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Just as it is normal to insure your assets and possessions in your home, it is highly recommended to cover your treasured goods whilst in transit or storage. We offer options tailored to your requirements at very competitive premiums.
All customers who insure with The Moving Company will get a written acceptance of insurance, confirming your protection is valid. The underwriters are Vero Marine.
We offer additional insurances to cover electrical and mechanical derangement, which is when electrical or mechanical items arrive in perfect visible condition, but when turned on, don’t work, plus pairs and sets or total loss options.
We offer secure module storage boxes at all of our New Zealand locations. For local, intercity and overseas moves, we provide transit storage to customers who are between homes.
Permanent storage on a medium- or long-term basis is one of the core services The Moving Company provides to customers while they’re overseas, building or renovating, distributing estates, or simply just in need of more room.
When you get your moving quote, you’ll receive a separate storage price to consider.
Our rates will be cheaper than any self-storage option, as we base our pricing on the volume of the items stored, not on how big the storage unit is – you don’t pay for fresh air! Storage is priced as an option for you to consider in your moving quote.
Since the company’s foundation in the nineteen eighties, export shipping has been a core business focus.
Moving Kiwis Everywhere for 38 years.
Proudly 100% New Zealand Owned & Operated.
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Shipping container storage at The Moving Company challenges traditional storage methods for household goods through efficiency and security. You can even add your own padlock for additional peace of mind and security.
Using shipping containers for storage minimises the handling of your goods, and access permitting, provides the option of having a shipping container loaded directly at your house.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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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