What to take to NZ?
#16

Believe it or not we really regretted not bringing our cement mixer and a lathe. However the lathe was massive and we've have upgraded to a 40' container so it would have been dumb. We could have fitted the mixer in but we gave it away. Three months after arriving we had to go out and buy one. Husband was very grumpy. Everything else we owned in the UK we bought with us.

#17

Cheap as chips:
https://www.numberoneshoes.co.nz/?gc...As2BoCQa_w_wcB
Middle of the road semi-decent leather shoes are $100 to $150 here:
https://www.hannahs.co.nz/
And super expensive $200 or more here:
https://zierashoes.com/nz/?gclid=Cjw...eA6BoCxsvw_wcB
https://www.merchant1948.co.nz/women
https://www.mipiaci.co.nz/
Last edited by Bo-Jangles; Feb 15th 2017 at 11:10 am.

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Great, looks as though the prices are not that different to me.
I found a few nice pairs for a good price on those websites.
Thanks for the help
I found a few nice pairs for a good price on those websites.
Thanks for the help

#19

Also I appreciate your comments regarding things being more expensive in NZ, and to ship over everything.
but I have checked some baby furniture and the price seems similar to UK, so not everything is expensive out there.(note, I cant tell if quality is different from the internet)
Really, I want to know of any specific items that you personally regret not bringing with you?
Thanks
but I have checked some baby furniture and the price seems similar to UK, so not everything is expensive out there.(note, I cant tell if quality is different from the internet)
Really, I want to know of any specific items that you personally regret not bringing with you?
Thanks

As regards things being more expensive, I can't think of any smallish things that are over-priced. It's white goods that I found were ridiculously expensive when I arrived 7 months ago.

#20

I think you'll be fine with a PS4 etc still in its box. If the box was sealed and looked brand new, maybe they may ask for a receipt and charge you duty, but I highly doubt they would anyway. As a new immigrant I think they are quite a bit more lenient anyway. If you had five PS4's they may want to look further into it!
As regards things being more expensive, I can't think of any smallish things that are over-priced. It's white goods that I found were ridiculously expensive when I arrived 7 months ago.
As regards things being more expensive, I can't think of any smallish things that are over-priced. It's white goods that I found were ridiculously expensive when I arrived 7 months ago.


#21

Caravan is household chattles no need to have owned it 12mths just have to be able to say you've used it personally.

#23

When was that? My parents bought one in having owned it for 3 weeks in 2015, customs tried to talk about import tax but my folks showed them the relative pages on their website - if you dont need a receipt / proof of ownership for your sofa or food processor then you don't need one for a caravan surely.

#24

When was that? My parents bought one in having owned it for 3 weeks in 2015, customs tried to talk about import tax but my folks showed them the relative pages on their website - if you dont need a receipt / proof of ownership for your sofa or food processor then you don't need one for a caravan surely.

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I was recently in the UK in September last year, I really don't think there is much that is cheaper there apart from clothes and furniture (depends on tastes too). There is a better selection of stuff. Electronics certainly aren't cheaper, unless it's hifi stuff.
I don't bother with clothes in NZ, just order online or do a trip to the USA and the outlet malls every couple of years.
I don't bother with clothes in NZ, just order online or do a trip to the USA and the outlet malls every couple of years.

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We bought loads new before we came over! Bedroom furniture, electrical appliances and clothes in the sale for the next season. Just remove everything from the boxes.just take a look at the NZ furniture/electrical websites for a comparison on how much it will cost to replace once you get here.

#27

We kept new electrical stuff in their original packaging. If asked, and we weren't (we're in Aus but our Customs are pretty anal) we were just going to say the best packaging was the manufacturers. As long as you don't have 20 tvs or Dysons, they really aren't that interested in the paperwork involved in taxing you for one or two things that are obviously personal belongings. In my experience anyway.
