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John & Chrissy

JOHN &=CHRISSY

Picture of House Sitter, House Minder and Pet Sitter at Kiwi House Sitters, New Zealand. User JOHN &=CHRISSY

About us

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67, Retired

67, Retired

Retired couple, love to do a good job!
Good reviews from previous sits.

favoriteWhy we love house sitting

We love the opportunities that house sitting gives us, to see New Zealand through your kiwi eyes and not as a tourist. House sitting gets us to places we haven’t seen on the tourist trail.

Hi, we are a couple of retired professional Brits (university lecturer and merchant navy ships captain) with all our family now living in Northland, whom we visit for approx 3-6 months every year.
We will arrive later this year - mid-November - to stay with them and visit all our kiwi friends, until mid March 2027.
We love being in NZ with our family, but we also like to give them a break from us from time to time, so we like to get out and about and go further afield.
Please check out our ... Read more
Hi, we are a couple of retired professional Brits (university lecturer and merchant navy ships captain) with all our family now living in Northland, whom we visit for approx 3-6 months every year.
We will arrive later this year - mid-November - to stay with them and visit all our kiwi friends, until mid March 2027.
We love being in NZ with our family, but we also like to give them a break from us from time to time, so we like to get out and about and go further afield.
Please check out our feedback from our previous sits. We always try to do a great job. We are home owners in the UK, and are quite houseproud.
We are non smokers and take care of our own and others possessions.
We have been left in charge of the daughter's lifestyle block - pigs, chickens, sheep, ducks, dog and veg plot when they go on holiday. We love animals and look after our other daughter's German Shepherd.
We love New Zealand and all the wonderful opportunities it offers.
Just to clarify - we arrive in NZ in mid November and unfortunately will leave again in mid March 2026.

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Pet care

We have looked after, including giving daily medications to, cats, dogs of various sizes, chickens and other birds.

petsWilling to care for these pets

DogsDogs
CatsCats
FishFish
BirdsBirds
Rabbits/Guinea PigsRabbits/Guinea Pigs
Chickens/Ducks/GeeseChickens/Ducks/Geese
Farm AnimalsFarm Animals

Trust

Platinum member36 months+
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eventCurrent bookings

2026: 9 Feb - 15 Nov | 2027: 26 Feb - 11 Mar

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0 - 1 week, 1 - 2 weeks, 2 - 4 weeks

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Anywhere in New Zealand


Reviews (22)

Chrissy and John were very good and we were pleased with the cleanliness and the animals were very comfortable while we were away thank you and yes, would be very happy for john and chrissy to mind our property again.
We’re very pleased you’re happy with our care of your house and pets. Thanks.
This was the first time we had a pet sitter that we didn't know looking after our Caesar. John & Chrissy instantly made me realize that we had made the right choice. They were soo lovely and Caesar loved them from the get go. They left our home immaculate and kept in contact to give us updates on our boy while we were away so we didn't have to worry. I absolutely recommend them to anyone.
Thank you for your kind words Nadia, we’re so pleased you had a relaxed time away.
John and Chrissy are excellent housesitter, good communication, left the house tidy and even did some extra tidying up which I appreciated. Walked my dog daily, kept my cats safe and happy, cleaned the kitty litter daily and cleaned the guinea pig cage. Definitely recommend them and hoping to use them again next year. Thanks so much!
Thanks Michele, we always try to do our best and going the extra mile isn’t hard when it’s appreciated.
We left on our adventures, happily confident our house and fur babies would be well looked after. We were not disappointed. Our house was spotless, lawns mowed, and pets happy - what more could we ask for? I would happily recommend this lovely couple to anyone.
John and Chrissy were amazing, they took special care of our beloved pets even sending some update pics of walks that brightened our day. John and Chrissy went above and beyond by giving our lawn a mow and tidy some of our gardens. They left our piece of paradise in an immaculate condition. Would love to have them stay again. Daniel and Julie
From House Sitters UK
John and Chrissy were great from the outset, this was the first time we have ever used housesitters. They guided us through the process and were easy to communicate with and we’re happy to work around us as we hadn’t confirmed our exact dates. They were very happy to come the night before to get to know Benson ( our 11 year old lab) and get to know where he likes to have his daily walks. They were great company and Benson took to them straight away. Communication was great whilst we were ... MoreJohn and Chrissy were great from the outset, this was the first time we have ever used housesitters. They guided us through the process and were easy to communicate with and we’re happy to work around us as we hadn’t confirmed our exact dates. They were very happy to come the night before to get to know Benson ( our 11 year old lab) and get to know where he likes to have his daily walks. They were great company and Benson took to them straight away. Communication was great whilst we were away photos and updates especially as Benson was recovering from a recent op and needed quite a bit of monitoring. On our return our house was left clean and tidy. We would not hesitate to recommend this lovely couple and you really do feel that your pet and home are in very safe hands.

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1 of 2 reviews from this owner
Chrissy and John have sat for me in the past and once again they were perfect. The cats were very relaxed and happy when I got home and the house was clean and tidy. They even had all their bedding and towels washed and on the line 😊 They kept in touch and communication was very good. I recommend them as AA++ sitters. Thanks again guys❤️
Thanks for your kindness Kathy. Anytime!
John & Chrissy are a lovely couple and took excellent care of our house & cats while we were away for a few days. We came home to a freshly cleaned house & washed linen. I would highly recommend John & Chrissy as house & pet sitters.
Thanks for your kind comments Alona. Please bear us in mind whenever you need a sitter again.
John and Chrissy were excellent sitters, leaving the house in immaculate condition and meeting the needs of the pets perfectly. Definitely recommend.
Thanks Jennie we’re pleased you were happy. Our pleasure.
From House Sitters UK
John and Chrissy took excellent care of our home-it was definitely cleaner than we left it! And our dog and cat were happy and well cared for. Communication was good with daily updates. We would be happy with them looking after our home and pets again.
From House Sitters UK
John ad Chrissy were exceptional House Sitters. They communicated very well arrived in plenty of time to go over the sit and meet the animals. They immediately made friends with Jess our dog and we were very confident leaving our home and pets in there care. hen we returned the house was lovely, tidy and clean and they had made a bed for us which was very much appreciated. I would thoroughly recommend them and would welcome them back to house sit again in the future.
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John and Chrissy were great sitters. Communication was spot on and we had a chance to meet and get to know each other before the sit. I recommend them as reliable and cared for my babies very well. A+
Thanks Kathy. Glad you were happy with our service. Don't forget we're more than happy to sit for you whenever we are in NZ.
We had John and Chrissy look after out little dog and house for two weeks and we couldn't have been happier. Their communication before and during their stay was exceptional and we felt completely comfortable with them in charge. We would love to have them come and stay again.
Thank you Maree. We're glad you were pleased, we enjoyed our stay and would love to do the same again.
John and Chrissy were fantastic house/pet sitters. They are kind and caring people who took great care of our home and our 2 dogs. The house was left spotless and the dogs were happy. Their communication was excellent. They were always responsive and kept us updated while we were away. It was the first time we had used a house sitter so we were a bit nervous, but they were wonderful. We would not hesitate to recommend them and hope to see them again. Thank you.
Thank you very much. We're so pleased that you are happy because we had a great time. Thanks again.
John and Chrissy were great sitters. The dogs got lots of walks and we came back to a very tidy house with lots of extras like clean sheets and fridge. Easy to communicate with and nice to feel with.
Thanks for your kind words.
John & Chrissy were amazing, I had 5 stress free days away and came home to everything very clean and tidy. I recommend you get John & Chrissy to look after your place.
John and Chrissy looked after our house and pets for three days on short notice. What a lovely, friendly couple! They such good care of our dogs and cat. They had lots of playtime and even got new toys!! We received daily updates and got home to a clean and tidy home. I would highly recommend John and Chrissy for any house sit! We felt so comfortable leaving our home and our animals in their care. Thank you so much guys! Hope to see you again!
John and Chrissy looked after my two precious dogs excellently which was a weight off my mind while I was away. They walked them everyday and gave them lots of cuddles and attention. They also looked after my house with respect and made sure I returned home to clean sheets and towels and to a clean house with milk in the fridge :) Communication was excellent with text and photo updates while I was away. I would highly recommend John and Chrissy for future house sits.
John & Chrissy are the loveliest couple, they are really friendly and we felt like they were part of our friends base. We had 2 evenings with them which was delightful. Our house was spotless, garden watered and our two fur-babies so happy and content it was like we had never left. The dates are wrong as I entered the wrong date first off and couldn't figure out how to change. Anybody getting John & Chrissy are very lucky to have them, you will not find anybody better. Highest ... MoreJohn & Chrissy are the loveliest couple, they are really friendly and we felt like they were part of our friends base. We had 2 evenings with them which was delightful. Our house was spotless, garden watered and our two fur-babies so happy and content it was like we had never left. The dates are wrong as I entered the wrong date first off and couldn't figure out how to change. Anybody getting John & Chrissy are very lucky to have them, you will not find anybody better. Highest recommendation. Definitely hope to have them back on there next visit to NZ

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John & Chrissy took excellent care of our dog and our house, and left the house spotless. Would definitely recommend!
Thanks John and Chrissy you were great. It was nice to meet you both and have a good old talk about life so far. Communications on arrival and on leaving were perfect for us. The house was left as found and sheets washed. The cat, dog and Horses all well fed, watered, and happy. If our holidays connect, we may see you next year. Thanks again.
John & Chrissy have been great sitters for us, looking after our 5 dogs and 3 cats. All the animals have had great attention while we've been away and thanks so much for keeping the new garden plants alive in the dry conditions we currently have. They have communicated very well with our farm team and messaged us while we have been travelling. Thanks for everything you have done. Andrew & Chris -Te Puke
Peace of Mind

Happy you!

With a house sitter looking after your pets, house and garden - you can really relax. Happy days.