Drawing on Wise Move’s experience helping thousands of customers across New Zealand, Emma, Head of Moving & Transport Experience at Wise Move, says accurate planning is the best protection against unexpected costs. Wise Move’s national guidance puts transport of a car over approximately 800 kilometres at around $400–$800, while shorter journeys may cost approximately $200–$400. People booking car transport from Auckland should also decide between door-to-door and depot-to-depot service. Car transport: $1,850. Consumer NZ says insurance for a move within New Zealand can be expected to cost approximately 1–2% of the insured value:$30,000 of belongings: approximately $300–$600.