Our picks · Movers · Tauranga
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We looked at 10 movers in Tauranga and ranked the 7 that have at least 15 Google reviews. As of 5 Nov 2026, the top picks are NZ Van Lines, Crown Relocations and Lift & Shift Movers. Nobody can pay to be on this list.
| # | Business | Area | Google rating (reviews) | Register | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NZ Van Lines | Tauriko | 4.9 (561) | n/a | 4.90 |
| 2 | Crown Relocations | Mount Maunganui | 4.9 (491) | n/a | 4.90 |
| 3 | Lift & Shift Movers | Matua | 4.9 (333) | n/a | 4.90 |
| 4 | Smart Express Tauranga | Tauriko | 4.9 (214) | n/a | 4.89 |
| 5 | Prime Movers | Tauranga | 4.9 (141) | n/a | 4.89 |
| 6 | BDS Movers | Brookfield | 4.8 (210) | n/a | 4.80 |
| 7 | Conroy Removals | Mount Maunganui | 4.5 (122) | n/a | 4.55 |
3 Ke Ahi Rise, Tauriko · TaurangaServes Tauranga / Bay of Plenty; nationwide
Trading since 1986 (business website)Companies Office record ↗
Why it's here: Ranked #1 (score 4.90): 4.9★ from 561 Google reviews, trading since 1986.
141 Newton Street, Mount Maunganui · TaurangaServes Tauranga / Mount Maunganui; national and international
Trading since 1976 (Companies Office)Companies Office record ↗
Why it's here: Ranked #2 (score 4.90): 4.9★ from 491 Google reviews, trading since 1976.
Matua · TaurangaServes Tauranga / Bay of Plenty; South Island entity also registered
Trading since 2020 (business website)Companies Office record ↗
Why it's here: Ranked #3 (score 4.90): 4.9★ from 333 Google reviews, trading since 2020.
106 Taurikura Drive, Tauriko · TaurangaServes Tauranga / Bay of Plenty
Trading since 2005 (Companies Office)Companies Office record ↗
Why it's here: Ranked #4 (score 4.89): 4.9★ from 214 Google reviews, trading since 2005.
Tauranga (no address published)Serves Tauranga / Bay of Plenty
Why it's here: Ranked #5 (score 4.89): 4.9★ from 141 Google reviews.
23 Lisa Place, Brookfield · TaurangaServes Tauranga / Bay of Plenty
Why it's here: Ranked #6 (score 4.80): 4.8★ from 210 Google reviews.
14 Rerewai Place, Mount Maunganui · TaurangaServes Tauranga; North Island network
Trading since 1973 (Companies Office)Companies Office record ↗
Why it's here: Ranked #7 (score 4.55): 4.5★ from 122 Google reviews, trading since 1973.
These Tauranga businesses are on our research list but aren't ranked: they don't yet have enough Google reviews or a licence we could confirm. Order is alphabetical and means nothing. What "not yet verified" means
Moving companies in New Zealand don't need a specific licence. Check the business name on the Companies Office register, read recent reviews, and ask how long the business has been operating.
By default, a carrier's liability for loss or damage is limited under the Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017 unless you agree otherwise. Ask what cover the mover offers, what it costs and what it excludes, and check whether your own contents policy covers goods in transit.
Ask at least two or three businesses for a written quote that lists what is included, what is excluded and how variations are priced, and compare like with like. Ask whether the price is fixed or charged by the hour, and whether packing materials, stairs, travel time or storage cost extra.
Ask for the booking terms, including any deposit and the cancellation or change policy, before you commit.
score = (v ÷ (v + 20)) × R + (20 ÷ (v + 20)) × C, where R is the rating, v the review count and C the average rating across all movers we've rated (4.84). A few perfect reviews can't beat hundreds of very good ones.Last checked: 5 Nov 2026 · Method trades-v2 · How we rank, in full · Report a correction
No specific licence is required for removal companies in New Zealand. Check the business on the Companies Office register, read recent reviews and ask what liability cover is included.
Prices depend on the job, materials and timing, so we don't publish a single figure. Ask two or three businesses for written quotes that set out what is included, and compare like with like.
We rank businesses on their Google rating and number of Google reviews, using a weighted average that rewards many good reviews over a few perfect ones. A business needs at least 15 Google reviews to be ranked. The full formula is on our How we rank page.
No. No business can pay to be listed or ranked, and we do not use affiliate links.
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