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Christchurch, Canterbury

8 Acre Hobby Farm Stay

We are looking for a house sitter to look after our wee 8 acre hobby farm for a
  • 17th Dec 2026 - 3rd Jan 2027

  • 17 days
  • Farm House
  • Yes
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Clevedon, Auckland

Rural House Sit

Great location in the Clevedon area, East
  • 5th Feb 2027 - 9th Mar 2027

  • 32 days
  • House
  • Yes
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Wānaka, Otago

House and Dog Sitters – Beaut...

We’re looking for a lovely, reliable individual or couple to care for our two much-loved dogs and our
  • 11th Apr 2027 - 15th May 2027

  • 34 days
  • House
  • Yes
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Hamurana, Bay of Plenty

Lifestyle Block Hamurana

We are seeking someone to care for our 3 dogs and 3 cats.   In our 4 bedroom home,
  • 24th Nov 2026 - 26th Nov 2026

  • 2 days
  • Farm House
  • Yes
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Edgecumbe, Bay of Plenty

Riverside Kiwifruit Orchard with Ru...

Come and enjoy our peaceful riverbank Kiwifruit Orchard near Edgecumbe. No neighbours in sight, only a friendly Jack
  • 19th Dec 2026 - 23rd Dec 2026

  • 4 days
  • House
  • Yes
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Egmont Village, Taranaki

Small lifestyle block, short drive ...

3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms plus office two story house, functions on tank water and septic system on 1/2
  • 16th Nov 2026 - 4th Jan 2027

  • 49 days
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Omanawa, Bay of Plenty

Rural House & Animal Sit – 20...

We’re Louise and Andrew, and we’re looking for reliable, caring house sitters to look after our home and
  • 7th Feb 2027 - 21st Feb 2027

  • 14 days
  • Farm House
  • Yes
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Pōkeno, Waikato

Rural Shepards cottage acre site

My home is a three bedroom Shepard cottage, with one bathroom and open plan living. It is at
  • 23rd Dec 2026 - 8th Jan 2027

  • 16 days
  • Farm House
  • Yes
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Whangārei, Northland

Life Style Block – Dog sitter...

We have two dogs, a heeler and a little westie x.  We are going away over christmas and
  • 20th Dec 2026 - 9th Jan 2027

  • 20 days
  • House
  • Yes

Kaitaia, Northland

Lifestyle Home

We own a lovely house based in Kaitaia in the far north. We are on the edge of
  • 24th Dec 2026 - 10th Jan 2027

  • 17 days
  • House
  • Yes

Masterton, Wellington

Peaceful farmlet in the sunny Waira...

Hello! The time has come to take our young family on an international holiday so we are in
  • 19th Feb 2027 - 26th Feb 2027

  • 7 days
  • House
  • Yes

Kaukapakapa, Auckland

Country living

Barn style house 15 mins from silverdale & the motorways Come enjoy the peacful setting of the country
  • 29th Dec 2026 - 17th Jan 2027

  • 19 days
  • Farm House
  • Yes

Tapawera, Tasman

Peaceful Tasman Valley House Sit Ca...

I’m looking for a mature, reliable couple who enjoy animals and country living, and will care thoughtfully for
  • 19th Nov 2026 - 5th Dec 2026

  • 16 days
  • Farm House
  • Yes

Baylys Beach, Northland

Baylys Beach Lifestyle

3 bedroom, Coastal Views, Peaceful Farm setting, 5 mins to Baylys
  • 9th Nov 2026 - 19th Dec 2026

  • 40 days
  • Cottage
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Culverden, Canterbury

Christmas and New Year with 6 hens ...

I am in the Culverden township and need pet care over Christmas (preferably 22nd Dec to 3rd Jan).
  • 22nd Dec 2026 - 2nd Jan 2027

  • 11 days
  • House
  • Yes
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Baylys Beach, Northland

Residential Address at the beach

Hi, we are looking for a house sitter to sit for a few days while we are away.
  • 23rd Oct 2026 - 26th Oct 2026

  • 3 days
  • House
  • Yes

Waiuku, Auckland

House and cat sitter needed

Hi, Im heading overseas from December 16th to January 20th. I have no family in NZ so looking
  • 16th Dec 2026 - 20th Jan 2027

  • 35 days
  • House
  • Yes

Onewhero, Waikato

Lifestyle block with animals

My property is a small lifestyle block with various pets and farm animals. There are two friendly house
  • 18th Feb 2027 - 14th Mar 2027

  • 24 days
  • Farm House
  • Yes

Hunua, Auckland

House and Pet Sitter wanted for sma...

I am looking for someone to stay in my small farm house on 4 acres and care for
  • 28th Nov 2026 - 1st Jan 2027

  • 34 days
  • Cottage
  • Yes

Katea, Otago

Catlins lifestylers

Looking for animal lovers to care for our menagerie over Christmas Our Hungarian Vizsla Monti, Our Donkeys, Digby
  • 23rd Dec 2026 - 28th Dec 2026

  • 5 days
  • Farm House
  • Yes

Taupaki, Auckland

Tiny home on a farm

Hi there! My name is Sammy and I live in a tiny home on a lifestyle block with
  • 30th Dec 2026 - 2nd Jan 2027

  • 3 days
  • Mobile Home
  • Yes

Pukeatua, Waikato

Peaceful Rural Waikato Home & C...

17 December 2026 – 7 January 2027 | 21 nights We are looking for a trustworthy, responsible person
  • 17th Dec 2026 - 7th Jan 2027

  • 21 days
  • House
  • Yes
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Redwood Valley, Tasman

Lovely home with lovely animals

We are seeking a reliable, quiet housesitter to care for our home and look after our animals while
  • 4th Oct 2026 - 18th Oct 2026

  • 14 days
  • Unit
  • Yes
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Round Hill, Southland

Mahuru Cottage lifestyle block

Kia Ora We are the Wilson whānau . We have an amazing lifestyle block in Western Southland.  On
  • 3rd Oct 2026 - 8th Oct 2026

  • 5 days
  • Cottage
  • Yes

Wakefield, Tasman

Historic Home with native forest

We are looking for house sitters to look after the house, Jessie the Huntaway and Mo the cat,
  • 20th Dec 2026 - 8th Jan 2027

  • 19 days
  • House
  • Yes

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