A trend has emerged where a growing number of people seeking house sitting jobs in New Zealand brand themselves as ‘professionals’ and subsequently they take it upon themselves to charge a fee, implying that these are markers of reliability and expertise. This is a fiction. Professionalism is an attitude not a label, and fees have…

When New Zealand homeowners plan to be away, whether it be for just a couple of nights or for an extended period of time, many will decide to hire a house sitter to care for their property during their absence. This arrangement brings a lot of peace of mind to the owners, because they know…