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Hawera
Hawera is a rural community based upon a strong dairying heritage.
Taranaki
Taranaki is a region that people fall in love with when they visit. It truly is remarkable in that it has incredible surfing, magnificent beaches, glorious farmland, and of course, the stunning Mt Taranaki. If you’re into beaches, then the popular Back Beach is a must visit.
The city of New Plymouth has the coastal walkway that is great for a walk, run or cycle along. And there’s also the enthralling Len Lye Centre, based at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, where work by artist Len Lye is on display. If you love great music, art and dance then the world famous WOMAD artist festival in Brooklands Park is a must. Anyone who lives in Taranaki will know how brilliant a region it is.
Hi there, My name is Andrew and I turned 62 last August. I am a self-employed …
Hi there, My name is Andrew and I turned 62 last August. I am a self-employed writer and composer. As I travel frequently, I do not have pets of my own - so I absolutely adore the time get to spend looking after other people's pet's. I love all animals, but am especially fond of dogs and cats. Horses, fish, hamsters, rats, hens, goats, sheep and pigs are also my friends. I am not too fond of spiders and any creepy crawly type creatures, although I did look after a worm farm once. When not on my computer writing, I like to go on long walks. I swim, meditate, I love cooking and gardening. As my computer is my mobile office, your pets will have company all day long. I am completely house trained and am an expert in the art of being a guest. I will treat both your home and your beautiful pets with the respect and love they deserve. I would love to housesit your home and look after your treasured pets. I know that upon your return you will be very happy to have chosen me, and I'm sure you will be looking for my telephone number when you are thinking about your next holiday. I look forward to hearing from you.
Hi my name is Kelly and my partners name is Luke , we have a 10 month old Isabel…
Hi my name is Kelly and my partners name is Luke , we have a 10 month old Isabella. We moved to Christchurch 2 years ago where we originally did a house sit as a way to find an area to live when we first moved down. We are now looking at house sitting again as we have moved back up north to be closer to family. We both grew up with pets so looking after other peoples would be a real bonus for us. We would love to cuddle them , take them walking or anything extra they need. Luke especially likes cats and would enjoy giving them his undivided attention . I'm more of a dog person and will happily play fetch , exercise and groom them. I also grew up around horses and able to care for them. We are clean , tidy and more than happy if any other tasks need doing - ie gardening . Although we are unable to have our own pets untill we settle, Isabella has been around plenty of animals and knows to be gentle with your babys, she is also always under our direct supervision. Pets generally love the attention she will give them. We hope to hear from you.
As a previous home owner I understand how important it is to care after a home. …
As a previous home owner I understand how important it is to care after a home. Furnishing a home can be costly so I always make sure when house sitting that I'm always cautious of peoples belongings. There's nothing worse than a carpet stain!! But I make sure this sort of thing never happens. I'm a single 40 year old business owner and before getting back into the property market I've decided to do housesitting for the rest of the year. I've looked after both cats and dogs in the past. I am very tidy and respectful and love animals! Open to any questions you may have about me! Look forward to hearing from you.
We have sold our tourism business Chaddys charters in New Plymouth and are build…
We have sold our tourism business Chaddys charters in New Plymouth and are building a new home in New Plymouth , now retired love to travel, we have been enjoying house sitting through our NZ , we love minding precious furry friends and taking great care of homes, we have met some lovely people and had fun dog walking and having cuddles with the pets of our house sits , we take the responsibility of caring for your home and pets seriously, we are very responsible and caring, We are tidy and quite, love getting outdoors for walks, biking and swimming. We love animals and have loads of experience looking after cats and dogs , sheep , birds and fish we will look after your home like it was our own, we will keep things clean and tidy , looking after lawns and gardens , we take house sitting seriously and appreciate the opportunity house sitting gives us .kind regards Kathie and Dave
Hi, I’m Penelope, English born, I moved to NZ age 19, I have lived 32 years in…
Hi, I’m Penelope, English born, I moved to NZ age 19, I have lived 32 years in NZ and 12 in Australia. I am an avid traveler, with my wings tied atm. I adore animals, I am a bit of an animal whisperer, love walks, the beach, outdoors. I find it very easy to bond with all kinds of animals, My daughter had a horse at pony club for years, I am familiar with most domestic animals. I am very patient ( a grandmother to 4 girls). My elderly folk are in UK and family in Italy who I did visit until last year. it wouldn’t be fair to have my own pet, so I ‘borrow’ friends furbabies for dog walking. I am quiet, social, healthy and active, I do meditate, read, not a TV watcher, love the odd film. A peaceful place is a bonus to me. Early 60’s I am a widow so all sits would be just myself. I am very happy and used to being on my own. I would prefer longer engagements, however I am happy to assist with shorter sits when I am available.
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
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.
We consider ourselves active "young at heart" retirees and because we love all a…
We consider ourselves active "young at heart" retirees and because we love all animals we have chosen to become house sitters. We have had the pleasure of other sitters minding our home and would consider it a privilege to take care of someone else's home and beloved pets. My old cat required a daily diabetes injection and regular blood sugar tests so I am happy to carry out this if required. I love gardening so am happy to do any required. We will care for the owner's home as we would our own. My previous husband was a farmer and so I had many years of caring for a variety of animals, eg lambs, calves, horses, pigs etc. Peter and I will be very happy to be in a country area and care for the family's animals as needed.
Revel & I have previously used The House Sitting Company to find sitters for our…
Revel & I have previously used The House Sitting Company to find sitters for our properties & to take care of our furry kids. For over 12 years we have minded properties and House sat for clients and friends. We are now living in Cambridge and would love to swap roles and use the House Sitting Company to see more of New Zealand, in particular the lower North Island and the South Island. Rev is a retired School Principal ( 70 ) with current Teachers' Council Registration. He has varied agricultural experience and Thoroughbred Breeding interests. He has a dog breeder and full Dog Owners' Licence. We have no pets at present. I am recently retired after 22 years as a Barfoot and Thompson property manager. This position required confidentiality, knowledge, application of property law and loads of common sense ! We always respect our client's privacy and take care of their cherished property. One of my referees wrote , " Deb has a generous and loving spirit and is loved by all. Animals gravitate to her, with trust.".
We are 66 and 72 yrs, involved in golf croquet, bridge, Bushy Park Wildlife Sanc…
We are 66 and 72 yrs, involved in golf croquet, bridge, Bushy Park Wildlife Sanctuary (Board member) and the Association of Administration Professionals NZ. We walk a lot, ride e bikes, enjoy reading and are keen gardeners. We have travelled a lot overseas but would like to revisit a lot of areas in NZ in our retirement. For the past 12 years we have done 25 home exchanges mainly in USA, Australia, England, Italy, Belgium, Austria and Ireland. Some of these involved looking after pets as well as owners' homes. Our most recent house sits were for three weeks in Cairns in 2016 looking after Angel, a shitzu, 2 weeks in Christchurch looking after two shitzus; four weeks in Toowoomba, Brisbane in 2017 looking after a bichon called Geordie, 2 weeks in Whanganui looking after a Labrador, Sienna and KC the cat; and in Palmerston North, NZ looking after 2 bichons Maisie and Maggie in 2018 twice; and a Bichon and shitzhu and Burmese cat in New Plymouth, 2 labs in Te Puke in 2019 and a boxer in Christchurch for 3 weeks in 2020. All were gorgeous and loved going for walks, going out in the car and playing ball in the park. We have had cats over the years and more recently looked after our adult sons' dogs; a cavoodle and a heading/pointer cross. We have also looked after cocker spaniels and labradors. Graeme is particularly fond of border collies and we would have one except we have a small section. I have been employed as a PA at the local hospital for the past 25 years and on a casual contract on project work. We are both now retired; Graeme is a handyman type and maintains our house and garden to a high standard. We have built and landscaped two homes, taking pride in keeping them well maintained. We are reliable, clean, honest and caring of pets. We are happy to take your dog(s) for walks and out with us in the car if they like car trips. We would look after your home as you would and you can be reassured things will be left as we find them. We are happy to talk to and play with your pets, mow lawns and water gardens if needed. We will keep you informed by email while you are away of how your pet(s) is. We hope that you will consider us as your potential house and pet sitters.
Trustworthy single female with a soft spot for animals. More than happy to take …
Trustworthy single female with a soft spot for animals. More than happy to take care of small & large dogs, cats, fish, sheep, goats, llamas and any other interesting pets or things around the house like the garden. You can have peace of mind that I will respect your privacy and arrive back to find your house in the same condition as when you left. I am flexible, please feel free to get in touch to adjust dates or requirements. I run regularly and would love to take your dog with me when going out on the trails. If your pet is more the cuddling type I am also happy to spend time with him/her around the house. I am a full time house sitter on a mission to save on rent so that I can afford a place of my own one day. . Currently only available for long term house sittings after September. Please see my references on this website Feel free to get in touch I am happy to provide references if required
I am a fit and healthy English teacher at a Wellington College. I have a long te…
I am a fit and healthy English teacher at a Wellington College. I have a long term partner who is a registered builder/project manager. I have a brother who lives in Nelson with his wife and kids, and my elderly Mother lives in Wairarapa. Caring for people, houses and animals makes me happy and it also gives me satisfaction if I feel I am a good service to others. Experience: Looked after a small vineyard and house, sheep and cats in Martinborough one summer. Houseminded for my university Lecturer and her cat which required medication Did a few walks with my colleague’s giant dog ‘Flo’, in Mt Victoria in 2018. Cared for two cats when landlord was away/overseas. Housesat for my assistant principal and her sheep, chickens and cat. Have also fed fish, raised chickens from eggs, be grew up with many animals on a quarter acre section. If chosen you could expect me to clean, garden, and care for your household as if it was my own. I would like to you to feel as if you were leaving your space in safe hands for peace of mind while you were away.