Canterbury

House Sitters in Canterbury, New Zealand

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MadeleineHanna

Two best friends exploring NZ

Hello! We’re Hanna and Madeleine, best friends from Germany offering reliable house-sitting services. We have experience concerning dogs,

Fran

Caring and reliable house sitter

We have the time to indulge our passion for meeting new people and experiencing new places. We are

lesley

Caring house sitting family

My son and I live in Christchurch and love animals. We are tidy and respectful of other peoples

Pam and Steve

Pet loving retired couple

I’m Pam 68 yrs young and my husband Steve is 65. We currently live in Canberra Australia and

Gyde

Traveling around New Zealand

Hi, my name is Gyde and I’m a 20 year old German girl who tries to travel around

Janet

Mature Waiheke Couple

We live on Waiheke Island and like to “get off the rock” occasionally. We’re an active, senior couple

Western

Warm, caring and responsible house sitter with pet, gardening, and estate management experience

Delighted to meet you. I am a woman in my 40’s from Cambridge, MA looking to spend some

Marie-Eve

Traveling Canadian Couple

Hello! We’re a dynamic, caring couple in our mid-thirties, excited to look after your home and pets with

Aria

Tired Couple, not quite retired!

New to house sitting, older couple looking to explore NZ with friendly pet dog Abel in tow. Years
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Elodie

Travelling new zealand

Hi, my name is Elodie I am going to travel across New Zealand for a few month and

Elaine

Reliable and Caring House-Sitting Duo – Elaine & Marie-Pier

Hello, We are Elaine and Marie-Pier, a responsible and experienced house-sitting duo with a passion for taking care

Julie

Julz’ RTW Adventures

Recently single and now taking a gap year for adventuring the world. World exploration to commence with the

Kira

Caring House Sitter, Travelling NZ

Hi there! My name is Kira, I am from Germany and I am currently on my Working Holiday

Eden

Kind, caring, tidy 50plus professional lady

Hi I am house proud, animal loving 50 plus professional lady who is looking to house sit, particularly

Kiara

Travellers, Caring House Sitters, and Animal Lovers

Hello everyone! We are a couple who will be travelling across NZ – Kiara (22) and Fabian (25).

Lara

Travelling NZ in March & April 2025

Hi there, we’re 2 girls and long-term friends from norther Germany going on an adventurous trip around New

Thaïs

House sitter, pet sitter

Hello! My partner and I are looking for a housesitting experience for 1 week or more, from the

Hollie

Animal-loving couple travelling NZ!

Hi there, we’re Hollie and Louise, a couple in their mid-20s from Wales and Northern Ireland respectively. We’ve
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Margaret

Single, tidy, Kiwi

Hi, I’m Maggie and I have recently returned from many years in the UK. I would love to

Penelope

Animal lover, I spend 4 months over summer in NZ

I am a kiwi who lives in Germany with my kiwi husband for 8  months a year and

Daniel

Mr Danny Farren visiting NZ, from the UK..

I am a retired firefighter from Scotland, and have just arrived in NZ, I propose to travel around

Angela

Caring house sitter

Hi,  I have recently lost my husband and are now living with my daughter temporarily.  I thought it

Manali

Pet lover and Remote worker

Hello! I’m Manali (35), an enthusiastic and responsible beginner house and pet sitter looking to gain experience while

Jasmine

Animal Loving House Sitter

I am a Canadian Citizen who is now a Permanent Resident of New Zealand. I have tons of

HannahandRory

Hannah & Rory

Hi! We are originally from the UK but having spent the last year in Australia we are now

Areas and cities within Canterbury

Ashburton | Christchurch | Hurunui | Kaikoura | Mackenzie | Selwyn | Timaru | Waimakariri | Waimate |

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Being a House Sitter offers a world of opportunity, not only to save money on rent, but also to get to know other people and new places.

House Sitters get the opportunity to travel cost effectively and see and experience areas in New Zealand. This leads to vast opportunities, both personally and professionally.

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Home Owners have peace of mind knowing that their home and pets are in safe hands and are getting the love they deserve. In exchange, house sitters get to live rent-free and save thousands.

Have peace of mind whilst you’re away, knowing that your home and pets are being looked after. On NZ House Sitters you can find that someone.

Pet & House Sitters in Canterbury

Looking for a house sitter in Canterbury? House sitting involves a person, couple or family staying in someones home while the owner is away, and often involves caring for the owners pets and plants. In exchange, house sitters get to stay for free. On NZ House Sitters Homeowners in Canterbury can find and connect with house sitters in Canterbury

NZHouseSitters.co.nz is a meeting place for homeowners and house sitters in Canterbury, as well as all other regions and areas of New Zealand. Our website allows you to search for sitters based on location, dates needed, and other criteria, and may also provide information about the experience and references of each pet and house sitter.
When selecting a house sitter, it is important to thoroughly interview them and check references to ensure that they are reliable and responsible. You may also want to consider requiring a police check or background check for added peace of mind.

It is also a good idea to clearly communicate your expectations and make sure that the house sitter understands their responsibilities, such as taking care of your pets, watering plants, and handling any emergencies that may arise. Providing a detailed list of instructions and contact information can help ensure that everything runs smoothly while you are away.

Overall, house sitting can be a convenient and cost-effective solution for homeowners who want to have their home and pets taken care of while they are away. With a little research and careful planning, you can find a house sitter in Canterbury who will treat your home and pets with the same care and attention that you do. Home owners can register for free!
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