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Wakatu, Nelson

Seeking house and pet sitter

Hi my name is Polly and we are looking for a house and pet sitter from the 2
  • 2nd May 2025 - 8th Jun 2025

  • 37 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Christchurch, Canterbury

Easter with Stuart and Ezekiel!

Hello, I’m looking for a caring laid back person, couple to come and look after Stuart (dog) and
  • 17th Apr 2025 - 26th Apr 2025

  • 9 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • Yes
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Lincoln, Canterbury

Friendly cavoodle in Lincoln

We live in Lincoln and are looking for someone to take care of our 5yr old cavoodle Olly
  • 11th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025

  • 10 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Christchurch, Canterbury

Weekend Christchurch Getaway!

Headed to Wellington for a wedding and looking for someone to take care of our 7 month old
  • 7th Mar 2025 - 9th Mar 2025

  • 2 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Fairlie, Canterbury

Farm stay in Fairlie (Canterbury)

Our names are Marianne and Pascal and we are hoping to find house/farm sitters from 10 May till
  • 10th May 2025 - 16th Jun 2025

  • 37 days
  • Cottage
  • Yes
  • Yes

Kinmont Park, Otago

Mosgiel House with Cat and Puppy

We have a house with a view over Mosgiel and only 12 minutes from Dunedin City and 10
  • 13th Mar 2025 - 29th Mar 2025

  • 16 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No

Rangiora, Canterbury

3 bedroom home

Our 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is on a fully fenced corner section, 20mins walk from Rangiora town
  • 16th Jul 2025 - 15th Sep 2025

  • 61 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • Yes

Christchurch, Canterbury

House and cat sit

Hi we are looking for someone to housesit and look after our cat for 2 weeks 23rd March
  • 23rd Mar 2025 - 4th Apr 2025

  • 12 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No

Methven, Canterbury

Hobby Farm Stay

Hey we are looking for someone to house/pet sit for us for the month of March. We have
  • 2nd Mar 2025 - 1st Apr 2025

  • 30 days
  • Farm House
  • Yes
  • No

Riverton / Aparima, Southland

House and Pet Sitter Required in Ri...

My husband and I are looking for a responsible, caring pet/house sitter in May 2025. Our dogs are
  • 16th May 2025 - 27th May 2025

  • 11 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Richmond, Tasman

House sitter for Chloe our adorable...

Hello, We are looking for a cat sitter for Chloe our Birman. It is three days from Sunday
  • 9th Feb 2025 - 11th Feb 2025

  • 2 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
  • 10th Jun 2025 - 16th Jul 2025

  • 36 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No

Domett, Canterbury

Farm stay

would require 2 farm dogs to be fed and walked, 2 pet dogs (viszla and schnauzer), chooks, bird
  • 22nd Mar 2025 - 30th Mar 2025

  • 8 days
  • Farm House
  • Yes
  • No

Kaiapoi, Canterbury

Pet/house sitter request

We are looking for someone who is a dog lover, who enjoys a bit of play and lots
  • 25th Apr 2025 - 12th May 2025

  • 17 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No

West Melton, Canterbury

Lifestyle Property West Melton

We are on a 10 acre lifestyle property minutes from West Melton We have a very friendly, energetic
  • 1st May 2025 - 30th May 2025

  • 29 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No

Dunedin, Otago

Dunedin city living close to the be...

We are looking for a house/cat sitter to look after our place for approximately two months (Mid May-
  • 20th May 2025 - 29th Jul 2025

  • 70 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No

Ward, Marlborough

Cottage and farm dogs 5 mins from t...

Hello, We are looking for housesitters to look after our house and farm dogs (love people) and one
  • 30th Apr 2025 - 10th Jun 2025

  • 41 days
  • Farm House
  • Yes
  • No

Ashburton, Canterbury

Seeking house and pet sitters

House sitter required 8 outdoor cats to look after feed twice
  • 24th May 2025 - 23rd Jun 2025

  • 30 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No

Woodend, Canterbury

House sitting with pet care

I have new build house that has a fire and build in heat pump system proving heating and
  • 2nd Sep 2025 - 1st Oct 2025

  • 29 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No

Kaitangata, Otago

House/Pet Sitter Wanted for 4.5 Acr...

Hello, we are on the hunt for a house/pet-sitter for the month of May 2025. We have a
  • 30th Apr 2025 - 2nd Jun 2025

  • 33 days
  • Farm House
  • Yes
  • No

Otapiri Gorge, Southland

Lifestyle property and Home

We live on the outskirts of Winton,  Southland. Our home is on a 4 acre lifestyle block (currently
  • 19th May 2025 - 12th Jul 2025

  • 54 days
  • Other
  • Yes
  • Yes
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Christchurch, Canterbury

Christmas Period – Still Seek...

Hi, STILL LOOKING FOR SOMEONE FOR CHRISTMAS!! I have an large old homestead in the middle of one
  • 22nd Dec 2024 - 8th Jan 2025

  • 17 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No

Queenstown, Otago

House in Arthurs Point + 1 GSP Lab ...

Our three bedroom house and lovely dog Finn are available in May/ June next year, while we are
  • 15th May 2025 - 4th Jun 2025

  • 20 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Christchurch, Canterbury

Christchurch Holiday stay!

Hello everyone! My husband and I are going on holiday over the Christmas holiday period for 7 nights.
  • 27th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025

  • 7 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Glenduan, Nelson

Coastal home

Right across from the beach. Safe swimming beach and great for fishing. 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms. Large flat
  • 21st Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025

  • 13 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No

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