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- 022 400 5991
- office@aucklandkiwimovers.co.nz
- Mon-Sat: 7am-7pm
- Manukau, Auckland
What We Move
- Sofas, sectionals and recliners
- Dining tables, chairs and hutches
- Bed frames, mattresses and wardrobes
- Bookcases, drawers and TV units
- Office desks and filing cabinets
- Flat-pack furniture, assembled or in parts
- Fragile and specialty pieces (antiques, glass cabinets, heavy hardwood items) — let us know in advance so we bring the right gear
Removalists in Auckland: What They Do, How They Charge, How to Choose
A plain guide to what removalists do, how the hourly rate and callout fee work, and how to compare quotes like for like. Auckland Kiwi Movers is a locally owned moving company that sends two movers and a 20, 30 or 40 m³ truck. This page explains the charging model, gives you a checklist for comparing quotes, and shows which service fits your move.
Charged by the hour, plus a callout fee, with a 2-hour minimum. Fuel, mileage and road user charges are included on local moves. See the full rates.
Locally owned · Fully insured (ask for cover details) · Monday to Saturday, 7am to 7pm
Quick Answers Box
A removalist is a moving company that handles the physical work of a move. Among removalists Auckland, Auckland Kiwi Movers is locally owned and charges hourly for two movers and a truck, plus a callout fee, with a 2-hour minimum. Call 022 400 5991 or request a free quote.
| Service and base | Two movers and a truck (20, 30 or 40 m³), based in Manukau, Auckland |
|---|---|
| How it is charged | Hourly: 20 m³ $115–125, 30 m³ $120–130, 40 m³ $130–140. After the first hour, in 15-minute increments |
| Callout fee | $60–90, depending on truck size |
| Minimum booking | 2 hours, including the callout fee |
| Included | Two movers, shrink wrap, moving blankets, trolley, tail lift, loading, unloading, dismantling and reassembly |
| Booking ahead | About 1–2 weeks for a standard move; 3–4 weeks for end-of-month dates, weekends and summer |
| Hours | Monday to Saturday, 7am to 7pm |
| Insurance | Fully insured; ask for details of the cover |
What does a removalist do?
A removalist handles the physical work of moving a home or business: packing, loading, transporting, unloading, and often unpacking and reassembling furniture at the new address. Auckland Kiwi Movers supplies two movers and a truck, and packing is booked as a separate service.
How much do removalists cost in Auckland?
Auckland Kiwi Movers charges $115 to $140 an hour for two movers and a truck, depending on truck size, plus a $60 to $90 callout fee. The charge is hours multiplied by the hourly rate, plus the callout fee, with a 2-hour minimum.
Are cheap movers in Auckland reliable?
A low hourly rate says little about reliability or the final charge. Compare the whole charge: callout fee, minimum booking, time increments, extras and insurance. Auckland Kiwi Movers publishes its hourly rates and callout fees, so you can check them before you call.
How far ahead should I book removalists?
Auckland Kiwi Movers advises booking about 1–2 weeks ahead for a standard move and 3–4 weeks ahead for end-of-month dates, weekends and the summer months, when availability books out fast. Short-notice moves are sometimes possible, depending on crew availability.
What Removalists Auckland do, and Removalist versus mover
Removalist is another word for a moving company or mover. In practice the terms mean the same thing, and quotes and websites use them interchangeably.
The work is the physical side of a move: loading the truck, driving to the new address, unloading, and placing furniture where you want it. Some jobs also include packing and unpacking.
With Auckland Kiwi Movers, a job usually starts at your pickup address and ends when the last item is placed at the drop-off address. What differs between firms is not the name. It is how they charge and what the charge includes. The next sections cover both.
How Removalist charges work
Auckland Kiwi Movers charges by the hour for two movers and a truck, plus a one-off callout fee.
- Hourly rate: set by truck size. See the table near the top of this page.
- Callout fee: 20 m³ truck $60–80; 30 m³ $80–90; 40 m³ $90.
- Minimum booking: 2 hours, including the callout fee.
- After the first hour: charged in 15-minute increments.
- Extra mover: $40 an hour.
- Oversized items: pianos, double-door fridges, spa pools and pool tables may cost extra. Tell us in advance.
- Fuel, mileage and road user charges: included on local moves. Long distance moves are quoted separately.
What changes the time: loading at the pickup address, the drive between addresses, unloading, stairs, parking and lift bookings, and any packing or dismantling you want done on the day.
| Home | Typical time |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | 2–4 hours |
| 2–3 bedroom | 4–6 hours |
| Larger family home | 6–9 hours |
How to compare removalist quotes like for like
| Factor | What to ask | Auckland Kiwi Movers |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly rate | Is it per hour or per job, for how many movers and which truck? | Hourly, for two movers and a truck. Rates are published by truck size |
| Callout fee | Is there one, and how much? | Yes, $60–90 by truck size |
| Minimum booking | What is the shortest booking? | 2 hours, including the callout fee |
| Time increments | How is time charged after the first hour? | In 15-minute increments |
| What is included | Which equipment and tasks are in the rate? | Shrink wrap, blankets, trolley, tail lift, loading, unloading, dismantling and reassembly |
| Extras | What costs more? | Extra mover $40 an hour; oversized items may cost extra, so tell us in advance |
| Insurance | What cover applies, and how do I see the details? | Fully insured; ask us for details of our cover |
| Confirmation | When is the charge confirmed? | The quote is free and no-obligation. The rate and callout fee are confirmed before work begins |
Which Auckland Kiwi Movers service fits your move?
| Your situation | Service |
|---|---|
| Moving a whole home | a whole-home move |
| Moving within Auckland | local moving services Auckland |
| A room or more of furniture | a room or more of furniture |
| An office | an office move |
| A larger business | a larger business move |
| You want us to pack | packers and movers Auckland |
| Storage between homes | storage between homes |
| Between cities | long distance moving services |
| Loading or unloading your own truck | help loading or unloading |
6 mistakes to avoid when hiring Removalists
One quote is hourly, another is per job, and a third leaves out the callout fee or the minimum. The totals then mean different things. Put every quote through the checklist above and ask each firm to confirm the same items. Auckland Kiwi Movers publishes its rates, callout fees and inclusions.
A low rate can still produce a high charge once the callout fee, minimum, extra movers and oversized items are added. Compare the total for your move, not the hourly figure. Auckland Kiwi Movers publishes its hourly rates, callout fees, minimum and extra-mover rate, so you can add them up before booking.
Pianos, double-door fridges, spa pools and pool tables may cost extra, and they need the right crew and gear. Mention them when you ask for a quote. Auckland Kiwi Movers asks to be told in advance so the right crew and gear come.
End-of-month dates, weekends and the summer months fill first, so late requests have fewer options. Book about 1–2 weeks ahead for a standard move and 3–4 weeks ahead for those peak dates. The office is open Monday to Saturday, 7am to 7pm.
Cover is easy to forget until the day. Ask every removalist for details of its cover before you book. Auckland Kiwi Movers is fully insured and gives details of its cover on request.
Packing, disassembly, materials and unpacking should be settled before the day, or each side may assume the other will do them. The inclusions are listed above, and packing is a separate service. Confirm the rest when you receive your quote.
Why households and businesses choose Auckland Kiwi Movers
- Locally owned, with a base in Manukau
- Fully insured, with details of cover available on request
- Crew who are trained and background checked
- Hourly rates and callout fees published openly
- Free WINZ quotes
- Open Monday to Saturday, 7am to 7pm
Where we work
Auckland Kiwi Movers is based in Manukau and works across the Auckland CBD, the North Shore, Manukau and South Auckland, West Auckland and East Auckland. For suburb detail, see moving in Manukau, on the North Shore, in Takanini and in Albany.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do removalists charge by the hour or per job?
Auckland Kiwi Movers charges by the hour for two movers and a truck, plus a callout fee. The 2-hour minimum applies, and time after the first hour is charged in 15-minute increments. Charging methods differ between firms, so check how each one builds its quote.
What is a callout fee?
A callout fee is a one-off charge added on top of the hourly rate. At Auckland Kiwi Movers it depends on truck size, and the 2-hour minimum includes it. The amounts are listed in the charges section above and on the rates page.
What does a full-service removal include?
Auckland Kiwi Movers’ hourly rate covers two movers, loading, unloading, dismantling, reassembly and placing items where you want them, plus the equipment listed above. Packing is a separate service; see packing and moving in the service table.
Do removalists supply packing materials?
Auckland Kiwi Movers’ crew brings the materials when it packs for you. Shrink wrap, moving blankets and bubble wrap for fragile items are already part of the hourly rate for moving. Materials for a packing job are confirmed in your quote.
Are removalists insured?
Auckland Kiwi Movers is fully insured and gives details of its cover on request. Ask any removalist for the same details before you book.
Can I get a removalist at short notice?
Sometimes, depending on crew availability. Auckland Kiwi Movers cannot promise it, so call the office early on 022 400 5991 or 0800 549 149. It is open Monday to Saturday, 7am to 7pm.
Do you work weekends?
Auckland Kiwi Movers works on Saturdays. Its hours are Monday to Saturday, 7am to 7pm. For any other day, call the office and ask.
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Send your pickup and drop-off addresses, home size, preferred date and any large or fragile items. The rate and callout fee are confirmed before work begins.
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