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Katikati
Known as New Zealand’s mural town, Katikati has a warm, community feeling to it.
Bay of Plenty
The Bay of Plenty is a great place to live, work, visit and stay. It has some exceptional scenery, beaches, visitor attractions and the famous Rotorua geysers.
For beach lovers there is the amazing Mount Maunganui Main Beach, and then the magnificent Mauao to walk up too. Pet owners love the open spaces of the Bay of Plenty, with some great horse riding and dog walking options, whilst there has been migration from Auckland as people seek a new lifestyle and first home buying choices. The Bay of Plenty is conveniently located if you want to head up to the beautiful Coromandel in summer, or inland for skiing in winter.
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vege growing/gardens/design. our home in Rotorua is leased out long term, (bus…
vege growing/gardens/design. our home in Rotorua is leased out long term, (bush clad section.Oh we miss our family pets and the Tuis ????.. )while we do the sailing/boating lifestyle.) Susan ..retired self-empolyed photographer.Farming back ( grew up on sheep & beef station in the Waikato) plus a SPCA member & on call weekend helper Clive...Retired Electrical Engineer..loves animals Our hobbies ...sailing, tramping, biking anything in the great out doors. ...... Reading &Healthy; living.Catholic
Hi, Nice People!! I am looking forward to looking after your home and your pets.…
Hi, Nice People!! I am looking forward to looking after your home and your pets. After 21 years with an ex-farm girl / Vet nurse and with a menagerie of pets from; birds, cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea-pigs and fish!!... I have learned a lot about the reciprocal love of animals. Particularly dogs.... I have loved and owned Boxers, labrador crosses and my special Staffy terrier mate I had for 17 years..... When I had her to put her to sleep in my arms....The vet told me I had extended the life of my little mate well beyond natural life expectancy.....Simple really just best food good exercise and lots of love. I do not have a pet anymore and the picture of me, is with my friend's two-year-old "Bernaise Mountain/ Ridge-back".... Largest dog I have ever walked and so well behaved. I am semi-retired from the construction industry... bottom to top! The last 20 as a Registered building Surveyor in my own company. (weathertightness specialist DIA, DBH, MBIE). I work from a home office only 15 hours a week from anywhere.... providing there is a good high-speed broadband. connection. I am a non-smoker, and a very light casual drinker... the odd Pinot Noir and a cold beer on a hot day. Very handy around the home and a bit of a "clean-a-holic"!! Good with grounds and cleaning up. I owned a 10 acre lifestyle block for 10 years. Certified Organic raised Highlanders and my wife operated a certified seedlings nursery.Totally trustworthy good communication and people skills. Looking forward to new adventures and careing for your home and your special mates as required.... Graham
Hi...I am retired and a widow. At present am house sitting a life style block s…
Hi...I am retired and a widow. At present am house sitting a life style block so shift sheep, collect eggs, use ride on mower, and garden. This is due to finish in the next few months so am looking for a new adventure. I have two children who both life in London. I enjoy walking. And watching sports.
I am a single mature female who loves travelling and looking after homes and pet…
I am a single mature female who loves travelling and looking after homes and pets around our beautiful country. I have been housesitting and have been doing so off and on for over 15 years. I am quiet tidy and respectful and will love your home like it was my own. Taking particular care to ensure it is beautiful to return to after your holiday. I have a farming background, I am a housekeeper for boutique 4-5 star resorts and enjoy the lifestyle I grew up in Nelson on a raspberry farm with horseriding a real passion. After my children left home I lived in a large mobile home living the dream travelling around the seasonal work route in the North Island. I can care for horses cattle and sheep if required. I also have experience living off grid with the different responsibilities that entails. I usually find casual work wherever I go or part time work to pay expenses. I would love to hear from you so please get in touch for a chat.
Kia Ora! I love exercising dogs and cuddling cats! Leave me with your house, lo…
Kia Ora! I love exercising dogs and cuddling cats! Leave me with your house, loved ones and I will attend to them like yourself. Take comfort in enjoying your break with confidence all in order when you return. I'm Emily in my mid 30's, single and a non-smoker - available to house and pet sit for you city wide - ideally near the sea or bush where I can take your loved animal for regular exercise. I’m a responsible, church-going Christian and a female professional. Able to work from the city or from home if required. Even love to leave a treat in the fridge for you when you return. Emily
Name Jarred Parker Age 41 Smoker Non smoker/Physically fit Work …
Name Jarred Parker Age 41 Smoker Non smoker/Physically fit Work Infrastructure Hi there my name is Jarred Parker I am 41 years old. I was born in Whakatane Bay of Plenty, but spent most of my life and raised in Gisborne. I now reside and live in Tauranga for the last 6 and half years. I have had and grew up with animals for most of my life.I have had cats and dogs amongest other animals and have enjoyed their company. I work pretty much fulltime in Infrastructure which keeps me busy and very challenged everyday. Outside of work I love to keep fit (by running, going to the gym,tramping and other physical activties.) But I also love to socialise, read and chill outside of work and activities I have been a homeowner so understand all that goes on with the Pride, Security, Time and money with houses. So I feel any house should be treated as if it is your own, whether your Own , Rent or House sitting one. I would like to see house sitting as an opportunity for myself and to help out House Owners. Plus it is a chance to get to meet and know new people locally and around New Zealand.
Hi there, We are a mature couple with a love for animals and the outdoors. We …
Hi there, We are a mature couple with a love for animals and the outdoors. We are NZMCA members and non smokers. We have been self employed business owners for many years and Stu was flying overseas and out of Wellington as a commercial pilot before that. We understand how important it is to have reliable loving care for your pets and your place so if you would like to call us without any obligation we could have a chat and then if you like we could meet with you, again with no obligation to yourself. It's really important for you to know for sure you have completely dependable care. We can assure you we will provide this for you. Kind Regards Stu and Janine Maclean
Hello! My name is Samuel and I am a responsible and retired teacher. I have exp…
Hello! My name is Samuel and I am a responsible and retired teacher. I have experience with house sitting in diverse places such as cities, villages and rural lifestyle blocks. My hobbies include walking, enjoying nature, photography and reading. You can rely on me to lovingly care for your pets. I have enjoyed caring for a variety of pets, including fish, dogs, cats, chickens and parrots during house sitting assignments. Your pets will enjoy my company just as much as I will enjoy theirs. I will be in your home most of the time and care for it as if it is my own. I will deal with all emergencies and keep you informed while you are away. I can also take and fetch you from the airport and keep you updated by email. My aim is to give you complete peace of mind regarding the security of your possessions and the welfare of your pets so that you can enjoy your time away. A written check list will ensure your instructions are carried out to the letter. I have glowing contactable references from many house owners who have trusted me with their homes and pets. I am tidy, frugal in my use of water and electricity, a non smoker and have experience in pool maintenance and dog training. I have been a dog handler and cat breeder. I see house sitting as a community service to owners whose homes would otherwise be vulnerable to criminal invasion. It also gives me the opportunity to travel and befriend animals. Feel free to call my referees who will vouch for my honest character and skills as a trustworthy house sitter and pet minder. Looking forward to meeting you and your pets. Kind regards, Samuel Hartman
I am a single Mature Woman with with adult children who are happily living their…
I am a single Mature Woman with with adult children who are happily living their own lives in Hamilton and Auckland. I worked for many years in the Hair and Beauty industry as a Hairdresser and Beauty therapist. I have owned business and employed staff in the past. I now work remotely for a septic tank cleaning company doing telemarketing and database management. During the Covid lockdown I revived my crafting stills creating some interesting upcycling projects. I had been asked by friends to housesit and care for their pets. It seemed a natural progression to I chose to housesit in anticipation of travelling and I joined an international housesitting site, meeting some fabulous people whilst in the UK in 2018. Many of these people I am still in contact with. On my return to New Zealand my desire to travel remained so I continued to move around seeing more of our beautiful Aotearoa. Among the animals I have cared for cats both indoor and outdoor, dogs large and small young and old, chickens ducks and fish and also some livestock. Returning to housesits many times means I have developed some great friendships with both the animals and their owners, and also in some cases neighbors and friends in communities. I look forward to meeting you your animals and experiencing the area that you call home.
We are a couple in our late 50’s and early 60’s. We have just returned from …
We are a couple in our late 50’s and early 60’s. We have just returned from living in Denmark for 10 years and feel house sitting would be a great lifestyle for us and suit our work life. Prior to that we had a family home in Auckland for 20 years with our son and 2 cats. Before we left for Denmark we were also part time caretakers for a motel in Auckland for 2 years when the owners were away and also looked after their 2 dogs. We have owned our own homes and know how important it is to have someone who cares about your property and pets while you are away. We are a well educated and travelled couple. I have been a physical therapist working at a high level in both NZ and Denmark for 16 years. Prior to that I was in facility management in the UK and NZ for 20 years. Ann has been involved in the fashion and clothing business for many years in the UK NZ and Denmark in both corporate and her own businesses.Her claim to fame is that Mary the Danish Crown Princess wears a few of her dresses!. We have returned to NZ to be closer to our son and to live a slower life. We are both very flexible in our working life and Ann is able to work remotely. This give us plenty of time to devote to caring for properties and pets. We are both physically active and keen on cycling and hiking. We have had many memorable holidays exploring Denmark by bike. We love to get out in nature as often as possible. We are both really excited about exploring and discovering NZ again after being away. In these Covid times it probably is appropriate to say that we are both fully vaccinated with a booster as well.
I am a trained registered nurse and have worked in hospitals in New Zealand and …
I am a trained registered nurse and have worked in hospitals in New Zealand and in London. In July 2003, I set up a pregnancy massage practice at Waterford Birth Centre. This was the happiest and most satisfying part of my professional life. I grew up with many cats and dogs as pets. If the cats became unwell I was the one that advocated for their treatment. I cared for chooks for about 7 years and greatly enjoyed their unique personalities. I currently have no animals but have frequently looked after a little dog called Esther for friends of the family. She was very elderly and she had a sweet temperament. Having had a busy professional life as a nurse and as a therapist, I have had to be organised, clean and tidy, not just at work but also at home. It is important to me to have a warm and beautiful environment around me and I will look after your home as if it were my own. My nursing background means that if your pet has medical needs, I am competent to administer insulin, give meds as well as love and care, and plenty of hugs. I am flexible to keep your pets company during the day and night depending on their needs. I look forward to meeting you and your pets very soon.
Hi there, My name is Israel, and I'm 36 years old, and my partner Fauhane is 31…
Hi there, My name is Israel, and I'm 36 years old, and my partner Fauhane is 31. We are a Brazilian couple. I have been working as a painter and decorator in NZ for 8 years for a nationwide company, and that gave me the privilege to work and discover a huge part of New Zealand. Fauh has studied Physical Education in Brazil, and she's now a teacher aide on a school for children with special needs. We both love to travel, and we're hoping to have a win-win experience here. Helping others to travel while we provide peace of mind to them, taking care of their house and pets for a couple of days. We are a warm-hearted and flexible south American couple, quiet in general, clean, and like to be organized. We enjoy exercising, watching movies, reading books, playing games (especially board games for Fauh), talking to our family and friends through the web is also a good part of our fun, discovering new places, being in contact with nature (especially with animals) and maintaining the practice of meditation. We also like to have a healthy life as much as possible. We do not smoke, but we do drink socially, though. We don't own any pets here in NZ yet, but we grew up with plenty of them in the family. We do believe that a good state of mind and spirit impact their behaviour directly. So we try our best to understand the pets and have a good relationship with them. We aim to give great attention to your requirements and needs to make sure your pets and home are well cared, and you can enjoy your holiday with peace of mind. We have empathy and will take care of your home with all due respect. I look forward to meeting you and your pets very soon! PS: We've had both shots of the vaccine. Best wishes and keep safe! Israel&Fauhane;
We are a retired couple and have been married for 46years we have all time in th…
We are a retired couple and have been married for 46years we have all time in the world to help out with house sitting, we love pets such as dogs, cats, birds etc, we love travel and seeing the sights around our beautiful country and this is what has encouraged us to house sit for other families and respect their home as they were our own, we have house sat before for friends and look forward to the forth coming challenge. Michele my wife worked for many years as a caregiver in rest homes and hospitals she loves to keep a nice neat tidy home and loves to sing go for long walks and gardening, I Gordon when I was a carpenter/Builder and Textile worker in full time work I cared for and raced pigeons for 14 years and was treasurer for the Wanganui Pigeon Flying Club also love gardening, and renovating houses, we have had many cats over the years but our Cavalier King Charles was our baby for 12 and a half years finally passing away with cancer. As I was growing up I was brought up with many animals such as Dogs, Cats, Chickens, Ducks, small birds they were always pleasure to care for. My wife Michele was raised on a dairy farm with farm dogs and loved feeding the calves. We are looking forward to house sitting and caring for other peoples pets.
I am a young and active senior who retired at Christmas 2021, I had worked with …
I am a young and active senior who retired at Christmas 2021, I had worked with Ontario's largest Children's Mental Health Agency for 18 years. I arrived in back NZ early 2022 after spending 19 years in Canada. My husband passed away last year. Quite the battle to get into MIQ to return home, with the lotto draw they installed !!! I am currently living with my son and daughter in law, and it would be nice to spend time away on the odd occasion. I house sat before leaving for Canada in Omokoroa and Mount Maunganui. One was an Avocado Orchard and they had 70 Parrots in aviaries on the property, such fun. I have been the proud owner of 5 rescue Old English Sheepdogs.. not all at the same time !!!! so I know about grooming. My last dog Boomer was 116lbs, (52.5kg) a big strong boy and the light of our lives. In 2020 we started to foster dogs brought up from Texas from the "high kill" pounds. Copper was our first, A Walker Coon Hound... never heard of them before and what a delight with his howl. I will leave your home as you left it though I do enjoy gardening and cleaning windows... My hobbies are reading, walking, knitting and TV..... I am a friendly person. get on with most people, I am the listener not the talker... I grew up in UK, came to NZ and then followed my son to Canada. Just went for a holiday and met my husband, tore up my ticket and stayed put....... I consider NZ home.....
We are are a professional couple whose youngest kids have recently left home. We…
We are are a professional couple whose youngest kids have recently left home. We love animals and have first hand experience with cats, dogs, birds and horses. Christian (52) has worked as a gardener, IT Specialist, teacher and massage therapist. His family has always had animals, mostly dogs and cats. He is English and moved here as a child to Canterbury where orphan lambs were quickly added to the list. He also learned to ride when he was six and has kept up his interaction with horses over the years. At the age of 15 his family got the opportunity to live on Tiritiri Matangi Island in the Hauraki Gulf during which time he hand and machine milked cows and helped to rehab a native wood pigeon. Anaia (59) is currently working as a supervisor on a kiwifruit orchard but has also worked as an estate agent, care worker and massage therapist. Her family has also always had cats and dogs. She is very fond of Tonkinese cats after a neighbour's Tonk decided to include our house as an alternate home. When she was working as a carer, she was very involved with looking after her client's horses - feeding and moving them around the property. When the kids were little we also puppy walked for the Blind Foundation. We are very tidy and will treat any home we look after with the utmost respect.
We always had dogs and cats when I was growing up so I'm comfortable with having…
We always had dogs and cats when I was growing up so I'm comfortable with having them around and looking after their needs. I house-sat for some friends and their two beautiful dogs over the winter of 2018 and decided I wanted to continue doing it for others. I'm a self-employed entrepreneur and can work online from anywhere. I enjoy the variety of moving around and experiencing different places. Because I work from home I'm able to be there a lot of the time to keep an eye on things and keep your pets company. I'm tidy, self-sufficient and responsible with other people's property. My motto is 'leave things the way I found them'. I look forward to meeting your beloved pets :-)