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