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Pukeuri, Otago

Pet Sitter Extroidinaire

  Lovely location situated 10 minutes from the town centre. A four bedroom home with all the amenities
  • 11th Sep 2024 - 23rd Sep 2024

  • 12 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • Yes
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Christchurch, Canterbury

Snuggle buddies available

Unfortunately our house sitter has let us down so need to find someone else. We have 2 medium/large
  • 19th Sep 2024 - 13th Oct 2024

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

House in Murray Aynsley Valley

We are a family of 4 in the Murray Aynsley valley, near Saint Martins. It’s a quiet spot,
  • 18th Sep 2024 - 18th Oct 2024

  • 30 days
  • Other
  • Yes
  • No
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Cromwell, Otago

2 stored home

  • 30th Sep 2024 - 26th Oct 2024

  • 26 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Motueka, Tasman

House in town

Hi, we’re looking for a house sitter to look after our house and 2 border collies in
  • 7th Sep 2024 - 15th Sep 2024

  • 8 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Timaru, Canterbury

Rural pet lovers dream !

Hi all, looking for a house/pet sitter to look after our lovely home ! We are based on
  • 3rd Sep 2024 - 12th Sep 2024

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

Private back section 3 Bedroom hous...

Wanted someone to look after my old fluffy affectionate cat Louie who needs feeding and watering 2 x
  • 28th Sep 2024 - 12th Oct 2024

  • 14 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Otatara, Southland

Seeking House Sitter

hi, we would like experienced housesitters who would be able to walk and care for our pets and
  • 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Sep 2024

  • 18 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Amberley, Canterbury

Lifestyle property on Waipara river

Hi there, heading away next weekend and looking for some one to look after our house and two
  • 25th Jul 2024 - 28th Jul 2024

  • 3 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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  • 13th Nov 2024 - 1st Jan 2025

  • 49 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Fox Glacier, West Coast

Honest housesitter required

Our cottage is available for house sitting. We need a mature responsible person/couple to tend the bird pets
  • 29th Jul 2024 - 26th Aug 2024

  • 28 days
  • Cottage
  • Yes
  • Yes

Invercargill, Southland

House Sitter and puppy minder requi...

Requiring someone to house sit for my husband & i as well as look after our Cavoodle Puppy
  • 31st Dec 2024 - 11th Jan 2025

  • 11 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • Yes
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Gibbston, Otago

Seeking house sitter

We are looking for a single or couple to house and dog sit while we are on holiday.
  • 12th Jul 2024 - 19th Jul 2024

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

Cat and House sit

Looking for someone to house and cat sit for a month. Large home close to Hagley Park cafes
  • 11th Aug 2024 - 17th Aug 2024

  • 6 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Dunedin, Otago

Coastal Home – Dunedin

Kia ora, We are looking for a house/dog sitter for the dates 11-16 Nov 2025. Regards.
  • 11th Nov 2024 - 16th Nov 2024

  • 5 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Blenheim, Marlborough

Luxury Lodge

Built as a farmhouse in 1901 for Adam Bell, this Edwardian Villa was converted into a restaurant in
  • 10th Jul 2024 - 13th Aug 2024

  • 34 days
  • Other
  • Yes
  • No
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Rolleston, Canterbury

Seeking House and 2 Dog sitter

Hello! We are looking for a non-smoker couple or individual to feed and supervise our two elderly dogs
  • 10th Sep 2024 - 19th Oct 2024

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

Cat Sitter Required for adorable Ch...

Hello, We are looking for a cat sitter for Chloe our Birman.  It is just from Monday 1st
  • 1st Jul 2024 - 3rd Jul 2024

  • 2 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Dunedin, Otago

House sitter required to look after...

Looking for a house sitter while we are away. For 10days in July, needs to be able to
  • 8th Jul 2024 - 20th Jul 2024

  • 12 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No

Wakefield, Tasman

Lifestyle block

Greetings my name is Amanda , my husbands name is Ben and we have 2 children Logan &
  • 22nd Dec 2024 - 10th Jan 2025

  • 19 days
  • Farm House
  • Yes
  • No
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Hilderthorpe, Otago

Rural living in North Otago

Would you like to escape to the country for a week or so and stay on my small
  • 10th Nov 2024 - 21st Nov 2024

  • 11 days
  • Farm House
  • Yes
  • No
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BURNHAM, Canterbury

Burnham Farm

Situated on a small farm close to Rolleston, this modern two storey home is warm, spacious and convenient.
  • 22nd Jul 2024 - 4th Sep 2024

  • 44 days
  • Farm House
  • Yes
  • No
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Christchurch, Canterbury

Redwood House Sit

Hello, We are looking for a reliable sitter to look after our home and dog, Zuko, while we
  • 25th Jul 2024 - 25th Aug 2024

  • 31 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Richmond, Nelson

Lovely home in Richmond, Nelson

Hi there! We have 2 Burmese cats that are in desperate need of some cuddles while we are
  • 21st May 2024 - 25th Jun 2024

  • 35 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No

Diamond Harbour, Canterbury

Seaside lifestyle property with ani...

Our 2 storey home is settled in Purau Bay, opposite Lyttelton Harbour, near Christchurch city (45 mins drive
  • 21st Jun 2024 - 20th Jul 2024

  • 29 days
  • Farm House
  • Yes
  • No

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House & Pet Sitting in South Island

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It is also a good idea to clearly communicate your expectations and make sure that the home owner understands your experiences, such as taking care of pets, watering plants, and handling any emergencies.

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