Shipping
Recommendations for a company to move pets to Australia?
We are moving from Auckland to Melbourne. I have not yet organised pet transport for our cat. Can anyone advise a great company to use?
I want to ship my car from NZ to Brisbane. How much will it cost?
Where there any household items you were not allowed to take into Australia?
Is it better to ship your furniture and whiteware to Australia or sell it all and buy secondhand when you get there?
Have any other people you know moved and bought secondhand household goods? Just want a comparison. Kind Regards.
What is the import duty on household goods less than 12 months old?
How do I go about taking my chef's knives to Australia?
I'm a chef by trade and was wondering how to go about taking my chef's knives to Australia?
How do I bring my motorcycle to Australia?
I am thinking of moving to Aussie and I want to take my motorcycle over. Is it the same procedure as cars? Seems like a lot of bother. Do I have to own the motorcycle for 12 months before importing…
Has anyone had experience taking firearms over to Australia from New Zealand?
I am moving to Australia very soon and have a number of firearms that I do not wish to part with. I understand that Australian firearm laws can be quite strict and wonder if anyone has had experience…
Can I take my chef knives with me to Australia?
Do I just declare them?
How are removal costs calculated? By weight or cubic size?
What is the cost per weight/cubic metre? Thanks
Is it worth selling kitchen items before moving?
We are moving to Melbourne early next year and have decided to sell all our household goods. We have a lot of stuff and it works out to be a cheaper option for us. Just curious to know what you…
What is the duty on a food processor if it's a month old?
I am planning to get a food processor from India. Will the duty on it be heavy??
Did your shipping cost (NZ$1600) include Customs and Quarantine clearance fees in Australia?
And did you have to pay any quarantine treatment costs? We plan to ship our king size bed to Australia but were told that wooden stuff more than 5 years old would require fumigation. Thanks.
Does it cost more to ship large appliances than to buy them in Australia?
We are currently contemplating moving our family of 4 from Christchurch to Melbourne. Being a family of 4 we have invested a bit of money over the years in whiteware and furniture, not to mention…
Laws on taking a container to Perth
We are moving to Perth and taking a container with all our furniture and belongings in it. What are the regulations for taking over empty planter pots - and are we allowed to? I imagine that if we…
Builder Husband going to Sydney - what's the best way to get his tools over there??
Hi All, my husband has a job in Sydney to go to. As said earlier he is a builder and needs to take some of his tools with him. Any suggestions for the easiest way to get his tools across with him…
Importing a television from New Zealand to Australia?
Hi, I'm wondering whether it is worthwhile taking your plasma hd tv to Australia?
Is anyone moving from the North Island to Melbourne with a moving company?
Hi, I've got a few quotes from moving companies but considering I only want to move 3 - 4 boxes and 4 bigger items (printer, stereo, chair (that breaks apart) and puzzle), it doesn't seem worth…
What is the best and cheapest option for shipping a couple of boxes from New Zealand to Australia (Canberra)?
I am moving to Canberra soon and I have just a few things I want to take with me, maybe 2-3 boxes. It's not super expensive, more sentimental and I was wondering if anyone has found a company that is…
What are the good moving companies for moving household goods from NZ to Gold Coast?
We are moving to the Gold Coast in June and have quotes from several companies and don't know which one to choose. Any experiences would be appreciated to make it easier for us to choose.