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Weather conditions in New Zealand vary greatly from one end of the country to the other and are unpredictable at the best of times so it’s important to be prepared and drive accordingly. Extreme wet weather is something you could strike in any part of the country at any time of the year, but it is most prevalent during the winter months. Water logged soil and heavy rainfall can result in flooding, slips or landslides and excess road surface water. Areas particularly prone to heavy rainfall include the west coast of the South Island and the very far north of the North Island. Wet Weather Driving In NZ When driving (read more)

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Sometimes moving house in New Zealand involves relocating not only to a new suburb, town or city, but an entirely different island. A surge in construction related jobs as a result of the Christchurch Earthquakes and soaring property prices in Auckland has seen an increase in the number of people relocating south in search of employment and lifestyle opportunities. Crossing the Cook Strait can substantially add to the logistics and costs involved in relocating, with many moving companies charging thousands of dollars just to move between the main cities of Auckland and Christchurch. Long distance moves can be a fairly daunting process, take a look below for some helpful tips (read more)

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Summer is the perfect time to jump in a rental van and enjoy a day trip with friends and family. Regardless of where you’re based, there are many fantastic destinations within New Zealand that can be easily reached within a day in your rental van. Teaming up in a rental van allows you to split petrol costs, share the driving duties and best of all you get the benefit of added space – allowing you to bring not only yourselves but everything you need for an fun filled day out and about. However like all outings a bit of organisation beforehand is needed to ensure your perfect summer escape goes (read more)

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“Freedom Camping” is a phenomenon that has risen in popularity in New Zealand in recent years, however it has caused some debate with local residents, government authorities and tourism organisations concerned about the environmental and economic implications. Particularly popular with backpackers and other tourists travelling on a budget, freedom camping, means camping out in your vehicle in non-designated campground locations without any on site facilities (like toilets, running water, showers and public waste disposal etc.)  Your choice of vehicle whether it be campervan, caravan or van rental, will depend on how many of you there are, what resources you have or require, legal constraints, length of stay and the level (read more)

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Hiring your own furniture moving truck can be a more flexible cost effective method for moving house or business premises than using the services of large moving companies.  Furniture moving companies in Christchurch are often booked up well in advance, especially on weekends, due to the large number of relocations happening in the city since the earthquakes.  Hiring you own furniture truck not only provides you with the freedom to schedule your day as you please, but allows you to take your time with your more precious items to ensure they are safely relocated without any damage. Things You Should Know When Hiring A Furniture Truck You Do Not Require (read more)

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Driving a truck is quite a different experience to driving a car. Trucks are much bigger, heavier and more cumbersome vehicles that require much more time and distance to manoeuvre and come to a stop. Driving a truck requires good concentration and most of all strict adherences to all safety requirements. However, do not let this put you off, they are extremely useful for a variety of tasks, including moving house, transporting business goods or moving heavy or bulky items throughout New Zealand, and are often overlooked as an option as people do not realise they are able to drive one using their regular car licence. Your New Zealand Class (read more)

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New Zealand is a popular destination for immigrants from countries all across the globe – it offers a peaceful lifestyle, great environment, good healthcare and benefits, and good opportunities for work and education. However while it’s an easy place to live, moving here comes with just as many challenges as moving anywhere else. Once you’ve selected your destination and found a suitable new home, the challenge then becomes simply following through and doing it. While there’s a lot to organise, there are some things you can do to make it easier. 1. Get in touch with a local rental van operator. Although some postal services will deliver furniture directly to (read more)

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Summer is often a time of change for University and College age students, as they either leave home for the first time or change their living arrangements. Sometimes the move is within the same neighbourhood, and sometimes it can be to a whole different city. Regardless, there are some things you can do to make it easier for yourself. 1. Schedule end/start lease dates as close as possible. This can be tricky to do, as most leases in New Zealand are a solid year. However it’s worth talking to your landlord to see if they can be flexible at all, but if not it’s always preferable to have overlap rather (read more)

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Furniture trailers are an easy way of increasing the storage space of your vehicle, whether the objects you’re storing are furniture or not. Covered and secure, they come in two sizes – luggage trailers and furniture trailers. Luggage trailers are designed for suitcases and other smaller objects, and are quite light and can be pulled by smaller cars. Furniture trailers are somewhat bigger and taller, ideal for basic furniture moving. With these you don’t need to hire an entire truck for just a smaller moving job, such as buying and selling individual pieces. While pretty much any vehicle of reasonable size can pull a trailer, it won’t necessarily feel the (read more)

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During summer, Dunedin benefits from long hours of sunshine thanks to it being the southernmost city in New Zealand. That means it’s the perfect time for day trips, allowing you to cover much greater distances in the time available. Pile up with friends and family in a Dunedin rental van to cut down on petrol and rental costs, and to share the hard work of driving. There are some fantastic locations nearby for you to explore. The location of the only Albatross colony on the mainland, the Taiaroa Head Albatross Centre is a charitable trust dedicating to protecting these special birds and promoting the welfare and awareness of the environment (read more)

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