Moving to New Zealand from Overseas

Move to New Zealand with NZ's Premier Moving Company

No matter where in the world you're moving from New Zealand Van Lines can coordinate door-to-door shipping from the large majority of countries in the world. Through our FIDI partner network we can provide regular shipping services to New Zealand with professional trusted moving companies across the globe. Whether you are a kiwi coming home or wanting to make New Zealand your new home, New Zealand Van Lines can manage this move for you.





More than 30 years’ experience in moving families to New Zealand.



Thanks to more than 30 years’ experience we’re proud to able to provide a seamless door-to-door service. When you move with New Zealand Van Lines, a dedicated moving consultant will assist you with your international move every step of the way. Co-ordinating the packing and uplift, container loading, voyage, export and importation documentation, container unloading and delivery to your New Zealand residence. Our accredited international packers, who also move the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and Royal New Zealand Ballet will pack your belongings to the highest standard. Therefore you know you’re in safe hands. Of course we know moving to New Zealand is not just about furniture, we can also help with your pets and vehicles.

Tailored options for shipping to New Zealand

We understand that no move is the same. Therefore we tailor options dependent on what furniture and possessions you have, with regular services to all major cities and town's including Auckland, Tauranga, New Plymouth, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch and Dunedin and anywhere in between.

Sole-use container: A shipping container will be provided exclusively for your belongings, which means that you won’t share with anyone else. This enables us to provide you with a fixed sailing date . 20-foot or 40-foot containers are available, so if you have a lot of household items or wish to include your car or motorbike we have it covered.

A shipping container will be provided for your belongings, which means that you won’t share with anyone else. This enables us to provide you with a . containers are available, so if you have a lot of household items or wish to include your we have it covered. Shared container: A great option if you’re moving only some of your household effects. Your belongings will be consolidated to ensure you only pay for the space your items occupy in the container. This is a very economical option for smaller consignments, part-house lots, and people on a budget.

A if you’re moving only some of your household effects. Your belongings will be consolidated to ensure you only pay for the space your items occupy in the container. This is a very for smaller consignments, part-house lots, and Air freight: If you need your items urgently, air freight is your first choice.

Marine transit insurance

Protecting your possessions has never been easier with New Zealand Van Lines. Choose the option that’s right for you from our range of comprehensive transit insurance options, and rest easy in the knowledge that your household goods are covered. Our comprehensive cover is under written by Vero.

Secure storage

Should you require storage before or after your goods leave, New Zealand Van Lines has secure and affordable options in New Zealand or prior to shipping. Please ask your moving consultant for rates and options.

FIDI accredited partner

When your consignment arrives in New Zealand we will collect it from the port, customs and quarantine clear it and deliver it to your residence.



Why Choose New Zealand Van Lines for your move to New Zealand?

Due to our reputation in the international moving industry, moves managed by New Zealand Van Lines are given preferential status by our overseas partners.

Through one point of contact we will provide you with the following:

Free Moving to New Zealand Guide (with up-to-date information on New Zealand Customs & Quarantine regulations)

Sourcing of competitive quotations which can be submitted directly to you

which can be submitted directly to you Preferential rates – (moves can be paid for in NZ dollars in New Zealand)

– (moves can be paid for in NZ dollars in New Zealand) Discounted insurance rates – with in-transit insurance arranged in New Zealand, and in the event of a claim, settlement effected without delay or recourse to an overseas insurer

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More than 30 years’ experience

Accredited international packers

Experienced Moving Consultants

Seamless door-to-door service

Sea or air freight options available

Hassle-free Insurance

Storage options available

To ensure your needs are clearly understood and that services are arranged to meet your individual requirements please complete the Quote Form above.

Useful links:

Backpacker Shuttle - Excellent Auckland door-to-door shuttle service with great rates.

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