Many companies in New Zealand offer shipping and removal services which will make the shift easier and more convenient. Before deciding on a company it is recommended to get different quotes from offices in the country, this may be cheaper.
Expats who are moving for a short period of time to the country may not decide to bring their household possessions with them and in fact leave them in storage.
Most company’s guide expats on how long it will take for the shipping to be done and this usually differs depending on what country you are from.
Many people choose to use air freight to ship their possessions due it to being faster than shipping by sea although air freight is expensive. A passport is required to be shown to customs and some items may need to be shown with a permit.
For those who have pets and want to bring them to New Zealand with them, they will need to be fitted with a micro chip as well as have a medical check up in the home country. Regardless of this pets will need to meet security regulations and may need to be positioned in quarantine for 10 days after they arrive into the country.
Some animals are not allowed in the country and the list of animals and items that are forbidden are shown on the New Zealand customs page.