Neighbourhood Support Handy
Hints / Check List for when you are moving house
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This
check list has been designed to help you to remember what needs to be done when
you are ready to move.
You
will need to cancel:
| . | | Newspaper
delivery | |
|
. | | Milk
Delivery | |
|
. | | Telephone
* | |
|
. | | Gas
* | |
|
. | | Water
* | |
|
. | | Electricity
* | |
|
. | | Security
company if house alarm is monitored | |
| . | | Sky
TV (they require prior notice) | |
| . | | Other
- If you are a Neighbourhood Support street coordinator have you replaced yourself
and notified your Area Co-ordinator. Otherwise if you are a member of a group
have you notified your street co-ordinator and perhaps told them the name of the
new owner | |
*
It is important to notify the Electricity, Water and Gas Companies prior to the
date of moving so the meters can be read on the settlement date and the final
account be sent to your new address.
It
is also important to advise Telecom three to four days before settlement date
to transfer your telephone number(s) to your new property. If you are moving to
another area you will be allocated a new number.
All
services can be arranged by phone.
Arrange
for mail redirection
The
Post Office has a system whereby you can complete and send change od address cards
advising of your new address. A redirection request lasts 2 months, but this can
be extended for a further period at a cost OR you can notify your change
of address via the Internet, just go to www.changemyaddress.co.nz
and follow the instructions.
The following will need to be notified of
your change of address:
| . | | Banks
| |
|
. | | Insurance
Companies | |
|
. | | Post
Office for redirection of mail | |
| . | | Inland
Revenue Department | |
|
. | | Finance
Companies if you have any Hire Purchase | |
| . | | Land
Transport Authority (Car registration)) | |
| . | | Registrar
of Electors | |
|
. | | Health
Insurance | |
|
. | | Accountant | |
| . | | Local
Council | |
|
. | |
Credit Card Companies | |
| . | | Doctor | |
| . | | Dentist | |
| . | | Vet | |
| . | | Shops
where you have charge accounts | ` |
| . | | Clubs
and Organisations you belong to | |
| . | | Publications
you subscribe to | |
|
. | | Police
(if you own and store firearms) | |
| . | | Friends
and relatives | |
|
. | | Other | |
Other things
to arrange:
|
. | | Arrange
for the furniture removal van (if required) | |
| . | | Apply
for transit insurance | |
| . | | Obtain
a supply of packing cartons that's if you are packing items yourself - suggestion
that you approach your local supermarket and they may well assist you with some
cartons. | |
|
. | | Arrange
contents and fire insurance for your new home | |
| . | | Organise
shifting times with the Purchaser of your home and the owner of your new home | |
| . | | Make
suitable arrangements for pets. Pets have special needs when moving. If you have
worries it would be advisable to contact your vet. | |
| . | | Indoor
plants need careful attention. the experts say they should be packed into boxes
for protection and be the last items moved on the day of the move so that you
can take them with you. | |
| . | | Pack
each room leaving the boxes stacked and labelled | |
| . | | Arrange
for any rubbish to be removed | |
| . | | Pack
all bedding | |
|
. | |
Pack perishables very carefully | |
| . | | Identify
any breakable items to the removal men | |
| . | |
Explain your packing procedures
to the removal people and be at your new home when they arrive | |
| . | | Ensure
that you have keys to all external doors to pass to new owner | |
| . | | Ensure
garage openers are left with property | ` |
| . | | Leave
instructions or advise new owners in regard to security systems etc | |
| . | | Advise
your children's school that your children are leaving and the name of the new
school so all files can be forwarded on to that school | |
| . | | Enrol
your children in new school | |
The week before
moving:
|
. | | Reconfirm
dates/times/locations for furniture removal people | |
| . | | Reconfirm
moving in/moving out details and key arrangements | |
Things you will
need to arrange for your new home:
| . | | Ensure
that gas, electricity, and phone are connected before you move in | |
| . | | Ensure
you have access to your new home before the furniture truck arrives | |
| . | | Arrange
for newspaper and milk delivery | |
| . | | Arrange
for Sky TV or other connections | |
| . | | Arrange
connection of security system (if monitored) | |
| . | | Ensure
taps are available for connection of washing machine | |
| . | | Does
your new home have smoke alarms | |
| . | | Find
out what day is rubbish collection day | |
If your new home
is not in a Neighbourhood Support group, please call the Community Constable that
you think would be closest to you.
| Beachlands
Community Constable | 5366130 |
| | Clover
Park Community Constable | 2720900 |
| | Flat
Bush Community Constable | 2720900 |
| Highland
Park Community Constable | 5380300 |
| Howick
Community Constable | 5380300 |
| Meadowlands
Community Constable | 5380300 |
| | Otara
Community Constable | 2720900 |
| Pakuranga
Community Constable | 5720251 |
Moving can be
a very stressing time and planning should ease it somewhat. We hope that after
all this planning your move goes very smoothly.
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would like to acknowledge support for this website from
Key Service Ltd
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