There are five major airlines flying from South Africa to New Zealand. Emirates, Qantas, South African Airlines and Singapore.
You can book your tickets direct with the airline or you can visit your local travel agent.
Click on the Relevant Airline Baggage Link to find all you need to know about:
Hand Baggage
Checked Baggage
Damaged Baggage
Restricted Items and Policies
Q. What airline is recommended the most?
A. Singapore Airlines, due to shorter flight times, friendly staff, good food, more leg room, free wifi.
Q. Is Qatar airlines an option?
A. Yes, a lot of our members fly Qatar airlines and didn’t have any problems
Q. What is the Baggage allowance for each passenger?
A. 23kg x 2 per passenger. (please refer to updated information above)
Q. Is Qatar a good airline?
A. Long flights, not as highly recommended as Singapore and Qantas
Q. I don’t want to use a shipping container, how can I bring more luggage.
A. Our members recommend using PEP bags. Check your baggage allowance per person, or pay for extra baggage.
Q. Keep in mind that, beds in NZ is different sizes to SA. This will be a problem once you require bedding.
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Q. Should I bring winter clothes from South Africa or do I buy it in NZ?
A. North Island winters is similar to Cape Province. South Island winters is really cold in places. New Zealand have thermal clothing at really good prices. I would just buy it here in NZ.
New Zealand winters is really wet and thus feels colder than it actually are. Places like KMart, Farmers, The Warehouse have good value for money.
Q. Can someone please recommend a company, if i like to ship my house hold goods to NZ?
A. Seven Seas and Econo Trans was the two top answers from our members
Q. Cost for a 20ft container?
A. Econo Trans estimates quotation is between R150k – R175k (please get an up to date quotation directly from them)
Q. What is the cost per cube?
A. Econo Trans estimates quotation is R4500 (please get an up to date quotation directly from them)
Q. Is it worth bringing furniture over or should I buy it here? Things to consider.
A. Houses is smaller in NZ than in SA. Container waiting times are long.
B. You can find cheap items in NZ your nearest Salvation Army, Red Cross and Hospice Shops. NZ have lots of second hand shops in your area.
C. To find out more about Shops in NZ follow this LINK
D. Some furniture items in NZ is really expensive, for example: Beds, Dining table & Chairs
E. NZ have a lot of specials on furniture and electronics all the time.
Q. Should I bring my vehicle to NZ?
A. No, vehicles are really cheap in NZ.
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Generally, new arrivals either book a hotel or motel, rent a holiday home or start their New Zealand experience in ‘tourist flats’ or cabins in a holiday park or camping ground.
The cost of short term accommodation and how easy it is to find varies widely through the year. It can be affected by tourism peak season, university start dates and school holidays, to name just a few.
Even if you plan to buy eventually, it is best to start off by renting. That way you can take time seeing what is available and where you would like to live before you make a commitment.
Housing in New Zealand is as varied as our people. Whether you are looking for an outdoor lifestyle, a place in the heart of the city or a family home with room for the kids to run around in, you will find it here. Your options include suburban homes, rural living and lifestyle blocks, apartments, flats and townhouses.
New Zealand homes are generally built to make the most of the light and the outdoors. We prize an ‘indoor-outdoor flow’ because it is ideal for barbecues and summer living.
Historically we have built standalone houses, made with a timber frame and either timber or brick veneer cladding, but as cities become more populated, apartments and multiple unit houses have become more popular.
there are plenty of options to furnish your place cost-effectively while you’re waiting for your container or if you’re buying in New Zealand. Here are a few ideas:
Second-hand stores and garage sales: You’d be surprised at the quality of items you can find at thrift stores or garage sales. Many of these items are in great condition and can be purchased at a fraction of the cost of new furniture.
Online marketplaces: Websites such as Facebook Marketplace, TradeMe, and Craigslist are great places to find gently used furniture at a lower price.
Rental furniture: If you need furniture for a short period of time, you can consider renting furniture. There are companies in New Zealand that specialize in this.
Shops at Kmart and the Warehouse they have inexpensive items.
Beds can be expensive in New Zealand if you are buying new. You can get less expensive beds at places like Target or Big Save
Lots of migrants camp out while waiting for a container or starting the process of buying new items for your stay.
Electronics and whiteware are competitive in NZ, and stores like Harvey Norman, or Noel Leeming have extensive ranges. You can negotiate cash discounts on large purchases.
If you ship new items to NZ, make sure about import taxes/duties. Remember all warranties on your appliances from SA is not valid in NZ.
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