• Discard, sell, or give away all unwanted items.

• Notify Post Office for redirection of mail and send out change of address notices.

• Obtain medical and dental records.

• Ensure birth and marriage records are complete.

• Get school records.

• Notify insurance company and cancel or transfer all policies (life, house, car)

• Notify bank and credit card companies and arrange transfer or closure of accounts.

• Advise electoral office, I.R.D., local municipal authority, government departments (if any family allowances are paid), solicitor, church, local clubs.

• Cancel or transfer subscriptions for publications.

• If moving overseas, ensure passports, visas, travel bookings and accommodation are finalised.

2 Weeks Before You Move

• Confirm actual packing and moving dates with NZ Van Lines.

• Arrange for cancellation of gas, electricity and phone service.

• Dispose of all paints and flammables (we cannot move or store such items).

• Cancel all delivery services (milk, bread, newspaper, fuel).

• Clean out medicine cabinet and dispose of unwanted drugs etc.

• Empty fuel from mowers etc.

• Remove food from fridge and defrost (at least 24 hours before moving).

• Collect any laundry or drycleaning.

• Arrange for simple breakfast on moving day - use disposable utensils.

• If moving within New Zealand, water all your pot plants well, 2 to 3 days before moving.

• Disconnect electrical appliances.

• Remove all pictures, mirrors, curtains, lightshades.

On Moving Day

• Be on hand or have an authorised person there to answer questions and to have a last look around to ensure nothing has been overlooked.

• Sign inventory with packer and retain your copy in a safe place.

• Ensure all travel documents etc. are set aside for taking with you (don't forget books and games for the children).

• Unplug phone if owned.