Looking for more career opportunities, higher income, better quality of life for your family and new and interesting cultural experiences? Moving abroad can come with all of these amazing benefits and more.

Moving internationally is a mix of a whole bunch of emotions but, when you keep in mind the tips outlined by New Zealand Movers, you’ll be totally confident in starting this new chapter in life.

Research visa and work permit requirements

Every country has different visa and work permit requirements. The first thing to do for a successful international move is to research these requirements and obtain all the correct documents. Government websites, embassies and consulates all contain a wealth of knowledge for acquiring work permits in the country you’re moving to.

Moving companies require more notice, so book early

The top tip for a successful international move is to book in your moving company as soon as possible. Once all your paperwork (passport, visa, work permit, travel and health insurance, social security numbers) has been approved booking your relocation with your moving company is the first thing you should do. There is more planning involved for an international move and dependent on your destination transit times differ.

Contacting New Zealand Movers, NZ’s best international relocation company, should be at the top of your list and give you peace of mind securing an ideal time for your move abroad.

Get comfortable from the beginning

Another important tip for moving abroad is to make sure you’re comfortable from the very beginning of your time in your new home. Feeling comfortable is important to settle in quickly, which lets you feel confident and safe in your new country. So, think about the possessions that give you a sense of normalcy: your bed, mattress, dining table, couch – all the things that are important in this way should be brought over from New Zealand.

Are there any essential items that you require sooner? Items such as work tools, office equipment, cots etc. Ask New Zealand Movers about their Air Freight options, this is the fastest way to get these items to your destination.

Look for schools

If you are moving internationally with children, for a successful move, it’s best to research good school months in advance of your move. Whether you’re looking at private, public or international, it’s look for a school that promises a quality education, is accessible via your preferred mode of transport, and that your child will be happy at, too. We suggest researching and applying for schools around 3-6 months in advance of your move.

Talk to colleagues and other expats in your country

Luckily, you’re not the first person to move from New Zealand to your new country. Loads of others have done the journey before you. Online community groups of Kiwi and Aussie expats can provide a wealth of knowledge and give you advice they wish they’d had before they moved overseas. You can also consult any expat colleagues at your new workplace.

New Zealand Movers are passionate about moving Kiwis to new places all around the world. Offering the best international moving service in the country. New Zealand Movers provide full-scale moves to every continent in the world (apart from Antarctica, of course). Get in touch with the friendly team at New Zealand Movers and ask for a quote today.

With beautiful neighbourhoods, a bustling city centre and amazing restaurants and cafes, there truly is something different about the Victorian capital of Melbourne. It’s said to be the most European-feeling city of Australia, probably thanks to its ease of getting around, mix of family and student life, and foodie culture.

So, before you’re drinking a famous Melbourne coffee on your way to work, what are some of the other reasons to move to Melbourne? Here, NZ Movers explain some top reasons why Kiwis are jumping the ditch over to Melbourne.

1. Most liveable city in the world

Melbourne has consistently ranked as the most liveable city in Australia in The Economist’s yearly report, and from 2015 to 2017, it was ranked the most liveable city in the world. This is because of its safety, cleanliness, eco-friendliness and affordability. So, if that’s not a reason to move to Melbourne, we don’t know what is!

2. Better job opportunities, and more of them

The Victorian capital also has an excellent range of job opportunities with high-paying roles. Finance and insurance are two of Melbourne’s biggest sectors, while education, transport, and creative and digital industries are also in high demand. Melbourne often attracts young professionals from nearby cities Adelaide and Canberra due to more job prospects.

3. A mix of family-oriented and young professional neighbourhoods

You’ll find an unbeatable mix of neighbourhoods in Melbourne. From family-oriented suburbs like Moonee Ponds and Essendon, to hip and trendy suburbs popular with students and young professionals like St Kilda and Fitzroy, to high-potential investment areas like Coburg and Preston, Melbourne has something for everyone.

4. Education is of exceptional quality

Melburnians enjoy an exceptionally high level of education across primary, secondary and tertiary institutions. Public high schools like Suzanne Cory High School in Werribee and Nossal High School in Berwick are considered some of the best in Australia, along with private schools like Melbourne Grammar School and Oakleigh Grammar. Tertiary institutions include University of Melbourne, Monash University and RMIT University Melbourne which are all considered among the top universities in the country.

5. Entertainment

Melbourne is Australia’s second-largest city, and it’s one of Australia’s cultural hubs. In winter, catch a host of AFL games at Australia’s largest sporting arena, the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and in summer you can enjoy seeing the world’s best tennis players compete at the Rod Laver Arena for the Australian Open.

The arts are taken seriously in Melbourne too, with a huge local live music and arts scene, as well as the Melbourne Museum, Immigration Museum and Scienceworks – not to mention Melbourne’s world-famous graffiti and coffee culture.

New Zealand Movers are here to help your family move to Melbourne. They’re a highly-rated team of professionals in overseas relocations, and have over 40 years’ experience in moving Kiwis to Australia. Get in touch with New Zealand Movers and start your journey to Melbourne today.

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It can be hard to leave behind a great neighbourhood where you were close with your neighbours. But in saying that, moving to a different suburb gives you the opportunity to make new friends that could last a lifetime.

So, how do we do it? If you’re getting back into the game of making friends in your new neighbourhood, New Zealand Movers have got you covered. Here are some of our greatest tips on making new friends when you’ve moved to a different neighbourhood:

Introduce yourself

In recent years, we’ve seen a slight fading away of new neighbours introducing themselves in the neighbourhood – and this is a sad thing! Going up and knocking on the door of your closest neighbours should be done as soon as possible. That way, you break the ice quickly and are on friendly terms from the start. Putting it off is never a good idea: you’ll get to that awkward limbo period where you’ve seen each other but haven’t said hello yet, and neither are sure how to make the next move!

Have a chat

You’re likely to see your neighbours in the first few days of moving in. Maybe you’re going for a walk and they’re in their garden, or you’re leaving the house for work at the same time as each other. The best way to make new friends in your neighbourhood is to put yourself out there and simply have a chat. Kiwis are known right across the world for being some of the most friendly people around – let’s keep up that reputation!

Invite your neighbours around for dinner

There’s nothing better than inviting the neighbours round for a low-key bite, like a barbie. Enjoying good food and drinks together is one of the best ways to make connections with your neighbours, and score hospitality points.

Doggy dates

Almost a third of Kiwi households have a dog, and if you’re part of that percentage, it opens you up to meeting other neighbours with pets. Setting up a doggy play date with your neighbours is a great way to connect with each other, letting your dogs break the ice for you!

Neighbourhood social media groups

And if none of the other more conventional ways of making friends with new neighbours are working, you’ve always got the neighbourhood social media groups. These are awesome places to get to know people in the area, put faces to names, and ask questions about the neighbourhood. Someone might lead you to your new favourite coffee shop on a coffee date together.

Moving to a new place is easy with New Zealand Movers. They’re one of New Zealand’s best-rated moving companies, offering premium moving experiences at quality prices. Whether you’re moving across the street or across the world, call New Zealand Movers to get settled in your brand new home.

Moving for a new job or career opportunity is one of the most exciting periods of your life. You’re taking the next step in your career, either advancing in the direction you’ve been heading, or changing up the direction entirely.

So, before you’re doing the superstar work you’re so well-known for, you’ve got to get your whole life moved over there first.

Here, the experts at New Zealand Movers tell us some top tips for relocating for a new job or career opportunity:

Book your moving team fast

Whether you’re moving across the island, across the ditch or across the world, you should act quick on booking your moving team. This step is urgent enough without the whole idea of relocating for a job, but it doubles in importance once you throw the work factor in there.

Good moving companies can book out surprisingly quickly at different times of the year. Make sure you book in with New Zealand Movers around 6 weeks before your move takes place. The last thing you want is to get off on the wrong foot with your new boss because there are no moving spots left.

Research suitable suburbs

Every city has suburbs with their own unique vibe, advantages and disadvantages. Are you a single professional looking for a hip, cosmopolitan area? Or moving with a family and want somewhere spacious, leafy and safe? Make sure you do your research on suitable neighbourhoods so you can make your choice with confidence.

Discuss moving allowances

Your employer picked you for a reason: you’re hard-working, experienced and highly-skilled at what you do. They’re lucky to have found a great employee like you, and should be willing to help you wherever possible. And one of the first things they can do to help you is cover your moving costs!

Many employers offer moving allowances which include the cost of your moving company, any temporary accommodation required before moving into your new home, and even travel expenses like plane tickets or fuel costs. Remember: if you don’t ask, you don’t get!

Talk to your new colleagues

Another big tip for relocating for work is to ask your employer if there are any colleagues who have also moved over for work. The chances are, if you’re moving for work, there are probably others who have moved for work, too. It’s always good to get anecdotes and tips from others who were in your position, to see what they did and what they’d do differently if they had their time again.

New Zealand Movers are the team to call when you’re planning to move for a career opportunity. They’re a highly-rated team of professionals in intercity and overseas relocations, and have over 30 years’ experience in relocating Kiwis for new jobs. Get in touch with New Zealand Movers and start the road to your new career opportunity today.

New Zealanders are generally eco-conscious bunch. We recycle and reuse where possible and we’re working towards switching to zero-emission vehicles.

And while we try for sustainable processes in our daily tasks like being mindful of shower times and using reusable shopping bags instead of plastic ones, we can also aim for more sustainable ways of bigger, less frequent tasks like moving homes.

Moving, when not well-planned, can involve processes that have a negative impact on the environment. But today, the team at New Zealand Movers list some key tips for sustainable moving so you can minimise your environmental impact when moving homes.

Minimise landfill

Moving homes is a time that many New Zealand families use for offloading unused or unwanted possessions. If handled incorrectly, these possessions can wind up in landfill, which is not good for the environment.

The best way to minimise landfill when moving homes is to sell unwanted items or donate them to charity. Furniture, clothing and appliances are all items that are commonly cleared out when moving houses; make sure you dispose of them ethically and sustainably, and give them a new life in a different home if possible.

Recycled moving boxes

Choosing recycled moving boxes over ones made from new paper materials is another super easy thing you can do as a commitment to sustainable moving. On average, 1 tree only creates 150 cardboard boxes. When you think about all the cardboard that’s used for shopping centres, grocery stores, deliveries and moving, that’s a lot of trees being used.

But we have the power to change this, with recycled moving boxes. Thanks to recycling, we save 17 trees for every ton of paper and cardboard produced. New Zealand Movers are proud to offer quality recycled cardboard moving boxes, with sights set on a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Efficient packing

You may not immediately think of it, but efficient packing is one way to minimise your carbon footprint when moving. The less efficiently you pack, the more trips will have to be made, resulting in more petrol being used and more carbon emissions being produced. This can often happen when you take on the packing yourself, and are not experienced with packing items into moving trucks.

Opting for professional packing guarantees that each trip maximises truck space, and minimises your carbon footprint. Professional packers have specific techniques to fit your items and economise truck space in as few loads as possible. It’s not only great for your wallet, but the environment too!

Let’s keep New Zealand green and beautiful, the way it is right now, with more eco-friendly methods of moving. Offering the best professional moving service in the country, New Zealand Movers are proud to deliver environmentally-friendly ways of moving. Get in touch with the friendly team at New Zealand Movers and ask for a quote today.