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Nina

Walkies & Cuddles & ALL the fetch

Picture of House Sitter, House Minder and Pet Sitter at Kiwi House Sitters, New Zealand. User Walkies & Cuddles & ALL the fetch

About me

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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 :)

favoriteWhy I love house sitting

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.

I would LOVE to do more housesits! Very very keen for more, now that I've done a few.
I'm 34, responsible and tidy. I've lived on my own before, have had a garden/plants and pets, and know how to take care of living things. I'm responsible, don't smoke/vape, and am generally a pretty chill and active person. I love spending time outdoors, finding new walks, going to the beach.

I have food allergies so I keep the kitchen very very clean! And won't bring gluten/dairy in your house.

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I would LOVE to do more housesits! Very very keen for more, now that I've done a few.
I'm 34, responsible and tidy. I've lived on my own before, have had a garden/plants and pets, and know how to take care of living things. I'm responsible, don't smoke/vape, and am generally a pretty chill and active person. I love spending time outdoors, finding new walks, going to the beach.

I have food allergies so I keep the kitchen very very clean! And won't bring gluten/dairy in your house.

I'm launching my small business, so working remotely from my laptop a lot. I have a vehicle and drivers license and am trying to build out my network in New Zealand.

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Pet care

Have housesat for dogs/cats (big/small, young and old, quite regularly - as recent as this last weekend!)
Have had my own pets - rabbits, guinea pigs, small animals. Also have helped with my friend's farm and stayed there, taking care of chickens / small farm animals before.

petsWilling to care for these pets

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

agricultureFarm experience

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!

Trust

reviews5 star reviews
diagnosisReferences

diagnosisAbout my references

Liz - a Kiwi lady - extended family - who I lived with her for 3 months and have housesat for her ... Read moreLiz - a Kiwi lady - extended family - who I lived with her for 3 months and have housesat for her before
Keri - the head Tennant in my share flat
Other references available on request!

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Availability

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eventCurrent bookings

2026: 1 Aug - 31 Jan 2027

chairOn a house-sit right now

Preferences

scheduleHouse sit duration

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

where_to_votePreferred locations

North Island: Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Northland  

travelTravel plans

Currently in the north island for winter, Particularly keen on Auckland, northland, and bay of plenty regions :)


Reviews (19)

Nina did an extraordinary job house sitting. I have had many sitters over 13 years and she is a stand out. My dog Molly started chemotherapy the week she arrived and had mast tummy upsets for a Week which she cleaned up without complaint.! She even googled how to give dogs on chemo joy and did little treasure hunts with her. Communication was frequent and excellent. Nina’s kindness to both my pets was exemplary.
Nina did great taking care of our pets. She sent daily pictures and updates. Great communication. The house was well cared for, as well. Happy to have found such a lovely house sitter. Definitely recommend having her as a sitter.
Nina is one of the most wonderful and caring persons you could ever hope to meet. I always felt my boys Frankie and Louie were in the best care while we were away. In fact I think they were a little depressed when she was gone as they really miss her. Thank you so much Nina :)
Nina took good care of Ziggy, our Rottweiler for a week while we were on holiday. She took him to the beach every day in her car and spent hours throwing the ball for him. They had a great deal of fun and he seemed very happy. Loving his new balls too! Thank you, Nina.
What a lovely young lady. My dog was so well looked after. Lots of walks and care. Definitely recommend anyone to have her.
Thank you Nina for your care for Buddy and Misty and Dewy They loved having you looking after them and so did I. Wonderful job
We had Nina look after our dog, Mercedes, while we were away for several weeks. She was an amazing pet sitter, taking care of our precious girl who needs a lot of routine & daily medication. Nina kept us well-informed and sent regular photos & updates. We arrived home to an exceptionally clean & tidy home as well as a very happy & contented dog who had obviously loved her time with Nina. Mercedes needed a lot of attention which Nina was happy to provide with all her fun & energy. We highly ... MoreWe had Nina look after our dog, Mercedes, while we were away for several weeks. She was an amazing pet sitter, taking care of our precious girl who needs a lot of routine & daily medication. Nina kept us well-informed and sent regular photos & updates. We arrived home to an exceptionally clean & tidy home as well as a very happy & contented dog who had obviously loved her time with Nina. Mercedes needed a lot of attention which Nina was happy to provide with all her fun & energy. We highly recommend Nina and will use her again in the future. I am sure Mercedes will love to see her again.

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We would definitely have Nina stay again, she arranged to meet us and our Kitty Kat prior to her stay which being a first timer on this site was great and reassuring. We were able to enjoy our holiday knowing that we had left our home and Kity Kat in good hands. She is a bright bubbly person, full of energy, and we came home to a clean tidy home. Highly recommend 😃
Nina was great, We were lucky enough that Nina was able to do a pre sit visit as it was our first time having a house sitter, which really put us at ease. Nina kept in touch during the sit with pictures of our dog Hank having the best time. Everything was left immaculate on our return, Nina even washed the bedding! Would definitely be happy for Nina to house sit again...hopefully soon!
Nina is a very attentive pet and house sitter. She took our dog on lots of outings, made friends with the cat, fed the fish, made sure everyone was safe and secure in the cyclone, and even did some drain and garden clearing. She sent lots of photos, the house was lovely and tidy on our return, and the pets were happy and clearly enjoyed her company. We wouldn't hesitate to have Nina back again.
Nina was awesome! Excellent communication and a really lovely person. I came home to a very happy cat and a lovely clean house. Bean is a quite an anxious wee cat, so to come home to her super relaxed was wonderful. I would definitely have Nina back to housesit again - thank you!
Nina is fantastic, we loved her and our pets definitely had the best time with her. Would welcome Nina back anytime ☺️
Nina was, put simply, great. She looked after my 1 year old Lab/Retriever Millie and cat Bobby for a week. She took Millie on a lot of fun adventures and took time to teach her some new obedience signals which I fully appreciated. I came back to very happy pets, a tidy house and a beautiful home cooked meal. I cant recommend her enough. She is a cool person and I look forward to welcoming her back again one day.
Hi Nina looked after our house, pool and 6 working dogs. Lots of lovely updates and everything was 100% on our return. Highly recommend Nina - fabulous person.
Nina was absolutely amazing! She cared of our almost 1yo lab/retriever while we were overseas for 5 weeks and I think it was Daisy’s best life ever. We came back to a dog that will walk well on a lead and she learned a few new tricks!! Nina also navigated Daisy’s first heat cycle so well! I always felt like she was in capable hands and so well cared for. The pictures and videos she sent made my kids so happy!!
Delighted to meet Nina and have her look after our dogs and our home. Thank you so very much Nina, we wish you all the best for your travels. Highly recommend Nina to others.
Nina looked after our animals well while went we away, as it was a short stay there wasn’t much else needed doing. Communication was easy and she sent pics and updates. Thank you Nina for looking after our pets 😊
Nina was awesome and we have already asked her to come and house sit for us again. Our dogs were loved and cared for, her friendly nature and love for animals made us feel at ease as soon as we met her. Highly recommend and hope Nina will sit for us again sometime soon.
Lovely Nina, brilliant to deal with and enthusiastic about our cat! Thanks so much Nina, welcome back anytime
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