THE ULTIMATE MOVING CHECKLIST
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
NZ Post mail redirected Bank and credit card Kids' schools
Doctor Insurance Elections registrar
Dentist NZ Transport (drivers license) Friends and family
Accountant Investments Newspaper subscriptions
Lawyer Paypal Magazine subscriptions
IRD Place of employment Meal subscriptions
SERVICES AND UTILITIES
Internet Gas Electricity
Cable TV connection Water House cleaning services
Phone Lawn services Final meter reading
MOVING DAY PREP
Packing supplies – boxes, tape Organise moving company and Book leave off work
and markers timings
Folder with warranties and manuals
Moving and contents insurance for new owners
Confirm moving in/moving out Give landlord notice on moving
information date
DECLUTTER YOUR STUFF
Sort cupboards, drawers, garages Reserve storage in new home Check when things expire
and sheds
Throw out, donate or sell items Ask friends for help Plan meals to use up food
PACKING AND STORAGE
Clearly label valuables Scan rooms for hidden items Inform moving company of your
packing and unloading process
Inform moving company of any Sort a ‘day of move’ box with Pack infrequently used items
fragile goods essentials ahead of time
Label each box clearly with
designated room
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CLEANING
Clean the stove Disconnect washing machine
Defrost fridge/freezer See to repairs or fixes needed ahead of time
Tidy yard Hire cleaner for moving day
Tidy shed Disconnect dishwasher
Tidy roof gutters
CHILDREN AND SCHOOLS
Research new schools Notify old school about end date
Inquire and set up introductions Notify new school about transfer date
DAY OF MOVE
Arrange care for your kids and Check smoke alarms
pets
Charge your mobile phone Check all lights are switched off
Do a final meter reading for
electricity/gas – take a photo Check all windows and doors are shut and locked
Switch off the hot water cylinder
AFTER MOVE DAY
Inform your insurance of anything that was lost or damaged during the move
If you own, have spare keys cut
Get your kids and pets familiar with their new neighborhood
Greet your new neighbours
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