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Anthony and Nina Indra
Greetings You ask why we enjoy house sitting and the accompanying life style? Ni…
Hastings
The Hawke’s Bay town of Hastings is perfect for using as a base to explore the wider region. It is a grape growing area, with Hawke’s Bay being famous for its wine production. There’s also the fun Splash Planet Theme Park if you’re looking for a family day out on a warm day, and there are some great walks nearby.
And what’s more, Wellington is less than a three hour drive away!
Greetings You ask why we enjoy house sitting and the accompanying life style? Ni…
Greetings You ask why we enjoy house sitting and the accompanying life style? Nina (51 and from Bali) and I (Anthony, 59, from NZ) spend time in both of our native countries as a lifestyle option. Between us, all 5 children are off our hands, and the period of time and months that we commute are quite flexible. My work as an architectural designer allows me to liaise with clients in NZ, then complete the technical documentation while house sitting, or sitting in Indonesia or Malaysia. Born and raised in Hastings, I spend most of our NZ time in Kapiti and Hastings. Nina is Balinese, and we enjoy the sands in Bali, Lombok and Rote. We are dividing and building on a section in Central Hawke's Bay. We enjoy domestic pets, but can not have any due to our transient life style. Let us cancel out farm animals right now! Minding peoples homes, and caring for people and properties comes quite naturally, and has been an ongoing activity for some 7 years, on and off, in Bali and Kapiti. What can you expect? You can expect your home and pets to be the same as if you had only been away overnight. Talk to us. A coffee is always good! Writing a good biography is easy. Fronting up to you, to talk, is always more accurate and productive.
Hi there! Our names are David and Tessa, 28 and 30 years old. We moved to Auckla…
Hi there! Our names are David and Tessa, 28 and 30 years old. We moved to Auckland a year ago and we are still in the stage of our lives where we do not need to settle. We love adventure, seeing new places and experiencing new things. By housesitting we can see different parts of Auckland and get a good feel for where we might want to settle a couple of years from now. Furthermore, housesitting gives us the joy of pets without holding us back from travelling. In the past year, we have done this by foster parenting for the SPCA and we have really loved it! As I (Tessa) am writing this we are actually housesitting and dogsitting for friends who are away in South Africa for a month. I have also gained quite a bit of experience pet and house sitting while living in the Netherlands. I had dogs come over to my apartment for periods of time or I would also housesit for their owners while they were away. I am still in contact with some of the owners as I grew quite attached to the puppies. Since I work from home I have more time to spend on things that I enjoy such as exercise, reading, keeping my house clean, loving animals and gardening. You can expect a clean well maintained home and garden, loved and cared for pets and a safe home because someone is there for most of the time. Also, we love taking photos so if you are worried that you are going to miss your furry children too much we are more than happy to send you regular updates through pictures and videos :) Warm regards, David and Tessa
Both myself and my wife are in our 70's and will be in New Zealand from early Ju…
Both myself and my wife are in our 70's and will be in New Zealand from early June 2019 to get our permanent residency. We normally stay with our daughter in Tauranga and whilst here not to outstay our welcome have been house sitting mostly in the BOP area. For the past three years whilst in NZ we have sat for friends in Keri Keri for two weeks at a time and also for a couple of weeks in Hamilton. Last year we completed house sits in Katikati (x2) Pukahina, Rotorua and Te puke looking after lambs (one had to be bottle fed) sheep, cattle, horses & miniature ponies, lorikeets, hens, plus dogs and cats! We have really enjoyed looking after these animals and of course meeting and making friends with owners. At home in Cyprus we have two cats and six tortoises. Prior to that in the UK we had cats and dogs and my wife managed a horse riding stables. She is a qualified riding instructor as well as a retired school teacher. For the past 10 years I have been a property manager for several holiday lets in Cyprus. This included meeting & greeting guests, together with property and swimming pool maintenance. Being somewhat of a third world country versitality is definitely an asset. I am known locally as 'Mr fix it!' We are both keen gardeners and love the outdoors especially sailing and cycling. We have kept pets all our lives and would be delighted to offer our experience and expertise to any house owners. We are both non smokers. We are at present living with our daughter in Welcome Bay and know the B.O.P. fairly well. Updated 09/08/20
Hi there, a trusty worth honest human, looking to leave a lighter tread on the p…
Hi there, a trusty worth honest human, looking to leave a lighter tread on the planet. I work from home and supposed to be travelling around the world teaching yoga right now but covid has changed a lot. To create my best work I like to be able live by myself, get out in nature and explore different areas. I housesat consistently for 2 years around 2014-2016 and am looking forward to doing this again since i am home in New Zealand. I love taking care of your animals, that's all the company I need. I have sat for & have experience with many different animals. Dogs = labradoodle, mini schnauzer, bernese mountain dog, border collie, boston terrier, wolf hound and jack russell, Cats = tabby kitten, burmese, persians, chartruese and more. Also have plenty experience with chickens, some house birds, rabbits and guinea pigs. I haven't had the experience of looking after horses or donkeys yet but I would love to and would love the opportunity. I grew up on a small farm, so all though its been a very long time, I have had some experience with stock and happy to learn if needed. I used to own a great dane, ridgeback cross until I left for overseas travel, so I am very comfortable with large breeds, he now lives with my best friend and her 2 boys where is well exercised, loved and I can see him anytime i'm in my hometown. I have always lived my life with the intention of leaving a profit, if I have the chance to housesit for you I will treat your home with love and respect and will leave it cleaner than I found it. Expect clear communication and reliability.
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.
We are an active, fit, retired couple who, because we live in the city have no p…
We are an active, fit, retired couple who, because we live in the city have no pets of our own. I am farm raised and have worked with animals all my life until I retired. In the past I have bred Boxers. We are both experienced sitters and have been looking after the pets of others for several years. This year we have spent a month in UK doing two successful 10-day dog sits for both of which we received 5-star reviews. In the summer we are planning to travel in the South Island for 3 months and are available to pet sit during that time, getting to know various areas and meet the locals. We are both active golfers, Warwick is a handyman and I am a keen gardner. We are both house proud and will look after your home and your animals 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.
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
My name is Sheryl, nice to e-meet you. I am a single, tidy, kind and respectful,…
My name is Sheryl, nice to e-meet you. I am a single, tidy, kind and respectful, 59-year old, and I am hoping that I may be the perfect house sitter for you. I am very house proud and like to keep things clean and tidy. I pride myself on being respectful and will gladly abide by any house rules/pet rules that you may have. I'm happy to collect your mail or help out with any odd jobs that you need to be taken care of while you are away. I love the company of medium/small dogs and cats. Up until late last year I had the pleasure of having a dachshund for over 18 years. I am also very affectionate towards farm animals, including chickens, sheep, and cows, so if you live on a lifestyle block I'm comfortable looking after farm animals as well. I am a qualified diversional therapist and use to specialise in elderly care. If you have any elderly parents or family members that you would like me to visit/check-in with while you are away I am also happy to help with that. Prior to working as a Diversional Therapist, I owned a gardening business, called "Classy Grass Cutters" that I ran for 20 years. I still get enjoyment out of working in the garden and will happily maintain your garden for you. My friends and family describe me as creative, caring and trustworthy. If you would like, I'd be happy to share some references for you. I am open to any house sitting jobs in the greater Auckland area, both suburban and rural. I am not particularly comfortable looking after large dogs, but anything else I am willing to help out. I look forward to hearing from you and if you have any questions, please do let me know. Speak soon, Sheryl
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 have been travelling in the North Island since early September and have done house sits in Hawera, Papamoa, and Cambridge so far with sits at Katikati and Hastings future booked.
Hi Siani and Guy here, happily marooned in New Zealand, the safest and most bea…
Hi Siani and Guy here, happily marooned in New Zealand, the safest and most beautiful country in the world, out of lock down, grateful to be healthy, fit and ready to help you with your homes and pets when you need. We are here for our first Winter in a few years comfortably travelling in own mobile home, “Lulu” the campervan. After living in Sydney for 30 years, we sold our apartment and have been following the summer around the planet for the past three years. Between New Zealand, Australia and Southern Spain. In fact normally, at this time of year , we'd be in a wee town in Southern Spain, working on an art project together and running a local guest house. The village is called Gaucin - a mountaintop Peublo Blanco in Andalucia - see here: https://www.andalucia.com/gaucin/home.htm . The guest house belongs to our friends a Dutch couple who have, moved back to Holland with their two young boys (now our god-sons). Happily, for the last two summer seasons, we’ve achieved a 5-star rating for them, which has led us to appreciate the responsibility of looking after someone else’s house & business. Guy has owned houses or apartments in Sydney and the UK, for over 40 years, & renovated 4 of them in that time, and our love of travel means that we have been on both sides of the fence, renting or arranging care for our own homes and pets while travelling elsewhere to do the same for someone else. We have always considered ourselves travellers rather than holiday makers, wanting to interact, get involved and experience local life wherever we go. We don’t have our own kids, so we have poured love into our pets. In Sydney it was Junebug (a small Abyssinian who ran the gauntlet of 100s of dogs being walked in the park next door, & thus became an extraordinary tree-climber) and in Spain it’s Mr Ripley - our jet black Spanish street rescue cat. ‘Señor Reeplee’ is a favourite with the kids on our tiny street because he’s like a dog - he wags his tail for joy. Rip also has a unique way of calming & befriending dogs… he sidles up then eases himself down in a relaxed & confident pose, unafraid to break eye-contact with the looming threat - it’s amazing to witness. (He also loves to ride inside Guy’s jacket, head only visible out the top, as he bikes down to our art studio… (there’s a photo somewhere, I think, on this site) After running our own businesses for twenty odd years in Sydney, Guy and I, now work together on our fine art and design projects . We are both used to working from home offices/ studios, are creatively minded about resolving problems and not shy, so we’ll be sure to make ourselves known to your local community/support, and ensure we have all relevant numbers for vets &/or for other social friends the animals have. We’ll keep in easy touch - as much as you wish - while you are away, so you can be reassured your property and loved ones are in the best care. What else? We both have a great love & appreciation of the outdoors and taking care of the environment. With Guy’s love of fly fishing (more like obsession) he & we have visited the central plateau area around Taupo, many times over the past 20 years. In fact Guy’s Aunt and Uncle once owned the wonderful Poronui - when it was a farm, and before it was transformed into the ritziest Trout Lodges in NZ. One sometimes needs good communication to navigate the conflicting cultures of farming & fishing, especially as each summer we're usually far up a mountain valley,on farmland, or river plains in ‘Lulu' - our vintage, self-contained, solar-powered campervan. Last year, we proudly became the first overseas members of the Gore Sheep Dog Trial Club (and the first without owning a dog) - T’was the best $4.00 we ever spent. I still love to watch country calendar whenever I can, but it’s a definite privilege to watch it live, and the characters you meet!… straight out of Footrot Flats. Sian herself is a proud Kiwi, growing up on the beach of Sumner in Christchurch before moving to a hobby farm in Whangarei. Her three younger brothers still all live in New Zealand with their families, and all of them with their own lifestyle properties. Sian is a graduate of Elam In Auckland University and continuing her art practise today, as well as being a qualified Remedial masseur and Pilates instructor, interested in all things healthy. So that’s more or less us, we look forward to meeting you and your pets in person or by zoom before any house sit you may require. Very warmest regards, Siani (& Guy)
My name is Ian Moone a professional photographer and former chef. I run my own p…
My name is Ian Moone a professional photographer and former chef. I run my own photography business. I’m a single, solo father to an absolutely adorable 3yr old wee girl named Blessing and we live fulltime on the road in our house-truck. We love our house truck life but we also don't mind being settled even for a short while to get our breath back again and explore a new area but one of the biggest things is giving my daughter the opportunity to be around and care for so many different types of animals as we are huge animal lovers!! I have previously been entrusted with an entire horseracing track as care taker for the same track 4 or more times and lived onsite whilst tending to jobs around the extensive property. I founded SouperVan New Zealand and have personally cooked over 4000+ meals for struggling communities around New Zealand and have a heart for helping others and the environment. Throughout this life I have so far looked after horses, cows, a turtle, cats, dogs, birds, 2 fish, goats, pigs and chickens to name a few. I'm handy with tools and can operate tractors, ride on mowers, push mowers and most farming machinery if needed to help whilst you are away. We also carry a full sized registered quadbike for farm use if needed. I'm 41 years of age and my daughter is 3, I have had one speeding ticket my whole life and strive to leave the world a better place each place we visit. If you choose us we will as always honor and respect your home as we would expect someone else to look after ours. If you have pets (we call extended family) I would be happy to include a free pet photography session valued at $450 as a thank you for having myself and my daughter look after your home and fur babies :) I have attached letters of recommendation from a personal friend and CEO of the most FM and the sitting Mayor of New Plymouth as references for your consideration. I work as a professional photographer and most of my time is spent editing images for weeks on end so plenty of home time for our favourite thing playing with pets and entertaining animals. I’m a non drinker and non smoker and quiet natured.
Hi there, how are you? I’m Julia, really happy to e*greet you. I'm a PhD stu…
Hi there, how are you? I’m Julia, really happy to e*greet you. I'm a PhD student with the Department of Psychological Medicine at Otago University, but based in Wellington. I love animals, but don’t have any of my own [and rentals rarely allow them]—studying gives me a flexible schedule with plenty of time for attention. My pet experience includes dogs, cats, rabbits, and goldfish—but, game for anything! Happy time for me includes reading, yoga, and cricket. My profile pic is my sister and me watching the Black Caps play in the semi-final of the 2015 World Cup—what a game [might have to update this now that we've played an even more epic match in the 2019 final!]. Every summer Saturday, I can be found cheering my nephews on the cricket pitch and playing with the dogs on the sidelines! I’m a quiet, relaxed person, who will care for your beloved pets and treat your home with respect. I look forward to meeting you :)
I have a great deal of experience in hospitality and tourism. Having managed the…
I have a great deal of experience in hospitality and tourism. Having managed the Whanganui River Top Ten Holiday Park, Bushy Park Homestead, Braemar House YMCA, and my own Hydrangea Hill Bed and Breakfast, all in Whanganui. Here on the Kapiti Coast I was the Bachcare Holiday Manger for Waikanae for 2 years. I am very aware of taking the best of care with people's properties. Having owned farmlets with pets, and bred sheep, cattle, dogs and chickens, I have an instinctive and caring approach towards all animals.
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!
We are David and Adrienne Smith and our ages are 69 and 62. We are a friendly, q…
We are David and Adrienne Smith and our ages are 69 and 62. 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. Since Coronavirus cancelled the holiday plans of many, we chose to spend a year in the beautiful Bay of Plenty, but now we feel it's time to return to caring for your fur, feathered and finned family. 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, goats, cows and birds. Awarded as a top 10 housesitter for 2019 and 2020. 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.