New Zealand Movers

What New Zealand Movers does

New Zealand Movers (legal entity NEW ZEALAND MOVERS GROUP LIMITED) is a privately held, 100% New Zealand-owned moving and storage company founded in 1982, operating four regional branches across Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin supported by 12 secure storage facilities, most of which are customs-bonded and MPI-licensed transitional facilities. The company provides residential and small-business relocation services spanning local hourly moves, inter-city and long-distance domestic moves, and international relocations to destinations including Australia, the UK, USA, Canada, Europe, South Africa, Asia, Dubai, and South America via sea freight (shared and sole-use containers), air freight, and accredited destination partners. Ancillary revenue streams include professional packing, secure storage, transit insurance arranged through Vero Marine, vehicle shipping, pet relocation, valet unpacking, and currency-exchange referral via XE Money Transfer.

Name

New Zealand Movers

Legal name

NEW ZEALAND MOVERS GROUP LIMITED

Website

https://newzealandmovers.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

New Zealand Movers is a privately held, 100% Kiwi-owned moving and storage company founded in 1982, providing local, inter-city, and international relocation services to residential customers across New Zealand and to more than 30 countries worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Household Moving and Storage Services

NAICS

Used Household and Office Goods Moving (484210)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Moving for Homes (Single-Family, Townhome) (HSAKAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Long-Distance & Interstate Household Moving (HSAKABAA), Apartment & Condo Local Moving (HSAKAAAB), Local Moving with Packing/Unpacking Add-On (HSAKAAAH)

Keywords

• Domestic moving services
• International relocation services
• Furniture removal
• Secure storage facilities
• Freight shipping services

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Moving Services (Domestic): Revenue from local and inter-city furniture moving services within New Zealand. Includes hourly rate local moves (minimum 3 hours) and distance-based pricing for long-distance moves. Local moves priced at $350-$400/hour depending on region. Volume and distance are primary cost determinants for inter-city moves.
2. International Moving Services: Revenue from international relocations including sea freight (shared container/groupage and sole-use containers) and air freight services. Transit times vary by destination (e.g., Australia 3-11 weeks, UK 10-12 weeks, USA 8-18 weeks depending on route and service type).
3. Storage Services: Revenue from secure storage facilities across New Zealand. 12 facilities available including customs bonded and MPI licensed transitional facilities. Storage charged monthly in advance. Warehousing charges due monthly with 7-day notice required for removal.
4. Packing Services: Professional packing services providing necessary cartons, protective materials, and expert packing techniques. Includes specialty cartons for flat screen TVs, golf clubs, hanging clothes, bikes, and artwork. Custom wooden crates built for fragile and precious items.
5. Transit Insurance: Insurance services arranged through Vero Marine open cargo policy. Options include owners risk or accidental loss & damage cover based on declared value of goods.
6. Special Moving Services: Additional services including vehicle transport, pet relocation, valet unpacking, house cleaning, and craning services for difficult-access situations like high-rise apartments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

New Zealand Movers provides domestic and international household relocation services, including local hourly-rate moves within Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin, inter-city and long-distance moves across New Zealand, international sea freight (shared groupage or sole-use containers) and air freight to 30+ countries, plus secure storage across 12 customs-bonded facilities, professional packing, transit insurance via Vero Marine, and ancillary services such as vehicle shipping and pet relocation.

Product overview

New Zealand Movers is a 100% Kiwi-owned and operated moving company founded in 1982, offering a comprehensive suite of relocation services. The core offering consists of domestic moving services within New Zealand (including local hourly rate moves, long-distance moves, and the 60-second instant quote calculator) and international moving services to worldwide destinations. Additional value-added services include packing services, secure storage (12 facilities across NZ), moving insurance (via Vero Marine), sea freight and air freight shipping options, vehicle shipping, apartment moving, student moving, and special moving services. The company operates a proprietary fleet including Mercedes Actros Euro 6 trucks with specialized container transport systems (The Stinger), serving Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin branches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Domestic Moving Services Comprehensive furniture removal and transportation services within New Zealand, including local moves, inter-city moves, and long-distance relocations across the country from Cape Reinga to the Bluff.
• International Moving Services Door-to-door international relocation services including sea freight, air freight, and shared container shipping to destinations worldwide including Australia, UK, USA, Canada, Europe, Asia, South Africa, Dubai, and South America.
• Local Hourly Rate Move Hourly rate moving service for local moves within Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin regions. Minimum 3 hours depot to depot, with 2 movers and a truck at $400/hour (Auckland) or $350/hour (other regions).
• Long Distance Moving Inter-city and cross-country furniture removal services covering all of New Zealand from Cape Reinga to the Bluff using purpose-built trucks and proprietary container transport system.
• 60 Second Fast Quote Instant online moving estimate calculator that provides an estimated cost range within 60 seconds for moves from or within Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin regions.
• Secure Storage Managed storage facilities with 12 secure warehouses across New Zealand, most being customs bonded and licensed MPI transitional facilities. Available for short-term and long-term storage needs, charged monthly in advance.
• Packing Services Professional packing services using specialist materials and techniques, including custom cartons for flat-screen TVs, golf clubs, hanging clothes, bikes, and artwork, plus custom wooden crates for fragile items.
• Sea Freight Shipping International sea freight services including shared container (groupage) shipping for smaller moves and sole-use 20ft or 40ft shipping containers for larger relocations.
• Air Freight Shipping Express international shipping service for urgent items and smaller shipments requiring rapid delivery, typically arriving within 1-2 weeks door-to-door.
• Moving Insurance Transit insurance options including owners risk coverage and accidental loss and damage cover, arranged through Vero Marine under their open cargo policy.
• Special Moving Services Additional services including house cleaning after move-out, valet unpacking at destination, pet transport facilitation, and crane services for difficult-access situations such as high-rise apartments.
• Apartment Moving Specialized apartment relocation services including elevator management, corridor protection, crane operations for high-rise buildings, and flexibility for building-specific move-in/move-out times.
• Student Moving Affordable moving and storage services specifically designed for university students in Dunedin, including holiday storage and flat-to-flat moves.
• Vehicle Shipping Motor vehicle transport services for international moves, including assistance with import permits, compliance documentation, and vehicle preparation requirements for various destination countries.

Quantifiable outcome

• Move thousands of families annually to and from every corner of New Zealand and throughout the world
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• FIDI Global AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIDI Global Alliance membership provides access to a network of quality accredited moving companies worldwide, enabling seamless international door-to-door moving services. As members, NZ Movers can leverage trusted partners in over 30 countries for destination services.
• International Association of MoverscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS-based international association providing global network connectivity and industry standards for international moving operations.
• British Association of MoverscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational associate membership provides preferred partner network for moves to and from the United Kingdom.
• FEDEMACcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Movers Federation commercial membership established in 2024. FEDEMAC represents over 1,600 moving companies across Europe, providing access to training resources, industry standards, and trusted network throughout Europe.
• Vero MarinecoreTechnology or IntegrationInsurance partner providing open cargo policy for transit insurance. NZ Movers arranges insurance on behalf of customers through Vero Marine, one of the world's most trusted and reputable insurance providers.
• XE Money TransfersupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerReferral partnership for currency exchange services. NZ Movers introduces customers to XE for transferring funds internationally, with customers benefiting from discounted fees and competitive exchange rates.
• WindcavesupportingTechnology or IntegrationPayment gateway provider processing credit card and Account2Account payments securely. Windcave handles payment processing for the company's online payment system.
• Global Moving PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of accredited international moving partners in destination countries providing collection, customs clearance, delivery, and unpacking services for customers relocating internationally.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Crown Relocations: Crown Relocations is a global relocation company with established New Zealand operations, offering international household goods moving, storage, and destination services — directly overlapping NZ Movers' international and storage offerings.
• Allied Pickfords: Allied Pickfords operates a worldwide moving and relocation network with a New Zealand presence, providing domestic and international household moving services comparable in scope to NZ Movers' full-service offering.
• Santa Fe Relocation: Santa Fe Relocation is a global mobility company offering international moving, storage, and relocation services with presence in Oceania, directly comparable to NZ Movers' international and corporate-relocation proposition.
• Asian Tigers Mobility: Asian Tigers Mobility is a FIDI-affiliated international moving company with strong APAC and global corridors, directly comparable to NZ Movers' international sea/air freight and destination-partner delivery model.
• Kings Transport: Kings Transport is a New Zealand-based moving, storage, and logistics provider with nationwide coverage, offering services directly comparable to NZ Movers' domestic furniture removal and storage operations.
• Conroy Removals: Conroy Removals is a New Zealand-based household moving company with South Island operations, offering furniture removals, storage, and international moving services comparable to NZ Movers' core domestic offering.

Broad incumbents

• Sirva: Sirva is a large global relocation platform that owns multiple moving brands (including Allied) and provides end-to-end employee mobility services, representing a broader incumbent in the same international moving/relocation space as NZ Movers.
• Toll Group: Toll Group is a large Asia-Pacific logistics and freight company that includes household goods moving and relocation services, representing a broad incumbent with overlapping moving, storage, and international freight capabilities.

Regional players

• Grace Removals Group: Grace Removals is a large Australian household goods moving company with comparable domestic and international services, operating in the same Trans-Tasman corridor as NZ Movers but focused on the Australian market.
• WridgWays: WridgWays is an Australian removalist brand operating across the Trans-Tasman corridor, offering household removals and storage services comparable to NZ Movers' Trans-Tasman product offering, but based primarily in Australia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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