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Ashburton
Rivers, a rural lifestyle and the beauty of Canterbury make Ashburton a great town to live in.
Canterbury
Canterbury is a magnificent region of epic landscapes, with mountains, lakes, rivers and plains, not to mention the city of Christchurch. A must see destination for many is the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. If you want to view New Zealand’s longest glacier, you can view the Haupapa/Tasman Glacier in the park too. And for those who like a challenging walk, Arthur’s Pass National Park is the place to be. Don’t worry though if you prefer to be in a city as the Garden City of Christchurch has much to offer, with restaurants and bars in the Salt District, plus the Christchurch Art Gallery, and a lot, lot more.
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I've been a homeowner for 30 years, but with adult children I no longer need to …
I've been a homeowner for 30 years, but with adult children I no longer need to be "home base" so have decided to spread my wings and try different parts of the city before committing to getting back into the housing market. I'd been asked to house sit for friends over the Christmas period and loved looking after their pets, plants and houses while exploring a new area. My own children have cats, and Samoyed Dogs, so I am used to routines and walks. My sister has been a sheep farmer so have also had experience with Sheep, Chickens, Calves and lots of pet lambs. I'm super conscientious and flexible, so I want to look after your house, pets and plants in the same way you do to make it easy and enjoyable for everyone
Hi there. I’m a 47 year old single female with no children. I grew up in the…
Hi there. I’m a 47 year old single female with no children. I grew up in the UK and have experience with a variety of animals from cats to pet hamsters. I’ve also lived with a minded a large variety of dogs. I am a freelancer and run an online business. I have no independents or ties with a partner. The nature of my work means that I work mainly from home which is a lovely bonus for mutual company with your pets. My interests include gardening and growing fresh herbs, cooking and I love nothing more than curling up with a good book. I have a great love of the outdoors and enjoy long bush or beach walks. I would welcome taking dogs on my walks for company. In the past, I have had several roles as a house manager with glowing references and have a good understanding of the responsibility and workings of maintaining a home. I very much look forward to this new adventure. I am a non smoker. Kind regards, Anna.
We both live separately in the same lifestyle village and we love travelling tog…
We both live separately in the same lifestyle village and we love travelling together. We have a motorhome and use this as often as we can. We have been housesitting for two or three homes of friends including the North Island and we would like to do more. I used to own a pet shop in Kerikeri, Bay of islands, so love animals. I also used to run an "Animal and home care service" in North Canterbury for three years before the earthquakes. Colin and I both lost our partners to ill health. Colin was an engineer on the railways for 43 years so is a handy man. I love gardening as well as animals. We are both trustworthy reliable, clean and tidy people. I currently volunteer at St Johns, have taught dyslexic children in schools but want to get out and about more to explore. My daughter has a lifestyle block and has two dogs, four cats, fish, chickens and cows and we often house sit for her. We are in our mid seventies but are an active couple who also enjoy walks and e-biking. I used to own a dog and always had animals in my life but unfortunately we cannot have a cat or dog any more as we live in a lifestyle village, so have a singing canary instead. We do not do it to save money but because we are a kind caring couple, love animals and can hopefully help others to have time off.
I am a friendly, kind, fully vaccinated non smoker and I love people and animals…
I am a friendly, kind, fully vaccinated non smoker and I love people and animals....I really enjoy hiking, reading, movies, numbers (luckily I work at an Accountants), handcrafts, friends, family and pottering around home. I am comfortable looking after apartments in the city, homes in the suburbs and also homes in rural areas - pets or no pets. I am a mum of two gorgeous young adults who are running their own worlds....I currently live and work in Rangiora, North Canterbury. *************************************** I love to housesit to help others - so they can have a holiday reassured that their home and animals are well looked after. From my own previous experience, I know how hard it can be to find a kennel/cattery or a suitable person to look after the gorgeous animals in our lives. For me house-sitting is a lovely change of scenery and it would be fabulous to care for other people’s animals and/or home. I really enjoy the company of other people’s animals. I am 50 years old...and as I mentioned, my children are nearly grown ups (when did that happen!!)....they have both “flown” my nest ...my son is a second year building apprentice and my daughter is heading to Uni to do architecture ....as they don’t live with me now I can freely go housesitting as required. I grew up by the beach in Sumner and our family always had house pets and my (now ex-) husband and I brought our children up on a lifestyle block in Ohoka with cows, sheep, pigs, chickens, dogs and cats. So I have looked after and have experience with a wide range of stock/pets (in saying that I am not familiar with riding and the daily care of horses - although I love being around them!). I would feel privileged if you choose to have me as your Housesitter. I am very tidy and am happy to do things the way you wish. I will respect your house and everything in it and will be grateful for you letting me stay in your home. I look forward to hearing from you!!
I've hired many holiday houses over the years, I'm not a hotel type person, and …
I've hired many holiday houses over the years, I'm not a hotel type person, and now trying out house sitting. I have my own dog, look after friends dogs when they go away and vice versa. I'm also No 1 cat sitter for the neighbours. Massive dog rescuer as well - just ask my friends, they groan at every new story of me finding a stray dog and getting it home safely. I love dogs and cats equally, and when I am asked which I prefer I say both. I'm semi-retired and looking for mostly school holiday sits and available for some weekends. I have my dream job working part time 4 mornings each Monday-Thursday, helping women build confidence for the next steps in their lives. I have my own dog, the second in my life, and have owned cats until 10 years ago. I adopted Kato (bichon poodle x) when he was 3 and he had fear based issues after what appears to be a difficult first few years. It took a couple of years to make him aware he was safe and just on the planet to have a good time. Now he is a happy little guy who loves to walk, chase balls and hang out with his favourite humans, my 90 year old mother being one of them - having bitten her the first time they met over 5 years ago, they now have a very special bond. They even share the same birthday. I lived in Auckland for 20 years and love the Coromandel and Northland. I spent a lot of time in the Coromandel over summers, in a tent, holiday houses, staying at friends and travelling in motorhomes. Living in Christchurch I don't get much of any opportunity to get back there and I miss the beautiful weather and lush tropical geography. I love to walk, bike, explore, read, cook, love art house movies and documentaries, galleries, being near or in water and am very happy with my own company. I am a mature, respectful, trustworthy woman who loves animals and knows what a privilege it is to be given the responsibility of looking after others homes and precious animals. Also recently NZ Police vetted (August 2021).
Greetings! My name is Kim, I'm 58 years (young) and have been living in New Zea…
Greetings! My name is Kim, I'm 58 years (young) and have been living in New Zealand since moving here from the UK in 1990. I am currently single, live a pretty quiet life and like to follow a healthy lifestyle. I have lived, worked and travelled in many countries around the world, and have experienced life in the country, the city and on board ships. I would therefore say I have a wide variety of life experience. LIFESTYLE / WORK I am a non-smoker and non-drinker and lead a quiet lifestyle. I am self-employed and work as a health coach from my home office (when I am not travelling and housesitting), working remotely with clients all over the world via internet. This means I am home quite a lot and am able to look after your house and animals very well. I live a simple lifestyle and only occasionally host friends at home. I go out occasionally socially and otherwise enjoy watching movies and dvds in the evening. I practice meditation and Qigong in order to stay healthy and on top of things. ANIMAL / PLANT / HOUSE-MINDING EXPERIENCE I am very tidy and like to keep a home spick and span. Whether I am renting, housesitting or own a home, while I am living there I respect the privilege of living in a beautiful home. I have high standards and like to keep a home clean and tidy. I enjoy keeping the garden tidy, weeding and pruning trees and plants. I can honestly say I will look after your home as if it were my own. I have a lot of experience looking after dogs and cats. Growing up we had 3 dogs (shelties) which I adored, and later for 16 years had 3 of my own precious cats whom I loved to bits. I owned 2 of my own homes in the UK and New Zealand, and have been renting for the past 10 years. Over the past 10 years I have often had housesitters myself to look after my cats, so I know what it is like from an owners perspective and what an owner looks for and expects from a housesitter. For myself I needed to feel totally at ease to leave my house and animals in the care of someone else, to trust they would care for my cats, to trust they would look after the house and garden, keep things tidy, respect the contents etc. So I know exactly what you are looking for and I pride myself on being an authentic person. I can assure you I will care for your home and pets as if they were my own so that you can enjoy your time away with peace of mind. LOCATION I am very well travelled around New Zealand, my favourite spots being Queenstown and the South Island. For 30 years I lived in Auckland and have recently relocated to the South Island for the winters, and spend time in Auckland for the summer.
Some of my experiences and achievements over the years are: I have travelled e…
Some of my experiences and achievements over the years are: I have travelled extensively and love meeting like minded people with the excitement for new adventures in life. House sitting is another adventure for me as I love animals at heart. I have been the guardians/owner of lots of different household pets, farm animals and have owned several properties both in rural areas and in towns over the years. I am very fond of family pets and have had a real character cat (Sam 17 yrs), 2 dogs (Labrador, Holly & Aust. Terrier, Sophie 10 yrs), several guinea pigs (Snowball, Cinnamon & Patches), 2 goats (Big Billy & Little Billy), pet sheep, lambs and goldfish. Not forgetting the girls ponies, old Sam (20 yrs +) and Gint (15 yrs) that kind neighbours allowed them to learn to ride, care and groom. I have experience as a dairy farmer, with various stock - beef, sheep and calf rearing and also as a cropping farmer in the Opiki area of Palmerston North. I later owned and operated a land development and land drainage drainage company. I hold licences for many vehicles and machinery. I love the out-doors, golf, swimming, walking, cycling, sailing and have owned a keeler yacht. I am a very keen gardener, love doing landscape designing. Having applied my gardening,housekeeping and animal skills at Oldhouse Farm (650+yrs old) in Essex and Cleeve Manor (300 yrs old - Bed & Breakfast Lodge), Devon, while I was in the UK. While you are away I will keep in touch via email/text with photos of you pet/s being cared for, exercised and loved by me for your peace of mind. You won't be disappointed as I am excited with the prospect of house sitting for you and caring for your beloved pet/s giving heaps of attention, love, grooming, and exercising and I know you will be thrilled with me too. Gives us a chat. I am now a solo house sitter. My standards of property and pet management are amongst the highest. Fondest regards Many thanks Steve Steve Woolley
Hi there, My name is Jeanette and I am 62 years old. I have been temping recent…
Hi there, My name is Jeanette and I am 62 years old. I have been temping recently (well for the last 4 years) which put me in a position where I could no longer afford to keep my house. So I have sold it and am currently house sitting. In 2017 I had to put my 15 yr old labrador down and am holding off getting another dog until I have a permanent home again. However I miss having animals to come home to and love gardening so felt that house sitting would enable me to fill both of these passions. Housesitting will also enable me to save money while I am on a reduced income to build up my reserves to buy another house. I was raised in Christchurch, Lower Hutt and Dunedin before returning to Christchurch at the end of my school years. I had guinea pigs and budgies as pets and a dog as I got older. More recently I have had a black Labrador whom I had to have put down last September at the grand old age of 15. I am a responsible and respectful person who wants to help out families by looking after their property and pets while they are away. I am also very friendly and trustworthy and your pets will enjoy my company just as much as I will enjoy theirs. I am very happy to indulge myself in pulling weeds and lawn mowing as a form of therapy when house sitting if required and am reasonably knowledgeable about looking after gardens. I am very respectful of other people’s property and live quietly. I am not into having large parties but enjoy having a few friends around for dinner. I would love to meet you and your pets and hope that you will consider me as your housesitter.