What a mover can help with
- House moves
- Flat and apartment moves
- Moving a few big items
- Packing help
- Moves to storage
Not on the list? Describe the job anyway and we'll tell you if we can help.
What we check
Before we book a mover, we check they hold insurance for the work.
What moving costs in NZ
Published NZ prices, so you know roughly what to expect. Every job is different, so your mover quotes after looking at it. We check that quote against figures like these.
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Truck and two movers, per hourEstimated hourly charge. A third mover takes it to about $200 an hour. GST not stated. | $160 per hourWise Move, 2026 |
| 3 bedroom local move, labour totalBased on three or four movers working six to eight hours. GST not stated. | $960 to $2,560Wise Move, 2026 |
| Moving within Auckland, per hourGST not stated. | $100 to $280 per hourAirtasker NZ, 2026 |
Before you say yes
Good questions to ask your mover, and the warning signs to walk away from.
Questions to ask
- Is it an hourly rate or a fixed price, and what is the minimum number of hours?
- When does the clock start and stop: at the depot or at my house?
- Is there a call out or booking fee, a fuel charge or a charge for stairs?
- What insurance covers my things if something is damaged, and what is the excess?
- How many movers will turn up, and are they your own staff?
Red flags
- No written quote, or a quote that won't say how the time is charged.
- A price that jumps once the truck is loaded.
- They won't say what insurance covers your furniture.
- A large cash deposit asked for before you have a booking confirmation.
- The truck, the staff or the company name don't match what you were told on the phone.
How it works
- Tell us the jobType what needs doing and where. That is all we need to start.
- We call you and checkWhere the trade needs a licence, we check the public register first.
- One local tradie, bookedThey look at the job and give you their own quote.
- A fair priceWe check the quote against what the job usually costs in NZ.
Moving questions
Is it free to find a mover with GoodTradie?
Yes. You pay nothing to us. We're paid by the pros we match you with, and you pay the tradie for the job as normal.
What do you check before booking a mover?
We check they hold insurance for the work. You can also look up their business on the Companies Office register.
Will I get several moving quotes?
No. We book one checked local mover. They look at the job and give you their own quote.
How do I know the price is fair?
We check the quote against what the job usually costs in NZ, using published cost guides. You decide whether to go ahead.
How much does moving cost in NZ?
Truck and two movers, per hour: $160 per hour (Wise Move, 2026). 3 bedroom local move, labour total: $960 to $2,560 (Wise Move, 2026). Moving within Auckland, per hour: $100 to $280 per hour (Airtasker NZ, 2026). Your mover quotes after looking at the job.
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