Moving Checklist: Key Things to Remember

When you move house or flat, there are many details that need to be updated. Use this checklist to help you stay organized and make sure you don’t miss anything important.

Services to Redirect, Cancel, or Change

• Newspaper Subscription
• Phone Service
• Broadband Provider
• Sky Television
• Gas & Power
  • Update your address and arrange for a final meter reading.
• Water
  • If you’re on a rural supply, make sure to update your details.

Organisations to Notify of Your Change of Address

• New Zealand Post – Redirect your mail.
• Insurance Providers – Notify your health, life, home, car, and other insurers.
• Electoral Roll – Update your voting address.
• Bank – If you’re transferring to a new branch.
• School – If you have children, inform their school about the move.
• Local Government – Update your details for rates and services.
• Veterinary Clinic – Notify your pet’s vet of your new address.

Preparing for the Moving Day

• Confirm the Details:
  • Ensure you and the moving team agree on the time and date of your move.
• Declutter:
  • Get rid of items you don’t need at your new place.
  • Dispose of flammable goods like paint and kerosene – we cannot transport these.
  • Label hazardous materials for the new occupants if needed.
• Gas Cylinders:
  • Have your gas cylinders emptied at your local service station before the move.
• Disconnect Electronics:
  • Dismantle and disconnect wide-screen TVs (professional help may be required).
  • Bundle and label all cords, cables, and plugs in a box for easy reassembly.
  • Take a photo of the back of your stereo and TV so you know how to reconnect everything.
• Important Documents & Valuables:
  • Set aside a box for important personal documents and keep them with you during the move.
  • Keep jewelry and small valuables together, and carry them with you.

In the Days Leading Up to Your Move

• Defrost the Freezer
  • This will prevent water damage and reduce the weight of the unit.
• Drain Fuel Tanks
  • For petrol-powered garden tools (e.g., mowers, chainsaws), drain the fuel tanks.
• Set Aside Non-Moving Items
  • Identify and set aside items that will not be moved.
• Empty Rubbish Bins
  • Make sure all bins are cleared before moving day.
• Disconnect Washing Machine
  • Shut off water inlets and ensure the washing machine is properly drained.

If Your Items Are Going into Storage

• Remove Food
  • Food can spoil in storage, so be sure to remove it before moving.
• Dangerous Goods:
  • Do not store flammable liquids such as paint, kerosene, aerosols, and gas cylinders – these are classified as dangerous goods.
• Pack Breakables Separately:
  • Remove fragile items like mirrors, perfume bottles, and glassware from drawers, and pack them carefully.
• Check for Unwanted Items
  • Ensure that no unwanted or unnecessary items are being packed.

On the Big Day

• Fridge and Freezer:
  • If moving locally, empty and wrap the fridge and freezer contents in a blanket to insulate them during transport.
• Final Check:
  • Do a final walk-through of your old home to ensure nothing is left behind. Confirm that all your items are loaded onto the truck.
  • Check that everything arrives safely at the new location.

Contact Us

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