Shipping Furniture UK to New Zealand

Here is an outline of the furniture shipping process to New Zealand:

• Request a quote: Complete our quick and easy quote form or contact our team to receive a tailored quote for your shipment.
• Book your shipment: If you are happy with the quote and wish to proceed, book your shipment, and we will be in touch to arrange a suitable collection date.
• Collection & packing: We offer nationwide collections from anywhere in the United Kingdom, or you can opt to deliver your shipment to our facilities yourself. We will then expertly pack and palletise your furniture and personal belongings using our unbeatable packing techniques.
• Paperwork: Your move manager will keep you up to date on all necessary paperwork that needs submitting to ensure a smooth move.
• Shipping: Once packed, your shipment will be scheduled onto the next available weekly sailing to New Zealand.
• Arrival & customs clearance: On arrival, your shipment will be cleared by customs and our trusted agent in New Zealand will be in contact to arrange the next steps.
• Delivery: After customs clearance, your shipment will be released and is ready for pickup/delivery. We provide a full door-to-door service, so delivery from the port in New Zealand to your destination address can be arranged. Alternatively, you can choose to collect the shipment from the port yourself.

Please see our furniture shipping guide for more tips and information on how to ship furniture overseas safely. We also have useful guides on shipping to New Zealand such as our New Zealand Customs guide for Personal Effects.

Deciding on whether it's worth shipping your furniture and personal belongings to New Zealand will depend on a few factors. If you have furniture and personal effects that are expensive and/or hard to replace, then shipping them overseas is definitely worth it. Likewise, any sentimental items that you don't want to part with may also be worth the shipping cost. On the other hand, items that are cheap and easy to replace may not be worth the shipping cost.

On average, the cost to ship furniture to New Zealand starts from £791 for a small part-load shipment and from £4,186 for a full 20ft container shipment. Your final cost will depend on the size and requirements of your move.

To receive a free, tailored quote for your shipment simply fill out the quick quote form on this page or get in touch with a member of our team today.

Alternatively, speak to one of our shipping experts live on our website, and we'll be happy to help.

Shared container shipping is by far the cheapest method of shipping your furniture and personal belongings to New Zealand. Other options include full container shipping for larger moves that require full use of a 20ft or 40ft container, or air freight shipping. These options are more expensive but come with their own added benefits.

De-clutter: Avoid shipping any items that are cheap and easy to replace in New Zealand.

Packing: Where possible, you can opt to pack certain items yourself. Be aware that any fragile or expensive items are best left to the professionals when packing for an overseas shipment. Also note that any items that you pack yourself may not be covered by shipping insurance.

Space Hacks: When packing, make use of all available space, such as space inside of drawers, cupboards or appliances (such as microwaves and washing machines).

Insurance: You can save costs on insurance by only insuring the most expensive, delicate and hard to replace items.

• Furniture and household effects can be imported duty-free if you meet certain criteria, such as holding the right visa and having owned and used the items for at least 12 months prior to shipping.
• All items must be declared to New Zealand Customs and are subject to biosecurity checks by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).
• Prohibited items include:
  • Knives and weapons
  • Objectionable material on media such as videotapes or CDs
  • Drug-use equipment
• Restricted items that may require special permits include:
  • Items derived from plants or animals, such as ivory and sea turtle shell ornaments
  • Live species and certain carnivorous plants
  • Aerosols, refrigerators, and freezers, due to their potential as ozone-depleting substances
• Personal effects like clothing, books, and household items used abroad for at least 12 months can generally be brought in duty-free.
• All shipments must be accompanied by a detailed inventory or packing list.
• Failure to declare restricted or prohibited items can result in fines or other penalties.

The team at 1st Move International are experts on all regulations and restrictions when shipping furniture and personal belongings to New Zealand. If you have any questions, speak to one of our shipping experts live on our website or contact us here.

Transit times for shipments from the United Kingdom to New Zealand range from 44 to 59 days, depending on your destination in New Zealand.

Please see our New Zealand container shipping schedule for more information.

Yes, you can track your shipment using our container tracking tool. We will provide you with a unique container number and the name of the vessel to allow you to easily track the progress of your shipment from the moment it leaves the United Kingdom.

Yes, you can ship antiques or high-value furniture and paintings to New Zealand, but there are a few things to keep in mind:

• Ensure all items are declared to New Zealand Customs to avoid penalties and fines.
• Antiques over 100 years old can be imported duty-free if you provide a Certificate of Antiquity proving their age.
• High-value items, including artworks, may be subject to Goods and Services Tax (GST) and import duties if their total value exceeds NZ$1,000.
• Obtain appropriate insurance for high-value items to cover potential loss or damage during transit.
• Use professional packing and shipping services experienced in handling fragile and valuable items to ensure safe delivery.
• Certain items derived from endangered species or containing restricted materials may require special permits or may be prohibited.
• Check the prohibited and restricted items list provided by New Zealand Customs to ensure compliance with import regulations.

Our experienced team will be happy to answer any questions you may have about shipping anqitues and high-value items to New Zealand. Simply give us a call on 0117 9828 123 or speak to one of our shipping experts live on our website.

On arrival, our trusted agent in New Zealand will be in contact to assist with customs clearance in New Zealand and arrange collection/delivery.

speak to one of our shipping experts live on our website, give us a call on 0117 982 8123 or email us at sales@shipit.co.uk

For a free tailored quote simply complete the quick quote form on our website and we’ll get back to you with everything you need to know.