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What better way to enjoy time as a family than to escape the city and head out for a day trip at one of the many sunny, scenic spots around the Auckland region. USAVE offers a range of options, and with 12 seat van hire you can bring the whole whanau. Pack up a picnic, bundle up your swimming or walking gear and head out for a day of fun in the sun. We’ve compiled a list of our favourite Auckland day trip ideas, all located within easy driving distance. Ambury Regional Park – Located 15km from Auckland central, the Ambury Regional Park is a short drive to the shore (read more)

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When hiring a New Zealand rental truck, you will encounter age and licensing restrictions that you must be aware of before trying to hire a vehicle. There are also a number of costs that are required for you to be able to hire a vehicle, designed to protect both the rental company and yourself in the event of a collision or other accident. As long as you meet these restrictions, hiring a vehicle is a simple process. 1. All drivers must be 20 years old and hold a full license. While the age limit can vary from company to company, with USAVE it’s 20 years old. An international full license (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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Hiring a family sized rental van is a great way to get the most out of your precious holiday time together. Having extra room gives you so much more freedom, for both yourself and your belongings. This extra space opens up a range of different day trip ideas that can be applied no matter where in the country your journey begins. The key is to start with a rental vehicle that will be not only spacious for luggage but comfortable for passengers too, and of course mechanically reliable to make sure you get there and back again. Some ideas for rental van day trips include: Lowering the back seats to (read more)

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Although it’s already been more than two years since the Canterbury earthquake that struck in 2011 and caused so much damage to both property and lives, many are still in the process of having their homes repaired.  Though this is often organised by the insurance companies involved, there are cases where people feel more comfortable opting out and taking matters into their own hands. To do this you need to be willing to do everything yourself, and this includes organising new accommodation and just as importantly, transporting your belongings into storage while you’re there using a Christchurch rental truck. This can be a daunting process as it’s so much more (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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When planning a day trip, the rule of the more the merrier holds true and you can hire a rental van to help you put this into practice. Christchurch has a number of excellent destinations that suit a full day out during the summer, with fun activities for all ages and amazing scenery to see. Going as a group means you can save money on vehicle rental and petrol costs, as well as share the burden of driving. If you’re planning a Christchurch summer road trip pick up a rental van from our handy Christchurch depot and head for one of these absolutely unmissable locations: Christchurch Road Trip Destinations Though (read more)

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Operating a large vehicle such as a van or truck requires care and attention even in perfect conditions – with a heavier vehicle any slips can have much more destructive results. Although most people think of winter when it comes to road hazards, summer has its own set of difficulties that need to be paid attention to. In fact, because we assume it’s safe the danger can be that much greater. For anyone planning a long-term trip in a car or van during summer, here are some truck driving safety tips to be aware of: Morning and evening glare can reduce your visibility drastically. Throughout the day you should have (read more)

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We all love the idea of moving home. The excitement it can bring to move into a new house, put your own stamp on it, begin a new life and build new memories. However, there is one thing that we don’t all love (well, some of us might!) and that is the process of moving home. Packing boxes, organising your belongings and trying to organise everything you need to do. We have created a quick checklist of 10 things you should consider in preparing to move home: 1. Gather boxes and containers that you can use to store things away in. Label them with useful information that will help make (read more)

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