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Everything you need to help you plan your move.
We always recommend speaking directly to the relevant embassy for the most accurate and up to date moving advice:
Popular Destinations in New Zealand
Global Moving Services is vastly experience in international removals to cities all over the globe. Their long history and detailed knowledge of different countries makes them the perfect choice for your move. Here are some of the most popular destinations we are asked to move people to in New Zealand:
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga, Napier – Hastings, Dunedin, Palmerston North, Nelson, Rotorua, New Plymouth, Whangarei. Get a quote to one of these places
Need Help?
If you are unsure about what you need, one of our international move managers is always willing to help. Just call us on +44 121 392 1720, or fill out an international removal enquiry, and we’ll ease you through the process.
Moving Your Money
If you’re moving to New Zealand, it’s very likely you’ll have to exchange a large amount of currency. Many people waste thousands doing this through their bank as they think there is no alternative; but we partner with Global Reach who specialise in doing just this. Global Reach will offer all Global Moving Services customers preferential rates when exchanging currency and guarantee to beat other rates you’re receiving. Ask one of our move managers about this, to find out more click here or give us a call: +44 121 392 1720.
Get Insurance
We always advise taking out an insurance policy with us on every move. Although we like to think we’re the best in the industry, the odd accident can occasionally happen. For added peace of mind, make sure to speak to one of our move managers about this.
If you have already contracted us for your international removal to New Zealand, then you can download the insurance form and email the completed form back to your international relocation manager.
Moving Your Car Or Motorcycle
Below is a list of the documents you will need when planning to move your vehicle to New Zealand:
- Copy of Passport (Of the individual moving/importing the goods)
- Registration papers (prove length of ownership)
- Statement of compliance
- Owner of the goods code form
- Supplier code form
- Sales invoice
- Deed of undertaking
- Car condition report
Additional Import Advice
- Motor vehicles can be imported free of tariff duty and taxes if imported by a person who:
- Has arrived in New Zealand
- Holds a document authorizing residency at the time of import
- Has lived abroad for more than 12 months
- Has owned and personally used the goods 12 months prior to import
- Must sign a deed of undertaking to confirm that the vehicle is for personal use and will not be sold for 2 years.
- GST of 15% will be applied to private vehicles that have not been owned / used for more than 12 months.
- The vehicle must have been owned and used for at least 12 months prior to shipping or the owner of the goods’ departure for New Zealand, whichever is earlier.
Relocating Your Pets to New Zealand
These documents will be required when planning to relocate your pet to New Zealand:
- Vaccination record
- Import permit (if necessary)
- Veterinary health certificate
Additional Import Advice
- Some of the prohibited breeds include:
- American Pit Bull Terrier
- Brazilian Fila
- Dogo Argentino
- Japanese Tosa
Think very carefully before moving these items to New Zealand. Items on this list will be taxed and/or require specific permission to import. In all cases they must be declared prior to you relocating to New Zealand:
- Firearms or parts (a permit issued by the New Zealand Police is required prior to import)
- Ivory in any form, tortoise or sea turtle jewelry or ornaments, animal bone carvings, cat skins or coats, trophies of sea turtles, all big cats, rare reptiles, cranes, pheasants, bears, antelope and deer.
- Live species of eagles, hawks, owls and parrots, many cacti, orchids, cycads, cyclamens and carnivorous plants.
- The following items are subject to tariff duties as indicated:
- Baby strollers 5%
- Bags (handbags, briefcases) 5%
- Bed linens and blankets 5%
- Chinaware and cookware 5%
- Cosmetics 5%
- Curtains 5%
- Cutlery 5%
- Footwear 10%
- Jewelry 5%
- Lamps 5%
- Perfume 5%
- Pots and pans 5%
- Saddles 5%
- Sleeping bags 5%
- Toys 5%
- Wet suits 5%
Do not move any of these items to New Zealand:
- Controlled drugs other than prescribed medicines including but not limited to LSD, heroin, cocaine, cannabis, ecstasy, steroids, human growth hormone, performance enhancing drugs, precursor substances
- Pornographic materials or those that promote, incite, or instruct in matters of crime or violence, or misuse of drugs
- Weapons including flick knives, butterfly knives, swordsticks, knuckle-dusters, disguised weapons, etc.
- Drug paraphernalia
- Goods designed with the intent to facilitate crime
- The following additional items are prohibited in GMS Baggage/Courier Consignments:
- Aerosols (all kinds, Hairspray, Deodorant etc)
- Aftershaves / Perfumes / Fragrances
- Airbags
- Alcoholic Drinks or Bottles
- Ammunition of any kind
- Animals of any kind (Dead or Alive)
- Any items containing Petrol (Liquid, Gas or Fumes)
- Biological Samples
- Car Batteries
- Cash & Cards (Credit / Debit)
- Chainsaws
- Cheques (Bank)
- Christmas Crackers
- Counterfeit Currency
- Dangerous Goods
- Driving Licence
- Drugs (Including Prescription)
- Engines
- Excrement / Filth
- Fire Extinguishers
- Fish (Dead or Live)
- Foodstuffs (all kinds)
- Hazardous Goods
- Human Remains (including ashes)
- Infectious Substances
- Knives
- Laptop Computers, Mobile/Smart Phones or Tablets
- Lighters
- Lottery Tickets
- Nail Varnish / Nail Varnish Remover
- Oils
- Paints
- Passports
- Perishable Goods (All)
- Plants / Seeds etc
- Printer Toner
- Seatbelt Tensioners and Steering Wheels
- Stamps
- Tobacco
- Water
- Weapons (all kinds, including replicas)
- Windscreens
Disclaimer: Customs regulations can change at any time with or without notice. This information is provided as a guide only. While Global Moving Services has exercised reasonable care in publishing this information, Global Moving Services makes no representation, either expressed or implied, as to its accuracy or applicability.