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Lower Hutt
Lower Hutt offers great walks, scenic reserves and is easily accessible from Wellington.
Wellington
Wellington has so much to offer its residents and visitors. The capital city of New Zealand is also its artistic heartbeat. Writers, artists, musicians and actors all cool this vibrant place their home. The saying ‘you can’t beat Wellington on a good day’ most certainly rings true when that good day arrives. Wellington though has something for every weather. Head to the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa where captivating collections for every taste are held. Visit the world famous Weta Workshop design and effects facility where work has been undertaken for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and a host of other blockbuster movies. If you’re into politics, then go on a guided tour of the
New Zealand Parliament, where you can also sit in the public gallery and hear the issues of the day debated. And if you want to get out of the city, the Wellington region is stunning with bush walks and beach strolls being popular options.
We are a retired couple who have been housesitting for 2 years. We love meeting …
We are a retired couple who have been housesitting for 2 years. We love meeting new people and getting to know new neighbourhoods and have found housesitting a great enriching experience We have bought 7.5 acres of land and hope to build a new house soon. We have both worked in the travel industry in the past as well as in other industries and we are very house-proud and treat our client’s homes with respect and care We have been housesitting in the Manawatu, Kapiti Coast, Porirua and Wellington areas and would like to continue housesitting in these areas within commuting distance of our land We are both animal lovers and most of our house sits have had animals mainly cats and dogs but we have also cared for chooks, cows, horses and sheep. We have had several repeats of rural property house sits.
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.
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.
I am seeking housesits in order to explore and gain a feel for different environ…
I am seeking housesits in order to explore and gain a feel for different environments, in preparation for my OE. Housesitting is also a convenient way for me to save while I continue to study. I have housesat recently for three weeks; I thoroughly enjoyed the quiet and freedom, and I tended to and respected my host’s house just as if it was my own. I am an animal lover and always look forward to meeting new pets. I have had a lot of experience living with them, primarily past family cats and neighbours’ animals. I have spent less time with dogs more recently however I adore their loyal and good-natured attitudes. Home-owners can expect that I will treat their homes with the same care and attention that they would. They can also rest assured that I will tend to their pets dutifully and kindly.
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.
I am a proud father of two amazing daughters, very respectful, mindful, clean an…
I am a proud father of two amazing daughters, very respectful, mindful, clean and tidy. I enjoy reading, research, nature, music, family time, yoga and simple living. I live a well balanced life of play, work, and love. Connecting with people and nature. I enjoy house sitting a lot i.e. mini holidays caring and living in other peoples/family homes. Learning to care for family pet(s) in greats locations. This is also a great opportunity to build my Life Coaching practice and business etc. If I am chosen to house sit your property you can expect that your home and pet/s will be well cared for, treated with love and consideration.
Hi My name is Tony Burns. I am a 64 single man recently returned after 23 year…
Hi My name is Tony Burns. I am a 64 single man recently returned after 23 years living in Australia. I work as a Life Coach from home. I engage with my clients on zoom or similar platforms and require a good internet connection. I have been an Airbnb (super)host for the last 5 years, in Sydney and so understand the issues relating to having people in your home. I love animals. I can certainly get testimony of my love and care for animals if required. I am staying with friends at the moment and they have a dog and my greatest joy is taking her on her afternoon walks. We have established a strong bond. I consider myself very responsible and at my age a quiet life pottering c an be the greatest pleasure. I have always been an active participant in the performing Arts initially as a performer then as an Administrator and in more recent times as an audience member. I have also been an active board Member of a Film festival in Sydney in the last 5 years of my residence in Sydney. I do love to cook and enjoy the benefits of a good kitchen but I am incredibly resourceful as well. I can turn anything into a masterful dish. At least, I think so! I am always excited to be able to continue to bring love and attention to another home. I appreciate the value that a home is to the people who live there and pride myself on creating or establishing that myself.
Hello, I was born and raised in Wellington, leaving when I was 19 years old to …
Hello, I was born and raised in Wellington, leaving when I was 19 years old to travel the world. Doesn't that sound like such a wild luxury now? I studied drama at Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) and became an actor, working predominantly in the theatre. Eleven years ago I became a high school teacher (drama and English). I have returned to Wellington this year to support my parents. I have subsequently taken a leave of absence from my permanent full-time position and may extend that to the end of 2022. I have raised two wonderful daughters, who both reside in Melbourne. And have owned and trained several beloved dogs and a couple of gorgeous and very independent cats. I have lived on rural properties for extended periods of time and so have experience and confidence to care for a variety of creatures and pets including goats, cats, fish, rabbits, guninea pigs and chooks. I am capable and reliable and will tend to your plants and light garden duties if required. I love walking twice a day, so if you have an active animal that is a bonus. If it is tending your home that you require, you may be assured that I am a responsible, clean, tidy, honest, and trustworthy person. I have excellent references available for your assurance of my good character and the quality of care I provide. Thank you for the opportunity to look after your house and/or beloved pets. I look forward to hearing from you. Warmest Regards Kimberley
I live in Dunedin, but wish to spend time in other parts of the country to be ne…
I live in Dunedin, but wish to spend time in other parts of the country to be near family. I have had 7 children, and know about looking after a house and garden, and pets. (Not so different from looking after children). I grew up near the sea in Auckland, and still love swimming, in pool, sea, or fresh water. I like fresh air and the outdoors, biking, camping... My grandparents had a farm in the Waikato when I was growing up, with farm dogs, hens, horses...mixed farming, then later a dairy conversion. I went to stay with them every holiday. I hated being called a townie. I just wanted to be a country person, and be useful on the farm. I learned a lot about animal care from my aunt, who worked the dogs, and always had a cat or two. I am named after her. My grandfather bred racehorses, had some success with them ~ my mother trained them. I have been around animals all my life. I have always had guinea pigs, rabbits, and cats, and a dog once. I have had experience with birds and fish in the course of my work supporting those who own them. I am reliable, experienced and caring, and care about the happiness of animals, and have had the experience to understand and anticipate their needs. I can make sure your house is kept clean and in good condition and can take care of plants, mow lawns if required, care for gardens, and enjoy your pets and keep them happy while you are away. My past experience includes a period of time when I lived in Glenorchy, and helped my sister run her horse trekking company. While not a rider per se myself, I did take the odd trek when riders merely needed a guide up the Dart River. I am married, my husband has his own electrical business. I help with some of the admin. He is not as free as I am to take time off to spend time with children and grandchildren in Christchurch/Wellington/Auckland. I am privileged to be able to visit, for example, in Christchurch, my daughter, her husband and my five-year-old and 3-year-old grandsons, not to mention my son and his new wife, and two nieces. I would be very able and happy to take care of your house, pets, and garden while you are away. Everyone works and is busy, so I would be able to spend a good amount of time keeping company with your animals. I have travelled quite a lot, and know how to respect the space I find myself in, and to minimise my impact , to quickly understand how things work in the house I am in. I am keen to learn how you like things. I look forward to being of service to you, and to get to know and care for your pets while you are away.
Hello My Name is Cara i am a Animal loving Vegan and full time Artist. Currently…
Hello My Name is Cara i am a Animal loving Vegan and full time Artist. Currently i am in the North island after running a accommodation Lodging facility full time. I love caring for fur babies and keeping my space of dwelling clean and tidy. I also like to eat loads of vegetables and find gardening/Harvesting and cooking very rewarding. I have many Design/Artistic skills and enjoy being quiet lifestyle, As a introvert i am happy on my own and will consider your pets as number 1 along with your property. I am happy to carry out any routine tasks while you are away also.
Single, professional, active female. Pet and plant lover. I am in between findi…
Single, professional, active female. Pet and plant lover. I am in between finding two big ticket items of a flat and finding a permanent job so I am available to house-sit your pets and homes! I am currently in a contract Legal Administration role and living in Wellington. I take pride in keeping any house I have looked after to a clean and tidy standard and enjoy taking care of your pets, plants or gardening. I have previously house-sat in Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Queenstown, and Melbourne where I have looked after cats and dogs (and a Lizard in a glass cage even) plants, gardens and kept the household running with tradesmen coming and going, collecting post and running necessary errands. From me you can expect an open, friendly and communicative person. Besides loving to explore different regions, another reason why I house-sit is to one day have a house of my own. It is very difficult to save and get ahead when rent is so expensive, so I enjoy saving a lot this way.
Kia Ora! I am a quiet, caring, animal loving human who would love to look after…
Kia Ora! I am a quiet, caring, animal loving human who would love to look after your home and furry family in Wellington short or long term. I am an Australian and have been living in Wellington for 4 years. I live in my camper and love house sitting as a reprieve from my tiny home in the winter months, and a chance to make some new furry friends while I'm not able to have any of my own. I'm a barista in wellington and work only 3 days a week. I am also an artist and jeweller spend a lot of my spare time being creative. I love going for beach or bush walks and would be happy to walk your dog daily. I have experience house sitting on farms and looking after animals including horses, goats, chickens and geese, cats and dogs. I've ridden horses most of my life. Having travelled for a few years mostly wwoofing, volunteering, doing farm stays and staying in many different family homes, I know how to be respectful in other peoples spaces and look after your property the way you like it. Im a proactive communicator and happy to stay in touch with you as little or as much as you need while your away.
We are a quiet, considerate couple with house sitting experience, all of 2017 we…
We are a quiet, considerate couple with house sitting experience, all of 2017 we moved from housesit to housesit, with repeat sits and referrals. We love animals and have had many in our lives and are also both vegetarian. We just finished looking after a nine month old kitty at Strathmore for the second time (her owners really liked us and wanted us to cat sit again for them), and are currently house sitting in Seatoun, looking after Archie, a lovely Bichon frise, and Zac, a little kitty. We walk Archie everyday at the beach or in the bush nearby and we have a great time. We have a wide house sitting experience looking after houses and pets, big and small dogs, cats, fish and gardens where needed. Before Christmas we looked after Minnie, a Bullmastiff, in Korokoro, which we really enjoyed, even if she was a bit naughty sometimes. In July we took care of a Jack Russell, Nutmeg, and a cat, Scout, for a month. Nutmeg was a bit anxious so we had to keep an eye on her (she would eat Scout's food otherwise), but she was lovely. We took her for walks in the nearby beach, twice a day sometimes and she required a special diet. The house owners said they could see that their animals liked us and felt really comfortable with us. Neil grew up rurally as well and can manage lifestyle blocks with small amounts of livestock. He is handy in the garden and has gardened professionally, maintained properties and other handyman type things. Marta works for herself as a food safety trainer and consultant, which gives her a lot of flexibility, including working from home. She has a great connection with animals and loves spending time with them and give them walks and cuddles. We are willing to do whatever necessary to ensure the house sit is a success and runs smoothly. We will provide you with regular updates about your pets and home to give peace of mind while you are away.
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, 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.
We are Steve and Rhonda Williams, happily married for 12 years. Steve was born a…
We are Steve and Rhonda Williams, happily married for 12 years. Steve was born and raised in Miramar, Wellington and I was born and raised in British Columbia, Canada. We met in London, England then moved to Vancouver for 10 years. We just arrived here mid September 2020 and have embraced house sitting to save on rent for our first home. We are friendly, reliable, kind, caring, down to earth, quiet and chilled out. We love being in the outdoors with mother nature, believe in giving back and always being kind, it matters. We are still seeking work; Steve, a Product Manager and me a Medical Administrator, so at present, we are able to spend more time with animals during the day. We have had two house sits already from word of mouth. Really enjoyed taking care of the homes and thoroughly enjoyed the cats and dog, making them happy, giving them lots of attention and being there for them. We respect other people's homes, by keeping them clean and will go out of our way to do a more extensive clean if needed. Steve and I were both raised with cats and me, also a dog and rabbit as well.