If you’re an experienced New Zealand house sitter and you like doggies, chances are you’ve already encountered a wide range of canine breeds, and these may have included German Shorthaired Pointers (GSPs). I seem to come across them quite often on my house sitting jobs. In just the past six months I’ve looked after two…
Don’t Be… Thunderstruck
When it comes to house sitting jobs in New Zealand thunderstorms can pose a few challenges. Unfortunately however, this aspect of looking after somebody’s home and pets is often overlooked by many Kiwi house sitters, and it can catch them off guard when the climatic chaos arrives to spook the homeowner’s animals and damage (if…
Who Pays For The Power?
When homeowners invite house sitters to live on their properties — whether it be for a few days or even several months — clarity around expectations is key. One of the most common points of confusion that can arise between New Zealand house sitters and homeowners is who should pay for the utilities for the…
Farm Sitting In Kerepehi
This is where I’ve been living for the past week, farm sitting on a dairy farm in Kerepehi, which is located on the Hauraki Plains. I’m about 10kms from Ngatea, 20kms from Paeroa, and 30kms from Thames. I’m on this property until June 19th and I’m looking after the house and farm for a contract…
Matching Your Experience To Each Sit
House sitting offers unique opportunities to explore new places, interact with a menagerie of pets, and help homeowners enjoy their time away with peace of mind. However, it is advised that New Zealand house sitters only apply for sits that align with their skills and experience. We all know the saying ‘don’t run before you…
What Makes A Great House Sitter
House sitting jobs in New Zealand are built on trust. Kiwi homeowners are opening their doors to strangers, and leaving behind their most valuable personal possessions, beloved pets, and the comforts of home. Many sitters can do a ‘good’ job — they’ll show up, follow the basic instructions, and keep things ticking over. But what…
House Sitting At Lake Rotoehu
This is my current house sitting job. I arrived a couple days ago and will be here until May 10th, then it’s straight on to a new farm sit. This place is a really nice home situated near Lake Rotoehu, which is located between Rotorua and Whakatāne and is the smallest in a chain of…
Farm Sitting In Te Pahu
This is my first farm sitting job for the year. This is a small dairy farm located in Te Pahu, which is in the Waipa District of the Waikato, and not too far from Mount Pirongia. The area had a good dumping of rain around Saint Patrick’s Day so the farm is looking surprisingly green…
House Sitting In 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 quiet area with quite a few orchards, and it’s only a short 3-minute drive from…
House Sitting In 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 house sitting schedule before my next property, which is just on the other side of Hastings, so it’s not too far…