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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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Hi my name is Paul Julian. I work as a Counsellor at agencies in the Tauranga ar…
Hi my name is Paul Julian. I work as a Counsellor at agencies in the Tauranga area, including Waipuna Hospice. I have a great love for animals, each with their own personality and needs, much like humans. As a child I always had pets, most notably my cat Felicity who I got as a kitten when I was just 5 years old. She was a much loved companion until she passed away when I was 20. It was a sad time when we buried her in the back yard with much ceremony and respect. We also had my brother's German Shepherd ‘Dick’, who I loved very much and would give me wonderful hugs whenever I felt down. In later years I have had two brother terriers, called Scruffy and Rusty, and two cats from kittens named Ellabella and Pablo Picasso. I love being with animals, so caring for other people's pets is always a treat. My work as a counsellor is both demanding and very rewarding. I take great delight in helping people during challenging circumstances. My personal life style is fairly quiet. I enjoy art, reading, and biking. I am tidy, conscientious, and kind-hearted. I can be relied on to attend to pet needs and practical household tasks. I have successfully sat a number of homes and pets and always enjoy the experience. If you think I may be able to help in your situation then please contact me to discuss further. Kind regards Paul
I am mature and trustworthy and enjoy house sitting while traveling in my motor …
I am mature and trustworthy and enjoy house sitting while traveling in my motor home. I have several clients whom I house sit for looking after cats and dogs and am comfortable around livestock. I enjoy property maintenance and have owned a hire-a-hubby business in the past. I enjoy looking after lawns and gardens as required. I am seventy years of age, physically fit and enjoy being occupied with chores as my age permits. I am a non smoker and social drinker. I am respectful and a clean tidy person and considered to be very caring in my everyday life.
I am a mature, responsible person, well educated and with extensive overseas wor…
I am a mature, responsible person, well educated and with extensive overseas work experience. I run a Beekeeping/Honey company with 20 staff with a turnover in the millions of dollars. Cleanliness and tidiness are very important to me. I have spent extensive time on farms and love all animals. I especially enjoy the company of dogs and cats. I have owned or taking care of Rottweilers, German shepherds, Labradors, German Pointers, Border collies, Maltipoos, Pekinese and Terriers.
I am an independent and responsible single person that would be the perfect cand…
I am an independent and responsible single person that would be the perfect candidate to mind your home, pets and garden in your absence. I am a non smoker. I work from home as a Medical Transcriptor and therefore I am able to travel outside of the Wellington area and I am happy to take inquiries from anywhere in New Zealand. I am extremely experienced at caring for peoples homes and pets and have had previous positions house minding both short and long term. I am happy also to provide frequent updates so you are well informed and can enjoy your time away with total peace of mind. I am also able to provide personal references from people whose homes I have looked after. I would be delighted to hear from you. I can provide excellent references and a BOND for added assurance if you require one. I am available now and look forward to discussing your requirements. Maggie Kathryn - Hamurana SIT DATE: Oct 2018 Maggie did a wonderful job looking after our home and many animals. This included a dog, cats, guinea pigs, rabbit, goldfish, chickens, goats, sheep, a duck and ducklings, as well as watering the greenhouse and other plants. This was our first time having a house sitter. The dog obviously had a great time with Maggie during the week we were away. We would definitely recommend Maggie
We are Casey and Jen, a married, professional couple who are in the process of r…
We are Casey and Jen, a married, professional couple who are in the process of retiring. We are non-smokers. Jen has just completed treatment for early stage cancer. To celebrate the end of her treatment, we plan to visit different parts of New Zealand before settling into our own property in the Far North in late 2020. This retirement property is presently rented out on a long-term lease. We both were born in Europe (Scotland and Germany) and have post-graduate degrees. And with long-standing connections to NZ, we moved here from the UK in 2017 and were granted permanent residency in 2019. Our interests include outdoor sports, cooking and gardening (we have been members of our local landcare group in the Far North since 2015 and have volunteered with the World Wildlife Fund as well as a Wellington pest control group). We have owned pets (dogs, cats, horses, guinea pigs, chickens and fish) in the past, and we are dog and cat lovers. Casey grew up next to large farms for part of his upbringing. His father and uncle also co-owned a small sheep and cattle farm, where he spent a summer working in his mid-teens. Jen comes from a Scottish farming family. And while her parents lived in a village, with many pets, Jen spent all of her childhood holidays at her aunt and uncle’s farm. On the farm she was responsible for taking the eight working collie sheepdogs on daily walks and for tending to the chickens. With her uncle, a member of Scotland’s international sheep handling team, Jen’s also attended many sheepdog trials. We see house-sitting as a way to spend more time with domestic animals. This has not been possible for the past few years due to our work commitments. We also see house-sitting as a way to explore new parts of New Zealand. As remote property owners ourselves, we understand and respect the issues that homeowners face.
I am a mature woman who is responsible, clean living, quiet and enjoys presentin…
I am a mature woman who is responsible, clean living, quiet and enjoys presenting and maintaining properties to the best possible standard. I do not smoke, drink or party. I have a current Police clearance which I will present when we meet. I attend and serve at a local church in Matamata while in the area. I was raised on a farm in Hawkes Bay so am familiar with animal care and responsibility. I have worked in professional roles but am not working currently and find it difficult to cope with current rental rates. I have house sat previously while living in Western Australia and took care of a very large dog. I have been a long term cat owner but do not currently have animals in my care and miss this contact. I frequently stop to admire other peoples' animals while out and about. It's a great way to meet people too.I have also sat for personal friends in Tauranga prior to my departure for Australia in 2010. They were very satisfied with my level of care but have been unable to repeat this service for them while property managing a rural colonial villa near Matamata, rejuventating both massive garden and the interior of the property.Early in 2018 I looked after animals on a kiwifruit orchard and kept an 'eye' on seasonal happenings while in that role as my first sit with The House siting Company.. As the house sitter, I take my role seriously. You will be away from home fully confident that your property is well cared for and that your animals are nurtured and cared for exactly as you require. Your property will be kept clean, tidy and totally presentable. I enjoy gardening and taking pride in where I live, applying these same guidelines to your property if you require this(only weed removal and dead-heading). I replenish anything I might use (although well equipped with own supplies) and ensure that when you arrive home, you will be able to 'make a cuppa' etc. I look forward to meeting with you to discuss the details of both pet care and property to allow me to do the very best possible in your absence.
I am an American citizen. As a child I grew up in a family with a dog, part beag…
I am an American citizen. As a child I grew up in a family with a dog, part beagle. I sailed into New Zealand in 1980 on my yacht and immigrated. I am a permanent resident with a New Zealand drivers license. I lived and worked as an Occupational Therapist in New Zealand for many years. Since I lived on my boat I was available to house sit for friends. I’ve looked after dogs, cats, birds and pigs for friends. My husband and I were married in Pyes Pa, Tauranga in 1995. We continued our sailing adventures in the Pacific returning to New Zealand several times by sea. As we sailed around the world our trips to New Zealand were by plane. We returned to America due to my husband’s illness. He is now decreased. I wish to return to New Zealand for 5-6 months each year, from December through April or May where I have numerous friends. As a retired person I can devote full time to the animals in my care. I am reliable, honest and conscientious worker who loves animals. I am in very good health and enjoy sailing, golfing, walking, reading and gardening. Having lived on a boat for the majority of my adult life I know the importance of being neat and tidy and keeping everything in its place.
I am very much involved with my 4 children and my 4 grandchildren. I love the …
I am very much involved with my 4 children and my 4 grandchildren. I love the outdoors and have studied Feng Shui and worked as a Youth Advocate for 9 years, helping families with issues with their children re Aspergers /ADHD Anger Anxiety (( invisible issues )) . I sold my house in 2014 and for all of 2015 I have travelled around the world with my 2 youngest son's. We went to six continents 20 countries and volunteered with many abused and abandoned animals. Monkeys in South Africa, dogs, cats, horses, chickens, goats, cows, birds all over. We worked in Brazil and Chile on animal sanctuaries. Giving them love, medication, soft words and comfort . I spent 3 months in Africa 2016 doing Volunteering re teaching and supporting Aids and Hiv children in orphanages as well as widows. Also caring for the unwanted and neglected animals. I currently am in Peru teaching English and feeding, naming and connecting with the many stray dogs here . It is a great thing for me to be able to travel and learn so much from whichever country I am in though my heart is truly with the animals. I have stayed in many different places, so aware of respect of other peoples homes plus enjoying my time with all the animals .
I am a single, professional mature women. I own my own homes in Hatfiields beach…
I am a single, professional mature women. I own my own homes in Hatfiields beach & Tauranga. I work in Tauranga. I moved here from the Bay of Islands in October 2018 for work & have recently bought a town house near 2nd Ave. I enjoy house sitting, it’s lovely taking care of people’s pets & avoiding them having to go into kennels or unfamiliar places. I have no depends & can lock & leave my home. I have my own small Papillon dog called Tilly, depending on what the home owner want I can have her with me or she can stay with my adult children, she considers their homes her’s also, as she often spends time with them. I am very good with pets. I grew up in the country, usually had a dog or cat at my side. I had a budgie & rode horses. At one time I was a farmers wife, I raised calves, milked cows, & cared for the farm dogs, cats, sheep, horses & goats. My adult children also have animals that I care for from time to time now. I am a clean tidy person who takes notice of detail. I would ensure, to the best of my ability that the home was kept in the same order it was when I arrived.
Hello, my name is Leeann I am a mature woman who has being a home-owner and also…
Hello, my name is Leeann I am a mature woman who has being a home-owner and also have rented out my house. I am honest and reliable and also have a love for animals of most walks of life. With many years experience with animals, from farm life to running a mobile dog washing franchise in Brisbane, which I loved it involved having a client base where I turned up at there property with my trailer bath and wash shampoo, and dry all types of puppy dogs from Great Dames to chiwawas, also clip there nails, generally the owners where at work and would leave me access to there property and out side water to pamper there pets. I so miss my own animals which have now passed on I had a German Shepherd named Zackaria Jeremia and a bitsa named Tramp and of course two cats in toe which were all spoilt rotten, at the moment my five year plan is to live in Brisbane for 6 months of the year and Rotorua for the other six months, as I have two older daughter's one here one there, so I love to house and pet sit to get my animaI fix so to speak. I have experience in house sitting and running a bed and breakfast in England. I also have references available on request. Please do not hesitate to contact me for availability.
My children and I lived on a 10 acre block in Waimauku for several years and car…
My children and I lived on a 10 acre block in Waimauku for several years and cared for a variety of animals including cats, dogs, hens, sheep, cows, and the occasional rabbit and duck! Because of Geoff's years spent at sea his opportunities to care for pets have been limited, but in his younger years his family owned cats, dogs and budgies. Geoff and I spend the summer months,October through to April, in New Zealand, which is when we are available for house sitting. We have a yacht berthed in Penang, Malaysia, and we are there during New Zealand's winter months. Geoff has spent nearly 13 years cruising in South East Asia, and I joined him in 2012. Geoff is a shipwright and is capable of servicing a wide range of appliances, machinery etc.He served in the New Zealand navy for 8 years and after leaving he worked as a commercial diver whilst building his first yacht. After sailing for many years in the Pacific, Australia, Africa and Europe, he settled in Brisbane, where he set up his shipwright business. He then built his second yacht and set sail for South East Asia. My previous working life involved a variety of positions, including working as a supervisor in a childcare centre in Waimauku, Auckland, and then as a sterile services technician at North Shore hospital in Auckland. I have two sons who live in the Netherlands and Belgium, and 1 grandson. Because of our lifestyle on the yacht we are organised and tidy in our habits. We enjoy exploring new environments, so house sitting promises to be a great way to meet new people, have some much-needed interaction with animals again, and reunite us with different parts of our country after being away for so many years. Although we are away from New Zealand at times, we are always able to participate in video calls via either Skype or What's App.
Dear homeowners, We are a couple in our 30's. Born in Europe, Estonia but for …
Dear homeowners, We are a couple in our 30's. Born in Europe, Estonia but for the last 8 years we've lived mainly in between Australia and New Zealand. We have joined the house-sitting family because it gives us a great opportunity to explore different parts of New Zealand while spending time with some amazing animals. Also, it feels good to help out busy homeowners who wish to take a break or holiday without having to worry about their pets and home :) We absolutely love animals and for a while we've wanted to get our own dog but due to our lifestyle it's nearly impossible at this stage. Looking after someone else's pet(s) is the second best thing to owning a dog :) We've done house sitting in New Zealand as well as looked after our friends houses and pets all around the world - dogs, cats, Guinea pigs, rabbits & various avian species (parrots, chicken etc). We also have experience with looking after rescue dogs and think that there is nothing more rewarding than getting some love back from them :) Growing up our families have owned dogs, cats, hamsters, guinea pigs, fish and even frill necked lizard. Looking after animals comes to us naturally, they truly are humans best mates. By choosing us to look after your home and/or extended family members we can assure you that both of them are well looked after. We would treat your home and pets as they were our own. PS: As we both work from home it doesn't really matter whether your home is - in a city, suburban area or even in the outback. As long as you have internet access we are happy to help you out. Hope to hear from you soon, Simon & Marion
We love animals and since our beloved family cat Casey passed away last year we …
We love animals and since our beloved family cat Casey passed away last year we feel privileged and fulfilled by spending quality time with so many amazing pets from some of New Zealand’s most unique places though Housesitting. I (Zlata) am currently completing New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Companion Animal) which covers all aspects of animal care including health, hygiene, behaviour, and handling. I’ve gained the applied knowledge and skills to care for a wide range of companion animals including dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, reptiles, and birds, in a variety of settings including your home, pet shops, kennels, animal shelters and catteries. As part of my course requirement I’ve completed over 40 hours practical experience at Tauranga SPCA learning the best practices in the most rewarding yet challenging of environments, which has prepared me well to care for your precious companions while you are away. My partner Clinton and myself are committed to providing the best care and attention for your family pet while you are away, so you don’t need to feel any anxiety or stress about leaving. We treat animals as our own and pride ourselves on making it easier for you and your beloved pet(s) during your time away. We are in a very unique position to be able to live and work from remote places thanks to our internet business www.Interlike.app. Clinton’s daughter spent last year in Spain after finishing high school in Auckland where we rented the same house on Jervois Road in Herne Bay for the past 12 years, she is now about to start University in Wellington this year so we are ‘free birds’ so to speak while saving for our first home. We enjoy flexible work hours and can adapt to any new routine quickly and easily including caring for any special animal requirements. Clinton's background is in commercial film and photography, so if you enjoy being updated with cute videos and photos of your pet enjoying their daily routines then you are in for a real treat. We go out of our way to make sure animals are happy so capturing and sharing these special moments with you while you’re away is our heartfelt pleasure. We are truly grateful for all the pets we have cared for and the families we have helped thanks to Housesitting. Now we are both looking forward to hearing from you and learning how we can make a difference for your fur baby(s) too! Zlata & Clinton
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 :-)
We are David and Adrienne Smith and our ages are 68 and 61. We are a friendly, q…
We are David and Adrienne Smith and our ages are 68 and 61. We are a friendly, quiet couple, non-smokers, who have rented out our home in Auckland to discover the rest of this beautiful country, whilst caring for your home and pets. About us: David spent much of his early years on a farm in Matamata, before moving with his family to Auckland. He has worked for Air New Zealand, and its predecessor NAC, for many years as an airline pilot, both short and long haul and is now retired. David is involved in IT support for a charity group, which can be carried out anywhere there is internet connection. We do not need much bandwidth, its mostly offline work. Adrienne, also retired, has worked as a nurse and caregiver. She is a keen gardener and loves walking, crafts and reading. We are keen to move into the next phase of life, exploring other parts of this beautiful country, and beyond. Our gorgeous bi-colour ragdoll cat is no longer with us, leaving us free to care for your home and pets. We love pets and have significant experience caring for cats, dogs of various sizes and ages, and chooks. Awarded as a top 10 housesitter for 2019. As we have no work or family constraints, we can offer dedicated service to caring for your home and pet as we would our own.
My name is Lauren and I’m a 37 year old mum to my beautiful 4 year old son Eli…
My name is Lauren and I’m a 37 year old mum to my beautiful 4 year old son Elijah, who is the light of my life and born with a very special gift. We are both very easy-going and loving people who love animals. I am very passionate about being a full time stay at home mum and entrepreneur. I am a very trustworthy woman and dedicated to this housesitting experience as a job to uphold the preservation and security of your home and beloved animals. I love being close to nature and animals. When we are at home, I love to do things with my son like making nutritious food together, house-keeping, singing, dancing, playing music or listening to music, watching movies and doing creative activities and playing games or just relaxing. We were born and raised in Australia and have recently moved to New Zealand to explore and experience life here as this is where my dad was born and raised. I grew up with animals. My first pet was a cat named Greystoke when I was about 2y.o. We also had a beautiful mixed breed dog named Bixie too. I've also had other animals around me growing up and have most recently I've shared some powerful, beautiful healing time with horses. I have some sound healing with my Native American Flute to some rescue horses at the Healing Hooves Sanctuary on the Gold Coast, Australia before I came to NZ and I'd love to spend more time around hoses and to also experience taking care of them and other animals too. I've taken care of many different animals and even dogs with anxiety issues and have had to administer medication to them when it was required so I'm very much at ease doing these duties and love to give animals lots of tender loving care. I am looking forward to expanding our house and pet sitting experience and taking my son traveling around NZ and eventually the world to explore more of what life has to offer. I feel its a great education for myself and my son, to teach and learn different responsibilities and give back to others. At the end of last year, we were invited to house sit on the beautiful Tamborine Mountain in QLD for 3 weeks and they had a gorgeous staffie dog named Chilly who we loved looking after so much, plus we took care of their indoor plants and garden and their pool as well. We had use of their car too which was so helpful at the time and having their trust to take care of their belongings. I really enjoy this responsibility bc it gave me a sense of giving back to them and a beautiful exchange of energy really. I live with the intention of treating everyone and everything with the respect and care, as I would want to be treated. By choosing my son and I as your house sitters, you can expect your home, property and pets to be well looked after and filled with love, tenderness and care. We do our best to live a very happy, healthy, balanced and relaxed lifestyle and treat ourselves, our home environment, animals plants and nature with all the love, care and respect they truly deserve. We are clean and tidy people and choose to bring an uplifting, good energy wherever we go. With Gratitude, Lauren :D