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Hawera
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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 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 Megan Small and James Crowe and we live in Palmerston N…
Hi there, Our names are Megan Small and James Crowe and we live in Palmerston North. We have been together 2 years and have found the love of our lives in each other. We met at the local tennis club and tennis is still a big part of our lives. I (James, 38) was raised in Palmerston North and grew up with three cats, Sheba, Foxy and Scratchy, a rabbit called Buttercup, a guinea pig (Phoebe), and four mice. I have always lived with pets and found just as much pleasure in my friends and flatmates pets, and this is one of the main reasons I enjoy housesitting because it gives me the opportunity to befriend new pets, while also seeing new places. Megan also grew up in Palmerston North before her family moved into the country where she and her brothers could roam freely on a lifestyle block near Feilding. Megan grew up with both cats and dogs, but dogs are her favourite because of their unique personalities. I would say dogs are a passion of hers without a doubt. Megan has worked for Youthline and is now studying psychology at Massey University. She also works part-time coaching tennis and has regularly represented Manawatu for tennis. She is an active member of the local tennis club, which is where we first met. I have completed a masters degree and now run a small-business tutoring university students and proof-reading for businesses and students. I also indulge my passion for tennis by coaching tennis part-time with school kids. I have an auto-immune condition which prevents me working full-time and I’m pleased that I have found meaningful work with the flexibility that I need for life balance. Housesitting enables us to take holidays to different parts of the country while still living within our budget, and while doing something helpful for families who need their property and/or pets cared for. We see it as a win/win. We are responsible and respectful people who enjoy helping other people by looking after their property and pets while they are away. We are also very friendly and trustworthy, and 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 happy to vouch for our character and personalities. We would love to meet you and your pets and hope that you will consider us as your housesitters. James and Megan. 2020.
Hi there, I am a retired nurse recently returned from travelling overseas and ar…
Hi there, I am a retired nurse recently returned from travelling overseas and around the South Island in my mobile home. I'm on my own now which is why I've joined up as a house sitter as it's one way to give back and help others. I live a quiet, healthy life, I love to spend time working in the garden to keep fit, I read alot and like to have some creative project on the go. I feel comfortable walking into new environments, it offers a reprieve from my tiny home and an opportunity to meet people and explore our beautiful New Zealand. My background is in north Auckland where the family managed a 167 acres lifestyle block. I was a veterinary nurse during this time and always had a menagerie of dogs, cats, & birds in the family home. My daughter, a beautiful dressage rider and I rescued and retrained horses, she could get any horse to dance to Vivaldi on the car stereo for her. It was a rewarding, magical time living the country dream. I love that each animal has their own unique personality, traits and requirements and that they rely on us to lovingly care for their well-being. Your pet will understandably miss you while you are away but I offer you peace of mind they would be cared for well until your return. Stephanie
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 My name is Catherine and I have had extensive experience in house/pet mindi…
Hi My name is Catherine and I have had extensive experience in house/pet minding in NZ and overseas in Ireland, where I lived for 20 years before returning to NZ in 2012. I have been in charge of dogs (small and large), cats, chickens, cattle (dry stock), sheep, pigs, goats, horses, and the easiest of all, goldfish! I am a mature, sensible, and responsible female. I am a keen gardener and will also take great loving care of your pets and your home. My excellent references will help provide you with peace of mind while you are away from home. My flexibility and adaptability enable me to adjust to many situations and any needs that you have with your pets and your home environment. My current employment allows me to work from home for the majority of the week. Thank you for considering my profile. Warm regards, Catherine O'Neill
I have a great deal of experience in hospitality and tourism. Having managed the…
I have a great deal of experience in hospitality and tourism. Having managed the Whanganui River Top Ten Holiday Park, Bushy Park Homestead, Braemar House YMCA, and my own Hydrangea Hill Bed and Breakfast, all in Whanganui. Here on the Kapiti Coast I was the Bachcare Holiday Manger for Waikanae for 2 years. I am very aware of taking the best of care with people's properties. Having owned farmlets with pets, and bred sheep, cattle, dogs and chickens, I have an instinctive and caring approach towards all animals.
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 vegetarian. 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 only looked after cats (up to 6 at a time so the amount of animals isn't an issue) however, I have owned dogs in the past so I am very experienced when it comes to being around animals. As well as this, other experiences catering to large quantities of animals include volunteering at a cat rescue a few times a year. 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.
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
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.
My name is Wayne,I am retired, 66 years of age. I enjoy travelling and seeing ne…
My name is Wayne,I am retired, 66 years of age. I enjoy travelling and seeing new places and meeting people. I am a Line mechanic by trade and have worked in Australia for a time. I am a very tidy,clean up after my self,honest, reliable and mature. Fit and healthy. like to go walking do some fishing.Enjoy reading,mainly on history and take the camera on my outings. I enjoy & respect all types of animals & birds. I would love to take your (mate) dog on my daily walks. I am a very tidy & organised guy,do not mind doing lawns & garden up keep. I will treat your home and pets with kindness and you can expect to have your pets and animals looked after as though they are mine. My first house sit I looked after two lovely cats, fifteen geese and 12 chickens. Really enjoyable sit,especially the fresh eggs.Since then I have cared for a variety of lovely cats and dogs Please consider me as your house sitter I live in Hutt Valley, Avalon Regards, Wayne
I, Caroline Mundy, is a retired Civil/Structural engineer. I was born and rais…
I, Caroline Mundy, is a retired Civil/Structural engineer. I was born and raised in Malaysia, but went to Britain for my tertiary studies. I graduated from Cardiff University with an honours degree in Civil and Structural Engineering and later gained a Masters degree in the same subject at Sheffield University. I am married to, Chris Mundy, an editor at NZQA, Wellington. I took early retirement in 2017 and am looking forward to new experiences. Chris and I grew up with pets in our families, and from this we gained a life-long love of animals. Over the years, we have had many different animals as pets, including a sheep which eventually died of old age!, a golden retriever, a duckling, rabbits, a weta and doves, all of which were much loved by us and our two children. We also adopted the school's cockatoo and axolotl during school holidays. We took our friend's cat to be with our family whilst they worked overseas. Currently we have an adorable all white cat named Pearl, which was rescued by the SPCA. As we no longer have children living with us, we have more freedom to explore and travel to new places, which we both love doing. It also enables us to take a break from our rather busy lives by housesitting every now and then. Having pets with our accommodation is an added bonus to us. We are responsible and respectful people who want to help other families have peace of mind whilst they are away. We are friendly, trustworthy, do not smoke nor drink alcohol, are non party people and are Christians. Please look through our references and feel free to contact our referees, who will be more than happy to vouch for our character and our ability to look after pets and homes. We have joined the House Sitting Company not too long ago and have not done many house sits because we prefer weekend sits. This is because Chris still works full time and he would like to avoid taking leave for house sits. Yours sincerely Caroline and Chris Mundy References Graham Worthington Mike Fearn
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.
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, 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.