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…
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…
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…
‘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…
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…
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…
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…
Paid Vs Unpaid House Sitters
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…
Word Of Mouth Referrals
House sitting around New Zealand offers an exciting opportunity to explore new places, care for beloved pets, and enjoy a temporary change of scenery – and without the expense of renting accommodation. For many house sitters however, securing assignments can…
House Sitting In Huirangi
On to a new house sit. This one is a lifestyle block in Huirangi in the Taranaki region. The property is located about 11kms inland from Waitara. The homeowners have taken off for a roadtrip up to the Bay of…