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I'm Canadian, moved to NZ in Oct 2023 and got my resident visa in Sept 2025 - so I'm here for good!! I've been housesitting to experience new places & decide how I want my life to look like here :)
I love housesitting because it exposes me to new communities and a different way of living. Now that I have a resident visa in NZ, I'm trying to decide where I'd like to actually live/settle, and further grow my business. I LOVE animals but I'm not settled/established enough to have my own yet.
Have stayed on farms with sheep, and interested in more animal exposure. Can come ahead of your departure if it’s helpful to have time together to show me the ropes!
2026: 1 Aug - 31 Jan 2027
0 - 1 week, 1 - 2 weeks, 2 - 4 weeks, 1 - 2 months, 2 months +
North Island: Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Northland
Currently in the north island for winter, Particularly keen on Auckland, northland, and bay of plenty regions :)

There is nothing more secure than having people at home while you're away. Get a house sitter.