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Dog, sheep and chicken sitting at our off grid home in Kerikeri, New Zealand

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a German family, living in NZ since 20 years, with 3 children, who have left home and are at university or working.

    We have 2 lovely dogs , some chickens , 4 sheep 2 hand reared lambs:) and are in the final process of building our off grid house in the Far North in Kerikeri. We have a 15 acre property where we continuously increase the plantations, with the aim to increase biodiversity, and help with erosion control.

    We are looking for two people to house and animal sit for 10 days for us in May - any time between May 5 and 22 - . It is important to us, that you are dog savvy.
    If you are interested in this opportunity, please tell us a bit about your past experience with dogs. Our dogs are both very social, friendly and well trained. The dogs are used to having company and can be left alone for max 3 hours per day.

    We prefer two people travelling together, as it can get a bit lonely otherwise.
    We would like you to arrive 3 days in advance, so we can show you everything you need to know.

    Kerikeri has no public transport, so it is recommended to bring a car.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Animal Care
    House & pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sustainability
    Gardening
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Art & design
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Hiking
    Camping
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Enjoy the beautiful North of New Zealand and explore the area, on your days off

  • Help

    Help

    Animal care

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Extra room and own bathroom in the house , fully equipped kitchen

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Kerikeri has no public transport, an own car is recommended

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Campervans can be parked on the property.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Sheep

    Chicken

    Stella (13 years)

    Border collie x

    Ronja (5 years)

    Husky German sheperd x

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