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Adrian

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58, Firefighter

Hi I am a full time firefighter based in Hamilton City in the Waikato region of New Zealand. I have been with the Fire Service for 34 years. I have been house sitting reasonably consistently for 3 years.. With my two daughters now travelling and working in Europe it was time for something a bit different, I have looked after properties throughout NZ and in the UK with animals, gardens, pools and sourdough starters to care for,. A number of years ago my wife and I managed an extensive rural ... Read moreHi I am a full time firefighter based in Hamilton City in the Waikato region of New Zealand. I have been with the Fire Service for 34 years. I have been house sitting reasonably consistently for 3 years.. With my two daughters now travelling and working in Europe it was time for something a bit different, I have looked after properties throughout NZ and in the UK with animals, gardens, pools and sourdough starters to care for,. A number of years ago my wife and I managed an extensive rural property whilst the owners lived and traveled overseas. I have walked the Te Araroa Trail (length of NZ walk) the Portuguese Camino and the Coast to Coast across England. I enjoy paragliding and have ambitions to do hike and fly trips. I have a Masters degree in Emergency Management. I always do a professional diligent job, I have a campervan and a flexible attitude, so am keen to take opportunities as they arise.

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FishFish
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Chickens/Ducks/GeeseChickens/Ducks/Geese
Farm AnimalsFarm Animals
HorsesHorses
ReptilesReptiles

Trust

Gold member24 months
reviews5 star reviews

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eventCurrent bookings

2026: 29 Jul - 9 Sep | 10 Sep - 30 Oct | 12-19 Sep | 26 Sep - 6 Oct | 6-13 Oct | 30 Oct - 23 Nov | 19 Dec - 15 Jan 2027 | 2027: 25 Jan - 12 Mar | 25 Jun - 15 Aug

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Preferences

scheduleHouse sit duration

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

where_to_votePreferred locations

Anywhere in New Zealand

rv_hookupHas Caravan/Motorhome


Reviews (28)

1 of 2 reviews from this owner
This was a return sit for Adrian. As usual he gave a high standard of care to Squeak. She said he is awesome. The house was really tidy when we came home, the wood baskets were fulll and the fire set to be lit. Adrian is a great communicator and we really loved the photos of Squeak and the updates on how she was doing. Really happy to have him back again. Thank you Adrian for looking after Squeak and our house.
Adrian was very accommodating with times to meet with us before he house sat. While we were away, Adrian sent photos and messages of our cat who appeared happy and well cared for. We came home to a very clean and tidy house with a note and treats. I would recommend Adrian as a reliable and considerate house sitter.
Excellent care for our cats and our home. Great comms. Very thoughtful, practical and attentive Housesitter. Felt very confident that our home and pets were in good hands while we were away. Highly recommend his services.
Adrian was the best. Our home was clean and fresh when we arrived home. Really appreciated the milk… that he left for us. Our dog was very well looked after and happy. Would highly recommend Adrian.
1 of 8 reviews from this owner
Thanks again for looking after our place Adrian. Happy cat, happy house, happy holiday makers
2 of 8 reviews from this owner
Thanks Adrian for all you've done over the last 6 weeks while we were away. It's so comforting to know that you will take action to sort things out if things go wrong. Your communication is spot on. Thanks for letting the repairers in when the dishwasher died, for harvesting and freezing tomatoes and for taking the cats to the cat hotel when our ferry was cancelled. Not to mention mowing the lawn, tidying the house and making a fuss of the cats. Thanks heaps until next time. Julie b
Awesome sitter. We left a tidy place and ready to go and came back to better. Adrian was a top notch house sitter and even left us a couple of get started treats in the fridge after a month on the road. Gardens well cared for and great comms. Will definitely use him again.
3 of 8 reviews from this owner
Once again Adrian has done a tremendous job of caring for our cats, our home and our property. We arrived home to a spotless house, 2 happy cats and a chicken for dinner!
1 of 2 reviews from this owner
Adrian is one of a kind. This is our second time having him look after our house and cats and we couldn't ask for better! House well looked after, grass cut and cats happy. Thanks Adrian!!
Adrian was a fantastic house sitter, looking after my two cats (Mila and Moana) while I was overseas for a family wedding. He is an excellent communicator and I appreciated that he visited me before the sit and met the cats. The sit went really well. The cats were well cared for, and my house and section were pristine when I returned. In so many ways he went the extra mile! I totally recommend Adrian as a pet/house sitter and I hope he will come back the next time I go away. The cats would love ... MoreAdrian was a fantastic house sitter, looking after my two cats (Mila and Moana) while I was overseas for a family wedding. He is an excellent communicator and I appreciated that he visited me before the sit and met the cats. The sit went really well. The cats were well cared for, and my house and section were pristine when I returned. In so many ways he went the extra mile! I totally recommend Adrian as a pet/house sitter and I hope he will come back the next time I go away. The cats would love it too!

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Adrian was great, very communicative and attentive to our hobby flock of sheep. Lots of initiative and left the house immaculate, even left us some provisionals which was a pleasant surprise after a long journey home. Would definitely recommend and plan to book again. Thanks Adrian! Really loved photos of our lambs and hope to have you again some time soon!
From House Sitters UK
Adrian is a gold star sitter. Daily communications with photos and videos were welcome. Our cat Jenna warmed to him (after her training of him) and was very happy. Adrian leaves no footprint and the apartment was sparkling and he very kindly left us some breakfast items as we got in very early, plus an unexpected gift. Our balcony plants were well watered and everything was really neat and tidy. He is highly recommended by us and our cat.
From House Sitters UK
Adrian was a great pet sitter. He communicated with us about his plans before arriving, and was very easygoing and friendly. Adrian quickly bonded with our 13 year old diabetic cat, Poppy, managed her twice daily insulin injections with ease, and was very considerate of her needs. He kept us in touch with messages and pictures/videos so we could see that Poppy was well looked after and happy. The house was very clean and tidy when we arrived home, with the linen and towels washed, and Adrian ... MoreAdrian was a great pet sitter. He communicated with us about his plans before arriving, and was very easygoing and friendly. Adrian quickly bonded with our 13 year old diabetic cat, Poppy, managed her twice daily insulin injections with ease, and was very considerate of her needs. He kept us in touch with messages and pictures/videos so we could see that Poppy was well looked after and happy. The house was very clean and tidy when we arrived home, with the linen and towels washed, and Adrian had even mowed the grass. We would thoroughly recommend Adrian as a house/pet sitter.

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Adrian came to the rescue when we were let down. He proved to be very competent, reliable and dependable. Highly recommended.
4 of 8 reviews from this owner
Adrian thanks so much for looking after the place again. Looks like you have been busy cleaning, tidying, lawn mowing and cooking a delicious chicken dinner. Thanks so much, for that. The cats look as though they have eaten well. Gingernut stared at me as I walked in the room as if to say " You're back? I wasn't expecting to see you again, I'm quite happy with Adrian thank you". But then he was more than happy to have a big pat and curl up on the couch with us. We really appreciated the meal as ... MoreAdrian thanks so much for looking after the place again. Looks like you have been busy cleaning, tidying, lawn mowing and cooking a delicious chicken dinner. Thanks so much, for that. The cats look as though they have eaten well. Gingernut stared at me as I walked in the room as if to say " You're back? I wasn't expecting to see you again, I'm quite happy with Adrian thank you". But then he was more than happy to have a big pat and curl up on the couch with us. We really appreciated the meal as we were so tired after our 1.30am flight. THANK YOU!

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2 of 2 reviews from this owner
We were incredibly fortunate to have had Adrian house sit and care for our 2 cats. From the first message, we could tell he was a very conscientious person. He went above and beyond. Communication was incredible, we received many messages / videos/ photos of our cats and he kept us well informed throughout. Adrian kept the house extremely tidy and he even mowed the lawn!! We felt comfortable from the start and feel fortunate that we met him. Adrian is AMAZING!!!! We HIGHLY recommend him!!!
5 of 8 reviews from this owner
Thank you Adrian for once again looking after our place and our cats. The place was so tidy and clean when we returned and the cats were happy and relaxed. Thanks so much for taking Skitz to the vets. I'm sure that having the antibiotics at an early stage ensured his quick recovery. Looking forward to you coming again for our next trip away. We appreciate your care and great communication.
Adrian looked after our house and pets for a couple of weeks. His communication was excellent and we would highly recommend him to others.
6 of 8 reviews from this owner
Once again Adrian did a great job looking after our cats and our house. While we were away our geriatric cat Gingernut was off his food and Adrian kept us in the loop and found him food that was to his taste. We returned to a clean and tidy house. Thanks Adrian
Adrian was great, cared for our home, pool and garden beautifully for 2 weeks. Awesome communication. Look forward to staying in touch and hopefully he will be available next time we are away.
7 of 8 reviews from this owner
Adrian is a great communicator and kept us informed about his planned arrival and departure, making sure we were happy with dates. He arranged a visit to check what needed doing and kept in contact while we were away, telling about the cats antics, and informing us of some minor damage. He kept the place very tidy and clean. We love having Adrian as a house sitter and feel very happy for him to look after our cats and our property. Merry Christmas Adrian.
Adrian did a great job looking after our house and our farm animals. Despite his inexperience with farm animals he happily embraced the work, even feeding the animals during inclement weather. He has a great sense of humour and his communication before and during the house sit was excellent. We would definitely ask him to house sit again if he was available.
8 of 8 reviews from this owner
Adrian THANKYOU for caring for our home and cats while we were away. You communicated regularly with messages and pictures which was appreciated and showed your enjoyment of the cats and the property. It was so nice to return to a spotless house and 2 happy cats. Your attention to detail was appreciated. Thanks also for the chicken in the slow cooker. Garry enjoyed the soup pouch you left in the fridge. Don't worry about the lawns. I appreciate that you have had some awful weather lately. The ... MoreAdrian THANKYOU for caring for our home and cats while we were away. You communicated regularly with messages and pictures which was appreciated and showed your enjoyment of the cats and the property. It was so nice to return to a spotless house and 2 happy cats. Your attention to detail was appreciated. Thanks also for the chicken in the slow cooker. Garry enjoyed the soup pouch you left in the fridge. Don't worry about the lawns. I appreciate that you have had some awful weather lately. The weather is improving and we can sort them in the next few days. Honestly 9 weeks is a long time and I'm absolutely sure we found the best man for the job when we chose you. Thanks so much and I am truly hoping you will be available next time we need a house sitter. Julie and Garry Carter

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2 of 2 reviews from this owner
Adrian did a brilliant job looking after our house and our cat. When we arrived home the house was immaculate and you would never know he had been there. His communication with us before, during and at the end of the house sit was excellent. We knew our little furball would be well looked after. So glad I chose him as our house sitter and would definitely ask him to house sit again if he was available. I know Squeak would agree!!
We were very lucky to have Adrian housesit for us for 3 weeks. He looked after our pets and house as if they were his own, we came back to everything in tip top condition. Communication was tops, not once did we worry about what was happening at home. I would definitely recommend Adrian to anyone looking for a reliable and pleasant Housesitter.
1 of 2 reviews from this owner
Adrian was fantastic yet again. We came home to a very happy dog and tidy home. We would recommend Adrian as a house/pet sitter.
2 of 2 reviews from this owner
Adrian was a terrific house and pet sitter! He took excellent care of our fur baby and communicated regularly with us. He kept our big boy active and entertained and we really enjoyed the photos and videos he shared with us. Our home was clean and tidy just the way we left it. We came home to a lovely note from Adrian which we truly appreciated too. We definitely recommend Adrian as a house and pet sitter and we've already booked him for next weekend too!
Adrian did a very good job of taking care of things while I was away. I came home to a clean tidy house, well cared for garden and two happy dogs. Adrian kept me informed while I was away with update texts and photos. Adrian was very friendly and helpful and very easy to communicate with, going out of his way to make sure I had no worries about how things were at home. The dogs took to him straight away, welcoming him as if they already knew him, not barking as they normally would to a ... MoreAdrian did a very good job of taking care of things while I was away. I came home to a clean tidy house, well cared for garden and two happy dogs. Adrian kept me informed while I was away with update texts and photos. Adrian was very friendly and helpful and very easy to communicate with, going out of his way to make sure I had no worries about how things were at home. The dogs took to him straight away, welcoming him as if they already knew him, not barking as they normally would to a stranger. I am very happy with him and would like him to come again in the future.

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