Hebe

It is looking likely that we will be moving to Auckland for work purposes. Really sad to be leaving Melbourne but hey ho onwards and upwards - and it's only 3 hours over the ditch!!

I am suspecting that we will get a relocation allowance for us to sort ourselves out so we will need to negotiate on this to cover all expenses.

The ones that spring to mind are:

Can anyone recommend a removalist and a a ball park figure of associated costs. I prefer to go on word of mouth then just pick someone from the internet. We don't have a lot of furniture (minimalists is our name!!) so a 20 cubic container should do.

Been quoted just over $3k for the two dogs including crates - good price? This is with Jet Pets who have been recommended to me

Is it worth bringing the car? I have a two year old civic and only done about 12k on the clock - husband is going to sell his as it is 5 years old.

Anything else that you can think of would be much appreciated.

Cheers

RedDragon2008

I would suggest checking local prices of similar car and work back the cost of shipping and loss on selling in Melbourne.

Its more likely to be a yes considering the lower import protectionism of NZ compared to Oz.

sr71

Depends what you can negotiate, some relocation deals will pay for cars. A colleague moved from Melbourne to Brisbane and that was about $12,000 including the car. Would imagine Auckland similar cost.

JAJ

If you are not Australian citizens, you need to have a plan regarding visas.

Hebe

We are Australians so no problems I can see there

JAJ

Australian citizenship = no problem (normally, barring special cases like those with record of police/criminal issues). You'll be eligible for New Zealand citizenship after 5 years residence, and it would normally be recommended to take out NZ citizenship at that point.

Hebe

Well the deal is done and hubbie comes out to Auckland a soon as next week as there is a major board meeting they want him to attend. I think he is then out the following week overnight for another meeting and then starts proper beginning of December.

I'm going to follow some time in February as we have lots to wrap up here with our house to sell or rent, our holiday to Thailand and guests from the UK.

Now need to start making lists and getting quotes so any recommendations on companies from Melbourne would be great

BEVS

All the best for this move Hebe. Feb is a great month . At least down here at the Top of the South Island it is. You will be in good time for the ski season.
From what you write , it should all work out just fine for you and yours.



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