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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.
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.
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. Last year 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 pe 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 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.
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.
Hi , Our names are Allen and Lyn Larkan , 59 and 69 respectively. Retired act…
Hi , Our names are Allen and Lyn Larkan , 59 and 69 respectively. Retired active couple,citizens of New Zealand ,immigrated to New Zealand 19 years ago from South Africa ,lived in Auckland for 14 years before retiring to a lifestyle block in the Doubtless Bay area 4 years ago.We have a small flock of sheep and free range chickens . We enjoy the outdoors camping and boating .We both play Lawn Bowls and Allen plays a bit of Golf. We love traveling around New Zealand so are more than happy to house sit and look after your pets and anything else for you while you are away . We are a responsible and respectful couple who are more than happy to look after your property and pets while you are away. We are also very friendly and trustworthy and your pets will enjoy our company just as much as we will enjoy theirs. Please have a look through our references and we would love to meet you and your pets and hope that you will consider us as your housesitters. Allen and Lyn Larkan
Hi there, My name is Branka and my husbands name is Tomislav. We are NZ Citizens…
Hi there, My name is Branka and my husbands name is Tomislav. We are NZ Citizens. We are homebodies. Taking house sitting very seriously Love to travel in our age and keep active and at the same time have a lots of animal friends all over the world. Love to meet new people which usually become friends. My experience in medicine makes it possible for me to give medicine and injections to sick pets. We have experience with young and old pets, with dogs,cats and sick pets. We are very reliable and honest people and will treat your home as our own. Last two years we were house sitting in Australia, NZ, Slovenia and Spain. Kind Regards
My husband, Gordon and I are retired dairy farmers. We love all animals and hav…
My husband, Gordon and I are retired dairy farmers. We love all animals and have years of experience with farm animals as well as pets. Gordon has been a sheep shearer as well as having a small piggery. We would love life style blocks and rural areas. We would care for your home and animals like they were our own. We do not have our own pets In New Zealand as we travel when we can. When not travelling and in New Zealand we also reside at our holiday home in Bali where we have 4 cats. Two local cats and two beautiful Persians. We often mind family dogs. In the past we have had cats, chickens, pigs, lambs. As well as all our dairy stock. Gordon is a very good handy man and is good at repairing things. In my working life I worked as a care giver and house cleaner as well as helping with the dairy farm. I am happy to nurse sick or old animals. We are both very tidy and conscientious workers. Our aim with house sitting is to spend time in different parts of New Zealand and experience and enjoy caring for another person’s world. We have experience locally with house sitting for friends and family but would like to spread our wings.
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!
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
Hi there, Willie and I have recently retired, and are enjoying travelling around…
Hi there, Willie and I have recently retired, and are enjoying travelling around New Zealand housesitting for friends and homeowners. We have been house sitting for 2 years now and have met some awesome characters and cherished pets. Sometimes it’s hard to leave!! Prior to 2017 we lived in Australia for the last 35 years. We own a home on the Gold Coast that is tenanted and some land near Hervey Bay Qld AUS. Willie was born in Australia and I was born in Whakatane NZ. Willie was a jockey in Australia in the 80/90ies and then ventured into a lawn mowing business, and produce delivery amongst other things. I was working in the thoroughbred horse racing industry for 35 years. We enjoy walking, gardening, horse racing, and keeping fit and active outdoors. We both grew up on farms, so know how to ride horses, bikes, drive tractors, trucks etc. We are huge animal lovers, and have looked after many different animals over the years including dogs, cats, pigs, sheep, cattle, deer, horses, alpaca, goats, chickens, ducks etc. We are very adaptable to different situations and enjoy life’s challenges as they arrive. We are happy to work on properties if needed. Both fit, active, social drinkers and non smokers. We are very security conscious, and will treat your home and pets with great care and respect. We would be happy to drop you at the airport if needed. Look forward to hearing from you. Kind Regards Willie and Chris
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.
Since my wife died early last year. I am in the process of relocating from Cook…
Since my wife died early last year. I am in the process of relocating from Cook Islands where I have all my assets including a house that I own. Until I have liquidated my assets, it would be convenient for me to do housesitting. I have had several pets before both dogs and cats. My late wife and I did 3 months house sitting for a cat in Glen Innes in 1975. I will keep the home clean and tidy for the owners, forward mail and email if required and also see to it that bills are paid on time.
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
I am an older single lady, a retired teacher, with 2 adult children living in Au…
I am an older single lady, a retired teacher, with 2 adult children living in Auckland. I am used to having a cat (moggie) and dog (black labrador) at home, but also have experience looking after other people's families, pets, and gardens. I was brought up on a small farm, so am also familiar with chooks, pigs, dogs, cows, sheep and goats. I am reliable and honest, and I like animals and gardens, especially cats.. I will look after everything that belongs to you as if it were my own. I look forward to meeting you and your animal family!
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 Suzanne and I have been house sitting fulltime in Whangare…
Hi there! My name is Suzanne and I have been house sitting fulltime in Whangarei for over four years. I am a mature person on my own now, with no family ties. I have been lucky to have owned many dogs and cats over the years and in particluar, have had a real love of Tibetan Spaniels. The breeder of these wonderful little dogs trusted me to mind them. Nanki Poo was the best, he had won Best of Breed at Crufts. They are grand little dogs much loved by me I had a bulldog, Janice Joplan, she was full of personality and fun and a Shitz Tzu. They are all special and sadly missed. I particularly love dogs and I am very experienced in caring for them and knowing their needs. Until a few years ago, I lived in Auckland and have owned many properties including a house in Birkenhead with a swimming pool. I lived in Oceandowms Mt Maunganui for 7 years before moving to Whangarei. I have one daughter living in Auckland. My eldest daughter lived in the USA for many years and her children were all born there. Saddly I lost my eldest daughter to cancer in January 2014. I have three grandchildren all living in the USA.. My working background is 25 years in the I.T. industry working as a Contract Programmer and I.T. Manager for several mid range companies. I enjoyed working. I did 6 years selling Real Estate on the North Shore Auckland and 2 years at Mt Maunganui. Semi retired I worked 4 years as a Receptionist at the Emergency Dept. Tauranga Hospital. Currently I work as a Receptionist at the Emergency Dept. Whangarei Hospital. I am a part time shift worker, the latest shift being 9.30pm. Many of my shifts are from 4pm to 9.30pm. I work week on week off. Thank you for taking the time to consider my online profile. I am mature, reliable and would welcome the opportunity to take the stress out of your holiday by looking after your home and pets. Many of my house sitting jobs are repeats for the Nurses and Doctors I work with. I am very capable in caring for a variety of circumstances and pets needs. I can supply verbal references if required. calm seas and fair breezes Suzanne.