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moving furniture and car
Discussion started on 09 Feb 2026
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cmcgarvie1974
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cmcgarvie1974
Posted on 09 Feb 2026, 01:37
hi follks ,I was wondering if its worth my while moving my car over aswell as my furniture and household goods ,I've been looking at the price of cars and there so expensive thanks .
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MrsFychan
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MrsFychan
Posted on 10 Feb 2026, 12:40
we moved ours, you will have to pay for inspections, registration, and road tax.
first get it checked out with theaa. to see if it would pass the inspection.
email: RHausin@aa.co.nz. and answer these questions. If you copy the text of the questions then put the answers in it you should hear back fairly quickly. The prices quoted were for 2012 so might of gone up a bit.
Can you please tell me:
Make
Model
Type of fuel (petrol/diesel)
Date of first registration
How long you have owned it
Expected port of entry in NZ
Can you also send me a picture of the EC Type approval plate (see attachment) and perhaps a copy of the V5? We are looking for the approval number which starts with the letter e. This approval number tells us if your car meets some or hopefully all of the required standards. Once I know what we are dealing with, I can advise you if you need to get more information or evidence.
As an immigrant to NZ, you may meet the criteria for an immigrant exemption. This would allow the entry-certification without having o meet the frontal impact and the emission standard. All other standards have to be met.
For a petrol vehicle allow about NZ$1000 for entry-certification and first registration or about NZ$1400 for a diesel.
Other than de-registering the vehicle and making sure it arrives clean, there is nothing else you really need to do at this stage. You only need to get further evidence for the compliance standards if the car doesnt have an e number.
Make sure you can prove that you own it (receipt, bill of sale) and that it was registered (V5). A V5 with your name on will do for both.
first get it checked out with theaa. to see if it would pass the inspection.
email: RHausin@aa.co.nz. and answer these questions. If you copy the text of the questions then put the answers in it you should hear back fairly quickly. The prices quoted were for 2012 so might of gone up a bit.
Can you please tell me:
Make
Model
Type of fuel (petrol/diesel)
Date of first registration
How long you have owned it
Expected port of entry in NZ
Can you also send me a picture of the EC Type approval plate (see attachment) and perhaps a copy of the V5? We are looking for the approval number which starts with the letter e. This approval number tells us if your car meets some or hopefully all of the required standards. Once I know what we are dealing with, I can advise you if you need to get more information or evidence.
As an immigrant to NZ, you may meet the criteria for an immigrant exemption. This would allow the entry-certification without having o meet the frontal impact and the emission standard. All other standards have to be met.
For a petrol vehicle allow about NZ$1000 for entry-certification and first registration or about NZ$1400 for a diesel.
Other than de-registering the vehicle and making sure it arrives clean, there is nothing else you really need to do at this stage. You only need to get further evidence for the compliance standards if the car doesnt have an e number.
Make sure you can prove that you own it (receipt, bill of sale) and that it was registered (V5). A V5 with your name on will do for both.
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cmcgarvie19
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cmcgarvie19
Posted on 12 Feb 2026, 13:01
what about electrical goods are uk electrical goods ie, tv washing machine ,fridge freezer,etc etc ,and also we have a good credit rating over here in the uk does it follow you over to nz ie for car finance or a loan or mortgage ,or do you have to start from scratch again .thanks
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MrsFychan
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MrsFychan
Posted on 16 Feb 2026, 16:03
we just used adaptors on our electricals.
credit rating means nothing here
credit rating means nothing here
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BoJangles
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BoJangles
Posted on 20 Feb 2026, 19:20
I think the general assumption is that since we're all 'cashed-up Poms' we can 'Pass Go and collect $200' zooming straight up to the highest possible credit rating; so you get whatever credit you ask for and more. 
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snapss
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snapss
Posted on 21 Feb 2026, 13:22
If you do bring, you may have to keep for at least two years.
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MrsFychan
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MrsFychan
Posted on 23 Feb 2026, 15:14
yes there is a reducing cost if you sale before 2yrs
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MandM
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MandM
Posted on 28 Feb 2026, 17:02
Bring everything, white goods, the lot.
Credit rating: nope - you are starting again from scratch, sorry.
Credit rating: nope - you are starting again from scratch, sorry.