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Silver (12mths)
House Sitting Preferences
  • 0 - 1 week, 1 - 2 weeks, 2 - 4 weeks
  • Dog(s), Cat(s), Fish, Bird(s), Rabbit(s)/Guinea Pig(s), Chickens/Ducks/Geese, Reptile(s), Farm Animals, Horse(s)
  • Lived in rural locations for many years, used to relocating livestock, managing staff, confident feeding and handling domestic animals.

Preferred Locations
  • Anywhere in New Zealand
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  • 2024: 17 Dec - 9 Jan 2025 | 2025: 9-20 Jan 2025: 20 Jan - 22 Feb | 22 Feb - 30 Sep
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You Can Depend On Us

59, Retired - Education

60, Retired - Education

Jo the housekeeper and Dave, maintenance guru, are completely competent whether caring for homes or loving folks’ pets.
Jo, a Kiwi, has extensive experience working with people overseeing the practicalities of running a successful boarding house, and has just retired back to NZ, having lived in the UK since 1991, working with Dave at a prestigious independent British boarding school. Dave was involved with teaching there, and was Head of Department for 23 years. He is also a very experienced pastoral staff member, having been a Head of Year and a key boarding lead for 25 years. Dave has also had Senior Leadership responsibilities
We are both highly professional and reliable people with awesome practical skills. We can cope well with whatever is thrown at us and have excellent resilience, confidently managing changing situations. Dave and Jo are animal lovers with extensive experience with pets, both having grown up with cats and dogs, along with working with their extended family’s pony. We are completely flexible and reliable. We have exacting eyes to detail and will make sure that your home will always be properly cared for whilst you’re away. Home maintenance both inside and out will be carried out at the highest of standards; Jo is an awesome housekeeper and what Dave doesn’t know about home DIY isn’t worth knowing: as a former D&T teacher he has extensive skills and knowledge of all aspects of home maintenance. You can totally rely on us!

Reviews (7)
Jo and Dave were the perfect house sitters. They took Albie on all her favourite adventures and took great care of the house. Not only was it immaculate when we got back from our trip, but they had ironed our washing, made up the bed and left us a gourmet meal in the fridge. Would honestly like them just to move in permanently.
 
SUE (Governors Bay South Island, Dec 2024 - 3 nights)
Oh, wow! Dave & Jo were just amazing. While away, we had regular updates on what was going on with the livestock & pets plus photos of them on their adventures. It was so reassuring to know Molly, Poppy & Bob were being so well cared for. The dogs were well exercised, (lol) & fit, healthy & happy. We came home to an immaculate house - I thought I was in someone else's home! Jo did an incredible job. A lot of time was obviously spent working outside the house also. From gardening, to ... MORE
 
LIZ (Henley South Island, Oct 2024 - 2 weeks 3 nights)
This is my 3rd attempt at the review! I'm not sure why it didn't Post before but let's hope that it's 3rd time lucky ! I thought Jo and Dave were excellent sitters ! My dog Boiki was very happy to see me return but was calm in himself. I could tell he hadn't been under strain in any way. Maybe that was because of the lovely long walks he did every day right to the top of the hills and along the crest.....photos to prove ! Then my house was immaculate which was such a pleasure. And extra tasks ... MORE
 
NATALIA (Heathcote Valley South Island, Jul 2024 - 4 nights)
We couldn’t have asked for a better experience, Jo and Dave looked after our place like their own, loved our animals and left the house in better shape than what we left it and enjoyed the surroundings. They were what we needed! Excellent communicators, handy and practical, great all round people. Came home to fresh bread and soup with some treats in the freezer! Thanks again Jo and Dave
 
SALLY (Waikouaiti South Island, Apr 2024 - 1 month 1 week)
Amazing house sitters, would highly recommend Jo & Dave. They took great care of our animals & the house was immaculate when we got home. Thanks so much.
 
PIP (Opua North Island, Feb 2024 - 1 week 3 nights)
Jo & David went above and beyond our expectations in all areas of care . Our dog and cat adored them .They enjoyed the community and made the most of living in our environment .Uam sure we have made lifetime friends
 
ESTELLE (Ohakune North Island, Jan 2024 - 4 weeks)
Joanne and Dave were fantastic. Not only did the dogs love them, they did so much around the place while we were away. All the jobs I had been "getting around to" for the last 2 years seemed to be complete! House spotless, windows cleaned, garden watered, lawns mowed, etc, etc. Dogs got two trips to the beach as well as swims and a heap of attention, they were not that fussed when we got back as they had been so well looked after. We cannot rate these guys highly enough. Jane and Robb
 
ROBB (Cheviot South Island, Nov 2023 - 6 nights)
 
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