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For property owners
Post a job
Describe what needs doing, set the location and timing, then hear from local providers.
- 1 Add the work and a photo
- 2 Receive questions and offers
- 3 Choose who suits the job
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Rural ConnectionsLocal help. Rural know-how.Sign in A rural marketplace for New Zealand
Get rural work sorted.
Find nearby people with the practical skills your property needs—or turn your rural know-how into work in your community.
- Built for rural properties
- Local jobs and listings
- Clear updates from start to finish
Neighbours helping neighboursPractical skills, closer to home.
What needs doing?
Help across the whole property
Fencing & GatesAnimals & Farm SittingWater & DrainageLand & VegetationEarthworks & DrivewaysMachinery & Repairs
Plus spraying, cropping, buildings, delivery, house sitting and general rural help.
Two ways to connect
Post the work—or advertise what you do.
Rural Connections brings demand and local capability together without making either side fit a city-focused marketplace.
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For rural providers
Create a listing
Create a clear listing — a service, grazing, gear to hire or something to sell — and let nearby people find you.
- 1 Show what you offer
- 2 Set pricing and coverage
- 3 Manage enquiries in one place
Open now
Jobs from the community
A selection of jobs locals want help with.
Water & Drainage$350
Clear blocked farm drain →
Culvert and open drain blocked with silt after heavy rain. Need it cleared before the next downpour.
Waiau
Animals & Farm SittingOpen to offers
Feed & check lifestyle-block animals, 2 weeks →
Away for two weeks over the school holidays. A few sheep, chooks and two dogs to feed and check daily.
Hanmer Springs
Fencing & Gates$1800
Replace 200m boundary fence →
Old post-and-wire boundary fence is down after the storm. About 200m to replace along a flat paddock edge. Good vehicle access.
Culverden
Available now
Listings from the community
A selection of listings currently advertising through Rural Connections.
Grazing$50/head/week
2 paddocks with water available for grazing →
Good water, easy access
165 Ireland Rd
Delivery within hoursQuick and efficient
Kiwi Cultivation
No job too smallFee quote
Garden Restorations | Large Gardens & Lifestyle PropertPractical garden restoration for large gardens and lifestyle properties by George, specializing in pruning, weeding, and ongo
Land & Vegetation$60/hr
Garden Restorations →
Practical, reliable garden restoration services tailored for large gardens, overgrown properties, and lifestyle sections. Services include pruning, weeding, hedge trimming, overgrown garden clearance, green waste removal, and ongoing garden care. No herbicides are used. Suitable for one-day tidy-ups to larger restoration projects.
Rodney
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Designed around real rural properties—not city errands.
Made for rural life
The right context matters.
Distance, access, machinery, animals and weather all shape rural work. Rural Connections gives people room to explain the job properly and keeps progress visible once work begins.
Local discoveryFind work and services around the regions providers cover.
Clear profilesSee practical skills, service details and community history.
Season-awareUseful rural reminders surface when the timing is relevant.
Rural skills are valuable
Put your know-how to work locally.
Create a listing, show people what you offer, and connect with locals who need practical rural help.
Create a listing Sign in with your email to create a listing. You can use the same account in the app.