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Holly & Sam

Holly & Sam

Picture of House Sitter, House Minder and Pet Sitter at Kiwi House Sitters, New Zealand. User Holly & Sam
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About us

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34, Accountant

36, Senior development engineer

Two young professionals - also experienced travellers - on our first-time trip to Aotearoa. Organised, friendly, and excited to learn all about New Zealand!

favoriteWhy we love house sitting

The opportunity to live like a local, experience the real NZ, and have a space that feels like a home.

We are Sam and Holly - a couple from London, England.

We've been together for 11 years, and our travels to New Zealand are the latest in a long line of adventures we have enjoyed during these years together. Both passionate about travel, culture, nature, personal growth and exploration, we are embarking on an extended visit to NZ on a working holiday starting in December 2026. We couldn't be more excited to become more deeply acquainted with your beautiful country!

We take great pride in ... Read moreWe are Sam and Holly - a couple from London, England.

We've been together for 11 years, and our travels to New Zealand are the latest in a long line of adventures we have enjoyed during these years together. Both passionate about travel, culture, nature, personal growth and exploration, we are embarking on an extended visit to NZ on a working holiday starting in December 2026. We couldn't be more excited to become more deeply acquainted with your beautiful country!

We take great pride in looking after the places we call home - whether that's here in London, or abroad - and will bring that same level of diligence and care to all our sitting opportunities. We have experience looking after pets on behalf of family in the UK and both love animals of all kinds. We aren't afraid to get our hands dirty, love being outside, and always relish the challenge and opportunity to learn something new.

Outside of our professional jobs, we are keen fitness enthusiasts, and love cooking, music, hiking and spending quality time with friends and family.

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Pet care

Between us we have looked after dogs, cats, chickens, rabbits/guinea pigs/hamsters, horses, fish and birds.

petsWilling to care for these pets

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

agricultureFarm experience

No experience - but keen to learn.

Trust

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diagnosisAbout our references

We are happy to provide character references, e.g. from our current landlord, employers, and/or ... Read moreWe are happy to provide character references, e.g. from our current landlord, employers, and/or previous international volunteering (WorkAway) hosts.

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Availability

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2026: 22 Jul - 4 Dec | 16-18 Dec | 2027: 14-15 Jan

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

travelTravel plans

We arrive in Auckland on Friday 4th December 2026. Thereafter, we are very flexible on travel plans, however our initial itinerary is spent on the North Island for approximately 3 weeks, until mid-December, and South Island thereafter - but flexible to change for the right sitting opportunities!

Garden Maintenance

Green garden!

Make sure the garden and pot plants are thriving when you get back - get a house sitter.

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