Moving your furniture to New Zealand is a significant undertaking, and choosing the right shipping method is crucial for the safety of your belongings. Our unique palletised shipping systems offer the safest way to ship furniture overseas. Secured to individual pallets this shipping method is proven to reduce the handling of individual furniture items and minimise the risks of damage in transit when shipping your furniture to your new home in New Zealand.
Get there up to 16 weeks faster. Our palletised furniture shipping systems means we can consolidate with commercial movers, and we offer weekly sailings from the UK to New Zealand. No waiting around for other customers to fill our containers!
Maximum safety and security guaranteed. Our safer packing procedures are designed to provide the best protection for your furniture and personal effects. Palletised shipping greatly reduces the amount of handling and minimises the risk of damage during the shipping process.
Once your goods are packed and secured onto a pallet, we can accurately measure the exact dimensions and volume of the completed unit. This precise measurement allows us to provide you with an accurate and final cost upfront, so you know exactly what you're paying for with no hidden surprises.
To ensure your relocation to New Zealand is seamless, you will be assigned a personal Move Manager. This single point of contact will be your dedicated expert, handling every detail from initial planning to final delivery, and providing professional guidance to make your transition as smooth as possible.
Lock in a 10% saving on your move to New Zealand by confirming your booking within 10 days of receiving your quote. There’s no risk in planning ahead! We require no deposit, and you can cancel anytime without a penalty. Secure your preferred moving date and enjoy a lower price.
Our in-house team of customs specialists will manage every aspect of your customs process. We handle all the required documentation to ensure full compliance, streamlining the process for a swift and seamless customs clearance in New Zealand from the port to your door.
Here’s what our industry-leading palletised system looks like once your belongings are packed, wrapped, and ready to sail.
This isn’t just packing
It's protection.
It's speed.
It's door-to-door peace of mind.
The average cost to ship furniture from the UK to New Zealand starts from £875 for shared container services and from £4,186 for a full 20ft container. Your final cost will depend on the size and requirements of your shipment.
Shared container shipping is ideal for small shipments of furniture and household goods. This service allows you to share container space and associated costs with other customers.
When shipping the full contents of your 3 or 4+ bedroom home, you will require sole use of your own container which can either be loaded at your property or at one of our loading facilities.
Yes, you can ship your furniture and household goods to New Zealand, and for many people, the process can be entirely duty-free.
New Zealand Customs Service allows both returning citizens and new residents with long-stay or permanent visas to import their used furniture, household goods and personal effects free of duty and GST.
The key conditions for this concession are:
We understand that navigating these rules can be complex. As part of our comprehensive service, our expert team will guide you through all the necessary customs documentation and requirements, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free clearance process for your shipment. You can check out our New Zealand Customs guide here.
Here is an outline of the furniture shipping process to New Zealand:
Please see our furniture shipping guide for more tips and information on how to ship furniture overseas safely. We also have useful guides on shipping to New Zealand such as our New Zealand Customs guide for Personal Effects.
Deciding on whether it's worth shipping your furniture and personal belongings to New Zealand will depend on a few factors. If you have furniture and personal effects that are expensive and/or hard to replace, then shipping them overseas is definitely worth it. Likewise, any sentimental items that you don't want to part with may also be worth the shipping cost. On the other hand, items that are cheap and easy to replace may not be worth the shipping cost.
On average, the cost to ship furniture to New Zealand starts from £791 for a small part-load shipment and from £4,186 for a full 20ft container shipment. Your final cost will depend on the size and requirements of your move.
To receive a free, tailored quote for your shipment simply fill out the quick quote form on this page or get in touch with a member of our team today.
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Shared container shipping is by far the cheapest method of shipping your furniture and personal belongings to New Zealand. Other options include full container shipping for larger moves that require full use of a 20ft or 40ft container, or air freight shipping. These options are more expensive but come with their own added benefits.
De-clutter: Avoid shipping any items that are cheap and easy to replace in New Zealand.
Packing: Where possible, you can opt to pack certain items yourself. Be aware that any fragile or expensive items are best left to the professionals when packing for an overseas shipment. Also note that any items that you pack yourself may not be covered.
Space Hacks: When packing, make use of all available space, such as space inside of drawers, cupboards or appliances (such as microwaves and washing machines).
Insurance: You can save costs on insurance by only insuring the most expensive, delicate and hard to replace items.
The team at 1st Move International are experts on all regulations and restrictions when shipping furniture and personal belongings to New Zealand. If you have any questions,
Transit times for shipments from the United Kingdom to New Zealand range from 44 to 59 days, depending on your destination in New Zealand.
Please see our New Zealand container shipping schedule for more information.
Yes, you can track your shipment using our container tracking tool. We will provide you with a unique container number and the name of the vessel to allow you to easily track the progress of your shipment from the moment it leaves the United Kingdom.
Yes, you can ship antiques or high-value furniture and paintings to New Zealand, but there are a few things to keep in mind:
Our experienced team will be happy to answer any questions you may have about shipping anqitues and high-value items to New Zealand. Simply give us a call on 0117 9828 123 or
On arrival, our trusted agent in New Zealand will be in contact to assist with customs clearance in New Zealand and arrange collection/delivery.
, give us a call on 0117 982 8123 or email us at sales@shipit.co.uk
For a free tailored quote simply complete the quick quote form on our website and we’ll get back to you with everything you need to know.
Our team have safely handled countless furniture shipments to popular destinations around the world. Customers love us for our safer packing techniques and faster weekly shipping.
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 moving 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.
