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London is the busiest starting point for moves to New Zealand. The high cost of living, long commutes and the pull of a calmer life all play a part. Many Londoners make the jump. There is a large Kiwi community here too, so the route is well worn.
We cover the whole capital, from the inner boroughs to the outer ones. Wherever you are, from Camden to Croydon, we can help. Your move is matched with one vetted FIDI-certified mover from the AGM Group network.
Most people search for removals from London, a London shipping company, or London to New Zealand movers. We do the vetting, so you deal with one trusted team for the whole move.
London is a big place, and no two moves look the same. A flat in Hackney is not a house in Bromley. Your mover plans for each.
Timing matters in the capital. Tenancy ends, term dates and job start dates all shape when you go. An early survey gives you the most choice of sailing.
Many London moves are flats, not houses. Stairs, lifts and shared doors all get checked first. A clear plan means a quick load on the day.
Buying again in New Zealand? A part load may be all you need. Taking a full home? A sole-use container is the usual choice. Your mover helps you decide at the survey, so you only book the space you need. Either way, you deal with one team from the first call to the final delivery in New Zealand.
Written by Darren Benjamin, who has run International Removals Companies since 2010.
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| Origin | Collection across London |
|---|---|
| Destination | New Zealand, nationwide |
| Typical transit | Around 6 to 10 weeks by sea |
| Best for | Full homes by container, smaller loads by part load |
| Matched with | One vetted FIDI FAIM-certified mover |
London access is the part that needs planning. Narrow streets, red routes, flats with no parking and permit zones all shape collection day. A good mover sorts the details before they arrive.
Your mover checks whether a parking suspension or a permit is needed for the lorry. They also factor in the Congestion Charge and the ULEZ, which can apply to the vehicle on the day.
If you are high up in a block with no lift, the team plans for that too. The aim is a smooth load with no parking ticket and no surprise charge.
London sits close to the UK's big container ports. Your goods are usually trucked a short way to a Thames-side port. London Gateway and Tilbury are the usual choices, with Felixstowe to the east.
From there, your container sails to New Zealand. The crossing is the long part, usually 6 to 10 weeks. Most goods land at the Ports of Auckland or Tauranga, with the South Island served by Lyttelton near Christchurch. Your mover tracks the ship and keeps you posted.
A London move follows a clear path, so you know what is coming at each stage.
First, your mover surveys your home, in person or by video, and sorts the parking and access plan. You get a firm quote.
On packing day, the team wraps and boxes everything and loads the lorry. The parking permit or suspension is arranged in advance.
Your goods are trucked to a Thames-side or east-coast port and loaded onto a ship. The sea crossing takes about 6 to 10 weeks.
At the New Zealand end, your goods clear Customs and MPI biosecurity. The local team then delivers and rebuilds your furniture.
London rents and house prices are high, and that often means small flats packed with good-quality furniture worth taking.
Shipping a full container from London works out well for a full home. It suits anyone with a houseful of things to keep.
If you are in a studio or a shared flat, a part load is the cheaper route. You pay only for the space your goods use.
The New Zealand end is the same wherever you move from. Move there to live on a residence visa, or a work visa of 12 months or more. Own and use the goods before you leave. Your used household goods then usually come in free of duty and GST. This is the household goods concession. New items are charged GST at 15 per cent.
MPI then inspects every shipment for soil, pests and plant matter. Used outdoor gear, garden tools and anything wooden must be clean. Our customs and MPI biosecurity page covers the forms, the fees and the risk items in full.
As a rough planning guide, a part load runs about £1,800 to £3,500. A 20ft container is about £4,500 to £7,500. A 40ft is from around £7,000. For the full breakdown, see our cost of shipping to New Zealand page.
A long sea voyage asks more of your packing than a local move. Your matched mover handles all of it, so the extras sit with one team.
Export-grade wrapping and timber crating, built to survive weeks at sea. Fragile items are crated. Wood crates meet the ISPM 15 standard for MPI.
Storage at the London end or in New Zealand, for when your dates do not line up. Useful if your new home is not ready when the container lands.
Goods-in-transit insurance, so your things are covered while they travel. Your mover talks you through the cover and the valued inventory first.
We also include a currency service through a trusted partner. It covers the New Zealand dollars you will need when you land. We are not a currency company, and we never quote you a rate. We just connect you with people who do this well.
A move this far is long, and the paperwork is strict, so the company you pick matters. We connect you with one mover that holds FIDI FAIM, the audited international standard, plus BAR Overseas membership. You get one quality match, not a stack of cold calls.
Trust marks across our network: FIDI FAIM Certified, BAR Overseas, IAM, EUROMOVERS and FEDEMAC. FIDI FAIM is a certification. The others are respected industry associations.
We have run this matching service since November 2010 as DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, a Working Member of AGM Group. If your first match is full for your dates, another company in the network can step in. You still deal with one team.
Yes. We match you with a mover who collects across all London boroughs, inner and outer. Wherever you are in the capital, from Hackney to Hounslow, one team helps. Your goods are collected, packed and shipped together.
Your mover plans it before the day. They arrange a parking suspension or permit where needed, and they factor in the Congestion Charge and ULEZ. If there is no lift in your block, they plan the carry too.
Usually a Thames-side port such as London Gateway or Tilbury, or Felixstowe to the east. London is close to all of them, so the road leg to the port is short. Your mover books the port with the right New Zealand sailing.
Sea freight from London is usually around 6 to 10 weeks port to port. Add collection and New Zealand clearance at each end. Air freight takes a few days but costs far more, so it suits only a small box of essentials.
Often no. Move to New Zealand to live on a residence visa, or a work visa of 12 months or more. Own and use the goods before you leave. Your used effects then come in free of duty and GST. New items are charged at 15 per cent.
MPI inspects every shipment for pests and disease. Used outdoor gear, garden tools, bikes, shoes and anything wooden must be clean and free of soil. A good clean before packing is the single best thing you can do.
It comes down to volume and access. A part load from London is the budget option, and a sole-use container suits a full home. Your matched mover gives a firm quote after a survey. See our cost of shipping page for the bands.
No. We are a free matching service. We connect your London move with one vetted FIDI-certified mover from the AGM Group network, suited to your route. You deal with one team, and the matching is free.
Send one enquiry through our form, or call 07551 855 064. We match you with one vetted mover for your London move, free. They survey your home and give you a quote.
Send your London collection address, your New Zealand delivery address, a rough inventory and your preferred date. We match you with one vetted FIDI-certified mover who confirms the route, the quote and the customs plan.
Get a New Zealand QuoteFree matching. One vetted FIDI-certified mover. DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, operating since November 2010.
We connect house moving company and removals to New Zealand enquiries with one vetted FIDI-certified partner mover. DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, company 07425576, ICO ZB022743. Norman House, Saint Saviours Estate, Abbey Street, London, SE1 3DH. Working Member of AGM Group since 2010.
Prices, transit times, insurance and customs paperwork are confirmed by your partner mover before booking.