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…
Questions To Ask Homeowners
House sitting jobs in New Zealand 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 smooth experience for both parties, house sitters are encouraged to ask as many questions…
Finding House Sits On Facebook
It might come as surprise to some people, 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 property owner needing someone to care for your home and pets while you’re away,…
Exercising Dogs In Public
House sitting jobs in New Zealand towns and 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 are some key etiquette guidelines to follow to help ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience…
House Sitting In Thames – Waiotahi
This is my current house sitting job. 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 of tramping. This is a brand new property for me, and thus it’s…
‘Horse Sitting’
House sitting jobs in New Zealand with horses under your care is a big responsibility that requires knowledge, skill, and a keen attention to detail. I will often come across rural properties (mainly lifestyle blocks) that have at least one horse, sometimes more. I didn’t really grow up around equines, but since I did my…
House Sitting In Thames
This is my current house sitting job. 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 in progress. The pets consist of a couple nice kitty cats who…
Sleeping Bags Are 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 can also help to fill in those awkward little gaps that can crop up between longer assignments. However, short stays…
The Importance Of Following Pet Care Instructions
House sitting in New Zealand are a significant responsibility that requires trust, reliability, and strict adherence to the homeowner’s instructions — especially when it comes to caring for their treasured fur babies. The primary duty for Kiwi house sitters is to maintain the homes and also to ensure the well-being of any and all animals…