My first farm sit for the year. This is a small dairy farm located in Te Pahu, which is in the Waipa District of the Waikato, and not far from Mount Pirongia. The area had a good dumping of rain…
Longlands
This is my home for the next fortnight. It’s a small lifestyle block located in the semi-rural area of Longlands, which is just out of Hastings. The owners have taken off to Rarotonga with some friends. Longlands is a nice…
Puketapu
This is where I’m currently staying, a lifestyle block about 15 minutes north-west of Napier, in the Puketapu area. I’m here just for a few days to fill in a short gap in my schedule before my next property, which…
Questions To Ask Homeowners
House sitting jobs in NZ are a fantastic way to explore new parts of the country, live rent-free, access free utilities, and enjoy the company of a wide range of pets while Kiwi homeowners are away. However, to ensure a…
Finding House Sits On Facebook
It may come as surprise to some, but Facebook groups have become very popular avenues for connecting New Zealand homeowners with house sitters. Whether you’re a sitter on the lookout for house sitting jobs in NZ or whether you’re a…
Exercising Dogs In Public
House sitting jobs in New Zealand towns or cities can come with unique challenges, especially when it involves caring for canines. Walking and exercising dogs, big or small, in urban environments requires awareness, respect, and adherence to local regulations. Here…
Thames – Waiotahi
This is my current abode. I arrived a few days ago and I’ll be staying here until March 29th. The home owners have gone for a tiki tour of the South Island where they plan to do a fair bit…
‘Horse Sitting’
House sitting jobs in New Zealand with horses under your care is a big responsibility that requires knowledge, skill, and attention to detail. I often come across rural properties (mainly lifestyle blocks) that have at least one horse, sometimes more….
Thames
My current house sit. This one is located in the Thames township. I arrived here on the evening of February 14th. It’s a compact and cosy 1950s house with a brand new sun deck, and with some other exterior renovations…
Sleeping Bags – Ideal For Short Sits
House sitting for just two or three nights (or a weekend) at a property can be a neat way to enjoy a brief change of scenery, and for full-time NZ house sitters (like myself) it also helps to fill in…