📍 WhangareiFounding HostsMembers-first exchange

Become a Founding Host in Whangarei

ManorStay is a private home exchange where members can swap homes, earn stay credits, or book paid stays.

We’re opening a limited number of Founding Host spots in Whangarei to seed a high-quality exchange community. Founding Hosts help launch ManorStay locally — and receive the strongest long-term benefits.

🎉 Founding HostA small number of Founding Host spots are opening in Whangarei.

First hosts receive lifetime free swaps once they complete the short qualification period.

*Founding status is confirmed after completing early stays/reviews within the qualification window (prevents inactive spot claiming).

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Not ready to host? You can still join to book paid stays — no property required.

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A ManorStay member’s home

Homes in Whangarei can range from apartments to holiday homes — quality first.

Why Founding Hosts?

Swap platforms only work when there’s local liquidity. Founding Hosts seed Whangarei with real, trusted homes.

What you receive

• Lifetime free swaps (once confirmed)
• Founding Host badge
• Early visibility for your listing

Qualification (keeps it fair)

Founding status is confirmed after completing early stays/reviews in the qualification window — preventing inactive spot claiming.

Don’t own a home?

You can still join ManorStay and book paid stays in Whangarei — no property ownership required.

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Try examples: One Tree Point, Whangārei, Queenstown.