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New website launched for Safestore Containers

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New website launched for Safestore Containers

We are pleased to announce a brand new website for Safestore Containers. Our new website features some useful self storage tips, a quote request page, online booking system and the ability to pay an invoice online. If…

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21Mar
Should You Insure Your Items in Self Storage?

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Should You Insure Your Items in Self Storage?

Renting out public storage units is a great option for keeping your personal belongings and business property in a safe and easily accessible space. Getting insurance for the items you…

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27Jan
Why We Recommend Packing Belongings for Storage with Acid Free Paper

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Why We Recommend Packing Belongings for Storage with Acid Free Paper

Your belongings are precious to you, whether or not they have high monetary value. From clothes to photos and mementoes, we suggest using acid free packing paper to wrap and…

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25Jan
How much storage space do you need for your belongings?

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How much storage space do you need for your belongings?

Moving, downsizing, or looking for temporary storage unit space to rent so you can safely store your belongings? Figuring out how much storage space you need can be a head…

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21Jan
The Many Advantages of Self Storage for Your Business

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The Many Advantages of Self Storage for Your Business

Self storage isn’t just for personal use: it offers many advantages to commercial and business users as well. Reliability, safety and security are top considerations when choosing business and commercial…

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18Dec
Make Plenty of Room for Seasonal Overstock with Business Storage Units

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Make Plenty of Room for Seasonal Overstock with Business Storage Units

To meet the surge in demand around the festive season, businesses often need to order in larger volumes of inventory. Whether you’re a big retailer or a seasonal enterprise, business…

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14Dec
Why Aucklanders Choose to Store with Us (and It’s More than Just Our Friendly Staff)

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Why Aucklanders Choose to Store with Us (and It’s More than Just Our Friendly Staff)

If you’re moving house and need temporary storage, or you’ve got a shed-full of extra ‘stuff’ you need to store, come see us at SafeStore. You’ll see why so many…

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18Sep
How to Organize a Storage Unit for Frequent Access

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How to Organize a Storage Unit for Frequent Access

When you rent a storage unit, don’t give in to the temptation to just dump boxes haphazardly and not label them or create a master list. When you are in…

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8Sep
Storage While You Move House

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Storage While You Move House

Deciding what to keep and what to Kondo. Packing. Physically moving (and not to mention the cleaning. So. Much. Cleaning.) Moving house can be as daunting as it is exciting.…

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4Sep
Business and Commercial Storage for Business During COVID-19

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Business and Commercial Storage for Business During COVID-19

The face of life as we know it has changed. COVID has meant that businesses have had to adapt, change, and look at how they do business. Luckily, the flexibility…

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16Jul
Drive-Up Access for Convenient Storage in West Auckland

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Drive-Up Access for Convenient Storage in West Auckland

Need storage in West Auckland? Safestore Containers has got you covered. With drive up access directly to our storage units, loading and unloading has never been easier. Whether it’s long…

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15Jul
Explore Our Onehunga Storage Facility with New 360 Degree Images

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Explore Our Onehunga Storage Facility with New 360 Degree Images

If you’re looking for storage containers in Auckland, our secure, safe Onehunga facility offers a simple solution. Check us out and see why so many people use us for their…

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14Jul
4 ways storage units can help your business efficiency and save you money

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4 ways storage units can help your business efficiency and save you money

Are your business premises bursting at the seams? Are your staff crying out for more office space, but you’re unwilling to commit to renting another building or trading up just…

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24Jun
How to best store your clothes in a storage unit

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How to best store your clothes in a storage unit

Whether you’ve been inspired to Marie Kondo your home, you’re moving house and need temporary storage or just need to free up wardrobe space, storage units are the answer. It’s…

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23Jun
What size storage unit do I need for a 1 bedroom apartment?

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What size storage unit do I need for a 1 bedroom apartment?

Are you Marie Kondo’ing your life, or needing to find temporary storage while you are relocating? Or maybe you’re immigrating to New Zealand and need storage for your possessions while…

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22Jun
How Much Storage Do I Need for a 2 Bedroom House?

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How Much Storage Do I Need for a 2 Bedroom House?

Storage units come in various sizes and durations of rental. Short term rentals for temporary storage, while long term rentals offer the option to store your valuables and important possessions…

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25May
How Much Storage Do I Need for a 4 Bedroom House?

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How Much Storage Do I Need for a 4 Bedroom House?

Exciting as it may be, moving house and relocating to a new city or country can be quite a stressful experience. And finding the right storage space for your contents…

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22May
How Using Storage Units Can Help Your Business

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How Using Storage Units Can Help Your Business

Having the right kind of storage space can make your business space a great one to work out of and will enhance the quality of services you offer your clients.…

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20May
The Ultimate Guide to Storing Your Entire House

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The Ultimate Guide to Storing Your Entire House

Moving things into storage is a big task. Choosing the right size of space from the get-go will ensure that the process goes as smoothly as possible. Moving house? De-cluttering…

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28Apr
How to access your storage unit at Safestore Containers

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How to access your storage unit at Safestore Containers

If you have items stored at Safestore Containers, we’ve worked hard to make sure you can access things when you need to, safely, securely and easily. Running a storage facility…

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28Apr
How much storage do I need for a 3 bedroom house?

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How much storage do I need for a 3 bedroom house?

If you need to place the contents of your home in temporary or long term storage during a relocation, finding the right storage unit will go a long way in…

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28Apr
What should you not store in a storage unit?

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What should you not store in a storage unit?

Whether it’s a long or short term storage facility, there are a few things that you must not leave in a storage unit. Keep yourself—and the units of others around…

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7Apr
The dos and don’ts of storage units in Auckland

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The dos and don’ts of storage units in Auckland

Storage units have been home to many weird and wonderful items. A submarine car, a rocket ship, and even a live would-be-burglar have been found in storage units. However, there’s…

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7Apr
Auckland storage unit prices for long or short term self storage

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Auckland storage unit prices for long or short term self storage

Got some extra ‘stuff’ you want out of your house? Moving into a furnished home? Moving overseas for a while? You’re going to need a storage unit. Here’s how you…

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6Apr
6 most bizarre things found in storage units around the world

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6 most bizarre things found in storage units around the world

When someone mentions a storage unit, there are several things that come to mind immediately. Storage Wars, old appliances, furniture and a place to rehearse for a crappy garage band.…

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25Feb
How to remove clutter and make more room in your house

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How to remove clutter and make more room in your house

Kids old clothes and toys, long since abandoned. A piece of furniture given to you that you don’t really have space for. The stuff your sister left in your house…

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24Feb
Preserving your furniture in long term storage

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Preserving your furniture in long term storage

Planning and prepping your furniture for long term storage will ensure that you get it back out in pristine condition. Take some time now so that you save yourself from…

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24Feb
Self Storage Tips – Getting the most bang for your buck

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Self Storage Tips – Getting the most bang for your buck

Using Safestore Containers for your self-storage is easy. We’ve made it simple to choose the size and type of unit, and then made it secure so you know your belongings…

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31Jan
Which storage unit size is right for you? How to choose the right self storage space

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Which storage unit size is right for you? How to choose the right self storage space

If you’ve got more stuff than house, or you need a storage solution while you temporarily move, then you need a storage unit. But how do you know what size…

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31Jan
Saving money by using an Auckland storage unit

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Saving money by using an Auckland storage unit

If you want to put things into storage units in Auckland, it can be expensive—unless you’re smart about it. Spend some time thinking about what you need from your storage…

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31Jan
Should you hire or buy a shipping container?

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Should you hire or buy a shipping container?

For most people, hiring a shipping container is definitely the easier option. But if you know your rental is long term and you may modify it, then buying is a…

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31Jan

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