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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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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 healthy and able 65 year-old who never intends to retire. I am working on…
I am a healthy and able 65 year-old who never intends to retire. I am working on a research project that requires me to work from home, meaning I will be able to look after your house and pets, day and night. I house-sat in the early-2000s for two years during which time I house sat for around 25 clients. As such, I have a significant amount of experience and never once had a problem with clients, their pets or caring for their properties. The dog in the photo is Buddy, my sister's Labrador Border Collie-cross, which I have been exercising on Kuaotunu Beach. To be honest, housesitting alone, I would rather have the company of animals than not and this being the case, one has to care for them in the way they need caring for, re exercise, attention, company and food. I grew up on a farm, where we had a number of cats, dogs and horses, among other animals. I love animals so that is the always easy part the easy part of house sitting. You can be assured your pets will get the care you would want them to have. I believe with good communication good care of your property, plants and pets, you will always find your property just as you left it, and what is more, feel that if you needed a house sitter again I would be someone you could depend upon.
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.
Larry and I are a New Zealand retired professional couple who were sailing aroun…
Larry and I are a New Zealand retired professional couple who were sailing around the world. (Non-smokers). We came back to NZ at the end of March 2020 due to Covid19. Before we left NZ, we puppy walked for the RNZGDS for over 12 years, and successfully graduated 9 puppies that went onto become working guide dogs. Prior to embarking on our sailing journey, we lived on a 12 acre lifestyle block on the coast of Whangarei. We have raised many farm animals, including Indian runner ducks, chickens, sheep and steers. For several years we had a couple of horses that we rode. We have also had tropical fish, cats and birds (including looking after my mother's cockatoo when she went on holiday). We will love and care for your pets and home as if they were our own. Larry is not working and will be at home for most of the days. For more detailed information please see our profile and references.
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!
I am a 64 year old lady. I am a tidy gardener with attention to detail. Having r…
I am a 64 year old lady. I am a tidy gardener with attention to detail. Having recently moved towns, I have left behind 10 garden customers, mainly older people who are no longer physically able to tend their own gardens. I have especially enjoyed all their different gardens and also getting to know them all. For 19 years I managed our 100 acre beef farm while my husband did contract work while also home educating our 4 children. During these years, while the children were still at home, we had a number if cats which we all enjoyed. There was one which we especially loved. It was a large grey cat which my son named Chouna. Chouna lived for 12 years and it was a sad day when he died. I am an honest, trustworthy, tidy and clean person. Please feel free to call me referees and they will be only too happy to give a character reference for me.
To Whom it May Concern, Prior to retiring Brian was a Self Employed Builder/Comp…
To Whom it May Concern, Prior to retiring Brian was a Self Employed Builder/Company Director and I was an Office Administrator at a Primary School for 19 years. We spent 2 years exploring the South Island in our motorhome when we retired. We did numerous house sits during that time (but not through this website). They varied from 10 days to 7 weeks. We returned to 3 of these to do second sits while the owners traveled overseas. We cared for both dogs and cats. Some of which required medication daily. Before returning North we spent 4 months in the Marlborough Sounds doing 2 housesits for a second time at 2 different homes but neighbours. We have returned each year to housesit for these 2 households. We regularly housesit in Omokoroa for a couple who first contact us 3 years ago. We spend a lot of time on the road traveling NZ in our bus so would need space to park it if we come to your home? We are non smokers but do enjoy a glass of wine. Thank you for viewing our profile. If you would like more information please contact us. Regards, Brian Hart and Wendy Nicholson
My children and I lived on a 10 acre block in Waimauku for several years and car…
My children and I lived on a 10 acre block in Waimauku for several years and cared for a variety of animals including cats, dogs, hens, sheep, cows, and the occasional rabbit and duck! Because of Geoff's years spent at sea his opportunities to care for pets have been limited, but in his younger years his family owned cats, dogs and budgies. Geoff and I spend the summer months,October through to April, in New Zealand, which is when we are available for house sitting. We have a yacht berthed in Penang, Malaysia, and we are there during New Zealand's winter months. Geoff has spent nearly 13 years cruising in South East Asia, and I joined him in 2012. Geoff is a shipwright and is capable of servicing a wide range of appliances, machinery etc.He served in the New Zealand navy for 8 years and after leaving he worked as a commercial diver whilst building his first yacht. After sailing for many years in the Pacific, Australia, Africa and Europe, he settled in Brisbane, where he set up his shipwright business. He then built his second yacht and set sail for South East Asia. My previous working life involved a variety of positions, including working as a supervisor in a childcare centre in Waimauku, Auckland, and then as a sterile services technician at North Shore hospital in Auckland. I have two sons who live in the Netherlands and Belgium, and 1 grandson. Because of our lifestyle on the yacht we are organised and tidy in our habits. We enjoy exploring new environments, so house sitting promises to be a great way to meet new people, have some much-needed interaction with animals again, and reunite us with different parts of our country after being away for so many years. Although we are away from New Zealand at times, we are always able to participate in video calls via either Skype or What's App.
A monk with great habits whom will take good care of your animals and your prope…
A monk with great habits whom will take good care of your animals and your property Let me introduce myself: Until recently I lived in a devotional Hare Krishna Farm community. This was a life style devoted to giving service. I was looking after the community lunches, the kitchen, the temple and I set up the Wednesday and Saturday market stalls for our organic vegetables. I am still doing service for the community by setting up the Wednesday Farmers Market and buying provisions during the day, but have decided to spend more time closer to Nelson and I am currently working part time as a retail assistant at Pak'n Save in Richmond. I am mature both in age (60) and attitude. I was born in the Netherlands and live in NZ since 1989. My reason for house sitting and looking after your loved ones: I do not own my own home so I have been looking after other people's properties for a long time. I have looked after cats, dogs and cows. Animals always have a liking for me, they must sense my calm nature. Just recently I have been house-sitting a beautiful girl dog name Toffee and have been looking after her owners property, a luxury B&B in the Tasman District in New Zealand. This was a house-sit of a 100 days. This is one of three house-sits I have done in the last 3 years. I am good with cats too. Kitty a stray cat adopted by the B&B owners was part of the house-sitting arrangement. As for habits! I have great habits in being on time, doing the routine over and over again, in creating habits. I am fit, healthy and of sound mind. I am into daily activity focused on improving myself, the community and the planet. What you can expect from this man: he is kind and caring, he is calm under pressure, knows how and when to act when required, he is respectful to people and property, he leaves the place better then he found it.
Your pets will be well loved and nurtured and your home well cared for when you…
Your pets will be well loved and nurtured and your home well cared for when you choose me to look after things during your time away. Knowing your home is in the safe hands of mature, experienced sitter with good common sense and a can-do attitude to any issues that may arise, gives you the peace of mind needed to thoroughly enjoy your trip. Your pets will be snuggled as much as they wish, dogs enthusiastically walked if required and your valuable home treated with great respect. With experience in looking after and nurturing pets from 3kg Puppies to 500kg Horses, Chickens, Kittens and elderly Cats with very specific requirements and medications etc, your pets needs will be well catered for and they will feel safe and secure whilst you're away. Previous owners I have sat for (with & without pets) are happy to be contacted for references. Please feel free to call to chat about your sitting requirements to see if I may be of assistance to you. Warm regards Louise
Hi Siani and Guy here, happily marooned in New Zealand, the safest and most bea…
Hi Siani and Guy here, happily marooned in New Zealand, the safest and most beautiful country in the world, out of lock down, grateful to be healthy, fit and ready to help you with your homes and pets when you need. We are here for our first Winter in a few years comfortably travelling in own mobile home, “Lulu” the campervan. After living in Sydney for 30 years, we sold our apartment and have been following the summer around the planet for the past three years. Between New Zealand, Australia and Southern Spain. In fact normally, at this time of year , we'd be in a wee town in Southern Spain, working on an art project together and running a local guest house. The village is called Gaucin - a mountaintop Peublo Blanco in Andalucia - see here: https://www.andalucia.com/gaucin/home.htm . The guest house belongs to our friends a Dutch couple who have, moved back to Holland with their two young boys (now our god-sons). Happily, for the last two summer seasons, we’ve achieved a 5-star rating for them, which has led us to appreciate the responsibility of looking after someone else’s house & business. Guy has owned houses or apartments in Sydney and the UK, for over 40 years, & renovated 4 of them in that time, and our love of travel means that we have been on both sides of the fence, renting or arranging care for our own homes and pets while travelling elsewhere to do the same for someone else. We have always considered ourselves travellers rather than holiday makers, wanting to interact, get involved and experience local life wherever we go. We don’t have our own kids, so we have poured love into our pets. In Sydney it was Junebug (a small Abyssinian who ran the gauntlet of 100s of dogs being walked in the park next door, & thus became an extraordinary tree-climber) and in Spain it’s Mr Ripley - our jet black Spanish street rescue cat. ‘Señor Reeplee’ is a favourite with the kids on our tiny street because he’s like a dog - he wags his tail for joy. Rip also has a unique way of calming & befriending dogs… he sidles up then eases himself down in a relaxed & confident pose, unafraid to break eye-contact with the looming threat - it’s amazing to witness. (He also loves to ride inside Guy’s jacket, head only visible out the top, as he bikes down to our art studio… (there’s a photo somewhere, I think, on this site) After running our own businesses for twenty odd years in Sydney, Guy and I, now work together on our fine art and design projects . We are both used to working from home offices/ studios, are creatively minded about resolving problems and not shy, so we’ll be sure to make ourselves known to your local community/support, and ensure we have all relevant numbers for vets &/or for other social friends the animals have. We’ll keep in easy touch - as much as you wish - while you are away, so you can be reassured your property and loved ones are in the best care. What else? We both have a great love & appreciation of the outdoors and taking care of the environment. With Guy’s love of fly fishing (more like obsession) he & we have visited the central plateau area around Taupo, many times over the past 20 years. In fact Guy’s Aunt and Uncle once owned the wonderful Poronui - when it was a farm, and before it was transformed into the ritziest Trout Lodges in NZ. One sometimes needs good communication to navigate the conflicting cultures of farming & fishing, especially as each summer we're usually far up a mountain valley,on farmland, or river plains in ‘Lulu' - our vintage, self-contained, solar-powered campervan. Last year, we proudly became the first overseas members of the Gore Sheep Dog Trial Club (and the first without owning a dog) - T’was the best $4.00 we ever spent. I still love to watch country calendar whenever I can, but it’s a definite privilege to watch it live, and the characters you meet!… straight out of Footrot Flats. Sian herself is a proud Kiwi, growing up on the beach of Sumner in Christchurch before moving to a hobby farm in Whangarei. Her three younger brothers still all live in New Zealand with their families, and all of them with their own lifestyle properties. Sian is a graduate of Elam In Auckland University and continuing her art practise today, as well as being a qualified Remedial masseur and Pilates instructor, interested in all things healthy. So that’s more or less us, we look forward to meeting you and your pets in person or by zoom before any house sit you may require. Very warmest regards, Siani (& Guy)
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 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
Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to peruse my profile. My name is Stephe…
Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to peruse my profile. My name is Stephen and I am a mature, quiet, well adjusted person in his 50's whom loves cats, dogs and most other animals. My sister and I recently sold our family home in Auckland and decided to 'take a break' from it all and she suggested we try house-sitting. I see this as a win-win for all parties involved, especially the pets as they get to be looked after and cared for in their own home. I am happy to be able to allow homeowners to go away, providing them with peace of mind knowing that all is well at their home. Massimo, my Staffordshire Bull Terrier of 13 years past away last November (see photo in my profile), so this is also a great way of getting my regular 'pet fix' and enjoying a variety of new canine/ feline friends. As a keen photographer, I am also looking forward to exploring and taking some great shots of the local areas. I also love photographing pets whilst they're relaxed at home, so leave me a USB drive and there should be some nice portraits waiting on your return! For the last 20 years I've been working in the support side of Information Technology and will be using this time to research a new career in Organisational Development. This means I will be there for pets that are used to constant companionship as I have my own PC and will spend a fair amount of time on the internet doing this and other leisure activities. Having also owned my own home, I've had cats and/ or dogs for most of my life and will care and cherish yours as if they were my own and I know what it means to take care of and run a household. My sister Sarah is also a sitter with The Housesitting Company and is also doing some sitting through this organisation and we plan to over-lap our schedules so it is highly likely that she will be staying with me at times. You can rest assured that I will treat your home and privacy with care and respect and that your home will be clean and tidy as you left it. Your pets will be well cared for and content under my care and I am also more than happy to provide regular updates via Facebook or email for those 'extra attached' pet owners (...I am one of those myself!). And if there's a crock pot in the house then I'm likely to leave it fresh and full on your return. Thank you for taking the time to consider my online profile and I do hope to meet with you and your pets shortly. Kindest regards, Stephen. PS: Extra considerations will be made for Staffordshire Bull Terrier owners ;)
Hello, Lena and I (John) have been married since 1991. We are semi-retired havi…
Hello, Lena and I (John) have been married since 1991. We are semi-retired having finished over thirty years of living as corporate citizen's in ex-pat postings throughout Asia, the Middle East and Europe. I am a New Zealander, Lena is Swedish but Lena holds residency status in New Zealand. We are presently dual residents of Sweden and New Zealand, owning family property up in Trosa, outside Stockholm. Our ambition is to live between both countries, as we are developing an online internet-based business that enables regular visits to New Zealand and Sweden, but we don't really wish to have properties in both countries We envisage living in NZ for at least four to five months a year. We love the country and are happy to be campers anywhere in NZ, as long as we can maintain good internet coverage and connections. We love pets, having cared and loved our pets in multiple locations over more than three decades. Cats and dogs, or even other pets would find us as caring foster folk. We like the idea of adopting a pet where we travel and see no issues with how we would care for them. Both of us like walking, so exercising your pets would fit in with our desire to remain active. We are responsible citizens, and always ensure we look after any abode we stay in as if it was ours. Any homeowner who chooses us as their sitter would find us to be reliable, mature and respectful of their, home, assets and pets. We are worldly people who are looking towards enjoying a change in pace in our lives, whilst remaining interested in new locations and reacquainting ourselves with living in New Zealand. We have character references and police checks from multiple locations that verify our standing and credibility.
Hi! We're Danielle and Eamonn. We started house-sitting through family friends,…
Hi! We're Danielle and Eamonn. We started house-sitting through family friends, and found that we loved it! We love getting to know different suburbs and different pets. Eamonn is a massive dog lover (but Danielle won't let him get one yet), so house-sitting satisfies his canine cravings. Danielle is the cat lover in the relationship, so between us, we've got pets covered! Our motto is to always leave a house-sit better than we found it. Whether it's your pet, your kitchen or your garden you most need looking after, we are proud to always leave it happier, cleaner or greener than when you left. We are really grateful for every house sit we attend and understand that it is your home - so if you have any specific requirements (which most people do), do let us know. Let us know if you have any questions or need more information - we are always happy to help. Danielle and Eamonn