Shifting from Christchurch to Rolleston or vice versa? Truckabout makes local Canterbury moves simple, fast, and affordable. With our experienced team and regular runs between Christchurch and Selwyn District, we’ll ensure your belongings are moved safely and with care.
Christchurch-based movers with daily experience in Rolleston relocations.
Full-service support: packing, loading, transport, and unloading.
Affordable pricing tailored for short-distance moves.
Careful handling of fragile and bulky household items.
About Rolleston — What Movers Need to Know
Geographic & Lifestyle Snapshot
Rolleston is one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing towns, located just 20 minutes south of Christchurch. Known as “The Town of the Future,” it offers modern housing, excellent schools, and family-friendly amenities, making it one of the most popular destinations in Canterbury for young families and professionals.
Tips for Movers
Best Suburbs & Areas:
Faringdon – A large, modern subdivision with schools and parks.
Stonebrook – Family-focused, close to Rolleston’s shops and community facilities.
Izone Business Hub area – Convenient for those working in Selwyn’s industrial and business centre.
Central Rolleston – Close to The Station and town centre amenities.
Traffic & Timing:
Rolleston is close to Christchurch, with travel mostly via State Highway 1.
Traffic can be busier during morning and evening commutes.
Moves are easiest to schedule mid-morning or early afternoon.
Access Routes:
Direct link from Christchurch via SH1 (approx. 20–25 minutes).
Well connected to Lincoln, Burnham, and other Selwyn towns.
Weather Considerations:
Canterbury’s dry climate makes moving easier year-round.
Winter mornings can be frosty — later start times are best.
Lifestyle & Community:
Rapidly growing with new housing developments.
Excellent schools, parks, and shopping centres.
Family-friendly atmosphere with a strong sense of community.
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These guys were awesome …made a stressful situation aka moving house easy as ! nothing was a Bother !
Bronwyn Talbot
2025-09-09
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3rd time used and always so professional and friendly. Definately know there stuff and always up for a laugh. Once again thank you Ronald and the boys. 5*****
Henriette Forsyth
2025-09-03
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We used Truck About yesterday for a household move in Christchuch. We found them to be reliable and efficient. The 2 guys that did all the hard work were polite and friendly. We shall certainly recommend to friends and family! Thank you for a great job! The Forsyths.
Shayal Pal
2025-08-31
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The best removal company i came across. I used so many removal company for last 5 years but Truckabout were amazing. They never made me fault that they were hire to do the job. They treated us and my belongings as their own. I would highly recommend TRUCKABOUT MOVERS to any one I know. Thank you so much team. See you next time.
Asneel Chand
2025-08-31
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We had a moving company booked to donour removal from 8am, we waited till 11am and get still didn't show up. I rang TruckAbout Furniture Movers, they were busy but they offer to send a team to do my removal. I would like to highly recommend Truckabout Mover for the action they taken to help me out for the removal. Highly recommend this company and happy to let everyone I know about the team and the professionalism to get he this removal done. I items were take great care and they placed in place for me where I required. Highly recommend TRUCKABOUT FURNITURE MOVER
Richard Hill
2025-08-04
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Used them twice, on time, fast and efficient!
I can highly recommend using these guys
Aimee Powell
2025-07-29
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Amazing service, highly recommend. Attention to detail with loading and handling items. Absolute legends in their field
diane findlay
2025-06-28
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The guys that moved us were absolutely brilliant punctual, friendly and reliable, thanks we appreciate it.
Tracy
2025-06-28
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They are quite nice and flexible. Would recommend them to anyone who wants to move.
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