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MovingChecklist

A step‑by‑step guide to help you stay organised before, during, and after your move.
Moving
Posted on July 31, 2024 | New Zealand

A clear checklist is one of the most effective tools for a smooth move. This moving checklist breaks the process down into manageable steps, helping you keep track of key tasks, deadlines, and details. Whether you’re moving locally, interstate, or internationally, this guide helps ensure nothing important is overlooked.

7 DAYS TO GO

  • Notify your post office to redirect your mail
  • Arrange Electoral Roll transfer
  • Advise the Taxation Office

6 DAYS TO GO

  • Advise motor registry (your licence, motor vehicle registration etc)
  • List essential items you will need on moving day

5 DAYS TO GO

  • Ask your move consultant about our free utility connection service that can take care of the below.
  • Contact your supplier regarding disconnection of your phone and billing. Arrange new number and date of connection required.
  • Organise accounts for gas, water and electricity
  • Ensure continuity of these services at your new address

4 DAYS TO GO

  • Cancel local arrangements, for example, lawn mowing
  • Check with manufacturers whether your washing machine and refrigerator motors need bolting down for transport
  • Clean out medicine cabinet
  • Empty rubbish bins
  • Do final clear out of garage and unwanted furniture
  • Empty steam iron, toaster, griller etc
  • Dispose of flammables (throw out or give to neighbours)
  • Drain fuel from lawnmower and other machinery
  • Wash and dry laundry
  • Prepare any items requiring dismantling which are being moved, for example, trampolines, garden furniture, modular furniture etc.

1 DAY TO GO

  • Tighten lids on all jars containing liquids
  • Dismantle TV aerial if transporting this
  • Defrost fridge and freezer and remove food
  • Wash out interior of white goods
  • Separate items that belong to the house, eg, appliance instruction manuals, kitchen items, including roasting dishes and baking trays
  • Disconnect all Hi Fi and Computer components that will require packing (label cords where necessary)

THE BIG DAY

  • You should be just about organised
  • Consider packing a carton with essential things you will need when you arrive, eg, bathroom essentials, toilet paper, and basic kitchenware
  • Carry all valuables, cash and important papers with you
  • Tighten all taps
  • Turn off water heater
  • Check gas, electric switches and lights
  • Lock doors and windows and return house keys
  • Make sure you complete the “walk through” with our Removal Crew prior to their departure to ensure that all goods have been removed

 

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