Petme in New Zealand

House sitters across New Zealand, your pet stays at home

0% owner fee. Cashback on every booking. NZ$36,000+ vet protection included.

A verified sitter stays in your home overnight so your pet keeps their routine. NZ$36,000+ vet protection on every booking.

Find a house sitter

0%

Service fee for pet owners

NZ$36,000+

Vet protection per booking

200K+

Pet owners on the platform

4.9 / 5

Average sitter rating

Why Petme

Why Kiwi owners pick Petme house sitters

Verified sitters

Identity and background checks for every sitter. Real reviews from real Kiwi pet owners.

NZ$36,000+ vet protection

Every booking includes up to NZ$36,000+ in vet expenses at no extra cost and with no deductible.

Cashback instead of fees

0% service fee for pet owners. Automatic cashback on every completed booking, paid into your Petme balance.

Sitters across New Zealand

Coverage in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga, Dunedin and every other Kiwi city. Pick a sitter near you.

Cities

House sitters in every Kiwi city

Pick your city for local sitters, typical pricing, and city-specific FAQ.

AucklandAUKCity of SailsAuckland North ShoreAUKNorth of the Harbour BridgeAuckland ManukauAUKSouth AucklandAuckland WaitākereAUKWest AucklandAuckland CBDAUKCity centreChristchurchCANGarden City
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WellingtonWGNCoolest little capitalHamiltonWKORiver cityTaurangaBOPGateway to the BayLower HuttWGNHutt ValleyDunedinOTAEdinburgh of the SouthPalmerston NorthMWTManawatu hubNapierHKBArt Deco cityNew PlymouthTKICoastal TaranakiRotoruaBOPSulphur CityWhangāreiNTLNorthland hubNelsonNSNSunny top of the SouthQueenstownOTAAdventure capitalInvercargillSTLDeep South

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does Petme offer house sitting across New Zealand?
Yes. You can find verified sitters in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga, Dunedin, Napier, Palmerston North, Rotorua, Whangarei, Nelson, Queenstown and beyond.
How much cashback do I get?
You earn automatic cashback into your Petme balance on every completed booking. Spend the balance on your next booking.
Are sitters in New Zealand insured?
Every booking includes up to NZ$36,000+ in vet protection. No upcharge, no deductible. You do not need separate insurance.
How is a sitter vetted?
Identity verification using a government ID, a background check, and real reviews from other pet owners. Sitters with falsified profiles are removed.
Can I message a few sitters before booking?
Yes. Message as many sitters as you want. Set up a meet and greet with your favourite, then book inside the app.
Is GST included in prices?
Yes. Sitters set GST-inclusive rates on Petme. The price you see is the price you pay.

Get Petme

Find a sitter, message in chat, book inside the app. Cashback is credited automatically.

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