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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.
I really love dogs and cats, I've been raised with and have had dogs and cats t…
I really love dogs and cats, I've been raised with and have had dogs and cats throughout my life, my love for animals is the main reason I'm a housesitter. I'm a pensioner and part time work on line from home, after raising a family and a life time of running my own businesses in the food industry I now love living on my own stress free, all my children are grown up and raising their own children overseas, now I'm free to travel wherever I like in New Zealand and spending more time to explore and learning about different parts of NZ. I have driven New Zealand from top to bottom many times throughout my life. Also had a deer farm with horses and many different types of animals. Lived in Melbourne for many years and did a lot of housesitting. I've been a landlord and I have experienced many situations with tenants so I understand the importance of respecting other people's property, privacy and most important hygiene as I have been working in food industry since I was 14 years old, I'm not even a little bit noisy or interested into looking at people's privacy. I like to walk 5-10 kilometers two to three times per week, if I was looking after your dogs it would be a pleasure to have some company on my walks. I'm very fit and able to carry out most chores if needed, If you choose me to house sit for you, you can be assured your pets and property will be taken care of as if you were at home taking care of everything yourself.
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.
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.
Barry and I have been married for 42 years and have always owned our own propert…
Barry and I have been married for 42 years and have always owned our own property until very recently. We have been pet owners - dog (a beautiful Collie), many cats, budgies, fish! We love animals. We are now living in a Retirement Village in the North Island and are retired, and therefore wanting to travel around and enjoy New Zealand while at the same time offering a service to others. We keep good health and are fit and active. We have had experience in house sitting for personal friends in Timaru and Nelson, and have cared for their pets. Homeowners can expect a couple who are reliable, honest, quiet and trustworthy. We are used to have our own home and know the responsibilities of caring for it.
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
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.
Im a 48 year old Nurse. The last few years have been in nursing management and I…
Im a 48 year old Nurse. The last few years have been in nursing management and I'm now ready to take a break. I have flexibility with where I can be and what hours I will work as I plan on temping with a nursing agency. I have worked with the SPCA and as I am a Registered Nurse I have the ability to administer a range of medications including Insulin. I have had animals in my life for as long as i can remember ranging from my first Cat, Kermit when I was a preschooler to frogs, fish, dogs, rabbits and chickens! I have owned a lifestyle property as well so comfortable with farm animals and ride on mowers. My 2 boys are grown up and living their own lives now. Im house proud and will treat your home and pets as I would my own. I love cleaning, so no worries there. I enjoy a quiet life, doing yoga and reading. Im excited about venturing around NZ and experiencing what our beautiful country has to offer.
We are a retired couple who have been housesitting for 16 months. We love meetin…
We are a retired couple who have been housesitting for 16 months. We love meeting new people and getting to know new neighbourhoods and have found housesitting a great enriching experience We have bought 7 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 minded lifestyle blocks with chooks, cows, horses and sheep. We have had 2 repeats of rural property house sits.
Kia Ora! I'm a kiwi glass artist and designer, born and bred. Recently I retur…
Kia Ora! I'm a kiwi glass artist and designer, born and bred. Recently I returned home to set up my studio on the beautiful south coast of Wellington, after six years of studying and working in Canberra, Australia. I have nearly 15 years of experience in hospitality as a barista, and am a keen and responsible animal lover. In 2008 I spent a busy summer season in Picton managing a small, upmarket bed and breakfast. During this time I cleaned, made beds, did a lot of laundry and gardening, and welcomed guests to the premises. The last two years I have spent overseeing and running the bar and cafe of a popular live music venue in Canberra. Working in hospitality has taught me a lot about how to keep a clean and tidy space, and this has transferred to the various housesitting gigs I have had over the years. As a child I spent much of my time cleaning cages and hanging out with the animals in our local vet clinic where my mother worked. More recently, I have been the co-parent of a large and very energetic dog, and the owner of five beautiful domestic pet rats. Should you chose me to housesit for you I will care for your home and pets as if they were my own. I have my own transport and am happy to take your dog the extra mile for a run around! I look forward to hearing from you!
I have dual citizenship of Britain and New Zealand. I grew up in England, and my…
I have dual citizenship of Britain and New Zealand. I grew up in England, and my first career was as a conservator of works of art, working at the British Museum in London, and the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, UK. I then retrained as a Homeopath, and came to New Zealand, where I lived and worked for the whole of the nineties. In 2000 I returned to England to help care for my aged parents. I am now retired, and have returned to New Zealand to live. In 2015 I house-sat for friends several times, and decided that house-sitting would be an excellent way of seeing the country before I settle. Visiting as a tourist only gives you a superficial experience of a place, whereas house-sitting gives you a chance to really taste what it's like to live there. With the bonus of staying in real homes and having the companionship of the animals who belong there. I began house-sitting through websites at the beginning of 2016, mostly in the North Island. I love animals, and they are usually drawn to me. I get on well with dogs, but cats are my favourite. One of the things I enjoy about animals is that they each have their own personality, their likes and dislikes, and their preferred way of going about things, so I enjoy getting to know them. I believe animals can sense what sort of person you are, and I think that they can sense that I am kind and caring and competent, which helps them to relax and feel safe with me, confident that all their needs will be met. If it would help to give you peace of mind about the wellbeing of your pets, I would be happy to keep in touch regularly by email. I was a home-owner in England, so I know how important it is for a home-owner to feel that their home is in good hands - that it is kept safe, secure, clean, and well looked after; that its contents are treated with respect and care. And that if any problems arise, they will be dealt with promptly and appropriately. I believe that I am respectful, well-organised and meticulous, and also a good problem-solver, so I think your home would be in good hands. What about my personal attributes? I'm a single woman without children or pets of my own; I don't drink alcohol or smoke; I'm a driver with a clean license: I'm not a party person - I enjoy solitude and peaceful surroundings and I love walking in the countryside or by the sea. Although retired, I am healthy, strong and active, and I'm generally a happy person. I think your animals would feel happy in my company.
Hello, My name is Claire, my husband is Brent and our two daughters are Pippa a…
Hello, My name is Claire, my husband is Brent and our two daughters are Pippa and Sophie (12 and 11) soon to be 12 and 13 early March. Are you seeking to find a happy, reliable, careful and kind family to look after your home and pets? We would be very happy to look after them for you? We are good communicators and will make sure we are in contact whenever you need us to be. We have been house sitting for a few years now (since we came to NZ in 2011) and we love to look after other peoples houses, keeping them clean and tidy, paying attention to what your needs are as the owners, very happy to liaise and keep in contact regularly if that is your need, we do not smoke or drink alcohol and as I mentioned we enjoy looking after pets too! I grew up with dogs, English Setter, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. My family all had dogs, West Highland Terriers, Labrador, Springer Spaniels. We as a family have looked after a Cavoodle, a cute tabby cat called Mocha, lived around cows and sheep 'like totally in your back yard' - heaps of fun! A black fish called Abraham and an orange fish called Sarah. Also a Tortoise called Wilhelmina who was 80 something, and she is still alive! Last year we looked after a beautiful dog called Jasmine and 3 cats, Poppy, Simon and Della, they were a joy to look after and we did not want to say good bye! We were granted our Homeschool Exemption Certificates from the Ministry of Education January 2018 and we are enjoying our homeschool journey. Our girls are currently learning the piano, Pippa = flute and Sophie = cello. I am English and my husband is a Kiwi, although I am a Kiwi too since November 2016 (yaaay!) When we came to NZ we looked after a couple of Open Home properties on Waiheke Island (Palm Beach and Hillside) and liaised well with Bayleys Real Estate. In 2012 we moved to Ashhurst, Palmerston North, we looked after our Church Pastors home for 6 months while him and his family went away to America on furlough. Also looked after a beautiful 5 bedroom farm house in Pohangina, girls were given a couple of sheep to look after too! We were with our Landlords from 2014 - 2017 and had a lovely time looking after their property. From early December 2019 - mid January we are looking after two lovely dogs, a bichon frise / maltese cross and a Labrador/Rottweiller cross, We had lots of fun taking them to the beach every day, Bossley especially loved as many sticks as possible to be thrown into the sea, loved looking after these two. If you would like us to look after your animals and your home while you are away then we would love to hear from you. Warm regards, Claire & Brent
My name is Sophie. I am originally from England but mostly lived in Australia b…
My name is Sophie. I am originally from England but mostly lived in Australia before moving to New Zealand for work 10 years ago. I had intended to stay for two years but New Zealand has grown on me. Since moving here, I have been employed by the Department of Corrections as a psychologist. I am currently on 12 months leave this year to do some further studying and have the opportunity to get to know New Zealand better. During this time, I have been volunteering for the SPCA and have gained a certificate in animal care. Given my current situation, I will have a lot of time to be able to care for and provide company for your pets. Growing up, we always had cats as pets, either rescued from hardship or they just wandered into our lives. I have had both dogs and cats as pets in my adult life and have done quite a bit of house sitting for friends with pets or looked after their animals in my own home while they were away. If I were to house sit for you, you can expect me to treat your home with respect and to look after your pets as you want them to be looked after and with a lot of love.
I am a trust lawyer by trade having lived in Japan, the Cook Islands and the Bri…
I am a trust lawyer by trade having lived in Japan, the Cook Islands and the British Virgin Islands for most of the last 20 years but have returned to NZ (hopefully) permanently. For the last year I have run a trust company in Auckland but have left it to become “my own boss” and am setting up a trust consultancy business. This can be done almost exclusively online and I wish to reconnect with NZ whilst doing so and revisit the country. Wherein I was told about housesitting and thought it would be an ideal way to do so especially as I have such flexibility at the moment. Growing up in Morrinsville there were always animals around. Plus we guinea pigs, goats and Siamese cats (very sensitive eaters). My last girlfriend in the BVI had a lovely dog Georgie who I looked after many times and would regularly walk. She was a rescue dog and sadly had been abused so we had to be quite careful with her. I am reliable and very punctual (I blame my time in Japan). If I say something I will do it. I will look after your home and pets as if they were my own. I am truly looking forward to this adventure and thank you for being a part of it with me.
Dear Sir/Madam, We are Yu Hosoya and Carlos Garcia and we want to introduce our…
Dear Sir/Madam, We are Yu Hosoya and Carlos Garcia and we want to introduce ourselves to you so you can judge whether we are good candidates to be your house sitters. Carlos is 35 years old and he was born in Colombia and grew up in a farm during his childhood. He was around animals all the time and he has always felt comfortable with them. Being in charge of the animals in the farm (that numbered to about 30 chickens, a Siamese cat, a black retriever and a great Dane) was a family endeavor, but Carlos would be in charge of feeding the pets, cleaning after them, and playing with them tirelessly. During his years in university, his family moved to the city. All the animals had already passed away by then, but the family saw the need in having a new pet, since they were so used to having animals before. This is how Carlos’ family got to adopt a beautiful puppy (a mongrel) which he himself had the honor to name, and this is how Candy (because she was really sweet) became part of the family. Carlos would make sure she got her daily exercise and would walk her regularly. Carlos always thought he was more a ‘dog’ person, but after meeting Yu and after starting to live together, he got to discover the ‘inner’ cat-lover within himself. It is a pleasure for him to visit Yu’s relatives and spend hours playing with the felines in their homes, and when those relatives are away on holidays, he acts as an assistant in the caring for the pets, checking on them, providing food, and clean water and disposing of their waste matter. Apart from that, Carlos has lived with roommates in various occasions, in Australia where he studied his Master of Arts and Japan where he has lived for seven years now, and he holds in high regard others’ spaces, keeping living quarters organized and clean and, above all, respecting privacy and personal intimacy, especially when he is the guest. Now that Carlos has planned on having a personal ‘sabbatical’ time for himself, he has decided to explore New Zealand a little better. In his second visit, he wants to spend three months living in this beautiful nation and house-sitting would-be an invaluable help during his travels. Yu Hosoya is from Japan and she has always been surrounded by pets. Ever since she was little, she has always had either dogs or cats at home. Her pet history as far back as she can remember starts with Fuuba (an Airedale Terrier) and Jane (Golden Retriever). In one of her earliest memories, Yu and her mother and younger sister used to take him to the park along with Fuuba and Jane’s offspring, Jake. They were all loved by the family and stayed with them until they passed away from old age. However, there has always been an extra member of the family in the form of a loved pet. The current dogs at home are Stanley (Italian Greyhound) who is 14 years of age and Kiichi (mix) who is 11 years old now. We used to take Satanley to a pet restaurant in our town, but now he stays mostly at home because of his advanced age. Kiichi came to the family when he was 6 months old and he is very active, we play with him in the front yard and Yu was in charge of cleaning his house and feeding him. Apart from the dogs, Yu has also had a cat as a personal companion. Tessu has been with her since she was a very young kitten, and they have been inseparable since the beginning. Yu has cared for Tessu all by herself for 14 years now. Lastly, it is worth to mention Ruby, Yu’s little hamster. She got it when Yu was about nine years old. Ruby lived with Yu for about two years. Ruby was Yu’s first pet, and she would love to tend for it. She loved feeding Ruby sunflower seeds and see how it put it in her big cheeks. Yu also loved cleaning Ruby’s house and she even made a comfy carpet for it in its cage made out of newspaper. Also, the sound of the hamster exercising was of great relief for Yu at the end of her day.
My name is Rodney and after many years of business ownership and a busy lifestyl…
My name is Rodney and after many years of business ownership and a busy lifestyle, it's time for me to settle down and enjoy all the wonderful things semi retired life has to offer me. I am a single gentleman who has had the opportunity to do some house sitting for several familys both here and overseas. I have begun to enjoy this experience, having the freedom to travel and explore different areas of our country and the islands with all the home comforts and without the accomodation bills! I have always owned and loved the company of pets however at my age having the full time responsibility of pet ownership is a lot to take on, house sitting gives me the opportunity to enjoy the comfort of a furry friend, and keeps them happy and active while their owners are away! I have had cats and dogs in the city and also spent a lot of time on a farm taking care of stock so I am comfortable with animals of all shapes, sizes and energy levels! At home I enjoy gardening and have always taken great pride in my properties, I love to cook and I keep a very tidy household and you will know that when I am looking after your home, I will treat it with respect. Your pets, property and plants will be well taken care of as if they were my own. I hope you think of me for your next house sitting opportunity, please feel free to look at my references and I hope to have the privilege of taking care of your property and pets in future!
Hi there! My name is Geri. I am a kind, trustworthy, honest person and a good…
Hi there! My name is Geri. I am a kind, trustworthy, honest person and a good human being. I love being around animals. When I was a child we had a cat, guinea pigs, chickens and a budgie. Our chickens were free range. I always helped with looking after them and spending time with them. You can expect me to treat your home with respect. I have very good standards of cleanliness so your house will be clean and tidy upon your return. I am a mature, sensible person who takes responsibilities seriously. I would take care of your pets as if they were my own and give them lots of love and attention. I like to walk every day so if you have a dog I can take him/her with me on my walks. I am for the most part a Wellington girl but have spent approximately 11 yrs overseas when I was younger. I have a small Teleco related business that I have had for many years which I can operate this from anywhere in New Zealand as location is not an issue. This allows me to be mobile and travel. I have been house sitting for friends and stayed in a number of different types of houses and flats but would like to have my own place again in the near future. In the meantime I am enjoying travelling and staying at different places around New Zealand and meeting new people. I would love to meet you and your pets and hope that you will consider me as your housesitter. Yours sincerely Geri