Moving To New Zealand | Shipping To New Zealand - ALS New Zealand Shipping Service

ALS World Movers have over 30 years experience in the shipping industry. Over these years we have built up a reputation as one of the UK's most experienced international shipping and removals companies. If you are planning on moving to New Zealand our New Zealand Shipping service will make sure that your possessions are delivered on time and in perfect condition.

Whether you are moving to New Zealand, shipping to New Zealand, or just want a suitcase taken over we can guarantee safe delivery of all your items. Our New Zealand shipping service is here to give you absolute piece of mind.

When moving to New Zealand shipping with us will ensure an efficient and prompt relocation with on time delivery of the possessions that make your new house your home. At ALS we understand the stress of moving to New Zealand and shipping to New Zealand. This is why we are here to help make your relocation as smooth as possible.

With so many Ex-Pats moving to New Zealand we provide weekly dispatches so let us take care of your possessions and you can look forward to the excellent weather and laid back lifestyle of New Zealand.

Useful tips about New Zealand

1. Money

New Zealand's unit of currency is the New Zealand dollar (NZ$). Banks, some hotels and Bureau de Change kiosks, which are found at international airports and most city centres are good places to exchange currencies.


2. Contacting friends and family back in the UK

In New Zealand the country code is 64 and there is service for all mobile phones. Libraries, cafes and most accommodation will have access to the Internet and most post offices are open 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday.


3. Safety First

New Zealand has a low crime rate, few endemic diseases and a first-class healthcare and accident compensation system. However you should observe the same precautions as you would in the UK. In emergencies dial 111


4. Disability Information

Weka is New Zealand's disability information web site

About New Zealand- A Brief Overview

As the last major landmass to be discovered; New Zealand is the youngest country in the world. The Maori migrated from Hawaiki over 1000 years ago followed about 800 years later by extensive European migration. New Zealand became a British colony in 1840 with the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. Between 1840 and 1860 40,000 British Migrants arrived. New Zealand is now a vibrant and diverse multicultural society due to the influence of Pacific Island and Asian immigrants.

New Zealand is an ideal holiday destination because it's temperature climate has relativity small variations. The seasons are opposed to those in the UK. The warmest months are December, January and February and the coldest are June, July and August.

The majority of New Zealander's are of British descent. New Zealand's Maori make up around 15 percent of the population. With a diverse multicultural population of four million New Zealand is one of the worlds least crowded countries.



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