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Flat Bush
The south-east Auckland suburb of Flat Bush is an area that’s seen rapid growth of homes and population in recent years.
South Auckland
South Auckland is known for its strong cultural diversity, creativity and community spirit. It is a place of great tradition and strength, and is well placed for people wanting to head out into the more rural parts of Auckland, or head south into Waikato and beyond.
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I decided to become a pet sitter because I love animals and I can take my work o…
I decided to become a pet sitter because I love animals and I can take my work office anywhere. I’m confident in looking after Dogs of any size and have no issues walking and sticking to their routine. I’ve also confident to give medicine to both cats and dogs and I have the ability to transport pets to the vet if that was needed. If I was to house sit for you, you can rest assure, your animals would be loved as I would care for them as if they were my own.
Hello there! My name is Pia Bacino, 29 year old female, lover of the simple an…
Hello there! My name is Pia Bacino, 29 year old female, lover of the simple and meaningful things in life! I am a full time photographer - weddings over the summer and photographer for businesses in the winter. It's a joy to live a flexible life and be able to house sit for people all across New Zealand. I’ve been house sitting a little over a year now and have had the pleasure of taking care of large and small dogs, cats, horses, sheep and cows. I have loved every single home and enjoyed meeting new owners and falling in love with furry friends... and taking photos of them. During the week, I am found editing and planning new weddings from home or from cafes. On weekends, if I am not shooting, I enjoy hiking, grabbing coffee with a friend or attending creative pottery classes. I am down to earth, relational, tidy and creative. I do not smoke or drink and enjoy rather relaxing, reading, writing, playing guitar, playing board games and walking. I take owners trust seriously and always strive to keep owners in the loop at all times by providing photos and updates. I would LOVE to meet you and connect with you, hear your story and know what is important to you. Above all, I want you to feel reassured that your home and furry friends are safe, comfortable and being loved on. I look forward to hearing from you! Pia
I am a young at heart, mature and responsible travel loving adventurer. I lov…
I am a young at heart, mature and responsible travel loving adventurer. I love animals and have had a variety of pets including dogs, cats, fish and birds including chickens, so I understand how hard it can be when you have to leave them with strangers. I used to regularly look after my landlady's pets including a Shitzu, 3 cats, a parrot, a cockatiel and a canary, and I used to run my own cleaning business, so you will come back to a house at least as clean as I found it. My background is in nursing so I am used to administering medication, including insulin, to people and would be willing to learn to administer it to pets if required. In my current business as a freelance Proofreader and Editor all I need is a WiFi connection and I can work from anywhere, which means that your pets will be seeing a lot of me, so more cuddles and exercise for everyone, and more security for your home and for your peace of mind. Previously I worked for nursing and care agencies which involved working in residential homes caring for people, frequently in new environments, so I am used to being able to quickly assess my surroundings and situations and deal with the unexpected when necessary. Every job I have had has required a police check due to the nature of my profession so rest assured that I am responsible and trustworthy. I retired last year so I have plenty of spare time on my hands and am available at fairly short notice. I look forward to meeting you and caring for your home and pets. Regards Jan
Hi...I am retired and a widow. At present am house sitting a life style block s…
Hi...I am retired and a widow. At present am house sitting a life style block so shift sheep, collect eggs, use ride on mower, and garden. This is due to finish in the next few months so am looking for a new adventure. I have two children who both life in London. I enjoy walking. And watching sports.
Hi There, We love looking after pets of all shapes & sizes and have been doing …
Hi There, We love looking after pets of all shapes & sizes and have been doing so house sitting full time since February 2018. Having grown up in both urban & rural environments we are constantly asked to look after peoples pets & homes and if it wasn't for the need for us to relocate up to Auckland we would certainly be settled with some pets of our own. We moved up to Auckland to pursue some career opportunities which came up somewhat out of the blue and hence we have decided to make the move with only our suitcases to our name and house sitting enables us to save some money on rent and have fun looking after some wonderful animals. We have been together for over 8 years, originally from being swept up in the Rugby World Cup spirit in 2011, before following the All Blacks to England to defend their title in 2015, and we now have our eyes set on heading to Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup - hence our need to save our pennies! My girlfriend is obsessed with cats and loves playing with dogs and I myself one day dream of owning a Dachshund once we return to our home in the South. As well as getting to look after some amazing homes & animals house sitting also gives us the opportunity to see all corners of the Auckland and we are not afraid of a decent commute where necessary. We look forward to meeting you and your pets and hope that you will consider us as your house sitters. Many Thanks, Elliot & Sam
I am a very fit and active retiree. I left the workforce five years ago to trav…
I am a very fit and active retiree. I left the workforce five years ago to travel to various parts of the world, including some of NZ which I hadn’t yet been to. I have been involved in sport all my life and interested in organics and sustainabilities for many years, so decided to become a Woofer (Willing Worker On Organic Farms). I have thoroughly enjoyed all my placements in NZ, Australia, USA and Portugal. I have visited places and met people that I would never had the chance as a tourist and learnt about growing fruits, vegetables and raising animals in an totally organic and sustainable manner. I have looked after many animals and learnt how to give back to the land for future harvests. Three years ago in 2018 I bought a lifestyle property in the Far North, so have not been able to travel as much, or housesit as I used to, while working hard on my land. Now however I have more spare time, & look forward to being able to travel in NZ. I currently work on my orchard of 100+ trees of every description imaginable, & 4 large vegetable plots. I farm totally organically, eat in season, & am self sufficient(++) with fruit, vegetables & eggs from my 8 chickens. I am able to swap my excesses for milk, meat, cheese & bread! I feel very fortunate. I also have extra acreage which I use for growing grass, (local farmer makes hay in summer), & a smaller area where another farmer runs 20 sheep ( most ready to lamb in August), & 100 chickens. I have also done two caminos (long walks) in both France, and Portugal into Spain. These were 750 and 700km respectively, in 2014 & 2017. My most recent was from Lisbon, Portugal to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. I have been a proud homeowner since 1980. As a house sitter, you will have someone with old fashion values of care & respect for your property, a good work ethic, totally reliable & honest. As for pets, when my children were growing up, we had a Staffordshire bull terrier, rabbits, cats, cockatiel and baby goats. Currently I have 8 chickens. While woofing I have looked after lots of dogs, cats, goats (learnt to milk), chickens, ducks, pigs, cows, and loved all those times. My woofing hosts would sometimes leave me to house sit at weekends, or in one case, for 10 days when an unavoidable event happened. On that occasion I looked after a small farmlet of goats, cows chickens, vegetable garden, orchard....the entire property. I loved the challenge and was totally equal to the task of overall management. I love outdoors work. Obviously I enjoy walking, so dogs love me for their twice daily long walks. I do hope you will consider me for your housesit. Judy
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 vegan. 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 looked after cats (up to 6 at a time ) & dogs in the past so I am very experienced when it comes to being around animals. As well as this, other experiences include catering to large quantities of animals. An example of this is when I volunteer at a cat rescue whenever I am in Auckland. 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.
Hello, we are Daphne and Kevin! We work mostly online, Daphne as Copywriter and…
Hello, we are Daphne and Kevin! We work mostly online, Daphne as Copywriter and SEO manager and Kevin as Freelancer, so 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 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, reading, and we love cooking big healthy meals with lots of vegetables. With plenty of experience in hospitality, operations, and house/pet-sitting 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
Single, wishing to save for retirement, interested in travelling around NZ. C…
Single, wishing to save for retirement, interested in travelling around NZ. Country upbringing, practical, reliable, security conscious, domestically tidy and economical with utilities. Ex business administrator. Previous experience has included, home security three months, various cat and dog house sits. Ex owner of two dogs, three cats. Semi-retired which enables me to care for pets and property on a full time basis whilst you're away.
Hi There, I am a mature (43) female who loves spending time in a yoga/Pilates s…
Hi There, I am a mature (43) female who loves spending time in a yoga/Pilates studio, our running up mountains or cuddled up on a couch watching TV. I work during the day as a Administration Manager for a large Transport Company. I also work part time doing Administration for one of the studios I exercise in (This is web based work that can be done from anywhere). My family home is in Ruakaka and I house sit in Auckland during the week so that I can work in Auckland. I am however happy to spend weekends in Auckland when I am house-sitting as it gives me a chance to do more yoga. I have been house sitting previously looking after chickens, cats, dogs, fish, turtles. I have looked after animals that required medication and also a dog that had Separation Anxiety Disorder. I have looked after Corgis, Collies, large poodles. I love both large and small dogs and enjoy getting out for daily walks. I am described in my references by homeowners as trustworthy, reliable, quiet and diligent who has a high respect to animal care. I look forward to hearing from you. Regards Cat.
We always had dogs and cats when I was growing up so I'm comfortable with having…
We always had dogs and cats when I was growing up so I'm comfortable with having them around and looking after their needs. I house-sat for some friends and their two beautiful dogs over the winter of 2018 and decided I wanted to continue doing it for others. I'm a self-employed entrepreneur and can work online from anywhere. I enjoy the variety of moving around and experiencing different places. Because I work from home I'm able to be there a lot of the time to keep an eye on things and keep your pets company. I'm tidy, self-sufficient and responsible with other people's property. My motto is 'leave things the way I found them'. I look forward to meeting your beloved pets :-)
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.
At present I am between houses and I enjoy animals. I was brought up on a farm …
At present I am between houses and I enjoy animals. I was brought up on a farm with a variety of animals and have had animals all through my family life including taking care of pets in various Childcare Centres including ponies, cows, sheep, hens, geese, cats. dogs, guinea pigs, pet rabbits, frogs, budgies and gold fish. I have housesat with pets for friends over the past 4 years. I will take care of your house and pets as if they were my own. I enjoy the seeing the changes taking place in the garden.
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.
Hi Everyone, My name is Trish I am an outgoing friendly mature female. I was bo…
Hi Everyone, My name is Trish I am an outgoing friendly mature female. I was born in Taupo, NZ, having spent most of my life living in Auckland with a couple of years here and there living in Western Australia and Melbourne. Since 2010 I have been studying part-time and working full-time, my goal in doing this is to progress towards a complete career change which I am slowly working towards. I love visiting people's homes, I am always fascinated by the architecture & design of a home, and the many varied ways of furnishing a home. When I look back on my life I realise that I have been a house sitter for quite a number of years dating back to when I was around 19, along with one of my best friends we looked after a house for an older married couple with children and pets that we knew that had gone away for a couple of days. I have had nothing but great experiences with past house sitting and looking after pets, children and occasionally the elderly as well. I grew up with 2 cats, a dog and goldfish, this experience has enriched my life in some many ways. I love pets having had cats and dogs of my own in the past. I am fairly quiet and I work regular hours in the CBD. Being quite a private person myself I am very respectful of people's privacy and belongings and therefore I would treat your pets and your home with the utmost respect. I appreciate the time you took in reading this, have a wonderful day. Kind Regards Trish
I am a female professional. I aspire to emotional, spiritual and physical well-b…
I am a female professional. I aspire to emotional, spiritual and physical well-being. I study I work and I care for homes. I love animals, they talk to me. I treat them as I would like to be treated. I have house-sat in Perth, Melbourne and my home town Gisborne. I will care for your home as if it were mine. I value your dedication to quality of life and loving care for your home and pets. I offer you commitment, safety, and the knowledge that all is well, for your/my home and your/my pets.