We've been helping people and their families move to New Zealand for over 40 years. With branches in throughout New Zealand and Australia and a network of carefully selected partners throughout the world we deliver a seamless service from beginning to end. Whether you need to move just a few small things or all of the contents of your home we can tailor a service to meet your requirements. We make it easy by providing a door to door service from anywhere in to New Zealand. We have the experience, expertise and infrastructure to help make your move to New Zealand a pleasurable event. Let us take care of the hard work while you concentrate on everything else. So if you're a returning Kiwi or coming to live here for the first time, let us help you on your journey to New Zealand.
Because this is your move we have plenty of choices as well; there's our various shipping options. Do you want to pack or take advantage of our careful packing? If you do want to pack yourself we have plenty of packaging materials for purchase and some handy DIY packing guidelines. Perhaps you need long or short term storage at origin or destination, we have convenient and secure storage available. And importantly we have our easy insurance options available to give you peace of mind.
Prices for moving are generally based on the amount (volume) of goods you have to move. We also take into consideration the access to your home, what your packing requirements are, and if you have any items which require special handling such as pianos. Once we have these details we are able to provide you with a price. And if you have some goods which you are unsure of shipping we are more than happy to provide you with pricing options so you can determine if they are worthwhile taking.
There are a number of different methods to suit your requirements or budget, using sea or air freight.
- Sea Freight in a Sole Use Container. This is where a shipping container will be used for only your goods whether you fill it or not. You can have the flexibility and surety of being advised pre-scheduled shipping dates and details.
- Sea Freight as Crated LCL (Less than container load). This is where perhaps you don't have enough goods to justify the costs of a sole use container. In this instance we will place your items into a crate which will in turn be placed into a shipping container with other commercial commodities bound for the same destination. You can have the flexibility and surety of being advised pre-scheduled shipping dates and details.
- Sea Freight in a Shared Container. This is where your goods are placed into a container with other peoples goods and you only pay for the space your goods take up. This is generally the most economical option. With this option it is not always possible to advise pre-scheduled shipping dates as they are subject to a container being filled with other peoples goods. Note: Depending on where you are moving from this service may not be available.
- Air freight. If you need to get goods to New Zealand fast then we can air freight them as individual loose packages for a small shipment or packaged onto a pallet for larger shipments.
When moving goods to New Zealand it is important to know that your goods must be cleared for entry by the New Zealand Customs Service. We will undertake this formality on your behalf as part of our service. You are required to provide a copy of your passport and visa and complete an Unaccompanied Personal Baggage Declaration (NZCS218). We will submit these documents to Customs together with your inventory of goods being shipped.
As a general rule you are able to import your used personal effects and household goods into New Zealand without having to pay any customs duty and tax provided that you have lived outside of New Zealand for 21 months and have owned and used the items before departing for New Zealand. The goods should also be for your own personal use and not for gift, sale or exchange. You can also import inherited goods without paying duty and tax provided you can show proof that the goods have been willed or given to you as part of the estate.
If you include any tobacco products in your shipment you will have to pay import duty and tax on them. There are also very tight controls around prohibited and restricted goods such as medicines, drugs, objectionable/indecent articles, ornamental pipes, cannabis or methamphetamine utensils, firearms and weapons, articles manufactured from wildlife. Please be aware that some goods are prohibited while others may require special permits for importation.
It is important to be fully aware of the requirements, thus it is essential to visit New Zealand Customs Service to obtain up to date detailed information.
Biosecurity is vitally important to New Zealand as we are more reliant on agriculture and our natural environment than any other developed country. Our indigenous flora and fauna are precious to New Zealanders and tourists alike. We have unique native species that are a core part of our natural heritage and culture, and we pride ourselves on enjoying high standards for our agricultural products, lifestyle and wellbeing. Unfortunately the importation of personal effects can create a pathway for the introduction of unwanted pests and diseases. As a result there are very strict controls put in placed by the Ministry for Primary Industries. All shipments of household goods and personal effects entering New Zealand are subject to a quarantine inspection before they can be released and ok for entry into New Zealand. We will undertake this inspection and release process on your behalf as part of our service. In order to do so we will need you to complete an Unaccompanied Personal Baggage Declaration (NZCS218) and Personal Effects Supplementary Declaration (NZCS218A). We will submit these to MPI together with the inventory being shipped.
Most households will have a number of restricted goods that must declared. In some instances certain items may require some form of treatment before they are released for entry, some may even be destroyed or ordered to be re-exported.
It is important to be fully aware of the requirements, thus it is essential to visit the Ministry for Primary Industries to obtain up to date detailed information such as Moving to New Zealand - What You Need to Know.
Let us take the hassle out of packing. Conroy Removals has the expert packers, specialist packaging materials and techniques to ensure belongs are well protected throughout the moving process. Our highly trained and experienced packers can efficiently pack and secure your precious goods for their journey to your new home. The successful outcome of any move often depends on having a high standard of packing right from the start. Read More »
Insurance is an important part of any household move. Even with the best processes in place, not every eventuality and unexpected event can be guarded against. Arranging insurance with Conroy Removals will give you peace of mind that, should the unthinkable happen, you'll be able to repair or replace your valued goods and you're also covered for any potential liabilities. Read More »
There are a variety of reasons why you may need to store your household goods.You may not be able to move into your new home straight away, or you might not have enough space to house everything. Perhaps you are heading to Australia and want to leave your precious items behind in safe storage while you make plans. Conroy Removals makes storage convenient with secure facilities which can accommodate your short and long term storage requirements whatever they are. Read More »
The importation of motor vehicles and motorcycles into New Zealand is highly regulated and as such there are a number of requirements you need to be aware of over and beyond our shipping services.
New Zealand allows the importation of motor vehicles and motorcycles provided they meet applicable safety and emissions requirements. You must also have acceptable proof of entitlement of the vehicle, and standards of compliance at origin. Please visit the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) website where you will find the most current information and very helpful factsheets. It is critical that you ensure your vehicle meets the requirements before considering shipping to NZ.
Upon arrival in NZ all motor vehicles and motorcycles will need to be cleared with NZ Customs. Depending on your residential status and length of ownership of your vehicle you may be able to import it free of GST. Please visit their website where you will find detailed information.
All motor vehicles and motorcycles will require a physical internal and external biosecurity inspection upon arrival to New Zealand by the Ministry for Primary Industries to ensure they are clean and free of any quarantine risk material. This is a service that we will arrange for you as part of our process, however if any risk material is found in or on your motor vehicle or motorcycle then additional cleaning services may be required and incur additional expenses.
All motor vehicles require a border structural inspection in order to check for any structural and water damage, verify the particulars of the vehicle including, make, model, VIN or Chassis and check the odometer reading. This will be conducted by Independent Verification Services Limited (IVS) and the results will be submitted to the NZTA.
Next all motor vehicles and motorcycles must under go an entry certification process with an entry certifier to verify and certify that it meets safety and emission standards, check that it is in good condition, decide if it needs any repairs or specialist certification, arrange warrant of fitness (WOF) and registration.
Western Union Business Solutions provides savings to Conroy Removals for our own foreign exchange needs and are now kindly offering the same benefits to our clients. Compared to the convenience of mainstream banks Western Union Business Solutions can provide you with significant savings on your foreign exchange as the largest non-bank provider of foreign exchange. The savings you make using their services may even be able to help offset some of your moving costs. Read More »
Having an understanding of the moving process can provide good assistance with your move planning, especially when moving overseas. Follow our moving process which will guide you through the elements of your move on a step by step basis. Read More »
Let us know how we can be of service by completing an online quote request or giving us a call on 0800 802 376 and speaking to one of our friendly team.
