For over 38 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.
The Moving Company’s legacy is built upon the positive experiences of our customers and word of mouth, not through marketing spend and high pressure sales tactics. Being locally owned and operated means our profits have been reinvested in Aotearoa New Zealand, not taken offshore, or distributed to the overseas shareholders of a global corporate.
Of course, we haven’t been standing still over the last 38 years. The business landscape has constantly been changing and we have evolved with it. To ensure our heritage and legacy are protected and future proofed, we have a strong resolve and commitment to social, environmental, and economic sustainability.
Our industry leading Move Management IT system provides data privacy, real time communication and the global file sharing of information to both customers and overseas service partners. We have also developed our own proprietary AI survey tool. This enables customers to receive an instant quote by surveying their own shipment. All they need is a Wi-Fi signal and smart phone or tablet.
The Moving Company provide the following services: International moving, Intercity moving, Inter-Island moving, Storage, movers insurance, pet moving, vehicle and motorcycle relocations, packing, crating, housecleaning, and settling in services. Get in touch with our friendly team to find out more.
The Moving Company is one of New Zealand’s best known and most successful international and domestic moving and storage companies.
Moving Kiwis Everywhere for 38 years.
Proudly 100% New Zealand Owned & Operated.
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500 Worldwide Network Partners.
Starship Foundation supporter.
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The Moving Company was founded as the Nelson Moving Company, specialising in nationwide moving and the delivery of new furniture orders, from Nelson based furniture manufacturers.
During this period, we became a full service international moving company, with our first move to Australia completed, the first of many thousands to follow.
The company was rebranded as ‘The Moving Company’ and grew through the acquisition of leading removalists, Banner Removals and Action Pack Express.
New branches were opened in Christchurch, Wellington, Tauranga, Hamilton, and Auckland. Head Office was moved from Nelson to Christchurch.
The Moving Company moved away from commercial furniture deliveries to focus on international relocations, large domestic moves, and storage services.
Branch locations were consolidated to the main port locations of Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch.
We joined the FIDI Global Alliance and OMNI Global Network. These memberships cemented relationships with the world’s leading international moving companies in over 60 countries.
The Moving Company was purchased by our current owner’s, enabling us to remain as a privately held and owner managed business. There were 40 full time staff and 20 removal vehicles at the time of acquisition.
We took our first, of many subsequent deliveries, of over a hundred custom built, fit for purpose high cube shipping and storage containers to use on intercity moves and for storage of customers goods.
We received our first FAIM accreditation, the world’s only recognised, supreme seal of quality in the international moving industry. We still hold this accreditation today, being independently audited bi- annually by E&Y International.
We moved into our first design-built office and warehouse facilities in Christchurch and Auckland. Both being able to store containers three high inside the warehouse, a New Zealand industry first.
We moved from a manual paper based system to Moveware, the world’s leading Move Management platform. This transformed the business, enabling the secure and seamless transfer of customer files, data, and vital information to our international service partners.
We Invested in a proprietary AI software application enabling our customers to get instant quotations by conducting their own in house surveys by cell phone or tablet.
In association with our removals group, we implemented an aggressive and on-going fleet upgrade. 25 long distance trucks were replaced with clean burning new units, which meet EURO 6 environmental standards.
During this period flat screen television cartons, bike cartons and hanging wardrobe cartons were introduced to provide added protection for our customers personal effects.
We adopted an aggressive waste reduction programme, for the re-use of packing materials, within our domestic operation. We now upcycle over 150 tonnes of packaging, annually.
In 2015 The Moving Company joined the country’s leading artists and designers as a major sponsor of Starship Children’s Hospitals ‘Big Egg Hunt.’ We moved, stored, delivered, and installed over100 giant eggs, right across New Zealand. The eggs were auctioned to raise over $200,000 for the children’s hospital.
We invested in HSE Connect a leading platform for managing & administrating all health, safety, and wellness activities across all branch locations.
We also introduced the industry’s only in-house truck driver training and licensing programme. Staff can now be taken safely through the driving grades from a car license to a full class 5 truck licenses in house.
On the 27th of March 2025 The Moving Company celebrated our 38th birthday. From humble beginnings we had grown to having a full- time staff of 150 and a fleet of over 80 removal trucks. Today, The Moving Company provide outstanding removal and storage services to every corner of Aotearoa New Zealand and over 140 countries, worldwide.
The Moving Company NZ has been in business since 1987, moving kiwis everywhere, with a reputation built on repeat customers and satisfied customer recommendations.
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.
Moving soon? Here 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 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 internal packer’s scheme to ensure we continue to deliver our services at the highest level.
We are also FAIM 3.2 accredited with the world’s only global quality programme specifically designed for the international moving industry. 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.
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.
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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