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Hobsonville
Hobsonville is a district that is undergoing much change with new homes going up quickly as Auckland evolves.
West Auckland
West Auckland has much beauty, with its proximity to the stunning West Coast beaches of Piha, Muriwai Beach with its famous Gannet colony, and Karekare being a great drawcard for people. There are also the breathtaking Waitakere Ranges to explore, whilst Kumeu has wineries for a great wine tour.
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I am a 40 year-old professional, single woman, well-traveled, multilingual. I h…
I am a 40 year-old professional, single woman, well-traveled, multilingual. I have been in NZ for 14 years (I am an NZ citizen) and would love to own my house one day but we all know how hard it is to get into the housing market at the moment so I thought house sitting would be a great opportunity to both save money towards buying a house, get to experience living in various areas of Auckland and have the company of pets I would love to have myself, but can not afford at the moment (very hard to have pets when renting). I love animals, I grew up with animals and house pets (from sheep, cows, pigs and poultry to rabbits), we always had dogs and cats so I am very familiar to looking after almost any animal and enjoy their company very much. Personally, I am independent, mature, honest and responsible, highly organized, very clean and tidy, respectful and resourceful and can live out of a suitcase :) I am highly active and walking/running the dogs would not be a chore :) I grew up in a house, then owned an apartment, so I am familiar with looking after a house/garden/plants and animals. Please have a look through my references and feel free to call the referees who will be more than happy to provide you with more information about my character and skills as house sitter/pet minder. I would love to meet you and your pets and hope that you will consider me as your house sitter.
Hi Everyone, My name is Trish I am an outgoing friendly mature female. I was bo…
Hi Everyone, My name is Trish I am an outgoing friendly mature female. I was born in Taupo, NZ, having spent most of my life living in Auckland with a couple of years here and there living in Western Australia and Melbourne. Since 2010 I have been studying part-time and working full-time, my goal in doing this is to progress towards a complete career change which I am slowly working towards. I love visiting people's homes, I am always fascinated by the architecture & design of a home, and the many varied ways of furnishing a home. When I look back on my life I realise that I have been a house sitter for quite a number of years dating back to when I was around 19, along with one of my best friends we looked after a house for an older married couple with children and pets that we knew that had gone away for a couple of days. I have had nothing but great experiences with past house sitting and looking after pets, children and occasionally the elderly as well. I grew up with 2 cats, a dog and goldfish, this experience has enriched my life in some many ways. I love pets having had cats and dogs of my own in the past. I am fairly quiet and I work regular hours in the CBD. Being quite a private person myself I am very respectful of people's privacy and belongings and therefore I would treat your pets and your home with the utmost respect. I appreciate the time you took in reading this, have a wonderful day. Kind Regards Trish
Hi! We're Danielle and Eamonn. We started house-sitting through family friends,…
Hi! We're Danielle and Eamonn. We started house-sitting through family friends, and found that we loved it! We love getting to know different suburbs and different pets. Eamonn is a massive dog lover (but Danielle won't let him get one yet), so house-sitting satisfies his canine cravings. Danielle is the cat lover in the relationship, so between us, we've got pets covered! Our motto is to always leave a house-sit better than we found it. Whether it's your pet, your kitchen or your garden you most need looking after, we are proud to always leave it happier, cleaner or greener than when you left. We are really grateful for every house sit we attend and understand that it is your home - so if you have any specific requirements (which most people do), do let us know. Let us know if you have any questions or need more information - we are always happy to help. Danielle and Eamonn
Hi, my name is Erin. I am highly organised, motivated and reliable. I enjoy runn…
Hi, my name is Erin. I am highly organised, motivated and reliable. I enjoy running 2-3 times a week and going for walks. I had worked in the aviation sector for 16 years and was made redundant because of Covid-19. I'm heading back to University part time to complete a Paramedicine degree and working casually. This will give me the flexibility to pick the hours I work. I've just moved out of my flat of 9 years that I rented and loved. I have been a house sitter a few times for friends and have also looked after my parents house many times who have my 18 year old cat Oscar, that thinks he's a human. He is starting to go deaf and has dementia, but is still very noisy and rules the house. (Picture of him attached). We always had a pet when growing up. We rescued Romaria off the streets in Brazil (photo attached of her). We also had a German Shepherd named Layka (photo attached) but sadly we could not bring her back to New Zealand. I will treat your home as if it were my own. I will love your animals like they are my own and make sure they get lots of love and attention.
We always had dogs and cats when I was growing up so I'm comfortable with having…
We always had dogs and cats when I was growing up so I'm comfortable with having them around and looking after their needs. I house-sat for some friends and their two beautiful dogs over the winter of 2018 and decided I wanted to continue doing it for others. I'm a self-employed entrepreneur and can work online from anywhere. I enjoy the variety of moving around and experiencing different places. Because I work from home I'm able to be there a lot of the time to keep an eye on things and keep your pets company. I'm tidy, self-sufficient and responsible with other people's property. My motto is 'leave things the way I found them'. I look forward to meeting your beloved pets :-)
I am a fit, energetic and healthy retired engineer, non smoker and no alcohol co…
I am a fit, energetic and healthy retired engineer, non smoker and no alcohol consumption. English by birth but a New Zealand citizen. I have one daughter at new plymouth high school who graduates in 2020 and another daughter at wellington university. A daughter occasionally accompanies me to help with and pamper pets. I have a lifelong experience with cats, dogs and farm animals (but I don't own any at present). I have recently sold a small holding in Taranaki. My personal interests lie outdoors; tramping, skiing, diving, swimming ... anything outdoors. And there are many past hobbies that have fallen by the wayside over the years but occasional opportunities still allow me to participate: caving, rock climbing, sailing, hang-gliding to mention just a few. I am a clean, tidy, respectful, trustworthy and honest gentleman. I provide you with daily updates on your house and loved ones entrusted to me. I house sit overy the whole of New Zealand, mainly in the North Island but also occasionally in the South Island. I love the travel! Kind Regards Len
I'm available most of the time......giving you peace of mind and the animals wel…
I'm available most of the time......giving you peace of mind and the animals well cared for...feeling loved and secure I've been a house/pet sitter for almost 10 years off and on and really enjoy being able to help people find peace of mind when going away leaving their home and especially their animals with me giving them peace of mind when going away .....on I'm sure well deserved break...I've always grown up with animals ....at one stage 13 dogs with my grandparents on there orchard farm with beautiful fruit trees flowers that my uncle used to enter into flower shows competitions beautiful....he used to mix pollinate different flower colors and come up with these beautiful unusual colors which I'm sure won him the prize of the year beautiful dahlias and Rose's I remember all too well the smell of sweet peas....chooks birds pigeons his prize being the fan tails.....those memories always with me growing up and having compassion towards nature and animals ....I work as a dementia care worker for the elderly so very compassionate towards what is needed giving that same care to your home and pets I look forward in hearing from you warm regards NOLA I'm home most of the time.....over the holiday period ..
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.
My name is Rodney and after many years of business ownership and a busy lifestyl…
My name is Rodney and after many years of business ownership and a busy lifestyle, it's time for me to settle down and enjoy all the wonderful things semi retired life has to offer me. I am a single gentleman who has had the opportunity to do some house sitting for several familys both here and overseas. I have begun to enjoy this experience, having the freedom to travel and explore different areas of our country and the islands with all the home comforts and without the accomodation bills! I have always owned and loved the company of pets however at my age having the full time responsibility of pet ownership is a lot to take on, house sitting gives me the opportunity to enjoy the comfort of a furry friend, and keeps them happy and active while their owners are away! I have had cats and dogs in the city and also spent a lot of time on a farm taking care of stock so I am comfortable with animals of all shapes, sizes and energy levels! At home I enjoy gardening and have always taken great pride in my properties, I love to cook and I keep a very tidy household and you will know that when I am looking after your home, I will treat it with respect. Your pets, property and plants will be well taken care of as if they were my own. I hope you think of me for your next house sitting opportunity, please feel free to look at my references and I hope to have the privilege of taking care of your property and pets in future!
My fiancé and I are looking to house sit for close to one year while our apartm…
My fiancé and I are looking to house sit for close to one year while our apartment undergoes remedial work. We are both working professionals based in Auckland with full time, steady and fulfilling jobs. In our free time we both enjoy cooking, keeping fit and travelling. Koshi is an avid soccer player and I would consider myself a novice yogi. We have previously housesat for colleagues, our friends and their pets, and home/pet owners we have met through Housesitters.co.nz. We enjoyed these experiences as for us it was a nice change of scene in addition to the opportunity to look after people's beloved pets. So far we have cared for several cats and a couple of dogs. - Vinny (black DSH), who at first took time to get to know of us but eventually ended up snuggling with us most nights, kneading his paws aka making bread on the bed and playfully attempting to bite our feet under the duvet cover. -Five Siamese; Sky, Schumi, Enzo, Pepsi and Misu. These cats live indoors so looking after them included changing several litter trays, feeding, and ensuring they were stimulated - this was done by feeding the birds outside so the cats could watch from inside and playing with them and their many toys. -Max, the dog, a Westipoo loved playing fetch with us, enjoyed going for long walks and slept with us at the bottom of the bed. -Django, a Staffy X, enjoyed at least one, sometimes two walks a day. Django had a set routine in the morning which we maintained whilst his owners were away. This included being fed and walked first thing. Over the four days we looked after Django we enjoyed playing many, many rounds of fetch along the length of the garden. Living in an apartment is not ideal for having pets of our own, therefore we relished these opportunities as we are both animal lovers. We have fostered two cats from the SPCA which works well in an apartment since they are not allowed outside. See the photo of Raspy (Tabby DSH) and Stevie (Grey/White DSH). We found this very fulfilling and hope to resume doing this in the future. I myself grew up around cats and dogs and so am familiar with how to care for family pets. Growing up, we generally always had two cats and two dogs; in the past we have had an assortment of animal breeds ranging from Ginger Toms, Siamese, a Persian, Staffies, Staffy X dachshund, Shiba Inu, Akita, Pomeranian, and Chinese Crest X Paillon. If chosen to housesit your property, we will take care of your home and furry friends as if they were our own. We are a clean, tidy, responsible and reliable couple who will appreciate your space and respect any house rules. We are great communicators and will keep you regularly updated with how your pets are going. We will walk your dog/s every day or more if required, as well as give your pets plenty of attention and affection.
My children and I lived on a 10 acre block in Waimauku for several years and car…
My children and I lived on a 10 acre block in Waimauku for several years and cared for a variety of animals including cats, dogs, hens, sheep, cows, and the occasional rabbit and duck! Because of Geoff's years spent at sea his opportunities to care for pets have been limited, but in his younger years his family owned cats, dogs and budgies. Geoff and I spend the summer months,October through to April, in New Zealand, which is when we are available for house sitting. We have a yacht berthed in Penang, Malaysia, and we are there during New Zealand's winter months. Geoff has spent nearly 13 years cruising in South East Asia, and I joined him in 2012. Geoff is a shipwright and is capable of servicing a wide range of appliances, machinery etc.He served in the New Zealand navy for 8 years and after leaving he worked as a commercial diver whilst building his first yacht. After sailing for many years in the Pacific, Australia, Africa and Europe, he settled in Brisbane, where he set up his shipwright business. He then built his second yacht and set sail for South East Asia. My previous working life involved a variety of positions, including working as a supervisor in a childcare centre in Waimauku, Auckland, and then as a sterile services technician at North Shore hospital in Auckland. I have two sons who live in the Netherlands and Belgium, and 1 grandson. Because of our lifestyle on the yacht we are organised and tidy in our habits. We enjoy exploring new environments, so house sitting promises to be a great way to meet new people, have some much-needed interaction with animals again, and reunite us with different parts of our country after being away for so many years. Although we are away from New Zealand at times, we are always able to participate in video calls via either Skype or What's App.
Your pets will be well loved and nurtured and your home well cared for when you…
Your pets will be well loved and nurtured and your home well cared for when you choose me to look after things during your time away. Knowing your home is in the safe hands of mature, experienced sitter with good common sense and a can-do attitude to any issues that may arise, gives you the peace of mind needed to thoroughly enjoy your trip. Your pets will be snuggled as much as they wish, dogs enthusiastically walked if required and your valuable home treated with great respect. With experience in looking after and nurturing pets from 3kg Puppies to 500kg Horses, Chickens, Kittens and elderly Cats with very specific requirements and medications etc, your pets needs will be well catered for and they will feel safe and secure whilst you're away. Previous owners I have sat for (with & without pets) are happy to be contacted for references. Please feel free to call to chat about your sitting requirements to see if I may be of assistance to you. Warm regards Louise
My name is Claire Chapman and I’m an active, caring and friendly person. I lov…
My name is Claire Chapman and I’m an active, caring and friendly person. I love travelling and have seen much of the world. My recent travels have been around New Zealand and I have stayed in some wonderful homes which I have treated with pride, always leaving them clean and tidy. All my reviews are thankful for the way the home has been left and all say they would welcome me back. I’m married to Kerry and we have been together for 35+ years. We have 3 adult daughters who all live in Auckland. We are making the move to Auckland to be closer to our family. However this will be a slow transition as we have a house in Napier that we have owned for over 20 years and Kerry has work commitments that need to be completed in Napier that could take some time. I have been fortunate to secure part time work within the Libraries of Auckland in Ranui and am looking forward to the new environment. I will be house sitting on my own until Kerry can join me. The opportunity to take up the lifestyle of house sitting appeals to me. I have owned many pets Bailey was a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrior who was much loved by all in our family for many years. Our two cats Chardonnay and Benson lived to 19 and 18 years old. Our goldfish lived for 12 years and I have also owned lots of tropical fish. So my experience with various loved pets is long standing. The joy you get from animals is enormous. If I was successful in securing a Housesitting position I would be very respectful in looking after your house. I would return it to you just how you left it. I would take care of your loved pets just how you would. I even love gardening and would happily potter in yours. And I would relish the experience of living in a different environment.
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 it 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 absolutely love animals and for a while we've wanted to get our own dog but due to our lifestyle it's nearly impossible at this stage. Looking after someone else's pet(s) is the second best thing to owning a dog. We've done house sitting in New Zealand as well as looked after our friends houses and pets all around the world - dogs, cats, Guinea pigs, rabbits and various avian species (parrots, chicken etc). We also have experience with looking after rescue dogs 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 internet access we are happy to help you out. Hope to hear from you soon, Simon & Marion
We would love to stay in your home and look after your pets, this is why we beli…
We would love to stay in your home and look after your pets, this is why we believe you should consider us We love dogs and cats and will give them plenty love and attention. We are a mature professional couple - just the 2 of us, no visitors or guests coming over. We are extremely tidy (see past references). We don't smoke. We will be respectful of your home and your privacy. I (Brigitte) will be working from home, so the pets will have company and be kept in the routine they are used to. We can come through and meet with you beforehand to make sure that both parties are happy. We have many contactable references. We are dependable, so you can go away without worrying about anything.
I am an independent and responsible single person that would be the perfect cand…
I am an independent and responsible single person that would be the perfect candidate to mind your home, pets and garden in your absence. I am a non smoker. I work from home as a Medical Transcriptor and therefore I am able to travel outside of the Wellington area and I am happy to take inquiries from anywhere in New Zealand. I am extremely experienced at caring for peoples homes and pets and have had previous positions house minding both short and long term. I am happy also to provide frequent updates so you are well informed and can enjoy your time away with total peace of mind. I am also able to provide personal references from people whose homes I have looked after. I would be delighted to hear from you. I can provide excellent references and a BOND for added assurance if you require one. I am available now and look forward to discussing your requirements. Maggie Kathryn - Hamurana SIT DATE: Oct 2018 Maggie did a wonderful job looking after our home and many animals. This included a dog, cats, guinea pigs, rabbit, goldfish, chickens, goats, sheep, a duck and ducklings, as well as watering the greenhouse and other plants. This was our first time having a house sitter. The dog obviously had a great time with Maggie during the week we were away. We would definitely recommend Maggie