Preparing For Your Move

Have a clean out - sell or dispose of unwanted items - the less to move the easier.
If you are doing your own packing, gather together packing materials - tape, boxes, bubble wrap, paper and marker pens - and start packing, it’s never too soon!
Pick up a change of address kit from NZ Post.
Notify the utilities - power, phone, gas.
Advise your doctor, dentist and other medical providers.
If you have children then notify their schools, day-care or other care providers.
Contact your bank - do you need to change branches?
Notify your insurance company.
If you have animals then consider what you will do with them on moving day and how they will be transported.

Have a final clean out - use up or dispose of any food, medicines or cleaning materials that do not need to be taken with you.
Empty any gas bottles and drain all fuel from lawnmowers and other machinery.-Finalise power, phone, and gas for the new address.
If required then confirm details with your care providers for your children or pets for moving day.
If purchasing a new property then contact your lawyer and confirm settlement arrangements are in place to avoid any unnecessary delays.
If you have a shared driveway let your neighbours know what day the removal truck is coming.
Set aside any personal or important items that are not to go into the removal truck.

Move any vehicles so there is clear driveway access for the removal truck.
Do a final meter reading for power / gas / water.
Leave a forwarding address for the new residents to forward mail to.
Empty the fridge and freezer.
Disconnect the washing machine.
Make sure the dishwasher is emptied.
Check all rooms, wardrobes and cupboards to make sure nothing is forgotten.
Check that all lights are off and all windows and doors are locked before you leave.
If required, hand over the keys to the house.