Meet the friendly and experienced team

Meet the friendly and experienced team behind Host Families NZ. We're dedicated to providing exceptional service and support to our hosts and students.

Hear from our lovely host

Don't just take our word for it - hear from our satisfied hosts and students who have experienced the benefits of our homestay program.

Hear Bella’s homestay experience

Experience the joy and satisfaction of hosting a student and making a positive impact on their life. Hear our experienced homestay Bella and see how they've made a difference. Join us as a homestay today!

Host a student today!

Join the hundreds of hosts who have opened their homes and hearts to students from around the world. Watch the testimonial from our lovely host Rebecca and be inspired to get involved.

Updated Privacy Policy

This is the privacy policy of Host Families NZ Limited (HFNZL). By submitting personal information to HFNZL or its service providers/partners, you are giving permissions to HFNZL to collect, use and disclose personal information in accordance with this privacy policy or permitted by law. In this document, “we”, “our”, or “us” refer to Host Families […]

News Letter – April 2020

Dear Host Families and Friends, What a difference a few weeks can make. We hope you and your families have settled into the lockdown and are keeping well. In the past few weeks, Host Families NZ has adjusted our internal procedures in response to the COVID-19 changes and we would like to keep you updated. Online […]

Covid-19 March 19th Update – To Families

Dear Host Families, The global outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is top of mind for individuals and organizations across the world. Host Families NZ hopes you are keeping yourself and your family safe and away from the virus. Following the Ministry of Health’s guidelines, all new arrivals from the 16th of March will need […]

Covid-19 Marth 19th to Schools/Agents

Dear partners: The global outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is top of mind for individuals and organisations across the world. Host Families NZ hopes you are keeping yourself and your family safe and away from the virus. Following the Ministry of Health’s guidelines, all new arrivals from the 16th of March will need to […]

Top 5 Must-Sees in the North Island

  The North Island of New Zealand has some iconic tourist destinations, the natural landscape is totally unique and you can get a great mix of action and sightseeing. We’ve been around the whole island, and here are what we consider to be the Top 5 must-sees in the North Island:   TONGARIRO ALPINE CROSSING   […]