NZ Van Lines

NZ Van Lines, domestic and international moving from New Zealand

NZ Van Lines is a New Zealand moving and storage company that has been operating since 1986 and has over forty years of experience relocating families, individuals and businesses within New Zealand and to international destinations. The company presents itself as the preferred choice for numerous government departments, major New Zealand corporations and thousands of families who move each year.

Moving within New Zealand

The domestic service includes door-to-door intercity moves between cities and regions of the country, as well as local moves within the same town. The company describes its network of branches and warehouses in Auckland, Blenheim, Christchurch, Cromwell (Central Otago), Dunedin, Hamilton, Invercargill, Nelson, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Tauranga, Wellington and Whangarei. In addition, the website lists other locations served such as Hawkes Bay and Wanganui.

International moving and destinations

NZ Van Lines organises relocations from New Zealand to Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Asia, Europe, South America and South Africa. The page details specific destinations in Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Sunshine Coast and Canberra), in the United Kingdom (London, Manchester, Liverpool, Belfast and Glasgow) and in the United States (Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington). It also offers services for those moving to New Zealand.

Packing, insurance and storage

Moving staff are trained to international packing standards and are experienced in quality packing, crating, safety and handling techniques. The company also offers marine insurance for the move, designed to cover belongings until delivery. As for storage, it has over 4,000 modules in secure company-managed facilities, distributed across the country's main cities and regions.

Vehicles, pets and other specialised services

The offering is completed with international vehicle shipping, pet transport within New Zealand and storage of campervans, trailers, boats and other recreational vehicles at a facility in New Plymouth with an area of over 5,000 m². For businesses, NZ Van Lines offers corporate moving services that include choosing the moving partner, bringing staff to New Zealand, lump sum relocations and destination services. It also facilitates currency exchange through a partnership with Xe Money Transfer.

Industry affiliations and recognition

The company states its membership of FIDI, the largest global alliance of international moving companies, with members in more than one hundred countries; IAM (International Association of Movers), with over 2,000 members in more than 170 countries; OMNI (Overseas Moving Network International); and NZOMA (New Zealand Overseas Movers Association). It also indicates that it holds Toitū accreditation and describes itself as a New Zealand-owned and operated company.