FREE HOUSE & PET SITTING
This free service allows you to have that long awaited and well deserved holiday with peace of mind, knowing that your home is secure and that your pets are being cared for in their own environment. No stress for you or the pets and no additional costs!
About Raewyn - I grew up on a dairy farm outside Hamilton and always gravitated to animals - cats, dogs, calves, lambs, birds, horses .... not so much reptiles, but I can cope! The love of my life was a Border Collie. She was with me for 14 years, a constant loyal companion. Now I care for other people's pets.
It is important that you enjoy your well earned holiday with total peace of mind; knowing that your home is secure and your adored pets are being cared for with the love they deserve.
I am active, fit and healthy (non-smoker) so happy to walk dogs, am patient with timid pets and happy to deal with puppies and kittens. I love the water, whether a swimming pool, lake or the beach and would often be found paddling my kayak with my BC on board. If your pet needs activity ... it will happen.
Although not the best gardener, I have been known to pull weeds and am capable of pushing a lawnmower around if your holiday is for an extended period of time.
I was a Police Officer, so am watchful, aware and security conscious. I am clean and tidy and will treat a your home and your pets with love and respect.
As I work for myself, visiting clients in their homes and workplaces or working from home or in cafe's, I am flexible and available to your pets if needed. Preferred areas are Hamilton and up to a 50km radius. For long term stays I will consider further afield. Prefer at least one week and up to 6 months if you're travelling extensively.
Contact me here on Neighbourly. Have a great day. :)
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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5% Second half of November
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44.6% 1st December
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16.8% A week before Christmas
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32.4% Whenever you wish
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1.2% Other - I'll share below
Poll: Do you think an age check is required for these drinks?
Stores are checking IDs for fancy soft drinks and not everyone is happy about it.
One shopper, who asked not to be named, bought some zero alcohol branded drinks at his local supermarket and was asked to “step around into the thoroughfare so a supervisor could see me and make sure I was over 18. I couldn't believe it."
Do you think an age check is required for these drinks? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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40% Yes
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0% Not sure
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60% No
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.