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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.
I am relocating to New Plymouth for a new job and will be staying with my parent…
I am relocating to New Plymouth for a new job and will be staying with my parents while I settle in and find a home of my own. I think as adults used to our own space we will all need a break from time to time and so regular house sits would be amazing!! I will also be leaving my 2 dogs with my husband in Northland while we sell our house and get the relocation finalised so I’ll be desperate for animal company and cuddles. I have a beautiful Staffy- cross rescue and a handsome black Labrador who are the loves of my life, and I have been described as a crazy cat lady in the past too. I always had cats growing up so have plenty of experience with them. Sadly my Staffy isn't a fan of small furry animals so no cats right now. I LOVE animals. I’m super reliable, and respectful of your rules (if any) where your pets are concerned. I’m pretty much a homebody so no big parties and I’ll be getting accustomed to a new job and city so won’t have a crazy social life. I’d just love to have a space to myself, some fur-baby love and to be able to help give a home owner and fur-parent a stress free break. I'm open to long or short term sits.
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, 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
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.
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.
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 my name is Paul Julian. I work as a Counsellor at agencies in the Tauranga ar…
Hi my name is Paul Julian. I work as a Counsellor at agencies in the Tauranga area, including Waipuna Hospice. I have a great love for animals, each with their own personality and needs, much like humans. As a child I always had pets, most notably my cat Felicity who I got as a kitten when I was just 5 years old. She was a much loved companion until she passed away when I was 20. It was a sad time when we buried her in the back yard with much ceremony and respect. We also had my brother's German Shepherd ‘Dick’, who I loved very much and would give me wonderful hugs whenever I felt down. In later years I have had two brother terriers, called Scruffy and Rusty, and two cats from kittens named Ellabella and Pablo Picasso. I love being with animals, so caring for other people's pets is always a treat. My work as a counsellor is both demanding and very rewarding. I take great delight in helping people during challenging circumstances. My personal life style is fairly quiet. I enjoy art, reading, and biking. I am tidy, conscientious, and kind-hearted. I can be relied on to attend to pet needs and practical household tasks. I have successfully sat a number of homes and pets and always enjoy the experience. If you think I may be able to help in your situation then please contact me to discuss further. Kind regards Paul
Dear homeowners, We are a couple in our mid 30's. Born in Europe, Estonia but …
Dear homeowners, We are a couple in our mid 30's. Born in Europe, Estonia but for the last 9 years we've lived mainly in between Australia and New Zealand. We have joined the house-sitting family because we absolutely love animals and for a while we've wanted to get our own pet but due to our traveling lifestyle it's nearly impossible at this stage. House-sitting, gives us a great opportunity to explore different parts of New Zealand while spending time with some amazing animals. Also, it feels good to help out busy homeowners who wish to take a break or holiday without having to worry about their pets and home :) We've done house sitting in New Zealand as well as looked after our friends houses and pets all around the world - dogs, cats, pigs, fish rabbits and various avian species (parrots, chicken etc). We also have experience with looking after blind dogs as well as rescue pets and think that there is nothing more rewarding than getting some love back from them. Growing up our families have owned dogs, cats, hamsters, guinea pigs, fish and even frill necked lizard. Looking after animals comes to us naturally, they truly are humans best mates. By choosing us to look after your home and extended family members we can assure you that both of them are well looked after. We would respect your home and care for your pets as they were our own. PS: As we both work from home it doesn't really matter whether your home is - in a city, suburban area or even in the outback. As long as you have good internet connection we are happy to help you out. Hope to hear from you soon, Simon & Marion
Hi my name is Helen and I am a mature single lady that is interested in looking …
Hi my name is Helen and I am a mature single lady that is interested in looking after your home, pets and property while you are away enjoying your holiday. My former housesitting experience has been for friends' who I have looked after long and short term, prior to joining the housesitting company. I love animals and have spent many years living on a lifestyle block with all sorts of farm animals from steers, sheep, pigs, chickens and horses to look after and care for. I currently have a horse and a gorgeous little staffy dog called Mack. (who my daughter will look after while I am looking after your house and pets) I have been around animals all my life from milking cows during the school holidays to live on a 12 ache life style block. I am fit and healthy, clean and tidy and would always be very respectful to your home, property and would enjoy your pets as much as you love them.
I have recently retired on the 2/10/20 on my own in between houses and not wanti…
I have recently retired on the 2/10/20 on my own in between houses and not wanting to settle for a while. Very reliable,trustworthy,clean (pedantic even) enjoy exercise with or with out pets. Friendly and out going. I would prefer one small dog who likes lots of walks and cats.
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.