The best of
Wellington. Ranked.

1. #1

   Editor's Pick
   

   Big Camel Moving & Storage

   The city's most-talked-about newer mover, built specifically around Wellington's brutal terrain — narrow streets, steep driveways, tight staircases. Piano specialists who'll carry a 200kg grand up a hillside path without blinking.

   Wellington Central

   Piano movingSteep-access specialistsLocalStorage
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2. #2
   

   Swt Moves

   Owner-operator Win runs a proper family outfit — four of the five crew are relatives — turning up 7 days a week for TradeMe pickups, tip runs and 1-3 bedroom moves in an 11.5m³ box truck. No call centre, just Win.

   Island Bay

   Owner-operatedFamily-runTradeMe pickupsSmall moves
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3. #3
   

   NZ Van Lines

   Operating from what's arguably the biggest, most modern movers facility in the country, this Seaview veteran has quietly hauled Wellington for over 40 years — including gear for the NZ Symphony Orchestra and Royal NZ Ballet.

   Seaview, Lower Hutt

   40+ yearsInternational movesStorageNationwide network
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4. #4
   

   Conroy Removals

   A Napier-born operator since 1972 that's grown into one of Australasia's biggest removal and logistics groups, with a dedicated Wellington/Porirua crew handling everything from local shifts to cross-country freight.

   Porirua

   Established 1972Large-scale logisticsNationwideStorage
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5. #5
   

   Grace Removals

   Tracing its lineage back to 1885, Grace is a FIDI-alliance, FAIM-accredited global mover now building a brand-new seismic-rated, climate-controlled Porirua warehouse — serious infrastructure for a serious international move.

   Todd Park, Porirua

   International movesFAIM accreditedClimate-controlled storage130+ years
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6. #6
   

   Cameron Ryan Relocations & Storage

   Covering the Kapiti Coast, Hutt Valley and Wairarapa as well as the city itself, this crew has built a reputation for taking on the big, awkward jobs — including pianos other companies wave off — since 2013.

   Wellington

   Large movesPiano movingWairarapa & Kapiti coverageStorage
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7. #7
   

   Amoova

   A Wellington outfit formed in 2010 but drawing on 40-plus years of combined trade experience, known for shrink-wrapping every drawer and blanket-wrapping every surface — the mover people call back for the second shop fit-out.

   Titahi Bay

   Piano movingCommercial movesCareful packingLocal
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8. #8
   

   Capital City Movers Wellington

   Owner-operator Wayne Harding is on every single job himself, 15-plus years deep into Wellington's TradeMe pickup and one-item delivery grind — antiques, whiteware, artwork, whatever needs careful handling.

   Lower Hutt

   Owner-operatedTradeMe pickupsOne-item deliveryHutt Valley
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9. #9
   

   Cool Moves

   Furniture-removal fixture since 1993, running out of Upper Hutt and covering Porirua, Kapiti, Petone and Newtown, with Wellington Airport storage and a sideline in pianos, spa pools and other awkward heavy items.

   Upper Hutt

   Since 1993Airport storageSpa pool & piano movesWide Hutt coverage
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10. #10
    

    1Van Movers

    Ivan and his small crew have built a following on same-day, urgent moves — customers repeatedly flag being trusted with fragile items and getting a genuinely friendly, no-fuss job done fast.

    Lower Hutt

    Same-day movesSmall crewOffice relocationsFurniture delivery
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11. #11
    

    Kiwimove

    A 100% Kiwi-owned, family-operated removals firm running 15-plus years across both Auckland and Wellington, with its own secure storage units on this end for anyone needing a gap between move-out and move-in.

    Wellington

    Family-ownedOffice relocationsStorage unitsFull packing service
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12. #12
    

    Fats Boys Ltd

    A specialist name for the trickiest job in the industry — grand pianos, iron-framed uprights, pool tables and spa pools — with purpose-built trucks and cushioned rigging built specifically for instruments other movers decline.

    Wellington

    Piano specialistsSpa pool & pool table moving20+ yearsSpecialist equipment
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13. #13
    

    Allied Moving Services

    Part of the global Allied network but locally staffed to handle the capital's peculiar logistics — narrow one-way streets, external staircases and driveways that would defeat a lesser crew.

    Wellington

    Global networkDifficult-access specialistsLocal teamsInternational moves
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14. #14
    

    Transworld International Removals

    NZ-owned and operated with a Wellington office, Transworld leans into the international side — full container shipping of household effects and vehicles for anyone relocating in or out of the capital across borders.

    Wellington

    International shippingVehicle shippingNZ-ownedCorporate relocations
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