Trust and rely on volunteers and donations. We do not have a large budget and are unable to provide food money to short-term volunteers. This is really a place for those that wish to learn more about Buddhism, live in our community and offer service for a short period (1 - 3 weeks). Living at a Buddhist Centre we ask you to respect the Lay Buddhist Precepts during your stay (ex. no killing, no lying, no stealing, no taking intoxicants, etc.) and be respectful of Centre residents. 4 good hours of work per day, 2 days off per week. Lengt...

Milburn, Milton, Otago, New Zealand  

  • Category
    Animals
  • Last Updated
    Sep 29, 2024
  • Last Login
    Oct 6, 2024
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    (51)
  • All Year Round
    Yes
  • Accommodates
    1 or couple
  • Joined
    Jan 4, 2015

Small Farm Animal Sanctuary, 50 KM South of Dunedin, 6km away from Milton. There are pigs, horses, sheep, chickens, turkeys, dogs. Also a large garden, a few paddocks, all surrounded by farmlands. Very rural NZ Large original Victorian farmhouse and grounds. For winter we have a good fire and we provide extra warm things for you when you in TV room or bedrooms. Beds have electric blankets. Please do not expect to be able to run heaters all the time. If winter be prepared with warm clothes, we are in the South of NZ! We both work full time and need people to be here for animals throughout the day. If you say you want to come because you love animals, please be genuine about it. Also, we look for the skills we need for current projects. Please mention specific skills you have in the request email. Most wanted features on your profile- own transport, experience/skill in something, self-motivated and enthusiastic, references ideally. Only offering 5 day stays now unless a specific need fo...

Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand  

  • Category
    Farmstay
  • Last Updated
    Sep 27, 2024
  • Last Login
    Sep 27, 2024
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    (13)
  • All Year Round
    Yes
  • Accommodates
    up to 3 or more
  • Joined
    Jan 5, 2019

Greetings, I am a hardworking kiwi farmer who has 2 farms in different parts of nz If you are self motivated, willing to learn, are able to contribute to a working environment and possibly teach me a few things along the way, then we will probably connect. we work 5 hours per day or 25 hours per week. Those or shorter than 7 day stays are required to work 5 hours per day eg a three day stay equals 15 hour due to a couple of negative ,false and derogatory feedbacks after hosting hundeds of volunteers from 19 countries on various platforms i need to clarify a few key things about staying on my farm.the review from anais and benoit is so longwinded and false ,about as much verbal diahorrea from benoit in 2 days as his wife on a type writer. there are very few rules in my house ,i am not a control freak. 1.food is not rationed,i feed guests well,grow ,hunt ,fish and dive for my food mostly. 2.my house is an english speaking house ,if you think it is not rude to speak in your native languag...

Ngatimoti, Nelson, New Zealand  

  • Category
    Farmstay (Organic)
  • Last Updated
    Sep 23, 2024
  • Last Login
    Oct 7, 2024
  • Rating
    (1)
  • All Year Round
    yes
  • Accommodates
    1 or 2
  • Joined
    Nov 7, 2020

Kia Ora, Due to traveling we will not be hosting volunteers until October 2024 when we will start preparations for our annual Spiritual lifestyle yoga retreat for women 22 November to 6 December 2024. Please use Whats app and not NZ text messages until 1 October 2024. https://vistarayogacenter.wixsite.com/website Thank you, Dhara **We would love to get your help with renovation (currently working on building a compost toilet and outdoor shower), animal care (pet goats, rescued chicken and cats, social media and event promoting, organic gardening (seeding, planting, harvesting, weeding, weeding, weeding🙃)** Welcoming experienced, creative, responsible and independent people. Solo travellers and friends/couples welcome** Our next retreat will be in November 2024. We offer opportunity to volunteer before and after this event. Please contact Dhara for more information and to express your interest. To support the group dynamic, priority will be given to people joining the retreat. Plea...

Morere, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand  

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    Farmstay (Organic)
  • Last Updated
    Sep 14, 2024
  • Last Login
    Oct 10, 2024
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    (28)
  • All Year Round
    Yes
  • Accommodates
    1 or 2
  • Joined
    Mar 20, 2015

Hi, This is a small farm property (sheep, a cat and orchard) just of state highway 2 within walking distance of Morere hot springs reserve and about 20 minutes drive to the beaches of the mahia peninsula. The bus between wellington and Gisborne stops here twice a day walking distance from Possum bend. Helpers work about 4 hours a day.At the moment, I have some gardening and housework to do. Also, if you like cooking, i enjoy trying new recipes/meals etc (This is not a commercial property so, generally, surfing takes priority over working if the surf is good). I prefer easy going people with a good sense of humour who are adventurous. I especially enjoy meeting people who have traveled or come from places I have not visited and hearing about their experiences. Morere is a quiet spot so if you are a city person it won't be suitable for you. I also have neighbours, a really nice couple in their thirties, with a property very similar to mine who can use more help who I can put you in ...

Takaka, Golden Bay, New Zealand  

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    Farmstay (Organic)
  • Last Updated
    Sep 4, 2024
  • Last Login
    Sep 26, 2024
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    (3)
  • All Year Round
    Oct-May
  • Accommodates
    up to 3 or more
  • Joined
    Sep 4, 2018

*A bit about the SLC:* Our vision is a world where communities of people are deeply connected to nature and each other, life is sustainable, and food is healthy. We promote regenerative organic practices and sustainable living, though sharing and knowledge and resources and providing facilities for community connection. The Sustainable Living Centre works to create a local food hub, regenerative market garden, garden allotments, supply garden resources, offers education programmes and info hub, community events, venue hire, pop up cafes, volunteer opportunities, and aim to support community enterprises. We began as Golden Bay Community Gardens in 1986 to serve the community in organic food production, education and community building. We lease over one hectare of Maori freehold land, owned by its customary owners. It is part of a larger original papakainga, which encompassed the Tākaka area. We acknowledge the Owners of this land, the direct descendants of Rameka Te Ketu and Meri Mata...

Carrington, Carterton, Lower North Island, New Zealand  

  • Category
    Farmstay
  • Last Updated
    Sep 3, 2024
  • Last Login
    Sep 14, 2024
  • Rating
    (2)
  • All Year Round
    Yes
  • Accommodates
    1 or couple
  • Joined
    Jul 14, 2017

Hi, We are a family of three: Jimmy, my husband (Kiwi), our daughter Clementine (born in 2018) and myself Melanie (French). We bought a bare section in 2020 and have built a house and are creating a permaculture farm (I have a Permaculture Design Certificate). Our goal is to feed our family from our property. But there is much to be done! If you'd like to help us bring our family's vision to life, then this project is for you. We accept everyone who is highly motivated. No need for a lot of experience. We like to share, therefore we think that we have as much to learn from you and you from us. We are seeking someone (or a couple) who wants to spend quality time with our family and have a nice human and working relationship with us. In exchange, we offer food and accommodation (see pictures of the studio). A brand new, comfortable and warm studio (including bathroom, toilet and kitchenette) is available for the volunteers. September 2024 update: we are looking for an au pair from mid...

Whanganui, Wanganui, New Zealand  

  • Category
    Hospitality (Organic)
  • Last Updated
    Sep 2, 2024
  • Last Login
    Sep 25, 2024
  • Rating
    (10)
  • All Year Round
    Yes
  • Accommodates
    1 or couple
  • Joined
    Sep 21, 2014

HELP WANTED: Sept - Dec. General spring cleaning and garden maintenance tasks. We may be able to take you at short notice - please ask! We run a tourist accommodation business with a difference. We are situated on the banks of the Whanganui River, surrounded by the Whanganui National Park, however the only access to our property is via boat or, the more popular option, by aerial cable car (the flying fox). We are located 45km from Whanganui township with road access to the cable way via a beautiful scenic 45 min drive. Due to the rural location own transport is preferred as this will also enable you to explore the local area during time off. We have various accommodation options including camping, glamping and self contained cottages. We also provide catering for some guests. Our accommodation is unique in that it is all built from reclaimed materials and therefore is rustic and quirky! We are off-grid for everything except electricity and have no cell phone access although we do h...

Bell Block, New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand  

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    Homestay
  • Last Updated
    Aug 27, 2024
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    Oct 7, 2024
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    (6)
  • All Year Round
    yes
  • Accommodates
    1 or 2
  • Joined
    Apr 17, 2023

**UPDATE 27 Aug" We are looking for 1 or 2 helpers for a few days anytime from now until mid Sept for .Contact us with your plans and discuss! We have just moved house to the seafront! The work is cleaning the old house and gardening/ spreading mulch. A little bit about us:- Hi, we welcome you to our beautiful seaside home. We moved to New Zealand from the UK 12 years ago, initially for a 2-3 year "taster" but we love New Plymouth so much we decided to call it home. It's paradise for us! We love it because of all the easy to get to natural attractions such as the mountain, beaches, surf & walks which suit an adventurous outdoor lifestyle. Our kids have enjoyed all this and are now away at university so there's room for 2 single beds (or can be 1 double). Meals together with HelpXers are nice and there's the option of card games or spa pool (jacuzzi) after dinner. Eleanor does some volunteering and loves to cook and share her recipes. Andy bikes to town where he works as an engineer and...

Whenuakite, Tairua, Coromandel, New Zealand  

  • Category
    Community (Organic)
  • Last Updated
    Aug 17, 2024
  • Last Login
    Sep 11, 2024
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    (2)
  • All Year Round
    yes
  • Accommodates
    up to 3 or more
  • Joined
    Aug 22, 2018

Kia Ora, Te Moata welcomes the energy, enthusiasm and contribution of volunteers and wwoofers. In return we offer a wwoofer experience in an amazing place with very special energy. You will be involved in retreats and/or projects and become part of Te Moata for your stay. You will assist our french chef in the kitchen learning many skills during retreats and there is the added bonus of being able to sit in on the teachings offered when not working – this is especially so during meditation retreats. Please read about the retreats on our website, fill out the woofer form with your preferred start and end dates in between retreats we are hosting. During retreats you will join us as a service team member working approx 5 hrs a day assisting our chef with cooking as well as cleaning the kitchen. Work periods are during meal times. Delicious vegetarian/vegan meals will be prepared for you. There are plenty of opportunities to immerse yourself in the teachings offered, time to explore...

Kaiwaka, Northland, New Zealand  

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    Farmstay
  • Last Updated
    Aug 12, 2024
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    Oct 2, 2024
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    (1)
  • All Year Round
    February
  • Accommodates
    1 or 2
  • Joined
    Jan 24, 2024

Kia Ora. My name is Priscilla. My hubby and I live on approx 100 acres on the beautiful Kaipara outside of Kaiwaka approximately 2hrs appprox drive from Auckland Craig is a plumber/drainlayer and I do local housekeeping, look after grandchildren from time to time,, work around the farm and garden and volunteer for St Johns Op Shop. We have 4 children and 9 grandchildren who live in Mangawhai and Dargaville areas. We have cows, horses, chickens, ducks, 2x dogs and 2x cats. I would love some help in the garden, planting, weeding, and general maintenance, plus cleaning out some sheds and.painting a batch down the beach. We have a self-contained unit behind the house that has toilet, shower, king bed and a couch/bed, tv with freeview, toaster, jug, microwave, board games, towels, sheets supplied. Down the beach there is a bach and toilets You can use kayaks, fishing rod, dingy in your free time. Day are negociable. Would prefer helpers to stay for a week. HELPING 4 hours a day gardenin...

Onekawa, Napier, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand  

  • Category
    Farmstay (Organic)
  • Last Updated
    Jul 23, 2024
  • Last Login
    Oct 1, 2024
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    (39)
  • All Year Round
    Yes
  • Accommodates
    up to 3 or more
  • Joined
    Jun 4, 2015

We are an organically based beekeeping and honey processing company adhering to Rudolf Steiner principles of natural living. Processing our own product allows us to supply an unheated product, ensuring an undamaged enzyme count with botanicals and a complex flavour to the pallet. The volunteer work will involve a variety of cleaning up hive gear, helping to jar and process honey, labelling, making beeswax candles, propolis creams, preparing the bee gear, building and (in the right season) visiting the hives. Our work exchange is 24 hours a week for full board and 3 healthy meals a day. We have a vegetable garden that you can harvest from for meals. Very relaxed and easy going environment/people, great food and good company. Only a short bus or car ride into town, not too far to bike but probably a little too far to walk. We have 4 bicycles available to use. Around the Hawkes Bay are 168km of bike trails, many right along the beautiful coastline. We prefer couples, because we have 3...

Nelson, New Zealand  

  • Category
    Other (Organic)
  • Last Updated
    Jul 7, 2024
  • Last Login
    Aug 29, 2024
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    (13)
  • All Year Round
    Yes
  • Accommodates
    1 or couple
  • Joined
    May 20, 2010

We live on the shore of the beautiful tidal Waimea Inlet, near Māpua Village. The estuary is home to many wading birds and much of our work is revegetating the estuary margin. Autumn/Winter work is planting and weeding. Spring/Summer it is mostly vegetable gardening and orchard work. volunteers cook their own meals, we provide all food. Minimum stay of 5 nights and we can pick you up from Nelson if required.

Takamatua, Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, New Zealand  

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    Farmstay
  • Last Updated
    Jun 27, 2024
  • Last Login
    Aug 28, 2024
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    (40)
  • All Year Round
    Yes
  • Accommodates
    1 only
  • Joined
    Feb 28, 2005

We are a few minutes drive or 40 minutes pleasant walk from Akaroa. We have a few sheep,horse, walnuts, chestnuts, pip and stone fruit, and large garden. volunteers help with garden and farmwork for 4 - 5 hours, for board and accommodation in family home The work is mostly outside and may include gardening, pruning, weeding, landscaping, firewood, fencing, shed tidying, and if wet inside work.Some of the work involves a high degree of fitness and strength.. Enthusiastic volunteers who like outdoor work welcome for at least a week Chainsaw experience a bonus. No Vacancy till mid July

Orewa, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand  

  • Category
    Homestay
  • Last Updated
    Jun 23, 2024
  • Last Login
    Aug 14, 2024
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    (2)
  • All Year Round
    Summer
  • Accommodates
    1 or 2
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Hi, We are Carla and Gabriel. Both originally from South America and leaving in NZ for a very long time. We live by the beach in Orewa and love this place to bits. Come and stay with us for a few days and enjoy the shade of the Puhutukawa trees or the sun in the beach all day long. The house is 15 min walking distance from the citycentre where there are plenty of bars, restaurants, supermarkets and much more. We will be doing a party on the 21th of March and you may want to volunteer with the event instead of doing home chords. We are set to throw a memorable old school good times so join us and be part of that. Looking forward to hear from you!!

Paremata, Wellington, New Zealand  

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******Update: Sorry we are not looking for anyone untill further notice Hi all.Im a fulltime worker and owner of house. Me and my wife live here with our dog Koda.I need some volunteers to do bit of gardening/renovation and basic house chores and baby sitting (baby due 17thJune 2024.)if possible 2-3 hours a day.Transport,Meals and accomodation supplied. I can show you around Wellington and adjoining areas when i have free time. Very Sunny,clean,quiet house. Im very interested meeting visitors from all over the world.

Ashley Clinton, Takapau, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand  

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We are a family-run Bed and Breakfast in the beautiful, rural Central Hawkes Bay. Our property is a 170-year-old Historic Homestead that has an interesting local history and hosts a range of local and international guests. We are 20 minutes from the local town and one hour from Napier and Hastings. We are an all-male household (gay couple) with a dependent son, and a foster son. John is a school teacher in the local region (having been a school Deputy Principal) and Giovanni runs the household and outdoors of our busy B'n'b and surrounding lifestyle farm. We can offer our volunteers a small double bedroom (suitable for a single or couple ), a shared family bathroom/shower room, plus a basic breakfast and cooked meal each night. This is in exchange for supporting our day-to-day work in the garden, house maintenance, general groundskeeping, some housekeeping, help in the kitchen and general help such as cutting/moving firewood, etc. We would expect roughly four hours of work each day,...

Waipukurau, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand  

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Hi team, looking for helpers from the 8th June 2024 for a couple of weeks. Would suit a couple or single who are enthusiastic to spend a lot of time outdoors! We are coming up to tree planting season on our farm! We will mostly be planting native trees and poplar trees. You are also welcome to help and experience other farm activities such as animal care and fencing. Depends on what the day brings! We are looking for people who are willing to try new things and help out with daily chores around the house and farm. We live on a large working sheep and beef farm near Waipukurau. Food and lodging provided in a family home. We are easy going and you can have flexibility for spending time exploring our beautiful New Zealand. Having a driver’s license is preferred. We are experienced hosts - we have had helpx volunteers to stay before and have really enjoyed meeting them and showing the kiwi way of life! Check out our farm social media in the links and all the fun we get up to! Please...

Auckland, Waiheke Island, New Zealand  

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    Jun 18, 2024
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We would like help in our house and garden and our guest cottage We have a small olive grove and small tea plantation.We pick olives in April . We can offer you a large sunny bed sit with an ensuite and separate entrance or a self contained cottage if this is not occupied .There is also ,the micro house for the summer amongst the bush and the birds. We are on a walkway to quiet Okoka Bay and we have a swimming pool on the property. . We are near to most facilities with bus at the top of lane. We have a beach house at Arran Bay at the isolated end of the island. We sometime need help here. Our property is on the round the island walkway.s Gordon is a retired civil engineer consultant. Janet is a retired interior designer and studied food and nutrition, and art history. She is a volunteer member of the Waiheke Community Art Gallery. We are well travelled and interested in food, slowfood, art, architecture, landscape architecture and gardening. We like to preserve fruit tha...

Thames, Waikato, New Zealand  

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This is a beautiful 5 acre property in the Kauaeranga Valley behind Thames, NZ. We have recently moved here full time from the city and need some help clearing areas of fallen tree debris, removing fences and tidying up. We are surrounded by mountains and right beside the river with a private swimming hole. The valley is a destination for hikers and further up the road is the visitors centre and many amazing walks in nature. The Pinnacles is accessible from there too, and has recently been voted one of NZ's best hikes. Thames is a former gold mining town with a population of 10,000 people. It is small but well serviced and has a unique quirky charm. Our land is beautiful and private, all you hear is the river below and nature. We are looking for hard working volunteers who like to work outside, any experience in driving a tractor or using a chainsaw would be ideal. Our offer is meals and accommodation for 5 hours help per day.

Picton, Marlborough, New Zealand  

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Take a break in your travels in our cheerful backpackers! Join our volunteer Program at our lovely hostel in Picton, where you can help with our everyday tasks in the hostel in exchange for accommodation, shared staff meals, unlimited wi-fi and laundry . We ask for a minimum 2 week stay, please only contact us if you think you would be ok with this length of stay but we can also be flexible if needed. We really look forward to hearing from you, please ask to speak to Sylvie :)

Wanaka, Otago, New Zealand  

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Welcome to our vegan home in beautiful Wanaka, New Zealand! We are a family of three, including one teenager, and two furry friends - a dog and a cat. We are passionate about living a plant-based lifestyle and strive to create a sustainable and eco-friendly environment. We are looking for a HelpX volunteer who shares our values (vegan please) and is willing to help with various tasks around our home and possibly at our yoga studio business in town. We would love assistance with cleaning, handy work/maintenance, cooking, baking, gardening, including planting, weeding, landscaping. As a vegan household, we enjoy experimenting with new plant-based recipes and would welcome any cooking skills you may have to share. In addition, if you have any experience with marketing or social media, we would love your help in promoting our yoga studio. In exchange for your help, we offer yoga classes & a private room in our home and the opportunity to immerse yourself in the beautiful nature and out...

Springfield, Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand  

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    May 5, 2024
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    Jun 29, 2024
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Come experience the stunning views of Te Mata overlooking Whangarei Harbour and Bream Bay. We are looking for helpX volunteers for one or more weeks in exchange for accommodation in a spacious room in the main house, 3 delicious meals a day, and, of course, a great time. Alcohol is available at cost. If we click, long-term stays (until late May 2024) are preferred, just like several of our previous helpers who stayed with us for more than five months! The vacancy is available now. Our 12-hectare lifestyle block is located 20 minutes/km south of Whangarei (15 minutes by car to Bream Bay sandy beaches). It's an oasis of 50% native bush, rest paddocks and subtropical orchards: 60% bananas and a canopy of schizolobium, cherimoyas, papayas, mango, feijoa, and temperate fruits. Not to forget the SACRED GROVE where we worship our devoted 🕉️Religion here: Rave till sunrise PLUR Congregations🥳. If you're arriving by public transport, we can arrange a pickup in Whangarei. However, having you...

Athenree, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand  

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    Apr 29, 2024
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We're offering free accomodation in a modern home in exchange for some gardening and light odd-job duties on a lovely property in a semi rural location near beautiful Waihi Beach in western Bay of Plenty. Once a week, during two hours, I volunteer with other residents of Athenree to renovate and maintain the oldest house in the neighbourhood! I'm happy to come with the backpackers there! It is a house/museum that is open to the public on Sundays. We have been hosting backpackers and tourists for over 30 years and have many excellent references from visitors from around the world (in a precious book). We like to eat from our garden and have raised garden beds with different vegetables, plus a variety of fruit trees that fruit at different times of the year. In addition to the beach, other nearby activities include mineral hot pools, wetlands, bush walks, bike trails, Karangahake Gorge. We can provide: - bicycles - surf board - kayak - fishing gear (potential guide) Vegan and ve...

Raumati Beach, Paraparaumu, Wellington, New Zealand  

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    Apr 20, 2024
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    Sep 22, 2024
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Jan & Marian, a Dutch couple in their 60sh, opened their (first and still only in NZ) Green-Care-Farm for day visitors living with mild dementia. Both of them are having a nursing background. They offer people living with with mild dementia happy days by using their long learned life skills to feel included and valued and respected. They are part of the Home4All family and together they 'work' in the garden or the workshop or the kitchen or looking after the animals. Therefore their family and carers can have a good time-out-day with peace of mind. We are a registered charity which is currently functioning with the help of a committed team of volunteers and a superb supportive board. They always need help with gardening and maintenance and animal care. If you have special great skills in IT, film making / photography or else we might like to use your skills. HelpX volunteers are not responsible for the support of our day visitors but basically they are there for Jan and Marian to t...

Christchurch, New Zealand  

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    Apr 15, 2024
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**I'm not available to host you at the moment. Thanks** Hi there and welcome to New Zealand. We'll usually be working in the garden, including weeding, doing housework, and some general maintenance. A beautiful, beautiful organic garden, fresh veges, 3 friendly doggies and a smoochy cat, world renowned salads, great meals and a lovely place as a base to explore ChCh as part of the exchange. Please read through my listing and message me if you're interested. Thanks. *** NB: I only host couples. If you're a single traveler, please don't contact me hoping I'll make an exception for you; I won't! I am a 61 year old woman and I have a little farmyard paradise in the middle of the city of Christchurch, with large organic vegetable gardens, fruit trees (peaches, pear, feijoa, plum) and a large walnut tree. Most people say it's like being here is like being in the country. I ask my volunteers to work 5 hours a day for 5 days with 2 days off, and prefer to host couples. I work until Thu...

Parkside, Timaru, South Canterbury, New Zealand  

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    Mar 20, 2024
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Hi there, Shun and I live in the coastal town of Timaru, 10 mins by foot to the beach and 1 hours drive to the lakes and mountains. I am an Artist and Shun is a Sheep Shearer and we are looking for helpers to assist with day to day running of our household and garden. We have two young children so a volunteer who likes kids is a must as we would hope that you can help with this too. Your accommodation will be in our roomy 4 berth caravan 'minty'. That way you will have your own lounge space and when you have time off can come and go as you please. Shun is Japanese and I am British and we met in NZ while we were wwoofing so we know how it is to be in your position. We are very flexible with arrangements in regards to working hours and duties, however, a 'can-do' attitude and sunny disposition would be a huge thumbs up! We would prefer an non-smoker please We look forward to meeting you and sharing our home with you. :) I hope to meet you soon. :D All the best for your travels Helen ...

Rai Valley, Nelson, Marlborough, New Zealand  

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    Mar 14, 2024
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Our farm is in a remote and magical scenic area of the outer Marlborough Sounds. We have a number of cattle and their calves, hens, our dog Trixie, our cat Elmo, 2 friendly pet sheep, Ivan and Mavis. There are always interesting things that need attending to on the farm and in our vegetable garden. We have many areas of garden and regenerating native bush. Plenty of variety on the projects. We have good beaches and nice walks. Your own transport is the easiest or there is a passenger service from Rai Valley Village. Check out our website if you need public transport. https://cairnhill.nz/read-this.shtml and you can email us anytime for help. GENERAL INFORMATION We grow most of our own vegetables. We make compost and use animal manures as fertilisers. With winter we action a great progressive project to plant and regenerate areas with hundreds of native trees. Creating windbreaks, animal shelter, and native bird habitat. Come and join in on a creative and rewarding project. We ...

Nelson RD1, Nelson, New Zealand  

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Looking for Helpex volunteers for 7 April 2024 - 7 July 2024. Ideally a fit, strong couple who love working in the outdoors and can use garden tools effectively! Project TAWA: This is a great opportunity to be part of a great native forest regeneration project! Working in partnership with local council: planting, vine clearing, I'm really happy to teach you! Coastal rural property adjacent to stunning Cable Bay estuary overlooking Pepin Island, 23 km north of Nelson city. Welcoming, hand-made earth home where Rachel lives. Separate self-contained earth cottage for helpers with phone and wifi with own shower, composting toilet and fully equipped kitchen. Limited cell phone reception in the area but plenty of Wifi. Large organic, sunny vegetable garden and orchard. Native bush covering most of the land which is a mixture of spectacular mature native trees and vigorous regenerating bush. Planting of young trees and some weed control is leading to successful regeneration of end...

Tikorangi, North of New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand  

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    Oct 10, 2024
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KIA ORA / GREETINGS. ... yes, I can host helpers - From the 14th October. I am looking for a helper or two to help with maintaining the property. and helping me sort my large studio up and Lots of gardening to help with, AND some I. T. experience would be good. also help tidy up at the Waitara community recycling shop - The Waitara Project, which i am part of the volunteers .. and help pick up donated goods. I work every Saturday morning at the shop and sometimes another day as needed. If you are traveling by public transport, wear a Mask. I am double vaccinated plus the booster. If you are unwell please do not come. text me or e-mail me with your profile. Let me know if you are keen on coming my way to help. If you do contact me, Please keep in touch and let me know your plans .. even if you decide not to come .. :) and check out my profile. - - - General garden maintenance. The ideal helper would be able to work unsupervised. It would help to be able to use ...

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Hunterville, Wanganui, New Zealand  

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    Oct 10, 2024
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*volunteer on a Regenerative Farm: Help us care for our Ecosystem / Farm in Hunterville, New Zealand* We are a regenerative beef and sheep farm in Hunterville, New Zealand, with seven generations of farming experience. This winter, we planted 25,000 trees that now need some love and care. Of these, 12,000 are various types of poplars for erosion control and stream bank protection. The remaining trees are native species and manuka, planted for regeneration. We are looking for volunteers to help care for these trees and ensure their survival. Additionally, there will be general farm tasks to assist with, and if you have any building or carpentry skills, that would be a wonderful bonus! The primary focus will be tree care, but we need flexible individuals who are open to taking on a variety of roles on our busy 1,600-hectare sheep and cattle property, which also includes a tourism lodge. If you have a passion for farming, conservation, tree care, building, or hospitality, this is the...

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RD 1, Picton, Marlborough, New Zealand  

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    Oct 10, 2024
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    Oct 11, 2024
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*** Looking for 1 - 2 girls to help out around here with misc tasks from Sept and Oct for 2 weeks. Thanks *** Hi there! We have a large modern house 70m from the beach in Anakiwa and 30 mins by road from Picton. There are kayaks here, excellent bush walks and a beautiful relaxed seaside environment. Our kiwi family regularly hosts young volunteers (wwoofers/helpers/interns) from our international visitors. You are treated like a member of our family, you live within our private household, share your background and experience our daily life in New Zealand. As with family members, there are no formal contracts or payment, your input is fully voluntary and you are free to depart at any time. Volunteers normally help out for 3-4 hrs per day with the afternoons/evenings free to relax. Tasks are typically gardening, house cleaning, laundry, helping with meals (vegetarians welcome, but sorry we are not vegetarian!) and generally assisting around the property with misc tasks that sui...

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CBD, Oamaru, Otago, New Zealand  

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    Oct 9, 2024
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Hi, my name is Marianne. I live on a classic New Zealand "tree quarter acre section" on a north facing (all day sun) hobbit hill, looking down to Oamaru and from my kitchen window or climbing up the jungle hill behind the cottage, you can see the sea and watch the sunrise. A 10 minute stroll down Eden Street gets you either to the CBD or to the shoreline. After five years of absence house and gardens have been badly damaged physically and spiritually. In the effort to restore the above, I re-discovered HelpX for finding spirited support for all sorts of quirky manifestations of visible and touchable things. In my role as your host, I am fully committed to provide three basic meals per day, to be fully there when our agreed upon four hours of work start and to offer you some nice and clean room to stay. With my double bed guest room created to a comfortable Kiwi standard and a renovated lounge fit for more than two friends, a family or a yoga space, I am happy to open my home again for...

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Te Anau, Southland, New Zealand  

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We live in Te Anau, right on the doorstep of Fiordland National Park We have 2 young children 9 and 5 years old and a dog. We try and grow as much produce as possible in our small garden using organic principles. We are often looking for volunteers to help out with childcare, gardening and property maintenance. We have had several volunteers come and stay with us over the last year and love the cultural exchange and the opportunity to learn about other peoples culture and food.

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Western Heights, Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand  

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Update: Short stay available 15th Oct to 21st Oct to help me paint 🎨 inside the garage and then space again from Nov onwards. About: A large section in the suburbs with a small established native forest and a plethora of native birds and birdsong.  As you arrive it will look like you are in suburbia but the property backs onto a small forest which is peaceful and green!  There is a great forest walk close by. The train and mall are 20 mins walk away and the bus to the city stops at the top of the street. Piha is a short 20 min drive over the Waitakere Mountains. For those without a car - I can drop to the city or pick up around my working hours.  Three bedrooms, 85sqm with large wrap-around verandahs and beautiful views at tree-top height into the bush. More space downstairs. Very fast, unlimited wifi. Netflix, Spotify etc... the accommodation is a private bedroom with a double bed, big window, drawers etc (not shared with anyone else). There is also a single bedroom with a sing...

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Cardrona, Otago, New Zealand  

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    Oct 7, 2024
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We are a Farm Animal Sanctuary based in the beautiful Cardrona Valley, situated 15 minutes from the popular tourist destination Wanaka and 40 minutes from Queenstown. We are based 25 minutes from the Cardrona Ski Resort. During your volunteering day here, you will interact with many farm animals and help out with daily farm chores and our continuing on farm revegetation project. Daily tasks vary but can include paddock grooming, brushing the donkeys and horses, walking pony’s and donkeys for extra exercise, helping out with feeding and some cleaning. We also do planting and potting up of the tree seedlings we grow on the farm, plant out trees, maintain plantings, and prepare new sites for planting. We offer free accommodation for 4 hours of morning work daily from Monday to Friday. No weekends. The accomodation is a small but cosy two bed cabin and a queen bed cabin is available also. You will provide and cook your own food but are welcome to join our shared lunch which is provided o...

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Paihia, Far North, New Zealand  

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I look forward to welcoming fellow travellers. Last year I was a HelpXer myself in Europe. Now I am back at my home by the sea and looking for support with my home and garden and have already this year enjoyed hosting a range of volunteers. Helpers enjoy the location and the sea views, as well as the 2 minute walk down through the garden to a sandy beach for a swim. A short beach walk (or 2 min drive) takes you to Paihia wharf, shops, cafes and the Russell ferry, while a 1 hr coastal walk leads to the port of Opua. Intercity buses arrive in Paihia - just a few minutes away - pick up no problem. Come for 4-5 days or longer. I offer your own comfortable room, unlimited WiFi, and breakfast, lunch and dinner in return for 4 hours work a day (or do longer days with more hours then take full days off for sightseeing). After six days, your seventh day is free for you to enjoy. I'm a passionate advocate for a nonviolent lifestyle. I attempt (not always successfully) to live zero wast...

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Amberley, North Canterbury, New Zealand  

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    Oct 4, 2024
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Hi there 🙂 We are, Deb and Mark, Noah (21yrs) and 15 year old Grace. We also have another young adult son (Caleb 23yrs) who no longer lives here, but pops in regularly. Mark is a production manager at Air New Zealand and I home school Grace (formally a mental health nurse and volunteer coordinator for the local food bank). We live on 20 acres of land with cows, sheep, chickens, a rabbit, a budgie, two cats (Squeak and Sophie) Wilson the dog and three horses called Kalia, Frosty, and Jed. Accommodation is in your own warm and cosy cabin with toilet (just a few metres from the house) Lots of lovely walks nearby. All meals provided (healthy, tasty and nutritious) and in exchange, we'd like some help with gardening and perhaps a bit of painting and cleaning (4 hours per day, and the day off on Sundays 🙂) The town centre has a library, large supermarket, farmer's market, banks, post office, pharmacy, gift shops and cafes and bars etc. Biking distance to the beach (3 kms) and local...

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Careys Bay, Otago, New Zealand  

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Hello!! ❤️ 🌱 🪴 🌲 ☀️ 🏝 Hola!! Looking for helpers now in Dunedin. Notes: ✨We prefer 25+years but open to anyone who reads our profile and wants to stay. ✨We are only accepting helpers with positive references thanks. ✨We need helpers that can cook or can follow recipes. Cooking will be a part of your hours. Highlights: Amazing food 🍲 , sea views 🌊 , chill vibe Specific projects: 🌟 Cooking, cleaning and baby holding 🌟 Gardening, digging, weeding 🌟 Building if you have skills 🌟 Sewing if you have skills WHO WE ARE We are Sarah from NZ and Matias from Uruguay in our 30s and our son, Enzo (born in June 2024). We have a gorgeous home that overlooks kilometres of ocean view. We have so many dreams for this place! We are currently growing organic food and have created beautiful spaces to enjoy the land. We still want to develop more of the garden, grow MORE food, re-build a sauna and an outside fire bath and plant a food forest. We love to use what skills you have so you enj...

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Pahoia, Katikati / Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand  

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    Oct 2, 2024
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We have a Native TREE Field and we have planted many Natives for a future walk for the PUBLIC so you must enjoy looking after the little trees which means a lot of weeding and maintenance & planting when you not helping with the Animal Rescue Farm on our lovely property by the beach in Pahoia (halfway between Katikati and Tauranga). We have a little horse, a deer, a few turtles, a lot of ducks , guinea fowls, Ring Neck Doves and other birds. We had our first TUI 's born in the Peach Tree few months back. It's Taken 10 years of planting trees for a haven for the animals and now many birds. This is an ideal place to spend some time and use as a base for sightseeing in the Bay of Plenty, to learn about animals and natives' plants, enjoy sea-view and sea activities like kayaking, renovate your Van … I'm looking for helpful volunteers who love to take care of animals and love native plants like as the happier you are the longer, you’ll stay to help us: • Feeding the animals and clean...

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Avondale, Auckland, New Zealand  

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    Oct 1, 2024
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    10 months from mid-Feb till mid-Dec
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Overview: We are a Tibetan Buddhist Centre that welcomes HelpX volunteers interested in learning more about meditation, Buddhism and the spiritual life. Jobs are mainly cleaning, gardening and grounds work. We offer accommodation usually in our dorm and free attendance at regular classes & meditations. Volunteers are responsible for their own food - but are welcome to also use the veggies in the veggie garden (seasonal). We are a Registered Charitable Trust and rely on volunteers and donations. We do not have a large budget and are unable to provide food money to short-term volunteers. This is really a place for those that wish to learn more about Buddhism, live in our community and offer service for a short period (1 - 3 weeks). Living at a Buddhist Centre we ask you to respect the Lay Buddhist Precepts during your stay (ex. no killing, no lying, no stealing, no taking intoxicants, etc.) and be respectful of Centre residents. 4 good hours of work per day, 2 days off per week. Lengt...

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Milburn, Milton, Otago, New Zealand  

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    Animals
  • Last Updated
    Sep 29, 2024
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    Oct 6, 2024
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    Jan 4, 2015

Small Farm Animal Sanctuary, 50 KM South of Dunedin, 6km away from Milton. There are pigs, horses, sheep, chickens, turkeys, dogs. Also a large garden, a few paddocks, all surrounded by farmlands. Very rural NZ Large original Victorian farmhouse and grounds. For winter we have a good fire and we provide extra warm things for you when you in TV room or bedrooms. Beds have electric blankets. Please do not expect to be able to run heaters all the time. If winter be prepared with warm clothes, we are in the South of NZ! We both work full time and need people to be here for animals throughout the day. If you say you want to come because you love animals, please be genuine about it. Also, we look for the skills we need for current projects. Please mention specific skills you have in the request email. Most wanted features on your profile- own transport, experience/skill in something, self-motivated and enthusiastic, references ideally. Only offering 5 day stays now unless a specific need fo...

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Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand  

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    Farmstay
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    Sep 27, 2024
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    Sep 27, 2024
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    Yes
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    up to 3 or more
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    Jan 5, 2019

Greetings, I am a hardworking kiwi farmer who has 2 farms in different parts of nz If you are self motivated, willing to learn, are able to contribute to a working environment and possibly teach me a few things along the way, then we will probably connect. we work 5 hours per day or 25 hours per week. Those or shorter than 7 day stays are required to work 5 hours per day eg a three day stay equals 15 hour due to a couple of negative ,false and derogatory feedbacks after hosting hundeds of volunteers from 19 countries on various platforms i need to clarify a few key things about staying on my farm.the review from anais and benoit is so longwinded and false ,about as much verbal diahorrea from benoit in 2 days as his wife on a type writer. there are very few rules in my house ,i am not a control freak. 1.food is not rationed,i feed guests well,grow ,hunt ,fish and dive for my food mostly. 2.my house is an english speaking house ,if you think it is not rude to speak in your native languag...

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Ngatimoti, Nelson, New Zealand  

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    Farmstay (Organic)
  • Last Updated
    Sep 23, 2024
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    Oct 7, 2024
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    yes
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    1 or 2
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    Nov 7, 2020

Kia Ora, Due to traveling we will not be hosting volunteers until October 2024 when we will start preparations for our annual Spiritual lifestyle yoga retreat for women 22 November to 6 December 2024. Please use Whats app and not NZ text messages until 1 October 2024. https://vistarayogacenter.wixsite.com/website Thank you, Dhara **We would love to get your help with renovation (currently working on building a compost toilet and outdoor shower), animal care (pet goats, rescued chicken and cats, social media and event promoting, organic gardening (seeding, planting, harvesting, weeding, weeding, weeding🙃)** Welcoming experienced, creative, responsible and independent people. Solo travellers and friends/couples welcome** Our next retreat will be in November 2024. We offer opportunity to volunteer before and after this event. Please contact Dhara for more information and to express your interest. To support the group dynamic, priority will be given to people joining the retreat. Plea...

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Morere, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand  

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    Farmstay (Organic)
  • Last Updated
    Sep 14, 2024
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    Oct 10, 2024
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    1 or 2
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    Mar 20, 2015

Hi, This is a small farm property (sheep, a cat and orchard) just of state highway 2 within walking distance of Morere hot springs reserve and about 20 minutes drive to the beaches of the mahia peninsula. The bus between wellington and Gisborne stops here twice a day walking distance from Possum bend. Helpers work about 4 hours a day.At the moment, I have some gardening and housework to do. Also, if you like cooking, i enjoy trying new recipes/meals etc (This is not a commercial property so, generally, surfing takes priority over working if the surf is good). I prefer easy going people with a good sense of humour who are adventurous. I especially enjoy meeting people who have traveled or come from places I have not visited and hearing about their experiences. Morere is a quiet spot so if you are a city person it won't be suitable for you. I also have neighbours, a really nice couple in their thirties, with a property very similar to mine who can use more help who I can put you in ...

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Takaka, Golden Bay, New Zealand  

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    Farmstay (Organic)
  • Last Updated
    Sep 4, 2024
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    Sep 26, 2024
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    (3)
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    Oct-May
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    up to 3 or more
  • Joined
    Sep 4, 2018

*A bit about the SLC:* Our vision is a world where communities of people are deeply connected to nature and each other, life is sustainable, and food is healthy. We promote regenerative organic practices and sustainable living, though sharing and knowledge and resources and providing facilities for community connection. The Sustainable Living Centre works to create a local food hub, regenerative market garden, garden allotments, supply garden resources, offers education programmes and info hub, community events, venue hire, pop up cafes, volunteer opportunities, and aim to support community enterprises. We began as Golden Bay Community Gardens in 1986 to serve the community in organic food production, education and community building. We lease over one hectare of Maori freehold land, owned by its customary owners. It is part of a larger original papakainga, which encompassed the Tākaka area. We acknowledge the Owners of this land, the direct descendants of Rameka Te Ketu and Meri Mata...

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Carrington, Carterton, Lower North Island, New Zealand  

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    Farmstay
  • Last Updated
    Sep 3, 2024
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    Sep 14, 2024
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    (2)
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    Yes
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    1 or couple
  • Joined
    Jul 14, 2017

Hi, We are a family of three: Jimmy, my husband (Kiwi), our daughter Clementine (born in 2018) and myself Melanie (French). We bought a bare section in 2020 and have built a house and are creating a permaculture farm (I have a Permaculture Design Certificate). Our goal is to feed our family from our property. But there is much to be done! If you'd like to help us bring our family's vision to life, then this project is for you. We accept everyone who is highly motivated. No need for a lot of experience. We like to share, therefore we think that we have as much to learn from you and you from us. We are seeking someone (or a couple) who wants to spend quality time with our family and have a nice human and working relationship with us. In exchange, we offer food and accommodation (see pictures of the studio). A brand new, comfortable and warm studio (including bathroom, toilet and kitchenette) is available for the volunteers. September 2024 update: we are looking for an au pair from mid...

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Whanganui, Wanganui, New Zealand  

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    Hospitality (Organic)
  • Last Updated
    Sep 2, 2024
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    Sep 25, 2024
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    (10)
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    Yes
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    1 or couple
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    Sep 21, 2014

HELP WANTED: Sept - Dec. General spring cleaning and garden maintenance tasks. We may be able to take you at short notice - please ask! We run a tourist accommodation business with a difference. We are situated on the banks of the Whanganui River, surrounded by the Whanganui National Park, however the only access to our property is via boat or, the more popular option, by aerial cable car (the flying fox). We are located 45km from Whanganui township with road access to the cable way via a beautiful scenic 45 min drive. Due to the rural location own transport is preferred as this will also enable you to explore the local area during time off. We have various accommodation options including camping, glamping and self contained cottages. We also provide catering for some guests. Our accommodation is unique in that it is all built from reclaimed materials and therefore is rustic and quirky! We are off-grid for everything except electricity and have no cell phone access although we do h...

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Bell Block, New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand  

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    Homestay
  • Last Updated
    Aug 27, 2024
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    Oct 7, 2024
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    (6)
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    yes
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    1 or 2
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    Apr 17, 2023

**UPDATE 27 Aug" We are looking for 1 or 2 helpers for a few days anytime from now until mid Sept for .Contact us with your plans and discuss! We have just moved house to the seafront! The work is cleaning the old house and gardening/ spreading mulch. A little bit about us:- Hi, we welcome you to our beautiful seaside home. We moved to New Zealand from the UK 12 years ago, initially for a 2-3 year "taster" but we love New Plymouth so much we decided to call it home. It's paradise for us! We love it because of all the easy to get to natural attractions such as the mountain, beaches, surf & walks which suit an adventurous outdoor lifestyle. Our kids have enjoyed all this and are now away at university so there's room for 2 single beds (or can be 1 double). Meals together with HelpXers are nice and there's the option of card games or spa pool (jacuzzi) after dinner. Eleanor does some volunteering and loves to cook and share her recipes. Andy bikes to town where he works as an engineer and...

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Whenuakite, Tairua, Coromandel, New Zealand  

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    Community (Organic)
  • Last Updated
    Aug 17, 2024
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    Sep 11, 2024
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    (2)
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    yes
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    up to 3 or more
  • Joined
    Aug 22, 2018

Kia Ora, Te Moata welcomes the energy, enthusiasm and contribution of volunteers and wwoofers. In return we offer a wwoofer experience in an amazing place with very special energy. You will be involved in retreats and/or projects and become part of Te Moata for your stay. You will assist our french chef in the kitchen learning many skills during retreats and there is the added bonus of being able to sit in on the teachings offered when not working – this is especially so during meditation retreats. Please read about the retreats on our website, fill out the woofer form with your preferred start and end dates in between retreats we are hosting. During retreats you will join us as a service team member working approx 5 hrs a day assisting our chef with cooking as well as cleaning the kitchen. Work periods are during meal times. Delicious vegetarian/vegan meals will be prepared for you. There are plenty of opportunities to immerse yourself in the teachings offered, time to explore...

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Kaiwaka, Northland, New Zealand  

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    Farmstay
  • Last Updated
    Aug 12, 2024
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    Oct 2, 2024
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    (1)
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    February
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    1 or 2
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    Jan 24, 2024

Kia Ora. My name is Priscilla. My hubby and I live on approx 100 acres on the beautiful Kaipara outside of Kaiwaka approximately 2hrs appprox drive from Auckland Craig is a plumber/drainlayer and I do local housekeeping, look after grandchildren from time to time,, work around the farm and garden and volunteer for St Johns Op Shop. We have 4 children and 9 grandchildren who live in Mangawhai and Dargaville areas. We have cows, horses, chickens, ducks, 2x dogs and 2x cats. I would love some help in the garden, planting, weeding, and general maintenance, plus cleaning out some sheds and.painting a batch down the beach. We have a self-contained unit behind the house that has toilet, shower, king bed and a couch/bed, tv with freeview, toaster, jug, microwave, board games, towels, sheets supplied. Down the beach there is a bach and toilets You can use kayaks, fishing rod, dingy in your free time. Day are negociable. Would prefer helpers to stay for a week. HELPING 4 hours a day gardenin...

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Onekawa, Napier, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand  

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    Farmstay (Organic)
  • Last Updated
    Jul 23, 2024
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    Oct 1, 2024
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    (39)
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    Yes
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    up to 3 or more
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    Jun 4, 2015

We are an organically based beekeeping and honey processing company adhering to Rudolf Steiner principles of natural living. Processing our own product allows us to supply an unheated product, ensuring an undamaged enzyme count with botanicals and a complex flavour to the pallet. The volunteer work will involve a variety of cleaning up hive gear, helping to jar and process honey, labelling, making beeswax candles, propolis creams, preparing the bee gear, building and (in the right season) visiting the hives. Our work exchange is 24 hours a week for full board and 3 healthy meals a day. We have a vegetable garden that you can harvest from for meals. Very relaxed and easy going environment/people, great food and good company. Only a short bus or car ride into town, not too far to bike but probably a little too far to walk. We have 4 bicycles available to use. Around the Hawkes Bay are 168km of bike trails, many right along the beautiful coastline. We prefer couples, because we have 3...

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Nelson, New Zealand  

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    Other (Organic)
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    Jul 7, 2024
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    Aug 29, 2024
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    Yes
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    1 or couple
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    May 20, 2010

We live on the shore of the beautiful tidal Waimea Inlet, near Māpua Village. The estuary is home to many wading birds and much of our work is revegetating the estuary margin. Autumn/Winter work is planting and weeding. Spring/Summer it is mostly vegetable gardening and orchard work. volunteers cook their own meals, we provide all food. Minimum stay of 5 nights and we can pick you up from Nelson if required.

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Takamatua, Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, New Zealand  

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    Farmstay
  • Last Updated
    Jun 27, 2024
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    Aug 28, 2024
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    Yes
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    1 only
  • Joined
    Feb 28, 2005

We are a few minutes drive or 40 minutes pleasant walk from Akaroa. We have a few sheep,horse, walnuts, chestnuts, pip and stone fruit, and large garden. volunteers help with garden and farmwork for 4 - 5 hours, for board and accommodation in family home The work is mostly outside and may include gardening, pruning, weeding, landscaping, firewood, fencing, shed tidying, and if wet inside work.Some of the work involves a high degree of fitness and strength.. Enthusiastic volunteers who like outdoor work welcome for at least a week Chainsaw experience a bonus. No Vacancy till mid July

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Orewa, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand  

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    Homestay
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    Jun 23, 2024
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    Aug 14, 2024
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    (2)
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    Summer
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    1 or 2
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    Jul 16, 2017

Hi, We are Carla and Gabriel. Both originally from South America and leaving in NZ for a very long time. We live by the beach in Orewa and love this place to bits. Come and stay with us for a few days and enjoy the shade of the Puhutukawa trees or the sun in the beach all day long. The house is 15 min walking distance from the citycentre where there are plenty of bars, restaurants, supermarkets and much more. We will be doing a party on the 21th of March and you may want to volunteer with the event instead of doing home chords. We are set to throw a memorable old school good times so join us and be part of that. Looking forward to hear from you!!

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Paremata, Wellington, New Zealand  

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    Homestay
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    Jun 23, 2024
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    Aug 27, 2024
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    (1)
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    Yes
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    Sep 6, 2015

******Update: Sorry we are not looking for anyone untill further notice Hi all.Im a fulltime worker and owner of house. Me and my wife live here with our dog Koda.I need some volunteers to do bit of gardening/renovation and basic house chores and baby sitting (baby due 17thJune 2024.)if possible 2-3 hours a day.Transport,Meals and accomodation supplied. I can show you around Wellington and adjoining areas when i have free time. Very Sunny,clean,quiet house. Im very interested meeting visitors from all over the world.

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Ashley Clinton, Takapau, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand  

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    Hospitality
  • Last Updated
    Jun 21, 2024
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    Oct 10, 2024
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    (1)
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    Yes
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    1 or 2
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    Jun 23, 2022

We are a family-run Bed and Breakfast in the beautiful, rural Central Hawkes Bay. Our property is a 170-year-old Historic Homestead that has an interesting local history and hosts a range of local and international guests. We are 20 minutes from the local town and one hour from Napier and Hastings. We are an all-male household (gay couple) with a dependent son, and a foster son. John is a school teacher in the local region (having been a school Deputy Principal) and Giovanni runs the household and outdoors of our busy B'n'b and surrounding lifestyle farm. We can offer our volunteers a small double bedroom (suitable for a single or couple ), a shared family bathroom/shower room, plus a basic breakfast and cooked meal each night. This is in exchange for supporting our day-to-day work in the garden, house maintenance, general groundskeeping, some housekeeping, help in the kitchen and general help such as cutting/moving firewood, etc. We would expect roughly four hours of work each day,...

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Waipukurau, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand  

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    Farmstay
  • Last Updated
    Jun 19, 2024
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    Sep 14, 2024
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    (4)
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    All Year
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    1 or 2
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    Sep 4, 2018

Hi team, looking for helpers from the 8th June 2024 for a couple of weeks. Would suit a couple or single who are enthusiastic to spend a lot of time outdoors! We are coming up to tree planting season on our farm! We will mostly be planting native trees and poplar trees. You are also welcome to help and experience other farm activities such as animal care and fencing. Depends on what the day brings! We are looking for people who are willing to try new things and help out with daily chores around the house and farm. We live on a large working sheep and beef farm near Waipukurau. Food and lodging provided in a family home. We are easy going and you can have flexibility for spending time exploring our beautiful New Zealand. Having a driver’s license is preferred. We are experienced hosts - we have had helpx volunteers to stay before and have really enjoyed meeting them and showing the kiwi way of life! Check out our farm social media in the links and all the fun we get up to! Please...

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Auckland, Waiheke Island, New Zealand  

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    Farmstay (Organic)
  • Last Updated
    Jun 18, 2024
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    Oct 10, 2024
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    (19)
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    Yes
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    1 or couple
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    Oct 12, 2014

We would like help in our house and garden and our guest cottage We have a small olive grove and small tea plantation.We pick olives in April . We can offer you a large sunny bed sit with an ensuite and separate entrance or a self contained cottage if this is not occupied .There is also ,the micro house for the summer amongst the bush and the birds. We are on a walkway to quiet Okoka Bay and we have a swimming pool on the property. . We are near to most facilities with bus at the top of lane. We have a beach house at Arran Bay at the isolated end of the island. We sometime need help here. Our property is on the round the island walkway.s Gordon is a retired civil engineer consultant. Janet is a retired interior designer and studied food and nutrition, and art history. She is a volunteer member of the Waiheke Community Art Gallery. We are well travelled and interested in food, slowfood, art, architecture, landscape architecture and gardening. We like to preserve fruit tha...

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Thames, Waikato, New Zealand  

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    Homestay
  • Last Updated
    May 26, 2024
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    Jun 2, 2024
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    No reviews
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    Yes
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    up to 3 or more
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    May 27, 2024

This is a beautiful 5 acre property in the Kauaeranga Valley behind Thames, NZ. We have recently moved here full time from the city and need some help clearing areas of fallen tree debris, removing fences and tidying up. We are surrounded by mountains and right beside the river with a private swimming hole. The valley is a destination for hikers and further up the road is the visitors centre and many amazing walks in nature. The Pinnacles is accessible from there too, and has recently been voted one of NZ's best hikes. Thames is a former gold mining town with a population of 10,000 people. It is small but well serviced and has a unique quirky charm. Our land is beautiful and private, all you hear is the river below and nature. We are looking for hard working volunteers who like to work outside, any experience in driving a tractor or using a chainsaw would be ideal. Our offer is meals and accommodation for 5 hours help per day.

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Picton, Marlborough, New Zealand  

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    Backpacker Hostel
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    May 17, 2024
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    Oct 7, 2024
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    (15)
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    Yes
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    up to 3 or more
  • Joined
    May 18, 2009

Take a break in your travels in our cheerful backpackers! Join our volunteer Program at our lovely hostel in Picton, where you can help with our everyday tasks in the hostel in exchange for accommodation, shared staff meals, unlimited wi-fi and laundry . We ask for a minimum 2 week stay, please only contact us if you think you would be ok with this length of stay but we can also be flexible if needed. We really look forward to hearing from you, please ask to speak to Sylvie :)

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Wanaka, Otago, New Zealand  

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    Homestay
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    May 12, 2024
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    Jul 7, 2024
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    (7)
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    Yes
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    1 only
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    Jun 6, 2014

Welcome to our vegan home in beautiful Wanaka, New Zealand! We are a family of three, including one teenager, and two furry friends - a dog and a cat. We are passionate about living a plant-based lifestyle and strive to create a sustainable and eco-friendly environment. We are looking for a HelpX volunteer who shares our values (vegan please) and is willing to help with various tasks around our home and possibly at our yoga studio business in town. We would love assistance with cleaning, handy work/maintenance, cooking, baking, gardening, including planting, weeding, landscaping. As a vegan household, we enjoy experimenting with new plant-based recipes and would welcome any cooking skills you may have to share. In addition, if you have any experience with marketing or social media, we would love your help in promoting our yoga studio. In exchange for your help, we offer yoga classes & a private room in our home and the opportunity to immerse yourself in the beautiful nature and out...

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Springfield, Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand  

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    Farmstay (Organic)
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    May 5, 2024
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    Jun 29, 2024
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    (4)
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    summer only
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    1 or 2
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    Nov 29, 2017

Come experience the stunning views of Te Mata overlooking Whangarei Harbour and Bream Bay. We are looking for helpX volunteers for one or more weeks in exchange for accommodation in a spacious room in the main house, 3 delicious meals a day, and, of course, a great time. Alcohol is available at cost. If we click, long-term stays (until late May 2024) are preferred, just like several of our previous helpers who stayed with us for more than five months! The vacancy is available now. Our 12-hectare lifestyle block is located 20 minutes/km south of Whangarei (15 minutes by car to Bream Bay sandy beaches). It's an oasis of 50% native bush, rest paddocks and subtropical orchards: 60% bananas and a canopy of schizolobium, cherimoyas, papayas, mango, feijoa, and temperate fruits. Not to forget the SACRED GROVE where we worship our devoted 🕉️Religion here: Rave till sunrise PLUR Congregations🥳. If you're arriving by public transport, we can arrange a pickup in Whangarei. However, having you...

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Athenree, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand  

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    Homestay (Organic)
  • Last Updated
    Apr 29, 2024
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    Oct 3, 2024
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    Yes
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    2 only
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    Oct 19, 2022

We're offering free accomodation in a modern home in exchange for some gardening and light odd-job duties on a lovely property in a semi rural location near beautiful Waihi Beach in western Bay of Plenty. Once a week, during two hours, I volunteer with other residents of Athenree to renovate and maintain the oldest house in the neighbourhood! I'm happy to come with the backpackers there! It is a house/museum that is open to the public on Sundays. We have been hosting backpackers and tourists for over 30 years and have many excellent references from visitors from around the world (in a precious book). We like to eat from our garden and have raised garden beds with different vegetables, plus a variety of fruit trees that fruit at different times of the year. In addition to the beach, other nearby activities include mineral hot pools, wetlands, bush walks, bike trails, Karangahake Gorge. We can provide: - bicycles - surf board - kayak - fishing gear (potential guide) Vegan and ve...

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Raumati Beach, Paraparaumu, Wellington, New Zealand  

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    Other
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    Apr 20, 2024
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    Sep 22, 2024
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    Apr 20, 2024

Jan & Marian, a Dutch couple in their 60sh, opened their (first and still only in NZ) Green-Care-Farm for day visitors living with mild dementia. Both of them are having a nursing background. They offer people living with with mild dementia happy days by using their long learned life skills to feel included and valued and respected. They are part of the Home4All family and together they 'work' in the garden or the workshop or the kitchen or looking after the animals. Therefore their family and carers can have a good time-out-day with peace of mind. We are a registered charity which is currently functioning with the help of a committed team of volunteers and a superb supportive board. They always need help with gardening and maintenance and animal care. If you have special great skills in IT, film making / photography or else we might like to use your skills. HelpX volunteers are not responsible for the support of our day visitors but basically they are there for Jan and Marian to t...

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Christchurch, New Zealand  

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    Homestay (Organic)
  • Last Updated
    Apr 15, 2024
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    Apr 29, 2024
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    (17)
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    Yes
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    2 only
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    Aug 1, 2012

**I'm not available to host you at the moment. Thanks** Hi there and welcome to New Zealand. We'll usually be working in the garden, including weeding, doing housework, and some general maintenance. A beautiful, beautiful organic garden, fresh veges, 3 friendly doggies and a smoochy cat, world renowned salads, great meals and a lovely place as a base to explore ChCh as part of the exchange. Please read through my listing and message me if you're interested. Thanks. *** NB: I only host couples. If you're a single traveler, please don't contact me hoping I'll make an exception for you; I won't! I am a 61 year old woman and I have a little farmyard paradise in the middle of the city of Christchurch, with large organic vegetable gardens, fruit trees (peaches, pear, feijoa, plum) and a large walnut tree. Most people say it's like being here is like being in the country. I ask my volunteers to work 5 hours a day for 5 days with 2 days off, and prefer to host couples. I work until Thu...

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Parkside, Timaru, South Canterbury, New Zealand  

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    Other
  • Last Updated
    Mar 20, 2024
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    Jul 27, 2024
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    (2)
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    Yes
  • Accommodates
    1 or 2
  • Joined
    Dec 22, 2018

Hi there, Shun and I live in the coastal town of Timaru, 10 mins by foot to the beach and 1 hours drive to the lakes and mountains. I am an Artist and Shun is a Sheep Shearer and we are looking for helpers to assist with day to day running of our household and garden. We have two young children so a volunteer who likes kids is a must as we would hope that you can help with this too. Your accommodation will be in our roomy 4 berth caravan 'minty'. That way you will have your own lounge space and when you have time off can come and go as you please. Shun is Japanese and I am British and we met in NZ while we were wwoofing so we know how it is to be in your position. We are very flexible with arrangements in regards to working hours and duties, however, a 'can-do' attitude and sunny disposition would be a huge thumbs up! We would prefer an non-smoker please We look forward to meeting you and sharing our home with you. :) I hope to meet you soon. :D All the best for your travels Helen ...

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Rai Valley, Nelson, Marlborough, New Zealand  

  • Category
    Farmstay (Organic)
  • Last Updated
    Mar 14, 2024
  • Last Login
    Apr 25, 2024
  • Rating
    (1)
  • All Year Round
    Yes
  • Accommodates
    1 or 2
  • Joined
    Apr 9, 2019

Our farm is in a remote and magical scenic area of the outer Marlborough Sounds. We have a number of cattle and their calves, hens, our dog Trixie, our cat Elmo, 2 friendly pet sheep, Ivan and Mavis. There are always interesting things that need attending to on the farm and in our vegetable garden. We have many areas of garden and regenerating native bush. Plenty of variety on the projects. We have good beaches and nice walks. Your own transport is the easiest or there is a passenger service from Rai Valley Village. Check out our website if you need public transport. https://cairnhill.nz/read-this.shtml and you can email us anytime for help. GENERAL INFORMATION We grow most of our own vegetables. We make compost and use animal manures as fertilisers. With winter we action a great progressive project to plant and regenerate areas with hundreds of native trees. Creating windbreaks, animal shelter, and native bird habitat. Come and join in on a creative and rewarding project. We ...

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Nelson RD1, Nelson, New Zealand  

  • Category
    Farmstay (Organic)
  • Last Updated
    Mar 12, 2024
  • Last Login
    Jun 20, 2024
  • Rating
    (3)
  • All Year Round
    Yes except Summer!
  • Accommodates
    1 or 2
  • Joined
    Sep 13, 2016

Looking for Helpex volunteers for 7 April 2024 - 7 July 2024. Ideally a fit, strong couple who love working in the outdoors and can use garden tools effectively! Project TAWA: This is a great opportunity to be part of a great native forest regeneration project! Working in partnership with local council: planting, vine clearing, I'm really happy to teach you! Coastal rural property adjacent to stunning Cable Bay estuary overlooking Pepin Island, 23 km north of Nelson city. Welcoming, hand-made earth home where Rachel lives. Separate self-contained earth cottage for helpers with phone and wifi with own shower, composting toilet and fully equipped kitchen. Limited cell phone reception in the area but plenty of Wifi. Large organic, sunny vegetable garden and orchard. Native bush covering most of the land which is a mixture of spectacular mature native trees and vigorous regenerating bush. Planting of young trees and some weed control is leading to successful regeneration of end...

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