Moving to New Zealand and looking for an international removals company to ship your personal belongings, household goods or furniture from the UK? Get a free moving quote here or continue reading to find out everything you need to know about removals from the UK to New Zealand.
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With over 25 years of international removals experience under our belt, our team are experts on all things moving overseas. We are members of the British Association of Removers and have helped countless families move to New Zealand from the UK over the years.
On this page you will find a detailed breakdown of costs associated with moving to New Zealand, an easy-to-use quote form to allow you to request a free estimate for your move, information on the various services that are available, expected transit times and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
We'll also cover exactly what makes 1st Move International unique in the removals industry and how we can provide faster shipping, safer packing and a smarter pricing structure for your move. Continue reading or simply request a free quote now to start your journey.
FREE QuoteThe cost of removals to New Zealand can range from £791 up to £6752. This is shipping by a sea freight container service with runs weekly from London Gateway port. The final cost for your move will vary depending on your destination in New Zealand, the size of your move, packing required, moving cover, customs and final delivery costs.
You can get an instant cost estimate of overseas removals to New Zealand by using our online moving costs calculator here.
We operate weekly shipping services from the UK serving all main ports including Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga, Hamilton and Christchurch.
Average costs for various move sizes are shown below and are based on weekly container shipping services from London to New Zealand.
| Move Type | Cost (GBP) |
|---|---|
| Small Move / Essentials | £791 to £928 |
| Flat / Apartment | £1580 to £1990 |
| 2-Bed House | £1950 to £2650 |
| 3-Bed House | £4190 to £4800 |
| 4-Bed House | £6020 to £6900 |
* 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.
When it comes to international removals from the UK to New Zealand, sea freight is the best option. You'll typically have a choice between Shared Container and Full Container, depending on the size of your move.
As the name suggests, this option allows you to share container space meaning that you only pay for the space that you need for your move.
This option is perfect for smaller moves (those shipping anywhere from a few boxes and some furniture to the contents of a 1-2 bed home.)
Full container services provide you with sole use of your own 20ft or 40ft shipping container.
This option is ideal for larger moves (those shipping the full contents of a 3+ bed home) and offers the added flexibility of having your own dedicated container for your move.
Take the guesswork out of your move to New Zealand and get there up to 3 months faster than other movers.
1st Move International is the only UK mover to publish weekly sailing schedules to New Zealand.
We use established commercial routes for faster, more reliable shipping so we don’t need to wait months to fill our containers.
View our latest timetable below and choose a sailing date that suits you, not your mover!
| Destination | Vessel Name | Last Moving Date to Meet Vessel | Sailing Date | Port to Port Transit Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | HMM St Petersburg | 21/06/2025 | 05/07/2025 | 44 |
| HMM Algeciras | 28/06/2025 | 12/07/2025 | 44 | |
| HMM Helsinki | 05/07/2025 | 19/07/2025 | 44 | |
| ONE Magdalena | 12/07/2025 | 26/07/2025 | 44 | |
| Lyttelton / Christchurch | HMM St Petersburg | 21/06/2025 | 05/07/2025 | 45 |
| HMM Algeciras | 28/06/2025 | 12/07/2025 | 45 | |
| HMM Helsinki | 05/07/2025 | 19/07/2025 | 45 | |
| ONE Magdalena | 12/07/2025 | 26/07/2025 | 45 | |
| Wellington | HMM St Petersburg | 21/06/2025 | 05/07/2025 | 59 |
| HMM Algeciras | 28/06/2025 | 12/07/2025 | 59 | |
| HMM Helsinki | 05/07/2025 | 19/07/2025 | 59 | |
| ONE Magdalena | 12/07/2025 | 26/07/2025 | 59 |
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.
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.
The exact final cost of your move to New Zealand depends 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 £1,274 for shared container to New Zealand, £4,186 for a full 20ft Container and £6,000+ 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.
We offer international removals services from the UK to all towns and cities in New Zealand, including but not limited to:
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 25 Reasons to Move to New Zealand.
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You can ship most electrical goods from the UK to New Zealand, but there are important considerations regarding customs, voltage compatibility, plugs, and specific restrictions (especially for items with batteries or biosecurity risks). For more information, please visit our page on shipping electrical goods from the UK to New Zealand
Everything you need to know about shipping furniture & personal effects from the UK to New Zealand.
We cover all the legalities of shipping household goods from the UK to New Zealand.
Our full guide to prohibited & restricted items when shipping to New Zealand.
Whether you're looking for basic moving tips, city info, or full visa and immigration guides we've got you covered.
Get the latest information on UK to New Zealand container shipping costs and American container ports.
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.
We ship cars too. Get more information on our car shipping service.
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.
