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Kaitaia
Being the last major settlement before you head to the top of New Zealand, Kaitaia is a special place to live in and visit.
Northland
Northland’s temperate climate has long attracted people seeking to relax. Known as the Winterless North, Northland is popular with surfers, divers, and anyone who loves great beaches.
There are plenty of these in Northland, including the famous Ninety Mile Beach. You can also journey to Cape Reinga. It is here, at the northern most tip of New Zealand, that you get to see the amazing meeting of the Pacific Ocean and Tasman Sea.
Your Northland visit should also include a tour of the Waitangi Treaty House, where you will learn about the signing of the most significant document in New Zealand history.
If you want to house sit somewhere stunning and relaxing, then Northland should definitely be on your list of places to consider.
Hi, I am 27 years old, and I have been working for the New Zealand Defence Force…
Hi, I am 27 years old, and I have been working for the New Zealand Defence Force for the past ten years. I am working in Whangarei for a short six month period, until Dec 2020. I have previous house sitting experience with family and friends, including house sitting and caring for another military members German Shepard for 6 months, while the owner was deployed overseas in 2019. I grew up on a farm in Northland with an array of pets and farm animals, so I am happy and capable to look after whatever pets you may have. I am currently living on the family farm, and am just interested in some different scenery for the duration of my time in Northland. I am focused on my own extramural study, so will be actively present during any house sits, and am absolutely committed to leaving your home immaculate, and keeping any pets happy, while you are away.
Michael and I are a middle aged, kiwi couple who own and manage a quality, short…
Michael and I are a middle aged, kiwi couple who own and manage a quality, short-stay accommodation business in Auckland. We're clean, tidy, respectful people who have raised a family and know how to keep a house in good working order. When we're not servicing our Auckland houses, we live mostly at our holiday home up in Snells Beach, but we have family and friends in Auckland and are wishing to spend more time in the city. Michael grew up on a dairy farm and is comfortable caring for all livestock. He even helped run the neighbours piggery when he was 12! The family always had pet cats and working dogs and of course chickens! I grew up in the city and we always had a pet cat along with budgies and rabbits. My dad was a biology teacher so we also unfortunately got the lab rats to take care of in the school holidays... Michael and I have had many cats and dogs over the years while raising our children, and though we have none of our own at this stage in our lives, we're always very happy to look after someone else's pets while they take a break. We do a lot of our work from home and will keep your pet company during the day and through the night. As landlords ourselves, we understand how important it is to find people who will take the same great care of your animals and your property that you do! Michael and Diana
Thank you for requesting our information. We are active "senior citz". and sinc…
Thank you for requesting our information. We are active "senior citz". and since retiring a few years ago have discovered the love for travel both here in NZ and the Pacific Islands. In 2019 we spent four months in Luganville, Vanuatu doing voluntary work in one of the primary schools there. We had just started on the "house sit" adventure before heading overseas, and found that we really loved it especially the responsibility and trust given by the pet and home owners. All domestic animals - dogs, cats, birds, fish, pet sheep, horses, chickens, even Kune kune pigs etc. are very special to us but find the most pleasure is in the care and the company of dogs. We walked SPCA Rescue dogs on a weekly basis before leaving for Vanuatu. 2020 has been a very trying time for everyone which made us put our travel / house and pet care plans on hold until now. We travel with our own caravan - (sleeping -and eating accommodation) - and would need space for that also connection to power and water, and the use of bathroom/laundry facilities. To us the most important part of a house-sit is the care of your home and animals, they would be our top priority.
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 am a gypsy by heart - happy to live out of a suitcase and explore my own backy…
I am a gypsy by heart - happy to live out of a suitcase and explore my own backyard (since the world is shut off). I am an animal lover so much so I am even vegetarian. I love the outdoors and going for walks/ hikes in my spare time. I started house sitting about 5 years ago for various friends and friends of friends who had heard about me. My presence has made angry cats learn how to love. I have only looked after cats (up to 6 at a time so the amount of animals isn't an issue) however, I have owned dogs in the past so I am very experienced when it comes to being around animals. As well as this, other experiences catering to large quantities of animals include volunteering at a cat rescue a few times a year. If I were chosen as your house sitter, you would find your home cleaner than the way you found it and your pets looked after and loved in your absence.
Hi I've owned dogs when I had a growing family: Gypsy a cocker spaniel, and Pepp…
Hi I've owned dogs when I had a growing family: Gypsy a cocker spaniel, and Peppi, a terrier mix, but haven't had a dog since my children left home. I've also had cats but those too are over a decade ago. I love to walk for at least an hour daily, and would enjoy taking your for walks each day. I also enjoy playing with animals and observing their different personalities and behaviors. As I haven't had a pet since my children grew up I enjoy the opportunity of being with others' pets. The photo in my profile is me playing with Bella, my friend Chris's dog who I will be looking after when he goes overseas in June / July. I've owned my own home since I was 21, have qualifications in landscape design, enjoy gardening and am used to maintaining and looking after a house. I have my own business as a communications consultant/writer and so can housesit and work from anywhere in New Zealand.
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.
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
Very clean, tidy responsible - well travelled single man working freelance in th…
Very clean, tidy responsible - well travelled single man working freelance in the film industry (based in New Zealand and London). I often have time between work projects (ranging from a week to a few months) where it would be lovely to lead more of a structured domestic lifestyle, including dog walking/pet care as I love being around animals; with plenty of experience in caring for the pets of family and friends. I am based in Wellington (NZ Permanent Resident) & London (UK Citizen), but happy to consider house sitting placements across New Zealand to experience living in new areas. I have travelled around both North and South Islands extensively for work, and pleasure.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about me, and the opportunity to become …
Thank you for taking the time to learn about me, and the opportunity to become your personal housesitter. I am on the good side of 40 with a big love of animals, travelling and new places. I enjoy walking,tramping and light gardening. I am a qualified vet nurse with over 15 years experience, Im looking for something new and interesting with a way to see our beautiful country bit by bit. House sitting would give me different scenery and a glimpse of something new along with feeling I can really help someone else. I have my own home and understand how important it is to feel that your property is in safe hands while you are away. I also have a mature cat i rescued at work and hand raised so i know that animals are part of the family. I am very honest and reliable so you can walk away and have that piece of mind. I welcome any questions you might have and look forward to hearing from you in due course. Kind regards Keryn Simson.
Hi. Super Clara here. I have been house-sitting for over ten years through priva…
Hi. Super Clara here. I have been house-sitting for over ten years through private contacts ( references available). I am a grandmother with a brood of two 9 &12;. I have just left a full-time position as a dental assistant/reception (13 years) for a slightly slower pace of life. I can do dental temping as and when I require within normal daytime hours but would not work during house sits if it was not suitable . If the sit is well outside of Auckland, I have a little holiday. I also have a 7 M motor camper that allows even more freedom. I am extremely clean and tidy and would look after your pets as if they were my own. I have had experience with horses and chicken and can ride a quad motorbike to deliver hay to cows etc. I am prepared to travel outside of Auckland to more rural settings for longer times. I like to think that I am level headed and can cope with most situations that arise. Cheers Claire
I am a budding writer, travelling and returning home from time to time, as I ga…
I am a budding writer, travelling and returning home from time to time, as I gathering stories, house and pet sitting to continue writing. My preference is for house sits that are of longer duration, but will consider other opportunities as well. As a previous home and pet owner, I know how important it is to have a home looked lived in and pets well cared for. My green thumb is not too bad either. I am happy to say "Hi" to your neighbours if you are friendly with them so they are happy with a new person in their neighbourhood as well. I have experience with cats and dogs, chickens the odd fish and one snail... I am very happy to have a pet curled up on my lap - if they want to! I will be writing from home, so there most of the day to keep pets company and well loved. I am an easy going, friendly person who is clean and tidy and appreciates a clean and tidy home to sit. I am security conscious and happy to water your plants as well. I look forward to meeting with you via Skype or WhatsApp Video Calling to chat further. Warmest, Tracey
Hi there, We are a professional couple (Deputy principal and teacher) with 2 yo…
Hi there, We are a professional couple (Deputy principal and teacher) with 2 young children (6yrs and 3yrs), who are in school and daycare during the week. We are active, love the outdoors and love animals. We are happy to look after any pets. Our youngest child is very gentle with pets, as is our eldest who is very used to animals. She likes to help us feed, wash and take care of them, and where appropriate, take them for walks. Rochelle was bought up on a farm and is comfortable with livestock and farm dogs. We have had pets before, including 2 shih tzu dogs, which we bred from for a number of years, so are used to dogs of all ages. We are also equally comfortable looking after cats. We maintain a clean and tidy household and will respect any property that we are in. We will take great care of your home and love your pets like our own. Kind Regards, Shane and Rochelle
We are an active retired couple who enjoy walking and tramping throughout New Ze…
We are an active retired couple who enjoy walking and tramping throughout New Zealand. House sitting for us is a way of experiencing different areas of the country and being a part of a community while we care for your home and pets. While Ron was a visiting professor at University of Auckland for a year we did two long-term house sits, one of which included caring for a cat. Ron is a retired engineering professor. Now his "work" is completing construction of the home we live in. Alma is a retired nurse. We love animals. We both grew up with pet dogs. When we had our own children we had family dogs and chickens. After our boys left for university, our third dog died. Being retired we decided not to get another pet as we planned to do extended travel. From time to time when we have travelled we have had house-sitters in our house and understand the importance of having trust in the people who stay in your home and care for your pets. We will work to ensure that your home and pets are well cared for.
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 a single Mature Woman with with adult children who are happily living their…
I am a single Mature Woman with with adult children who are happily living their own lives in Hamilton and Auckland. I worked for many years in the Hair and Beauty industry as a Hairdresser and Beauty therapist. I have owned business and employed staff in the past. I now work remotely for a septic tank cleaning company doing telemarketing and database management. During the Covid lockdown I revived my crafting stills creating some interesting upcycling projects. I had been asked by friends to housesit and care for their pets. It seemed a natural progression to I chose to housesit in anticipation of travelling and I joined an international housesitting site, meeting some fabulous people whilst in the UK in 2018. Many of these people I am still in contact with. On my return to New Zealand my desire to travel remained so I continued to move around seeing more of our beautiful Aotearoa. Among the animals I have cared for cats both indoor and outdoor, dogs large and small young and old, chickens ducks and fish and also some livestock. Returning to housesits many times means I have developed some great friendships with both the animals and their owners, and also in some cases neighbors and friends in communities. I look forward to meeting you your animals and experiencing the area that you call home.