BenP

Well we are 80% packed now and living in a house with floor to ceiling box's and we have just thought of something,

Our food in the cupboard, obviously i know they are uber strict on the import of foods etc but has anyone put any unopened jars/tins in a conatiner with there belongings or is it a total no go!

(obviously i mean delcaring they are in the ccontainer)

MrsFychan

We didn't, didn't want to chance it. Best thing to do is call your shipping company and ask them what can and can't go. Or just wait til they come to ship they will soon say "that can't go" if it can't.

Stormer999

Your container is going to be a big steel coffin blistering under the equator sun on a long drawn out journey.....most of your jars will be twice cooked, steamed, and solidified......but might just taste better for it!!!

babybella

Not unless you want MAF all over your container and charging to do it.
But I would recommend rushing out and buying a new breadmaker and expresso machine and putting that in your container. If you then find you don't want them I know someone that does.#
Kaz

barnsleymat

Get to the quid shop and buy a load of batteries, they cost a bloody fortune in NZ.

BenP

Stormer thats a very valid point! never thought of that.

Good call on the batteries Matt!

babybella

Toiletries are a lot more here, make-up, perfume so worth stocking up. Also chemist things gave me a real shock, plasters, dressings, glucose tablets ect.
Might be worth buying some bigger clothes for your little one, as the Uk does have lovely baby clothes at resonable prices and good quality toys if you have room in your container.
Kaz