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Feilding
Feilding is not only in the beautiful Manawatu, it’s also known for being one of the friendliest towns in New Zealand.
Manawatu
Manawatu is known for being a place of great beauty. There are so many spectacular places to visit, from the Manawatu Gorge to the Ruahine Ranges, to the magnificent beaches.
Adventure seekers will have a ball in Manawatu, with white-water rafting, mountain biking, kayaking and much more on offer – including the Turoa and Whakapapa ski fields.
But don’t worry if you seek quieter activities. Manawatu has cafes galore, and shops and an abundance of options to sit back in quiet and peaceful surroundings.
Hi there. Thanks for looking at my profile. So who am I? Well I am a mature,…
Hi there. Thanks for looking at my profile. So who am I? Well I am a mature, single female (in my "young" 50's) that enjoys and appreciates life, meeting people and travel (particularly seeing our own beautiful Aotearoa). I am an honest and trustworthy person that prides myself on being reliable. My current and prior job/s have been in Banking and within the Justice sector (Police and Corrections) where I have and currently hold a regional management role. While I work full time, I am lucky that my job provides a level of flexibility that enables me to be able to work from different locations and/or remotely (i.e. from home). I enjoy reading, cooking (and eating!), love listening to podcasts, knitting and spending time with my lovely new granddaughter (4 months). My main form of exercise is walking - although a recent experience with e-biking may see a new interest added to my exercise regime. So why be a house-sitter?. Well it simply offers me a lifestyle - one that gives me the feeling of freedom, choice and simplicity. I get to live in different communities, meet people (like you and your family) and experience life in a different way while at the same time it allows me to financially creep towards my dream home while helping a family out. For the majority of my life I have been surrounded by pets - either as an owner or within my family circle - so understand just how much part of the family pets are and how treasured they are. You can be assured they will be well cared for while you are away - I know they miss their owners and while I can't replace you I can help fill the void for them. I have always been house proud so will keep you home clean and tidy and I will respect it. I am more than happy to mow lawns etc. to keep your property looking good. Being entrusted with someone's home and their pets is a responsibility to be taken very seriously - and I do. I take great pride in having families return to their home to find everything as they left it and their pets happy and healthy. Well I hope that gives you an idea of who I am and whether I am a "good fit" for your needs. Thanks for reading my profile and maybe we will be talking soon. Cheers - Ngaire
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.
We are a retired couple who have been housesitting for 2 years. We love meeting …
We are a retired couple who have been housesitting for 2 years. We love meeting new people and getting to know new neighbourhoods and have found housesitting a great enriching experience We have bought 7.5 acres of land and hope to build a new house soon. We have both worked in the travel industry in the past as well as in other industries and we are very house-proud and treat our client’s homes with respect and care We have been housesitting in the Manawatu, Kapiti Coast, Porirua and Wellington areas and would like to continue housesitting in these areas within commuting distance of our land at Pukerua Bay if possible. We are both animal lovers and most of our house sits have had animals mainly cats and dogs but we have also cared for chooks, cows, horses and sheep. We have had several repeats of rural property house sits.
I am now a single woman recently retired from the professional workforce and hav…
I am now a single woman recently retired from the professional workforce and have returned to New Zealand after living overseas for a number of years. Since retiring I have been asked to house/pet sit on two occasions. I enjoyed the experience and would like to expand on that, while at the same time seeing more of New Zealand. A little about myself - I grew up on a dairy farm in the Manawatu and am comfortable with all animals. I don't have any pets of my own at the moment but I did have as a child including cats, dogs, guinea pigs and a lamb. My interests include travel, reading, gardening, cycling, walking/tramping, the outdoors and meeting new people and hearing about their lives and interests. Also my 3 sons and their families which include my 5 young grand children. I own my home and can assure home owners that I will treat their home, garden and pets as if they were my own. I am very security conscious and clean living and have respect for people and their possessions. I look forward to caring for your homes, gardens and pets and assure home owners that I am a trustworthy and respectful person. I have included references from other home owners and long term friends for your perusal. Please contact me if you have any further questions.
I am a working professional at the Ohakea Air base, considering purchasing my fi…
I am a working professional at the Ohakea Air base, considering purchasing my first home and would like to live as cheaply as possible to assist this goal. I have recently taken up a secondary job of Tupperware consultant. I've had multiple house sitting experiences growing up. One in particular was for my sister and brother in law who trusted me to care for their 3 young children under 6, 2 large dogs and 2 rabbits for 2 weeks while they went to England for an unwell parent. I was aged 16 at this time. I thoroughly enjoyed these experiences as it allowed me to spend time with a wide range of pets. Growing up on a small lifestyle property I raised a multitude of animals with my sister. We each had our own responsibilities which we had to manage before and after school and part time work. Our animals included dogs, cats, rabbits, budgies, sheep/lambs, chickens, goldfish, a goat and piglet. Our most interesting pet being a rescue baby possum which we re homed once fully grown to an animal park in Kaikoura. I am also fond of rats and mice. Unfortunately I am unable to have pets of my own while I am flatting. My current interests are scuba diving, skiing and spray painting which is my current job within the Air Force. I'm responsible, trustworthy and clean and am more than happy to carry out your care routines for your animals and home.
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.
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.
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
Hi there, I am a retired nurse recently returned from travelling overseas and ar…
Hi there, I am a retired nurse recently returned from travelling overseas and around the South Island in my mobile home. I'm on my own now which is why I've joined up as a house sitter as it's one way to give back and help others. I live a quiet, healthy life, I love to spend time working in the garden to keep fit, I read alot and like to have some creative project on the go. I feel comfortable walking into new environments, it offers a reprieve from my tiny home and an opportunity to meet people and explore our beautiful New Zealand. My background is in north Auckland where the family managed a 167 acres lifestyle block. I was a veterinary nurse during this time and always had a menagerie of dogs, cats, & birds in the family home. My daughter, a beautiful dressage rider and I rescued and retrained horses, she could get any horse to dance to Vivaldi on the car stereo for her. It was a rewarding, magical time living the country dream. I love that each animal has their own unique personality, traits and requirements and that they rely on us to lovingly care for their well-being. Your pet will understandably miss you while you are away but I offer you peace of mind they would be cared for well until your return. Stephanie
I am young and enthusiastic. I am very reliable and tidy and take a lot of care …
I am young and enthusiastic. I am very reliable and tidy and take a lot of care and pride in every job task I start. I will treat looking after someone else’s house and pets with the same respect as if it were my own. I have recently returned to New Zealand from Canada and as I haven’t got full time accommodation thought that I could help others out by looking after their homes And pets for them. I grew up with pets, mainly cats. While I was living in Canada I house sat for a family that had two dogs that I looked after, which consisted of feeding, walking them, taking them out to the bathroom and cleaning up after them. I have looked after friend‘a and family’s houses for them in the past while they have been either over seas or traveling within New Zealand. I have a very clean and polite way in someone else’s home. I am tidy and do not have parties. I don’t smoke and I only drink on very rare occasions, I am very clean and with my chef jobs I will clean and tidy as I go keeping the house well kept. My dad is a builder so I have a pretty good common sense when it comes to things around the house.
Hello, we are Daphne and Kevin! Working mostly online (Daphne as Copywriter and…
Hello, we are Daphne and Kevin! Working mostly online (Daphne as Copywriter and SEO marketing and Kevin as Hostel owner) we both spend a lot of time at home at the computer. We love the companionship of animals for this, being around them keeps us grounded and focussed on what really matters :-) We both understand the needs of animals and genuinely care for their well-being. We have both grown up with lots of animals in our lives. We love taking dogs for long walks and cuddling cats while watching a movie. We will make sure they are well fed and given the attention they need. Kevin has construction and maintenance experience, he is good with his hands and happy to help with any low-key tasks around the house. Daphne loves to keep things tidy and clean, and will make sure your house is in the state you found it in, if not better. Outside our jobs we enjoy hiking, yoga, surfing and reading and we love cooking big healthy meals with lots of vegetables. With plenty of experience in hospitality, operations, and house- and petsitting between us, we are your perfect housesitting duo. We will keep you posted on how things are going at home and make sure any issues are acted upon quickly and responsibly, so you can enjoy your time away. Kind regards, Daphne & Kevin
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 guys! Great to be here. I am a respectful, soft-spoken and independan…
Hi there guys! Great to be here. I am a respectful, soft-spoken and independant person who loves new experiences, new places and animals. Being self-employed as a freelancer, I work from home. This allows me the time and patience, to intuitively and responsibly attend to your pets, home and garden to the best of my ability, with the utmost care and consideration. I have many years of experience in looking after Budgies, Parrots, Dogs and Cats, both as my own pets and the pets of others. My hobbies and interests are very broad and specific. However the main ones include poetry, literature, foreign languages, and contemporary music (1920s-1990s. In all honesty, I'm not a fan of commercial music that came after the year 2000 haha). Non-smoker, and always have been. I very much look forward to meeting you, hopefully house-sitting and pet-sitting for you, and answering any questions that you may have. Thank you! Isabella :)
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.