The best way to get the most accurate price for international removals to New Zealand is to fill out our free instant shipping quote form. It's quick and easy to submit and will give you a clear breakdown of all of the costs involved, including customs clearance and other related charges, so rest assured, you won't be hit with any nasty surprises once you've placed your order.

Both returning citizens and new residents with long-stay or permanent visas can import their household goods into New Zealand duty-free as long as they've owned them for six months or more. However, you must be present in the country when your belongings arrive for customs clearance to be granted. 

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is the government body in New Zealand responsible for deciding whether or not to inspect your container. Please do note — if your shipment contains items that haven't been efficiently scrubbed of household dust, soil or vegetation before packing, they have the right to demand they're cleaned, irradiated or removed for deep burial, incurring additional charges.

Before your shipment can set sail to New Zealand, you'll need to log into your account and complete the following online documentation:

• Inventory for you to record the contents of your shipment.
• Insurance to protect your possessions in case a mishap occurs. 

At the final stage of the process, you'll also need to upload scans of your passport's picture and signature pages and, if applicable, a copy of your visa.

The authorities in New Zealand will ask to see these forms, so please ensure the information you enter is as accurate as possible. There are handy pointers throughout the process, but feel free to contact our friendly and knowledgeable team if you have any questions.

At Seven Seas Worldwide, we can transport removals to New Zealand by sea. Sea shipping is the most affordable option, perfect if you're sending several MoveCube's®.

Another feature of our service that makes us stand out from other international moving companies is our online tracking tool, allowing you to check on your shipments travels and offering further peace of mind.

To protect their unique ecosystem and the health of their citizens, New Zealand has incredibly stringent regulations regarding bringing in household items that might contain soil, dirt and other contaminants. Please ensure the following goods are clean and dry before packing and are easily accessible in case customs needs to inspect them:

• Garden equipment: BBQs, lawnmowers, spades, ladders, wheelbarrows, gazebos, outdoor furniture etc.
• Sports equipment: bicycles, scooters, fishing rods, hockey sticks, saddles, cricket gear, golf clubs, mountaineering ropes etc.
• Camping equipment: tents, poles and pegs, camping chairs etc.
• Cleaning equipment: brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners (remove the bag and clean filters), dustbins, etc.
• Shoes and boots: if you order a MoveCube®, we'll provide you with a "Shoe and Boot Box", within which you need to pack all footwear, including hiking boots, golf shoes, rugby boots and everyday shoes and must be packed at the door of the container for easy inspection.

Also, along with other commonly restricted items, such as alcohol, controlled drugs and narcotics, food, pirated goods and weapons or replica weapons, New Zealand prohibits the importation of all candles by air, pain relief head bags and Christmas decorations made of organic materials like wreaths, pinecones and mistletoe.

Our Prohibited Goods page contains a comprehensive list of all the items you can send along with certain service-based restrictions.