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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. We are Hazel and John and have owned dogs and cats for over 40 years and n…
Hi. We are Hazel and John and have owned dogs and cats for over 40 years and now find ourselves without any pets so would love to have the opportunity to spend time with your cat or dog. Our spaniel and ginger cat died last year and we are a little lost without them as we both love walking, and walking a dog is very social - everybody stops and talks. We understand animals grieving whilst their owner is absent and we would spend lots of time with them to calm them down. We are also used to giving dogs any pills as we have previously had King Charles Cavaliers who needed medication, plus we have also owned two beautiful labradors so are happy with larger dogs. We are both in excellent health, and, although we have grey hair don't be fooled by our lack of energy. We live, by choice, in a retirement village with our own villa and have taken over our part of the garden much to the relief of the gardener! so we would be more than happy to water any plants as instructed. We would treat your home like our own, with care and consideration. Both John and I love a quiet life although we are involved in such things as U3A, Probus, Gardening Groups, Lions, Mainly Music (for preschool children), Choir and I do hand bell ringing (at least I try)! We are also avid readers and I like painting. I hope this gives you some idea of who we are and we 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, we have a diverse background in our life experiences. We are current home ow…
Hi, we have a diverse background in our life experiences. We are current home owners, we don't currently have pets but have had cats and dogs in years past. We enjoy hiking and biking and the outdoors in general, are avid readers and enjoy meeting people from different cultures. Trevor was born and raised on a dairy farm in Sth Taranaki, and managed ranches in Canada before settling into the Energy Industry. He has worked with animals, large and small. From North American Bison, Yak, Scottish Highland Cattle, and most dairy breeds to rabbits and guinea pigs. Julia misses her cats to this day but our current circumstances don't allow us to have pets. She currently consults with her patients via the internet which varies on a day-by-day basis.
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.
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 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 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 ;)
Hi there, Our names are Alison (Ali) and Dave Giddens, we are 60, and 65. Curr…
Hi there, Our names are Alison (Ali) and Dave Giddens, we are 60, and 65. Currently we live and work in our 5th Wheeler Motorhome traveling the Lower North Island and South Island. Ali spends the day working from the van while I spend visiting clients. We both work 25 hours per week which has flexible start and finish times. We have both owned houses over the years, including in Auckland, Nelson, and Tauranga. Housesitting will enable us to have time out of the motorhome and care for others homes and pets. Ali was raised on various Sheep and beef farms around the North Island, hence grew up with various pet animals including cats and dogs. Sadly Harley our much loved dog (Bishon/Maltese) passed away prior to commencing our new journey. Currently I work remotely as a Part time Accountant as we travel New Zealand. We currently have no pets and therefore housesitting will allow us the opportunity to befriend many pets and reunite with my animal-loving personality. Dave was originally from Christchurch, spent 21 years in the Military before settling in Nelson (18 yrs) and finally Tauranga. Dave is currently Business Development Manager for a Health,, Safety, Compliance Training and Consultancy working Part Time. While in Nelson Dave owned a farmlet which was leased to a local farmer and Pets Haven Kennels ( Leased to a Manager). Dave assisted both with animal care during his spare time. Dave has a love for Golden Retrievers mainly because of their personality. We are responsible and respectful people who want to help out families by looking after their property and pets while they are away. We are also very friendly and trustworthy and we hope your pets will enjoy our company just as much as we will enjoy theirs. Please have a look through our references and feel free to call our referees who will be more than happy to vouch for our character and skills as house sitters and pet minders. We would love to meet you and your pets and hope that you will consider us as your house sitters. Ali and Dave Giddens
We are both in our early 70's and recently retired. We have always had a dog …
We are both in our early 70's and recently retired. We have always had a dog and cats while our 4 children were growing. Now they all have their own family of animals both dogs and cats that we have grown to love, and when they go on holiday, we care for them. As well as grandparent duties around the country, which of course includes caring for their pets, we enjoy travel, do lots of reading, gardening and have fun cycling around the various cycleways in our local area. We would welcome the opportunity to care for your pets while at the same time enjoying time in your community. We are proud home owners and enjoy time spent in our large garden. We guarantee your privacy while caring for your home and pets.
I am a professional software specialist. Auckland has been my home for more than…
I am a professional software specialist. Auckland has been my home for more than a decade. I like being in nature. Reading, practising yoga and tending my small veggie garden fill up most of my time. I don't have a pet myself although I grew up with a few dogs and cats. I would love to have a cat one day. Right now, I love walking my neighbour's dogs with her. She's a professional dog walker. I learned so much from her regarding communication with pets and how to care for them. I hope I can help you to care for your pet while you are away.
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 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 is. We hope that you will consider us as your potential house and pet sitters.
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.
Hello. We are Gai and Tony. A married couple of 25 years. Tony is a retired co…
Hello. We are Gai and Tony. A married couple of 25 years. Tony is a retired company director, boat builder, sailor and managing director. Gai is an ex-senior corporate executive and is now an executive and leadership coach working on line via phone and internet with clients across the globe. This means that as housesitters, we are around all the time and don't have to go off anywhere to work. If you have animals that prefer or need company during the day/night, then we are those people. We LOVE animals and have both had animals of our own over the years. Between us, we have owned German Shepherds, Dobermans, Small dogs, Exotic cats, Rescue cats. We have walked in the wilds of Zimbabwe on safari and been struck with awe watching the magnificence of the animal kingdom in their natural habitat. I have ridden horses in the back blocks of Greek villages. We are well experienced looking after all domestic animals and are very open to looking after farm and other animals. Being an animal lover and owner and house owner, we have used housesitters ourselves. We understand the need to feel at ease with the housesitter charged with looking after your animals and home with respect. We are both practically minded and skilled people able to deal with the unexpected. Having lived on a boat, we know how to live with and manage the unexpected. We are keen trampers and outdoor people and when not away tramping we both love to exercise every day - walking, swimming, a bit of tennis. We love taking dogs for walks so if you have dogs that need exercising every day, or twice a day, or more, we would love that. We also understand and are very good with older animals or any animals that prefer a more sedentary life and just need more cuddles and love. We like that too. We will water your plants, clear your mail, put the rubbish out, mow the lawns if you wish. We'll keep your house as you left it. We'll do whatever you need doing that will allow you to be relaxed and without worry while you are away. We do not party. We enjoy a quiet life. What a home owner and pet owner can expect from us is to treat their house with the same care they treat their own and to love their animals and keep them in ‘the manner they are accustomed’ We are non smokers and live healthy quiet lives. The reason we are pursuing the house sitting life is that we have a desire to see more of NZ and along the way see areas that might just be our forever place. Honesty, integrity, common sense, reliability and commitment is what you will get from us.
Kia ora, we are Holly (29) and Jamie (31), two professionals hoping to see more …
Kia ora, we are Holly (29) and Jamie (31), two professionals hoping to see more of our beautiful country, embrace flexible working, and explore where we might like to settle in the coming years. We are looking forward to taking care of your lovely home and giving your fur babies (if you have them) all the love and care they need each day. We are also keen to get to know the local community. We are very clean and tidy (Jamie finds cleaning his relaxing happy place) and quiet sorts (a good book in the evening types). Holly has green thumbs and is more than happy to look after any veggie patch or compost heap needing some care. For the pet parents: We are animal lovers and have become our friends and families' first port of call for house and pet sitting (and can provide references). We both grew up with cats who we adore, and recently lived with Suzie (a Greyhound-Huntaway Cross) who we looked after while her human Mum was busy working in ICU during COVID. We are no stranger to dogs and cats needing a bit of extra care, special diets, or extra supervision. We are currently living with two big feline fluff balls Oscar and Early, who have big attitudes, a strict feeding schedule and some special diets (and who are totally deserving of the fuss). We don't have much experience beyond cats, dogs and chickens (grew up with these too!) but are happy to get to know your llamas or other exciting furry family members. A bit about us: We are sustainability professionals and passionate about the environment. Jamie is an ex-lawyer and Holly has spent 5 years at MBIE. We love getting out in nature, cycling, surfing, cooking, gardening, and reading good books in the sun. Happy to chat more if you are interested in meeting us.
Hi, I am an experienced art teacher who loves furry friends and nature. Studying…
Hi, I am an experienced art teacher who loves furry friends and nature. Studying and working in the UK, Korea and NZ have broadened my travel geeks and cultural sensitivity. After I finished my postgraduate in London in 2020, I decided to come back to New Zealand to work and live for good. Though I travelled few regions of the north island, I only know Hamilton a little. I want to try other great regions of New Zealand for a job this year so I'd like to get to know the city before any big decision comes up. I have house sitting experience of old dog and cat while their parents' long away as my job allows me flexibility and mobility of the location. I am a very well organised and tidy girl with no bad habits. I can help with your house maintenance (did a few painting, fixing, installation projects) or even gardening. I have been told that I am good at those handy works from my previous landlords. I am also good with home gadgets that require a tech brain. I am quite a sturdy girl which people would surprise to see me lifting heavy stuff because of what they see a small girl in her yoga pants! I recently became a certified yoga teacher and I help my friends and clients to feel more themselves. It is my work ethic to foster helps for a better community which I have been sharing the knowledge and skills of mine with many others via multiple volunteering channels. I am an honest and polite human being so your neighbours will be appreciated that too, I am happy to help. I also love cooking and my extensive travel and overseas experience enriched my taste pallet, which I would love to share with people. I do enjoy the company of furry friends (a born dog lover) and I used to do dog walk in London and here in Hamilton too. Walking is my favourite outdoor activity. I am tidy and clean, a quiet soul because things I do to chill are quiet activities: Crochet, Yoga, Reading and exploring Netflix. One more thing is about me I am an experienced babysitter. I am really good with babies and children not only because I teach them a lot but also, I am the loving auntie of my beautiful niece and nephew.