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International Removals to New Zealand
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Experienced & Dedicated Move Managers
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.
135,000+
Happy Customers9,240,000+
Cubic Feet Shipped25+
Years' ExperienceCost of International Removals to New Zealand
How Much Does it Cost to Ship to New Zealand?
Short Answer: The cost of international removals from the UK to New Zealand starts from £1,285 for a shared container service, £4,750 for a 3 bed house and £8,350 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.
| Destination Port | Shared Container |
3 Bed Home in a 20ft Container |
4 or 5 Bed Home in a 40ft Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland, New Zealand | From £1,285 | £4,900 | £8,350 |
| Wellington, New Zealand | From £1,322 | £4,750 | £8,050 |
* 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.
Our Packing
International Removals to New Zealand
International Removals to New Zealand
The "1st Move Way"
Our Services
Shipping Options For Your Move
Full Container Shipping
(5.0)
Ideal for large full-house moves
Shared Container Shipping
(5.0)
Perfect for smaller moves
Door-to-door
(5.0)
Nationwide collections & delivery to your door
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Our Happy Customers
FAQ
Guide to Removals to New Zealand
We answer Frequently Asked Questions about overseas removals from the UK to New Zealand.
How Long Does Removals to New Zealand Take?
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.
Check out our UK to New Zealand Sailing Schedule for information on upcoming sailings and transit times.
How Much Does International Removals to New Zealand Cost?
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.
Why Choose 1st Move International for Removals to New Zealand?
- Our packing & shipping methods ensure the best protection in transit.
- No delays. We are able to ship weekly by sharing with commercial exporting companies (thanks to our packing).
- Your move can be measured exactly for clear and accurate billing (again, thanks to how we pack and palletise all shipments)
- Reduce customs delays on arrival for faster delivery.
- Approved by our insurers and proven to reduce claims.
Where in New Zealand Do You Do International Removals To?
We offer international removals services from the UK to all towns and cities in New Zealand, including but not limited to:
- Auckland
- Christchurch
- Wellington
- Hamilton
- Tauranga
- Lower Hutt
- Dunedin
- Palmerston North
- Napier
- Hibiscus Coast
- Porirua
- New Plymouth
- Rotorua
- Whangārei
- Nelson
- Hastings
- Invercargill
- Upper Hutt
- Whanganui
- Gisborne
- Paraparaumu
- Blenheim
- Rolleston
- Queenstown
- Timaru
- Pukekohe
- Taupō
- Masterton
- Cambridge
- Ashburton
- Levin
- Rangiora
- Richmond
- Feilding
- Whakatāne
- Havelock North
- Mosgiel
- Tokoroa
- Oamaru
- Te Awamutu
- Kaiapoi
- Waikanae
- Wānaka
- Hāwera
- Lincoln
- Te Puke
- Waiuku
- Matamata
- Morrinsville
- Huntly
How Do I Get a Quote for International Removals from the UK to New Zealand?
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.
What are the pros and cons of living in New Zealand?
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.
Read more Pros and Cons of Living in New Zealand.
Your Pallets Packed - Posted Live on Facebook
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.
