Shipping Cost from Manchester to Auckland

Both returning citizens and visitors with long-stay or permanent visas can ship their household goods into New Zealand duty-free as long as they've owned them for six months or more and have lived outside of NZ for longer than 21 months.

Shipping furniture is expensive, typically costing $300 to over $1,000 for cross-country moves, varying greatly by size, weight, distance, and service, with small items like chairs sometimes costing $50-$200 via parcel, while large sofas can be $300-$1,500+ using LTL freight or specialized movers. Expect higher prices for long distances, heavy items, and white-glove services, but save money with disassembly or freight consolidation.

Your wood products can be imported into New Zealand when the requirements of the IHS for your wood product are met. You'll also need to check with other agencies, like the New Zealand Customs Service, whether there is anything else you need to do to import your wood products.