With over 25 years experience in international removals to New Zealand, we are experts at moving overseas from the UK. When you choose us when moving to New Zealand from the UK, we will provide you with a dedicated and experienced Move Manager to make the whole process as stress free as possible.
Your Move Manager will be with you at every step of your journey during your move from the UK to New Zealand and will be on hand to guide you through the process, answer questions and offer helpful advice to ensure a smooth transition to New Zealand.
Unbeatable Packing
Our team are experts at efficiently packing household goods and personal possessions. We have pioneered a unique way of ensuring we minimise, at all costs, the chances of damage to your personal effects during the shipping process to New Zealand.
You can be assured of a safe and secure house move with our Shrink Fast packing systems, watch our moving video below and see how we ensure your personal effects safely get to New Zealand.
The 1st Move Price Guarantee
Our bespoke packing methods ensure that you only pay for exactly what you ship. Once packed, your pallets can be precisely measured, giving you the exact volume of your shipment. No guessing!
We'll even send you photos of your finished pallets to give you peace of mind, and all shipments are independently measured, weighed and security checked by the shipping line before departure.
25 years’ experience providing international moving services to New Zealand
Members of the British Association of Removers
Members of the British International Freight Association
Modern fleet and fully trained packers and movers
Fully insured from your UK home to your destination in New Zealand
Your own personal, dedicated move manager
Free UK storage up to the next scheduled sailing date
Electronic and Fastrack customs clearance in the UK and New Zealand
Faster weekly sailings to New Zealand direct from UK ports
Track your shipment live with 24/7 container tracking
Our Packing
International Removals to New Zealand The "1st Move Way"
135,000+
Happy Customers
9,240,000+
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Years' Experience
Our Service
A UK to New Zealand Relocation Service Like No Other
Established in 1997, 1st Move International has consistently set the standard in international relocation, specialising in moves from the UK to New Zealand. Over 25 years, our seasoned team has honed its skills and industry insight, assisting countless individuals and businesses with their transition. Our approach is meticulous and adapted to your unique requirements, promising a seamless and professional experience. Trust us for a stress-free and expertly managed move from the UK to New Zealand.
Dedicated Move Manager
Entrust your relocation with a Personal Move Manager dedicated to your move. As a specialist in international removals, they will meticulously manage each aspect, including customs processes and documentation. Serving as your sole point of contact, they will address all your concerns and guarantee the secure transportation of your possessions to New Zealand.
Opt for the ideal safeguard for your items with our comprehensive shipping insurance. Providing cover against damage or loss during transit and storage, our insurance options are designed to fit various budgets and requirements, ensuring a stress free international move.
Benefit from our in-depth customs understanding for your move to New Zealand. Our role as certified brokers involves efficiently managing all necessary paperwork and adhering to regulations, expediting the customs clearance. This service guarantees the swift arrival of your possessions at your new residence in New Zealand.
How Much Do International Removals to New Zealand Cost?
Short Answer: The cost of international removals from the UK to New Zealand starts from £875 for a shared container service, £4,750 for a 3 bed house and £12,750 for a 4 or 5 bed house. The port-to-port shipping cost will ultimately depend the size of your move and final location in New Zealand.
Typical Removals Costs from UK to New Zealand 2024
Move Type
Shipment Size
Cost (GBP)
Small Move / Essentials
Part Load
£875 to £995
1 Bed House / Flat
Shared Container
£1284 to £1595
2 Bed House
Shared Container
£1850 to £5375
3 Bed House
20ft Container
£6959 to £8995
4 Bed House
40ft Container
£9890 to £12,750
* Our costs table should be used as a guide only. As we do not know your collection or destination address, or how much you plan to ship, these costs do not include the following charges: UK collection, onward delivery from the port in New Zealand to your new home, professional packing and loading costs.
For a bespoke quote for shipping to New Zealand, use our removals quote form or contact a member of our team for more information.
Once collected, your household goods, furniture and other personal effects will be packed and ready within 2-4 working days. Your shipment is then immediately booked on the next available weekly sailing to New Zealand.
The sea freight transit time from the UK to New Zealand ranges from 4-6 weeks, depending on your exact destination.
The exact final cost of your move to New Zealand depands on a variety of factors such as your total volume, the value of your shipment (to determine insurance), packing costs, collection/delivery (if required) etc.
For an estimate of how much it will cost to ship your belongings once packed and collected, you'll be looking at around £1,285 for shared container to New Zealand, £4,800 for a full 20ft Container and £8,000+ for a 40ft Container from the UK to New Zealand. As above, this does not include collection, insurance, packing etc. As a general guide, we would say to budget another £1000-£2000 to account for these.
For a FREE and accurate quote tailored to your move that includes all costs, please ask for a quote here on our website.
Simply complete the quick quote form here on our website and we will send you a tailored quote for removals to New Zealand, including all costs, within 24 hours. No home survery required.
There are many benefits of moving to New Zealand, such as low cost of living, great healthcare (New Zealand was ranked 24th in the world in 2021 compared to the UK at 31st), friendly people, better outdoor lifestyles and enjoyable
climate. Attractive beaches, unique wildlife and a laid back lifestyle are a few more of the main features that draw so many people to New Zealand every year.
Some of the cons of living in New Zealand include expensive imported goods, limited career options for some fields of employment and the long distance from the UK.
We post up-to-date sailing schedule information and as part of our weekly shipping promise we'll tell you in advance what ship we can get your personal effects on.
Your life, carefully wrapped, beautifully packed, and protected for the journey ahead.
We are extremely proud of our unique packing process. We are the only international removals company in the UK that uses this tried and tested method to ship your treasured personal possessions overseas.
Visit our Facebook page to find a snapshot of each shipment captured as the final pallet is wrapped.