The 11 Best Moving Companies in Tauranga

By Amelia Montgomery

A huge amount of time and effort is involved when it comes to moving and transporting your items with you. But you can take it easy this time, since we’re listing the best moving companies in Tauranga today.

With these movers and packers, all deft with the handling of items from the cheap in value to the exorbitant, your initial worries will be gone.

From bedside lamps, bureaus, and cabinets through to washing machines, breakable items, and large artworks, it’s “problem solved, case closed” when you work with them!

So now, let’s take a look at the best moving companies in Tauranga. With this list, you will find the right mover for your full house or office transfers.

1.  Transworld International Removals

Transworld is a FIDI- and FAIM-accredited mover company based in New Zealand. With those credentials, it plans, organises, and executes to the highest commitment and standard the entire process, all to make your move stress-free.

It has 20 years in this industry. You can expect that from communication, packing, moving, relocating to filling forms and customs and quarantine, you’re in great hands.

Though its head office is based in Auckland, it has branches all over the country. In Tauranga, it is located at 49 Whiore Avenue in the Tauriko suburb.

And it also gives you competitive prices, safety handling of your goods, and express moving. Hence, you can rely on Transworld as one of your best moving companies in Tauranga.

Highlights

• Committed to giving you a stress-free move
• 20 years of experience
• Has branches across New Zealand
• FIDI and FAIM certified

Customer Reviews

Deandra Cutajar mentioned on Google Business:

“I needed to leave NZ in a hurry and so I left my stuff with a friend. I was in contact with Sandra who patiently guided me through the processes and making sure I have all the documentation required. I highly recommend Transworld, my stuff are now a step closer to getting back to me. Sandra has been very responsive to my emails and answered each questions with the highest professional expertise I could hope for.”

2.  Crown Relocations

If you need a hand in moving from the topmost city in the North to the blip on the South Island, choose Crown. They will handle your house, office, or overseas move above your expectations.

Crown has a large fleet of moving trucks that are located at key places for faster and more efficient relocations.

New to the fleet is the Northerner truck, capable of containing 3 full households of furniture and large items in one go! It takes only 3 days for this long-haul truck to cover the entire country.

It’s been moving Kiwis for an amazing 50 years and that experience can come in handy. Take advantage of that.

As they’re a member of the New Zealand Overseas Movers Association (NZOMA), you can be assured of the prime safety, care and handling of all your items both local and international.

Highlights

• Fast and efficient moving
• 50 years’ industry experience
• Member of New Zealand Overseas Movers Association (NZOMA)
• Handles both local and international moves

Customer Reviews

Reg Ackland commented on Google Business:

“We have used Crown Relocations three times moving between NZ and Australia ,each time we have been very pleased with their service, twice we have taken our car with us and they are very helpful in organising the formalities associated with this.”

3.  Interior Storage and Removals

The mission of Interior Storage and Removals is simple and concise: to bring the best service and price to the people. This company is run by Peter and Carolyn Turner acquiring it in 1996.

Interior Storage and Removals offers packing, moving, and storage services locally and abroad. If you only need a standalone removal, packing, or moving, you can get in touch with them.

Their team is made up of expert packers, storing things carefully in trucks or containers so your items can be delivered to you without one bit of damage.

And we shouldn’t forget the storage bit, which is another of their specialties. You can also house your items safe and secure in their facilities with CCTVs and electric perimeter fences.

Highlights

• Best service and pricing
• Offers a complete range of services
• Tremendously skilled packers
• Well-guarded storage facilities

Customer Reviews

CC and family wrote an email to Interior Storage and Removals:

“Hi Dave, just a quick email to say thank you to you and your team for the great job you did for us moving our furniture to  Perth.  But the biggest thank you has to go to the lovely people that packed and stowed it in the container as we have received it all with not one bit of damage which to the people that unpacked it was pretty rare.  So thank you again and please pass on our thanks to our packers.”

4.  Pack and Send

Pack and Send helps to move your items — not in bulk but in smaller takes. The reason is that with small-scale furniture removal and sending, more care and attention can be given to the goods.

That ensures your items come to your door with no breakage or damage. And they can arrange for a more economical price as they can pack those items in with other furniture, safely.

In terms of moving and furniture removals, they can help you relocate your home, office or rented place and assist you with packing, handling each item with care and meticulousness.

In addition, if you are sending a parcel inter-city, or overseas, leave it to Pack and Send, one of your best moving companies in Tauranga.

Highlights

• Specialise in small-scale removal and transport
• Affordable services
• Meticulous and careful staff

Customer Reviews

On Google Business, Ed Kruger said:

“Easy, hassle free, all inclusive service. We used Tauranga office to send couple large parcels national and international, and the level of service was outstanding. Will use again, and recommend with no hesitation.”

5. Containers BOP

Containers BOP provides shipping container hire and container sales across the Bay of Plenty region. Whatever you need a container for, Containers BOP has a new or used container for sale or lease that will fit the bill.

As a branch of A1 Containers, Containers BOP supply a range of shipping containers to suit your storage requirements. Whether you need long-term container storage, are wanting to purchase a second-hand shipping container, or are interested in container hire, Containers BOP provides a quality service that is second to none. Container transport is available throughout the Bay of Plenty, from Tauranga through to Gisborne, as well as container parts on request.

Their containers range from 10ft to 40ft including the most popular 20ft containers. As one of the region’s most established shipping container suppliers, Containers BOP offers quality products backed by expert advice.

Highlights

• Sells, leases, ships your effects in a container
• Provides a quality service second to none
• Offers containers ranging from 10ft to 40ft

6.  Pacific Auto Rentals

Pacific Auto Rentals has a great range of reliable and affordable Car, Van or Truck for rental. Suitable for the budget conscious customer.

They’re located up the road from Tauranga Airport, on Hewletts Road (driveway is located on Jean Battern Dr). They have been providing car rental services in and around the bay for 13 years.

Whether you’re after a small compact car to zip in and out of parks in the city, they also have large sedans or intermediate-sized cars to fit you and the kids, an SUV or UTE to cart all the gear up the mountain/ into the forest or perhaps you need to move 8-12 people between sports games or the orchard.

Highlights

• Affordable car rentals
• 13 years of service
• Have a large variety of cars, utes, SUVs and people movers to choose from

Customer Reviews

Bay Dragons Womens Dragon Boat Team reviewed the company on Google Business:

“Bay Dragons enjoy using Pacific Auto Rentals for all of our competitions throughout the year. Trips throughout the North Island are always accommodated well by Kevin and Karen. Appreciate your support and thank you for your wonderful Service! Would absolutely recommend!”

7.  U-Pak Removals

Looking for reliable and hard working movers with value for your money? U-Pak is the perfect choice for the best moving companies in Tauranga.

Aimee, who joined the company after the late owner Fred August, leads her team of movers and packers at U-Pak Removals.

Aimee works just as hard as the guys and even lifts boxes and drives the moving truck to help with the clients’ moves. She is an all-around worker who makes a remarkable example for her team… not to mention well-known for being a joy to work with.

Furthermore, you don’t have to be in a hurry, as this North Island mover offers secured storage locations across the Island for convenience or as you’re making the finishing touches to the new place.

For home and office moves throughout Tauranga, its suburbs and anywhere in the North Island with efficiency, care, and great rates, this company is for you.

Highlights

• Safe and efficient moves anywhere in the North Island
• Hardworking, efficient and gregarious team
• Competitive rates
• Secured storage for your furniture and personal effects

Customer Reviews

Carolyn Nemeth was grateful of the excellent service of U-Pak Removals. She wrote:

“I have been raving about you and your team to friends, and I realised that I haven’t said anything to you. We were so impressed with how hard-working, efficient, kind and good-natured you all were. It certainly made the day more enjoyable.

Thanks again.”

8.  Bay Portable Storage

To help save the customers’ valuable time and money, Bay Portable Storage was created.

Over the years they’ve built up an excellent reputation, with their focus on making sure that their customers get the best customer service they can receive. They are always willing to go the extra mile to make it happen.

At Bay Portable Storage, they keep the stress to a minimum. They deliver the storage box, you pack it, they pick it up and re-deliver it when you are ready.

Highlights

• Focuses on customer service
• Simple and efficient deliveries
• Lighter prices

Customer Reviews

Nigel said on Google Business:

“Thanks Bay Portable Storage for making the transport and storage of our furniture so easy and convenient. You went the extra mile picking it up from our house and packaging it ready for shipping to our son in Wellington. Tremendous service and very reasonable rates.”

9.  BOP Movers

BOP Movers is a local furniture moving company that focuses on long distance removal. They offer full packing, moving and storage services.

It doesn’t matter whether you need shifting from a house, business, a flat or an apartment– they will make removal day a stress and damage free day for everyone. Whether you have a single item or a six bedroom house packed to the rafters, you won’t have to worry, for you have professional movers that can help you all throughout the day.

They offer different kinds of moving services to give their customers more options. You can be very specific about what you want to move and you’ll have a relaxed day, courtesy of BOP Movers.

Highlights

• Specialises in long-distance moving
• Hassle-free handling and transport
• Offers a wide range of moving services

Customer Reviews

Here’s Toby Struthers review on Facebook:

“BOP Movers have just relocated our possessions from Tauranga to Auckland. They were excellent communicators, all our stuff arrived promptly and in perfect condition. Would highly recommend to all.”

10.  Able2Movers

Whether you are moving just down the road, around the corner, or across town, it is never easy– especially if you have a lot of things to move. You’ll need a trusted moving service that will ensure the safety of your things and make your moving day hassle free.

Able2Movers is owned and operated by David Whitehead. They are a small Bay of Plenty mover, and they have a good reputation when it comes to moving people locally within the Bay, as well as to and from locations throughout the North Island.

If ever you are doubting Dave’s skills, keep in mind that over fifty-percent of Dave’s business is from word of mouth, referrals, and repeat business from clients. This proves that when moving, you won’t have to worry about vital pieces of equipment, antique furniture and other delicate items– David has all the experience when it comes to moving those.

Highlights

• Moves Across the Town
• They also offer moving services anywhere within the North Island
• Also has the experience for moving vital office equipment
• Offers Packing Services

Customer Reviews

 Here is a review left by a client:

“They were AWESOME! Quick to respond with quote and questions & clear communication. On the day they were spot on time. We were super impressed!” – Danica B

11. Get Moved

Get Moved is a family-run business that has been in the industry for over 60 years. With that many years of experience under the company’s belt, it’s no surprise that they’re capable of handling any more, regardless if it’s residential or commercial.

Another great facet about Get Moved is that they’re open to accepting both short-range and long-range moves, having moved people all over North Island for many years; and they can accomplish both without damaging any of your belongings!

So, if you need a company that you can trust with your move, contact Get Moved today.

Highlights

• Free local estimates
• No obligation estimates
• Competitive rates
• Family-run business
• Excellent customer service

Customer Reviews

Here are some reviews left by satisfied clients:

“We have used these guys 4 times now and highly recommend them. They get the job done fast and make a stressful time much easier.” -Jonny Bloore

“Great guys to deal with. They get the job done fast and you know your furniture is being taken care of.
Would definitely recommend them to anyone moving house 😊” -Jasmin Igglesden

And that’s it for the best moving companies in Tauranga! If you find some company you think will give you the smoothest move, just look up their website, or better yet call them.

Have you used these moving companies before? You can comment, opine, ask, or suggestions down below and we will get back to you.

If you enjoyed this article, feel free to check out our best moving companies in Auckland. We’ve made a list of great moving companies there that maybe you could use or suggest to your friends in that area.