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Cambridge
Cambridge is a picturesque Waikato town that’s beautiful in every season.
Hamilton
Hamilton is the largest city in the stunning Waikato region. It is the home to the magnificent Hamilton Gardens, located alongside the Waikato River. The gardens offer much for everyone, as they have different styles of gardens and are beautiful all year round. The river too is a popular option for tourists, visitors and locals. Walking alongside the river is a peaceful and relaxing activity, and there are many cafes nearby should you wish to have a coffee, snack or lunch. Not too far away from Hamilton is the town of Matamata, from where tours of the Hobbiton film set leave.
Hamilton has much to offer, and is a great place to house sit, promising many wonderful memories.
Hi there! My name is Tracey Delamere and here is a bit about myself: My first …
Hi there! My name is Tracey Delamere and here is a bit about myself: My first primary years were spent in Upper Hutt with working parents and siblings. We had a dog named Mingo and a cat named Friskey! Sadly at the time, my parents moved further north to the Waikato region and we couldn't take Mingo with us ,but we got to keep Friskey. This is where I had my intermediate years. From the age of 13 my first job was delivering milk. During my senior years of high school I had early work in the local dairy. In the 80's I became a mother and raised my children, the first 10 yrs in NZ and the next 20 years in Australia. We had back then my gorgeous miniature foxy who sadly passed away 13 yrs later. Now my own two children have moved on with their lives, so with early retirement I decided to move back to NZ. I have been overseas working for 20 years and have been home in NZ now for 8 years. I thought house sitting would be exciting way to see our beautiful country. I am vegetarian/vegan so my love for animals is from my heart. I love being outdoors hiking trails and beaches! All my employment has been hands-on and done with very high standards. I have been raised with wise parents who taught me that hard work honesty & respect will take me anywhere. If I am chosen to take care of your precious pets and your lovely home, be reassured that all your requirements will be met to a high standard. Kind Regards, Tracey.
I am a healthy and able 65 year-old who never intends to retire. I am working on…
I am a healthy and able 65 year-old who never intends to retire. I am working on a research project that requires me to work from home, meaning I will be able to look after your house and pets, day and night. I house-sat in the early-2000s for two years during which time I house sat for around 25 clients. As such, I have a significant amount of experience and never once had a problem with clients, their pets or caring for their properties. The dog in the photo is Buddy, my sister's Labrador Border Collie-cross, which I have been exercising on Kuaotunu Beach. To be honest, housesitting alone, I would rather have the company of animals than not and this being the case, one has to care for them in the way they need caring for, re exercise, attention, company and food. I grew up on a farm, where we had a number of cats, dogs and horses, among other animals. I love animals so that is the always easy part the easy part of house sitting. You can be assured your pets will get the care you would want them to have. I believe with good communication good care of your property, plants and pets, you will always find your property just as you left it, and what is more, feel that if you needed a house sitter again I would be someone you could depend upon.
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 :-)
My name is Vanessa and my partner is Marcel. We have decided to take a break fro…
My name is Vanessa and my partner is Marcel. We have decided to take a break from the routine of full-time employment, to have a new and exciting adventure which involves travelling around New Zealand to enjoy new experiences. We have spent the last three summers looking after the accommodation for a ski club lodge in Queenstown, and outside of this we would like to house sit and get to see new parts of the country. Vanessa grew up in Mount Maunganui and Tauranga but has lived in Otago for the last 15 years. Marcel has lived in Otago all his life. We both love dogs and cats and have had our own pets in the past. However, because of our new lifestyle, we cannot have pets at this stage and we miss having pets around us. Marcel has until recently had Labradors and a couple of cats. Vanessa has recently had both cats and dogs, Chocolate and Vanilla the cats. And Chico was a very much loved Tibetan Spaniel. Vanessa has studied the first year of Vet Nursing at Otago Polytech and gained a Certificate in Animal Care. We both love the outdoors hiking in summer and skiing in winter. We have a self contained caravan which we take with us and live in, between house sits. We own our own property so we are mindful that you expect us to look after your property and pets as if they were our own.
We are a couple (Kiwi guy & Filipina girl in our early 30's) who have come to se…
We are a couple (Kiwi guy & Filipina girl in our early 30's) who have come to settle in New Zealand after living in Asia (Singapore, Bangkok & Philippines). Kat is an Interior designer by profession, loves art, watercolor painting, calligraphy and yoga. Kieran is a teacher and loves anything and everything coffee-related, history, politics, reading, rock climbing and connecting with people. We both love to travel and go on adventures. House sitting has given us the opportunity to be more flexible and open to new opportunities as we make a choice about where to settle and we've enjoyed exploring places around New Zealand we hadn't yet had the chance to explore. We've been house sitting for a few months now and we have really enjoyed meeting some fantastic people and spending lots of quality time with their pets. We are definitely animal lovers and have always planned to have cats and dogs of our own, but we have also very happily taken care of landlords', relatives' and friends' pets. We don't see it as a chore and it should be easy for us to love them as much as you do. If there are any special requirements or routines involving your pets, please just let us know beforehand and we'll do our best to make sure they're well looked after. We are a tidy and respectful couple, so you can expect your home to be well-taken care of. We are also firm believers in respecting privacy, so you will find your personal items exactly where you left them. We do not smoke and, preferring the quiet life, are not big drinkers or party-goers. We are easy-going people who are flexible and also easy to communicate with. We are sure you won't regret choosing us and we look forward to meeting you.
New Zealand has such a lot to experience and explore! It is so good to have the …
New Zealand has such a lot to experience and explore! It is so good to have the opportunity to live in different places. I love to explore rural North Island, working on my book in spare moments. I am a boring person who likes simple pleasures in life, reading, walking, organic food. Why would any person want to smoke? Not for me. As I am sensitive to alcohol, it is easier to be a teetotaller. I love animals and people. From an early age I was responsible raising the orphan lambs, feeding the chickens, and I smuggled our outside dog into my room when there were thunder storms. As an adult I had cats, dogs, a few chooks, and I milked my goat in our city backyard for a year. I am used to look after neighbour's horses, sheep, cats, dogs, fish, plants, and whatever else needs looking after. At the moment I have no pet of my own as I am travelling too much. It will not be fair on anyone, definitely not an animal to be left alone for long periods of time. Currently I work on different contracts daytime hours all over New Zealand.
Hi there! My name is Sarah and I am have returned home to NZ after spending 2.…
Hi there! My name is Sarah and I am have returned home to NZ after spending 2.5 years travelling around England and Europe. Whilst away I provided live in care for the elderly and met some lovely people whilst touring the UK. Upon my return to NZ my brother and I have since sold our family home of 43 years leaving us without a home to which a friend has suggested we try house sitting. I have no children or partner and enjoying my independence very much and wish to continue seeing and connecting with people and places throughout NZ. I am honest and reliable, almost to a fault, and believe in treating others as I wish to be treated. I also have an enormous respect for other people's property as I understand how hard one has to work to attain such things. As for your pets .... once upon a time, many moons ago, I wanted to be a veterinary nurse and so completed a 2 year certificate in General Animal Science. I have spent time helping out at Auckland Zoo but alas have never actually obtained work as a vet nurse. I am also an avid photographer and would love to practice pet photography on your lovely fur persons. I also practice yoga and love to bake, but not all at the same time as it can get a bit messy. My brother is also a sitter with the Housesitting Company and sometimes I like him to join me for a few days so that we can catch up with one another. Thank you for considering my profile and I do hope to hear from you and your furry family members shortly. Warmest regards Sarah.
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've been house-sitting for the past few years off and on and have loved the exp…
I've been house-sitting for the past few years off and on and have loved the experience. It's wonderful to for me to help a family out, look after their fur babies and get to enjoy the new surroundings. I've looked after cats, plants and small and medium sized dogs. My last house-sit was for a blind and deaf dog, and he was just adorable! Walking with him took great care, and the owners trusted me with him which was wonderful. I'm used to adapting to the needs of each animal. Another house-sit I did was with 2 cats that were very scared. Keeping the house quiet and approaching them carefully gave them a chance to get used to me very quickly and we had a lovely time together. My kids are older and have left home and it's freed me up to travel and house-sit. My career enables me to do this easily too. I look forward to being of service to you and your home.
Hi there, Willie and I have recently retired, and are enjoying travelling around…
Hi there, Willie and I have recently retired, and are enjoying travelling around New Zealand housesitting for friends and homeowners. We have been house sitting for 2 years now and have met some awesome characters and cherished pets. Sometimes it’s hard to leave!! Prior to 2017 we lived in Australia for the last 35 years. We own a home on the Gold Coast that is tenanted and some land near Hervey Bay Qld AUS. Willie was born in Australia and I was born in Whakatane NZ. Willie was a jockey in Australia in the 80/90ies and then ventured into a lawn mowing business, and produce delivery amongst other things. I was working in the thoroughbred horse racing industry for 35 years. We enjoy walking, gardening, horse racing, and keeping fit and active outdoors. We both grew up on farms, so know how to ride horses, bikes, drive tractors, trucks etc. We are huge animal lovers, and have looked after many different animals over the years including dogs, cats, pigs, sheep, cattle, deer, horses, alpaca, goats, chickens, ducks etc. We are very adaptable to different situations and enjoy life’s challenges as they arrive. We are happy to work on properties if needed. Both fit, active, social drinkers and non smokers. We are very security conscious, and will treat your home and pets with great care and respect. We would be happy to drop you at the airport if needed. Look forward to hearing from you. Kind Regards Willie and Chris
Dear homeowners, We are a couple in our mid 30's. Born in Europe, Estonia but …
Dear homeowners, We are a couple in our mid 30's. Born in Europe, Estonia but for the last 9 years we've lived mainly in between Australia and New Zealand. We have joined the house-sitting family because we absolutely love animals and for a while we've wanted to get our own pet but due to our traveling lifestyle it's nearly impossible at this stage. House-sitting, 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've done house sitting in New Zealand as well as looked after our friends houses and pets all around the world - dogs, cats, pigs, fish rabbits and various avian species (parrots, chicken etc). We also have experience with looking after blind dogs as well as rescue pets 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 extended family members we can assure you that both of them are well looked after. We would respect your home and care for your 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 good internet connection we are happy to help you out. Hope to hear from you soon, Simon & Marion
Hi! we are a small Argentinian family living in NZ. We have been living in Queen…
Hi! we are a small Argentinian family living in NZ. We have been living in Queenstown since April 2019 and we are planning to travel for some time around NZ! Our children LOVE animals and my husband is a great handyman & gardener. So we thought it was a good idea trying to housesit while we travel =) We have done it in Argentina sometimes and around Otago too so we have references. We will treat your home and pets as if they were ours. It is our promise! Thanks for helping us live this dream to travel around NZ!
Kia ora, My name is Lorna Williams and I have been a qualified early childhood t…
Kia ora, My name is Lorna Williams and I have been a qualified early childhood teacher for 12 plus years. I have now semi-retired and I am looking forward to working with The House Sitting Company. I am a happy, honest person with good communication skills, and flexibility. I worked at Essence of the Pacific Early Learning Centre, situated at Sunset Primary School in Rotorua. My job was to look after children, families, animals that the families brought in, such as a dog, a cat, for a visit at the daycare. I have a cat named Bluie and he will be looked after when I housesit. I sometimes look after my sister's dog Sammy and take him for walks. I am a mother of seven children, 16 grandchildren and 6 great grand children and love them all. Most of my family have animals mainly cats and dog's and I help them out with their animals and the grand children. I believe being genuine and nurturing, along with professional and driven, is an essential combination for me in this field. Working with people from diverse backgrounds has provided me with a deep understanding that I care for families and their animals. I believe that I can successfully be the House sitting person you're seeking and I welcome the opportunity to speak and meet with you. Thanking you, Lorna Miria Williams
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.
Greetings and kia ora. My name is Tootje, and my husband, Kazen and I immigrate…
Greetings and kia ora. My name is Tootje, and my husband, Kazen and I immigrated to beautiful New Zealand five years ago. Because we pretty much had to start our lives from scratch (financially speaking), we haven't had much opportunity to travel this picturesque country we now reside in. So I guess you could say, one of the reasons we'd love to do more house-sitting is to have a change of scenery, see a little more of New Zealand and spend our free time enjoying a different perspective of it's beautiful cities and towns. Because we currently rent a unit from landlords in St Heliers, we're unable to care for pets of our own, and being animal lovers, we miss that interaction with furry friends. In the past (in South Africa) we've house-sat relatively frequently for friends and family, all of which had fur children. Because we come from a country that teaches one (quite quickly in life) to be aware of one's surroundings, we're very security conscious. So looking after your home, would be like looking after our own. In fact I'd say, that's the attitude we have in general - treat other's possessions as though they are your own. And that naturally, includes your pets. I've cared for a terminally ill pet for a month; we've consoled and reassured pets that generally don't eat when their owner's are absent for a while, to do so. We've snuggled and loved pets that just needed to feel at home and comfortable in their surroundings when mum, dad and kids stepped away for a few days, and generally just needed people to meet their basic, and not so basic needs. If you were to ask our friends and family what we were like as house-sitters, they'd say things like, "they always left the house cleaner than they found it". They were reliable, trustworthy, dependable, honest, respectful and never left the house during the duration of their stay, barring having to pop down to the shops for groceries. If you feel like we'd be a suitable fit, in terms of what you require as home and pet owners, we'd love to care for and secure your abode and cherished pets, whilst you're away from them. Thank you for taking the time to read a little about us. We look forward to meeting you. Best regards, The Stehouwers.
Hi there Our names are Mike (61 years young) and Sandy (Actually young 51). Hi…
Hi there Our names are Mike (61 years young) and Sandy (Actually young 51). Hi I'm Mike and I am a professional musician, I have been involved with the music industry for 45 years here in New Zealand and in Australia. I was brought up on a farm in the Bay of Islands and went to school in Whangarei. Because of my touring lifestyle, pet ownership has not always been possible. However I did have a three legged dog named Pup when I was younger. Pup would ride everywhere with me on my motorbike. She actually toured all over NZ with me. I enjoy all animals, especially dogs and I have done plenty of house and pet sitting for friends over the years. Hi I'm Sandy. I have been working predominantly in the tourism/hospitality industry for the last 10 years. Presently based in the Bay of Islands I am originally from Raglan in the Waikato. I have had a variety of pets as a young child growing up. Cats, rabbits, birds, turtles, dogs and a horse. Most recent was Roxy a mixed breed dog and Dennis a Exotic Persian cat. Both of these passed away due to old age and health issues. We are now traveling NZ and would love to be able to help you out with looking after your house and pets while you are away.
