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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.