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Zara and Alex Taulelei

41, Filmdirector

61, Sailor

Dear houseowners,

we are a married couple. Alex is a sailing Samoan Kiwi and Zara a filmmaker and photographer from Germany. We are well travelled and just relocated back to NZ. We have house and pet sitting references from South America, Australia and NZ. We both absolutely love animals and owned dogs and cats in the past.
We have a variety of skills having worked on farms, building eco and permaculture projects in South America, Australia and the Pacific.
Alex is an Anthropologist from VIC Uni and his passion is sailing throughout the Pacific reviving traditional Vaka sailing with the Samoan Voyaging Society.
We have a lot of gardening experience, Alex had a mulching business, and spend a number of years on the family plantations in Samoa. We love to work on and with the land.
Zara works now online as a mentor and healing arts practitioner.

We have been meditating for a number of years and follow a buddhist practise, so we don't drink or smoke.
We keep the space around us very clean, tidy and peaceful.

Reviews (9)
Zara and Alex were wonderful people and took excellent care of our dog and chickens, as well as our house and property. Alex went the extra mile cutting up two very large trees that fell over during a storm. He even planted some veggies in the garden. Our house was very clean and well taken care of when we returned after 3 months. Zara really bonded with my dog and was very communicative, sending me regular updates by text. We would definitely have them both back again.
 
LORI (Whangaroa North Island, Jun 2022 - 3 months 1 week)
We were very happy with Alex and Zara’s care of our home, animals and our many indoor plants. We thank you for that with sincerity. It is a big responsibility and we could not have done our trip without your tremendous support. Communication was as we wished - not in contact unnecessarily but as and when required. Cats happy and well on our return. Our home was clean, tidy and respected - pretty much exactly as we left it. Efforts to keep on top of the substantial vegetation growth with non ... MORE
 
JENNIFER (Whangarei North Island, Dec 2023 - 3 months 1 week)
Zara and Alex are extraordinary! They loved our dogs, they loved our home. Our fur babies were walked every day, and the house was absolutely immaculate when we came home. We couldn't have asked for kinder, more respectful souls to look after things while we were away. Thank you both so much!
 
ANDY (Muriwai Beach North Island, Dec 2022 - 1 month 2 weeks)
Kat's and Andy's house is beautiful with stunning views. Their two dogs Fez and Subi took our hearts in a second. They are super loving and we really miss them! We had the most amazing time, enjoying summer on the terrace and the peaceful garden, daily walks by the ocean, going to the nearby cafe ... MORE
We cannot be more grateful and privileged to have found such amazing house sitters as Zara and Alex. We have a small lifestyle block and numerous animals, Donkeys especially needing special attention and care. We had our very first fully un-stressed break because they had it all under control. House was immaculate when we returned and we will have them back anytime, even for just a visit!
 
ROBYN (Tikitere (Rotorua Lakes) North Island, Nov 2022 - 1 week 1 day)
Thank you Robyn for your kind words. We love to return, take care!
10/10 Zara and Alex were incredible housesitters; super flexible and communicative! They are both very down to earth and friendly people who I would happily welcome back anytime. Thank you two for taking such good care of my home and chickens :)
 
BEN (Mt Eden North Island, Nov 2022 - 6 days)
No rating We highly recommend Zara and Alex , we were privileged to have them house sit for us for 3 weeks. Very happy animals on our return they did not even seem to have missed us.
CHARMANE & SHANE (Kaipara Flats North Island, Oct 2020 - 3 weeks)
I thoroughly recommend Zara and Alex to look after your house. We had complete confidence in them caring for our house and most importantly our pets. Zara and Alex are lovely kind people and I hope they can stay here again, we can't thank them enough.
 
WENDY (Warkworth North Island, Sep 2019 - 1 month 1 week)
Alex and Zara were a delight. They took great care of the house and the cat. They initiated a task around the house that required a fine standard of craftsmanship. Excellent communications. I would not hesitate to recommend them or to invite them back again.
 
KELLY (Warkworth R D 2 North Island, Jul 2019 - 4 weeks)
Couldn't have asked for better house sitters. Zara and Alex are a wonderful couple...so easy to deal with. We have had them sit for us twice now and our animals seem disappointed when we return! They are just brilliant with them. Highly recommend. Thank you guys.
 
GILLIAN (Warkworth North Island, Jun 2019 - 5 weeks)
 
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