The Moving Company is New Zealand’s best
domestic and international relocation company.
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With a modern fleet, nationwide branch coverage, and global network spanning 60 countries we offer reliable moving and storage services focused on your specific needs.
If you are moving locally, across the country, or internationally, you can trust us to get your household goods and personal effects there on time and on budget.
At The Moving Company, we understand that moving isn’t just about the physical move – it’s about starting a new chapter in your life. With over 39 years of experience, we will make your move seamless, so you can focus on what matters most.
Our professional team is dedicated to carefully packing your cherished items to ensuring they arrive safely at your new destination whilst keeping you informed of key milestones along the way. No matter the size or destination of your move, we will take care of everything.
39+ Years Moving Kiwis Everywhere.
100% NZ Owned
& Operated.
2000+ Families Moved in the Last 24 Months.
4.8 Average Google Customer Review Rating.
25,000 cbm of storage space in our warehouses.
500 Worldwide Network Partners.
Choosing a professional moving company for your move is extremely important to ensure this potentially stressful time is performed with the utmost care and efficiency. When you choose The Moving Company, you can move with total confidence.
Moving house from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch?
Get an ‘Instant Moving Quote‘ for your inter-city or local move within New Zealand in less than 60 seconds!
We provide complete door-to-door local furniture moving and long-distance removals and storage services, to and from every postcode in the country.
The Moving Company are the Trans-Tasman moving experts. We have the experience and expertise to get you to Australia on time and on budget.
Annually we move hundreds of sea and air freight shipments into and out of the United Kingdom. Your 1st Choice Mover to the UK.
We specialise in international shipping and worldwide moving, handling thousands of export and import shipments each year.
If you’re a Kiwi returning home, or if you are immigrating to New Zealand we can take care of all your moving needs, co-ordinating the packing and shipping of your valued possessions or cars from anywhere in the world to NZ.
The Moving Company NZ has been in business since 1987, with a reputation built on repeat customers and satisfied customer recommendations.
Our team’s goal is to deliver a standard of excellence that surpasses customer expectations and delivers on service, quality and value. You can place your trust in our professional and reliable team to remove the stress and make your move easy.
In addition to moving your household goods we can provide a complete range of moving services including safe and secure, short or long term storage, moving insurance, vehicle shipping, pet transport and much more.
With over 39 years experience of moving Kiwis within NZ and overseas, when you choose The Moving Company, you can move with total confidence!
Our team’s goal is to deliver a standard of excellence that surpasses customer expectations and delivers on service, quality and value. You can place your trust in our professional team to remove the stress and make your move easy.
The Moving Company specialises in international shipping and moving, handling thousands of export and import shipments each year.
The Moving Company utilises a broad range of moving boxes and packaging materials designed for optimum protection, cushioning and strength during the moving process.
The Moving Company is your furniture removal company for major house lots and relocations from New Zealand to around the globe.
The Moving Company has long and short-term secure storage options at all of our locations in New Zealand at super competitive rates.
The insurance industry recognises The Moving Company as an experienced professional team within New Zealand’s moving industry, allowing us to offer a full range of comprehensive all risks moving insurance.
The Moving Company have partnered with Xe money transfer, a trusted global payments and foreign exchange specialist to provide highly competitive exchange rates and tailored currency advice to both private individuals and businesses alike.
Shipping your car may also be part of your relocation. The Moving Company are shipping cars to and from NZ often and know the processes involved. This ensures the smooth and competitive shipment of your vehicle.
The Moving Company provides pet transportation and pet boarding using the services of specialist pet transport companies anywhere in NZ or the world.
One of the last tasks of moving is to spring clean the empty house after we have loaded everything, or before you move into your new home.
Woburn International offers guidance packages and immigration assistance for migrants settling in to their new lives with a cultural awareness programme in New Zealand or the country of destination.
Our Ultimate Moving House Checklist is to assist you prepare for your upcoming relocation and assist with a hassle-free moving experience.
Request a ‘In Home Appraisal’ and one of our professional Move Consultants will survey your household and personal effects and establish any special packing needs that may be required.
From all of us, to all of you, we would like to say a “BIG THANK YOU!”
Throughout our history it hasn’t been easy. We have been competing with the world’s biggest global moving corporates, while proudly remaining 100% Kiwi owned and operated. Find out how a local moving company has prospered to become New Zealand’s biggest private international mover.
Get an ‘Instant Moving Quote‘ for your inter-city or local move within New Zealand in less than 60 seconds!
The Moving Company has long established memberships with the best moving industry associations worldwide, and is proud to have achieved prestigious accreditations in the international moving industry.
For over 35 years we have annually been the mover of choice for thousands of families and individual customers.
Throughout our history The Moving Company has consistently been competing with large scale overseas owned corporations. During this time, we have remained proudly Kiwi owned and operated. What’s remarkable about this story is that we have we not just kept up with the competition. We have prospered to become the largest mover of private international customers, both into and out of New Zealand.
At The Moving Company, we believe in doing more than just helping people move homes – we’re committed to supporting the communities and environment that make Aotearoa, New Zealand such a special place to call home.
We’re really pleased to announce our new sponsorship supporting the Save the Kiwi team, a leading conservation charity dedicated to protecting New Zealand’s most iconic native bird. As a new sponsor of this incredible cause, we’re thrilled to play a part in helping ensure the survival of the kiwi for generations to come.
If you would like to donate to the Save the Kiwi charity Click here to make a donation.
Throughout our history it hasn’t been easy. We have been competing with the world’s biggest global moving corporates, while proudly remaining 100% Kiwi owned and operated. Find out how a local moving company has prospered to become New Zealand’s biggest private international mover.
At The Moving Company we understand that you might have some moving questions when preparing for your upcoming relocation. Here are some of our most frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) by our customers.
Whether you’re moving to or from the top of the north, the bottom of the south, or anywhere in between, we have the capability and resources to move from and to any location in New Zealand to anywhere in the world!
The Moving Company offers reliable and competitive door-to-door packing, shipping, and moving services to every corner of the globe. We have long-established memberships with the best moving industry associations worldwide.
We regularly relocate individuals and families to Australia, the UK, America, South Africa, and Canada to name a few popular destinations. For more information on moving internationally click here.
It is a good idea to book your move as soon as possible. If you are moving internationally, we recommend booking in 8-12 weeks before your move date. For all domestic moves, we recommend booking in 4-6 weeks prior to your moving day.
Know your moving dates? Give our friendly team a call, they’re ready to help: 0800 668 464
There are many factors that contribute to the length of your move these include the uplift location and delivery destination, the volume of items being packed and moved, shipping dates, and customs clearance (if applicable).
Based on the information provided our friendly Move Managers will be able to provide you with an approximate timeline.
Every move is unique, we will provide a quotation for your moving needs.
You can get an instant moving cost estimate online if you’re moving within New Zealand from Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch. Get an instant moving price in just three easy steps!
If you’re moving to any other destination, you can get a free moving quote by a submitting quote online or calling our team on: 0800 668 464
The Moving Company operates its own dedicated linehaul and logistics centre with a dedicated fleet of purpose-built furniture trucks and trailers that can hold up to three households in a single journey!
We also have custom-built international shipping containers that can be loaded directly from your house!
It’s no wonder we are the BIG move specialists for both domestic and international moves!
The Moving Company utilities a broad range of custom packing materials designed for optimum protection during the moving process.
Porta-robes are a popular carton with customers as your clothes remain on the hanger crinkle-free.
Priority Cartons are also popular as these cartons are used for important items such as bed legs, remote controls, and everything you’ll want to access first when arriving in your new home.
To find out more about the moving boxes we use and our packing materials click here.
You can have peace of mind that our moving staff are the best in the business!
All our staff are highly trained through an inhouse packer’s and driver training instructor scheme to ensure we continue to deliver our services at the highest level.
We are also FAIM 2022 accredited with the world’s only global quality programme specifically designed for the international moving industry. The Moving Company achieved top performer status on our last audit, putting us in the top 1% globally. As a member of the FIDI Global Alliance, we are independently assessed every three years by Ernst and Young to ensure compliance with the stringent demand of FIDI’s quality benchmark. This is what makes the difference – a genuine commitment to quality, independently assessed and certified to the highest standard.
We understand that no move is the same and therefore have tailored solutions to meet your moving needs.
Our standard professionally packed service includes the packing of all your household goods using the latest packing material and moving boxes.
We also prepare a detailed inventory that meets both custom and insurance standards.
We will then uplift, stow, transport, and deliver your goods to your new home.
For domestic relocations items are delivered and placed into designated rooms. For international relocations to and from New Zealand items are unpacked and placed on a flat surface.
If you are leaving New Zealand, our accredited international partners will deliver and unpack your goods in your new home.
We understand that you may not have time to unpack all your items and we offer an additional Finishing Touch Valet Unpacking service that will transform your new home by setting up the kitchen, bedroom, etc.
For more information, please get in touch with your Move Manager: 0800 668 464.
The Moving Company – NZ Best Movers are here to help with any queries you might have about relocating within New Zealand or international moving. Get in touch with our friendly team using the form and we will get back to you as soon as we can. We’d love to help you get moving!
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With a team of over 120 staff and 60+ furniture trucks operating from our primary office and warehouse complexes in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch we cater for international, intercity, or local moving services.
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